I’ve stayed in many hostels before. This one was one of the best. First of all, the facilities and the standards are super high. Leon, the co-owner, is an architect originally so he planned and designed the place perfectly. Secondly and most importantly, the atmosphere! This is how a hostel should work, great balance between social vibes and chilling by yourself. Highly recommended!!!

We have been to at least 10 hostels here in Sri Lanka, but this is where we felt most comfortable. Emma and Leon are incredibly friendly and jovial hosts, always looking out for everyone's well-being. The facility is tastefully designed and you want for nothing. In combination with Hiriketiya's vibe, probably the nicest hostel in Sri Lanka we’ve been to. Thanks for having us ! M&J

Every person that I met loved this place!!! Beautiful amazing garden, but the view is seen only from the big dorms and not from the center lounge. Location is good but takes a walk up and down the hill to get to the beach, it bothered me ..the 4 bed dorm is super tiny and not a comfortable room to stay in . The 12 dorm bed is in front of the amazingggg view but the shower is outside of the room . Every day activities, a very social place Overall I highly recommend.

I’ve been travelling the world for a long time. this is probably the best hostel I was in! the staff are super nice and helpful and it is located in the best spot possible - between two beautiful beaches: One is good for surfing (hiriketiya, 3 minutes away), and the other for chilling (dikwella, 2 minutes away). Also, It is a very social hostel and everyone here go out eating and partying together, which is super fun! really enjoyed my stay, wish I could stay here longer! highly recommended.

Fantastic new social hostel! Facilities and location are great, the owner is an absolute gentleman and the hostel makes a huge effort it's guests in terms of getting everybody together and doing things daily. Couldn't recommend more.

Amazing hostel!! The dorm rooms are very clean and the beds very comfortable (with AC). The view is just amazingly beautiful. There are comfy beanbags where you can sit and watch the ocean. The wifi is very good as well and there is a great social atmosphere as the hostel organises something every day that you can join if you want to. The hostel is very green with beautiful plants and the breakfast is included. Highly recommend! :)

The staff was super helpful and internet was extremely fast! The garden has a beautiful view on the water and the tables in the garden are very inviting to play games and meet new people. I felt immediately at home at this place and the breakfast was yummy (veggie eggs, toast and fresh fruit). Hiriketiya and Barefoot is for sure a place I recommend to my friends and already booked again for next week.

Really enjoyed our stay here! We had a private room which was very clean and quiet for a good night sleep. Staff is very friendly and have plenty of good tips where to go. It was one of those rare rainy days in Hiriketiya and we were very happy to spend it here! Got to meet a lot of lovely people, played games and went all together for a social activity. Can definitely recommend this place for your stay in Hiriketiya.

I've stayed here for two nights and so far this hostel beats the rest of it in terms of how well it is managed, maintained and they literally stick to their name "Barefoot". You will be greeted with an amazing sea view here..so best not to miss out on any beds that you see available here!! The members of the Hostel are welcoming and always make it a point to socialize with other house members by organising events, family dinners etc..

I had the pleasure of spending a longer time in this beautiful hostel. Hiriketiya is the place to be on the South Coast and if you want to spend that in a clean, social hostel, then Barefoot is the place for you. The owners are very friendly and always willing to lend a hand. They are very involved with the guests and want to ensure you have a great time. There’s daily social activities you can join if you’re up for meeting people and having a fun night, but you can also stay and relax in the garden with the most stunning view there is. Thank you so much Emma and Leon for making my time in Sri Lanka so memorable!

We had an amazing stay! Game nights and pre drinks in the hostel and great restaurants and beaches in walking distance which we all got to see with the tips from Leon and Emma. The staff is so nice and were very helpfull. And the rooms are spacious and clean. Those early quiet mornings in the hammock at the edge of the ocean are really something.

Barefoot is a great Hostel! The hosts, Emma and Leon are genuinely interested and welcoming:) The vibe is social, but also very chill! The locals that work there are very helpful, nice and welcoming. The breakfast is great. I would totally recommend!

Brand new and clean and nice hostel! Loved our stay so much, we came back after a few nights. Owners are really nice. 10/10 would recommend staying here!!

Really nice & clean hostel. I enjoyed the stay at barefoot backpackers and even extended my stay. The client beaches are so beautiful. You can surf or relax - everything close by. The staff/ owner of this place are so friendly and welcoming. I definitely come back.

Best place to stay in Hiriketiya 🥰 Very new hostel with lovely owners.

It's a really beautiful places. A good walking distance from the beach of hiriketiya where the surf is amazing! The owners of the place were really kind and helpful. A must stay if you are looking for good surf and good times.

(Translated by Google) Great place Everything is super nice and new And the owners are super nice. We were in love with the shower in the private room. (Original) Geweldige plek Alles is super mooi en nieuw En de eigenaren zijn super aardig. Wij waren verliefd op de douche in de privé kamer.

(Translated by Google) Super cool hostel near/with a sea view, nice surf and chill beaches nearby and very nice Dutch owners! Highly recommended (Original) Super tof hostel vlakbij/met uitzicht op zee, lekkere surf en chill stranden in de buurt en hele leuke Nederlandse eigenaren! Dikke aanrader 👌🏼

(Translated by Google) A cozy hostel five minutes walk from the beach. Fully equipped and a very warm and welcoming reception. Definitely recommended! (Original) Een gezellig hostel op vijf minuten lopen van het strand. Van alle gemakken voorzien en een heel warm en gastvrij ontvangst. Absoluut een aanrader!

(Translated by Google) We had a great stay! We were warmly welcomed with a delicious glass of arrack and were given a beautiful room with a large bathroom. Leon and Emma arranged everything for us which was really great! They gave tips for restaurants and booked a surf lesson and a massage for us. The garden of the hostel is beautiful and you have a nice view over the sea. The location was very nice and quiet and a few minutes walk from the beach. You could also relax in the garden among the many plants. (Original) Wij hebben een geweldig verblijf gehad! Wij werden hartelijk ontvangen met een heerlijk glaasje arrack en kregen een prachtige kamer met een grote badkamer. Leon en Emma regelde alles voor ons wat echt super fijn was! Zo gaven ze tips voor restaurantjes en boekte ze een surfles en een massage voor ons. De tuin van het hostel is prachtig en je hebt een mooi uitzicht over zee. De locatie was heel erg fijn en rustig en op een paar minuutjes lopen van het strand. In de tuin kon je ook heerlijk relaxen tussen de vele planten.

The owner is very friendly 👍👍👍

Great hostel with stunning views from the big dorm! Good place to meet other travelers and the owners do everything to make your stay enjoyable. Definitely recommend

Loooved my stay at the Barefoot! Everything was super tidy and clean and the owners recommended a lot of nice places to see and visit and were overall extremely nice and helpful, also the reception guys were great. Location is also perfect - short way to walk everything in Hiriketyia and they have a lovely garden and even ocean view. You can really see they put their heart in it. Already planning my next stay!