Hostels in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

7 hostels available. Prices start from $2.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Anuradhapura

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"Step into affordable luxury at Kutumbaya nestled in a lovely residential area, not too far from the ancient capital city of Anuradhapura. Surrounded by the majestic influence of the island's … More

Fig & Gecko Hostel


Free Breakfast
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…We serve excellent food, offer excellent group tours (daily), group safaris (Mon, Weds, Fri, +1 and have good local knowledge/ Our cookery classes ($12.50 pp for 4 people) have you cooking on … More
Family-Friendly Hostel
"…Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes included. Breakfast not included. No curfew." …"The Abey Resort is located behind the Niwaththaka chethiya National College in Anuradhapura. The city can be … More
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Thammennakulama, Airport Road More
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"…The shower is cold, despite the water heater unit to which it is attached. Common Spaces There is a table and chairs outside the dorm rooms, plus additional nicer seating to the front of … More

Hotels in Anuradhapura

"…Taxes not included - 10% Breakfast included. No curfew. Smoking Allowed." …"The nearest airport is Sigiriya Airport, 64 km from Evergreen Villa Nature Resort. For any help, feel free to … More
"…There are 20 comfortable, spacious rooms at Milano Tourist Rest which all have air conditioning, satellite television and telephone facilities. en suite rooms with hot water facilities … More

Guest Houses in Anuradhapura

"Diyawara Home Stay is located in Anuradhapura which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also one of the island's thriving ancient capitals. The city of Anuradhapura is located in the North … More

Villu Villa


Free Breakfast
"Villu Villa is a family owned guest house which will make you feel home all the time with an impeccable service. The owner of the Hotel is a lawyer by profession and he will guarantee 100% safety … More
"…Cyber cafe for the convenience of the guests providing fast internet browsing with ADSL wireless internet (wifi),email, VOIP IDD calls, local (STD) calls, Fax, Digital Cam Downloading and writing … More
"…It has modern facilities and remarkable staff for your service at any time.You can explore the old city by yourself using our bicycles, or we can arrange vehicles for a guided tour. We have … More
"…If you let us know by email or by phone your arrival time to Anuradhapura we can arrange free of charge pickup facilities within Anuradhapura city. London Palace has modern spacious Single, … More
"…2. Check out Time: till 12:00 3. Cash payment only upon check in at the property. 4. At least 2 days advance notice for free cancellation." …"From Anuradhapura New Bus station or from New … More

Hostels in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

7 hostels available. Prices start from $5.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Anuradhapura (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura is an ancient city in Sri Lanka that was once the capital of the country. A part of the country’s cultural triangle, the city is today one of the most important religious sites for Buddhist pilgrims. There are many ancient ruins here, along with well-preserved religious buildings like temples. If you are going to Anuradhapura, look for a hostel in the city well in advance of your trip, especially if you plan on coming in the months of April and May.

While here, check out the Sri Maha Bodiya. This is an ancient Bo tree that was thought to be planted in the 3rd century, making it one of the oldest in the world. It is thought to be where the Buddha attained enlightenment. Hostels near this ancient site are usually a little expensive, but the walk to the tree is almost as fascinating as the sight of it.

One of the world’s tallest ancient monuments is located in the city of Anuradhapura. It is called the Ruwanweliseya and is a Buddhist temple of the architectural design called a stupa. The building is considered sacred by pilgrims from all over the world. Standing at over 300 feet in height, it is a tremendous sight.

If you are interested in another taste of history, visit the Abhayagiri Dagaba. This is a small city in itself, although you will not find any hostels here. It is surrounded by huge walls and was once a center of learning and meditation. It was built in the 2nd century B.C., making it one of the oldest buildings in the world. There are still monks living in the complex today, maintaining it and keeping it open to the public.

One last place to visit in Anuradhapura is the Wilpattu National Park, the largest national park in the country. It is thirty kilometers away, which is about an hour by car. The park is full of diverse plant and animal life. There are also over thirty lakes within the park.

Written by local enthusiast for Anuradhapura hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Anuradhapura hostels Jakob Lombardi

Anuradhapura Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Anuradhapura, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 7
Average dorm price $10
Cheapest Hostel in Anuradhapura Feel Like Home with $5
Party hostels in Anuradhapura Feel Like Home (1 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 4.5

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