Aneek
Not that kind of hostel what i was expected
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6.6/10Good39 Reviews
Cleanliness6.2/10 6.2
Service7.0/10 7.0
Comfort5.8/10 5.8
Condition5.6/10 5.6
Location7.2/10 7.2
Neighborhood7.6/10 7.6
Amenities6.0/10 6.0
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About Backpack Lanka
Backpack Lanka, a 1-star hotel in Colombo, offers comfort and convenience for both business and leisure travelers. Enjoy amenities such as 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour security, taxi service, and ticket assistance. Select rooms feature LCD/plasma TVs, clothes racks, mirrors, and complimentary wireless internet access.
Guests can also access a billiards room and games room. Whether exploring Colombo or seeking relaxation, Backpack Lanka is an excellent choice.
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A stay at Backpack Lanka - Central Colombo - Hostel places you in the heart of Colombo, within a 15-minute walk of Colombo City Centre and Liberty Plaza. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from St Anthony's Church and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from United States Embassy Colombo.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and bidets. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Important information
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You need to know
- Contactless check-in is available.
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Liberty Plaza
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Chabad of Sri Lanka
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
United States Embassy Colombo
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Gem Museum
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St Anthony's Church
0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Bellagio Casino
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Casino Marina Colombo
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Crescat Shopping Mall
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Viharamahadevi Park
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Beira Lake
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
St. Andrew's Scots Kirk Church
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Durdans Hospital
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
High Commission of India
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Colombo City Centre
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Gangaramaya Temple
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 26
- hotel
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Car hireExtra charge
- Airport ShuttleExtra charge
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
- 24-hour securityExtra charge
- Bellboy serviceExtra charge
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- Lift accessExtra charge
- Concierge
- Luggage roomExtra charge
- Clothes dryer
- Restaurant
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- TV lounge
- Game roomExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability
Room types
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Backpack Lanka
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reviews shown
Verified traveler
Friendly and helpful staff and easy access to town area.
Ashleigh
Ok for one night only
Wasn't made clear at the time of booking that there wasn't a window in the room, tainted our stay massively, staff were friendly and very helpful, AC unit was powerful and wifi was ok. Breakfast was good, simple fried egg on toast.
Verified traveler
Not great
The room smelled bad when I arrived and the walls are thin so hear noise from other guests throughout the night. Bathrooms and showers are clean and staff are friendly.
xzzzz
Decent place for overnight sleep.Ac and wifi works
I got what I needed. Just a place to sleep. Bonus was the hot water and working wifi. no windows was minus.
Christine
Good place
Very reasonable for budget travellers.
Jennifer
Good location everything else meh
The location was the only redeeming factor of this property. It is very easy to get to and from many places. When I arrived at 2am, which I put in the special notes about late arrival. The door was locked. I needed to wake up the night staff to check in. The check in was a bit long and I was just given my key. When I arrived to the room there was a musty smell that just didn't go away. The room is small (4 female dorm). There are no lockers for safe keeping of your stuff. Also there is only one sheet on there bed. They don't even provide you with a top sheet. It does get chilly with the AC on which you certainly need, as there is no window in the room. The bathing area is disjointed and not very clean at all. I was not super happy. The water was cool on most days even when they say hot water. I would not recommend this place.
Jennifer
Bare bare bones
The place could use a thorough cleaning. I was in a 4 person female dorm. They never once came to change sheets after a guest left. There was a significant lack of toilet paper in the bathrooms. The bathrooms were not the cleanest. The set up was a bit weird as well. Toilets across from the showers. There was no place to change in the showers or even hooks to hang your towel. I was told it was no frills. That is exactly what it is. Also they lock the door on the evening so if coming back late you will need to wake the attendant.
If you're okay with bare bones, then this is okay. The location was very awesome. That was the only benefit of this place.
If you're okay with bare bones, then this is okay. The location was very awesome. That was the only benefit of this place.
Shayan
Worst two hours ever
Was a short stay, only two hours but the worst two hours. Bad service and I think we were double charged. We paid through hotels.com but receptionist also asked for cash!
Adel
It was good experience
world traveller
Good position in the city\nNo water pressure 2 floo
No windows cant tell day or night no fresh air needs fresh circulating air inside no natural light coming in.
Breaky is a bit dismal not worth eating but most of asia is like that too much oil and sugar
Breaky is a bit dismal not worth eating but most of asia is like that too much oil and sugar
anthony
ok stop over
i bit noisy close to traffic
Rebecca
nice Central hostel
Nice hostel friendly staff great communal Kitchen facilities comfortable rooms and ok shower facilities.aircon was a blessing after a day exploring the city,supermarket next door with liquor section close to all the main central sites
Sathyan
Clean, Economical stay
I had booked this place going by the price; There were no regrets with the stay. Overall very pleased and would recommend for anyone who is looking for economical stay in the city. Free pool is a bonus.
Ralph
Das Zimmer war sauber und das Personal freundlich. Die Location ist super, alles interessante ist schnell erreichbar! Allerdings kann es öfter mal ziemlich laut werden. Preis/Leistung ist hervorragend!
Tadashi
駅からは近くて大通り沿いにあるのですが、入口が分かりづらいです。2泊しましたが、部屋に3回トカゲが出ました。シャワーは、熱々のお湯が出ます。受付の人はフレンドリーで、とても感じの良い対応でした。
Ralph
Alles ok.
Alles scheint ok zu sein fuer eine Nacht. Sauberkeit mehr oder weniger ok, man muss bedenken, dass man in Sri Lanka ist! Ich wollte meine sehr späte Ankunft telefonisch ankündigen, konnte den Herrn von der Rezeption am Telefon aber nur sehr schlecht verstehen. Aber ich denke, ich konnte alles mitteilen. Ein früherer Aufenthalt war auch zufriedenstellend!
SEON HEE
여태묵던. 숙소중에ㆍ최악숙소ㆍ 평점안따지고ㆍ위치안. 봤는데. 가지맙시다 ㆍ완젼 후회 ㆍ
michele
J'ai eu une chambre individuelle . Sanitaires tres propres . Calme . Personel attentif et serviable . Je recommande
Verified traveler
まぁまぁ
朝ごはんは着いてるので良かった
コンビニもすぐ近くにある
ロッカーがなかったので心配だったが結果何もなかった
シャワーは故障中でお湯が出ず、別フロアを使うしかなかった
ワイファイはあまり機能しなかった
コンビニもすぐ近くにある
ロッカーがなかったので心配だったが結果何もなかった
シャワーは故障中でお湯が出ず、別フロアを使うしかなかった
ワイファイはあまり機能しなかった
Location & surroundings
Backpack Lanka
247D R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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