20 - 2/1 , Reagents Flats ( Opposite Lake house / Secretariat Railway Station ) , Sir Chittapalam A Gardiner Mawatha , Colombo Fort City Center .
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1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
1 night, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
“breakfast was an excuse of one”
“Their breakfast is delicious”
“The proximity to the bus station”
“Location is good, breakfast is decent”
“The lady staff attendant was so sweet and well behaved, and the breakfast they p…”
“The staff”
“I can feel how much they keep cleanness for the hostel”
“The place was clean and there were a lot of information available”
“Clean and comfortable”
“However, the bed bug issue completely ruined the experience”
“Overall good value for money”
Colombo downtown monkey is centrally located in the heart of Colombo just a short 5-minute walk from you Colombo’s main Railway and Bus Station. Guests can also check-out the peaceful Beira Lake. In a prime location in Colombo, Colombo Downtown Monkey is 5 minute walk from Galle face green & Old parliament building. Located around 2.5 km from Gangaramaya temple & 2.9 km away from R Premadasa Stadium, 2.5 km from Indian Embassy. The property is 2-minute walk from Colombo rowing club. The hostel has free WiFi & A continental breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. The 24-hour front desk can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. Popular points of interest near the hostel include World Trade Center - Sri Lanka, Colombo Dutch Museum and Colombo Harbour. Bandaranaike International Airport is 27 km from the property.
sriyanka
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
This bloody place were closed when I reach there in late night . But they have not close it via booking.com and have not given any information for guest .
Nina
couple
June 6, 2026
“Bed bugs, unclean and invasive staff.”
The proximity to the bus station.
Poulami
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
The lady staff attendant was so sweet and well behaved, and the breakfast they provide quite filling and good. Overall, everything was good.
Imre
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
“Flea bitten shithole”
breakfast was an excuse of one
lauren
couple
April 30, 2026
we’re fully aware that this is a budget place so was not expecting anything fancy, but there was 5 men in our women only room, one of them had a literal CPAP machine breathing all night, the room was so unbelievably hot as the air con was only on at a specific temperature for not very long, if it wasn’t 1am we would had most certainly booked somewhere else nearby as it’s not worth the money you may save, we also didn’t read reviews saying how unsafe females feel and can completely back it up and do not recommend if you’re arriving at night especially as solo girls !
Daisy
extended_group
April 30, 2026
“BED BUGS”
DO NOT STAY HERE! PLACE INFESTED WITH BED BUGS
Sarafat
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
Their breakfast is delicious
Shushant
solo_traveller
April 26, 2026
The staff
Asish kumar
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
Bed bugs everywhere not sleeping in night time
Saurabh
solo_traveller
April 18, 2026
Location is good, breakfast is decent.
Hai buddy
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
Easy accessible
rkurzymski
solo_traveller
April 8, 2026
localisation, nice people
LEE
solo_traveller
April 1, 2026
the location is close to colombo fort train station. just go out from the back of train station. there is a small train station next to it. It's easier to take train along the beach. The lady is so nice. She will give answer for what travelers might have. The breakfast is delicious. It's rare to have such a full breakfast. I can feel how much they keep cleanness for the hostel. You can take bus to airport in front of colombo fort train station. in female dorm, there is an individual shower and toilet.
Valentina
solo_traveller
March 31, 2026
The ladies were very kind and let me drop my bags in the morning. The place was clean and there were a lot of information available
Man Wai
solo_traveller
March 28, 2026
“Perfect for backpackers”
Clean and comfortable. Staff are very nice and helpful.
Nadezdaaris
solo_traveller
March 27, 2026
Especially unfortunate because the stay could have been good: the breakfast was decent, the staff were kind and friendly, and the location is quite convenient. However, the bed bug issue completely ruined the experience.
Yuk Wai
solo_traveller
March 25, 2026
“Good price and location”
Location is good, walking distance to shopping mall and some attractions, bus stations. A/C is on at night. Room and shower are clean. Good WiFi
Fernando
solo_traveller
March 22, 2026
“Great location and guests. Get what you pay :)”
Fantastic location on a walk distance to Central bus station and Fort train station, breakfast was simple but nice. Atmosphere was great, with great staff and great guests. stayed for 2 days. ;)
Marie
solo_traveller
March 17, 2026
“Great location close to the train station, all was ok for one night, but the staff was not very friendly and helpful.”
Sandhya
solo_traveller
March 14, 2026
The hostel is centrally located. The breakfast was nice. It is clean and the staff is really nice. I had train ticket via Fort to down south. The staff suggested to take train or tuk-tuk to previous station to board, as the train gets crowded & chances of getting seats lower. I did this & was helpful else I would had to stand. But there is no lift so if you have trolley bags it's difficult to drag to 2nd Floor. Overall good value for money
Breakfast options
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Street parking
Key card access
24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
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