Hostels and Cheap Places to stay in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka

There are no hostels in Ambalangoda listed. We list for you other cheap places to stay in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka.

Hotels in Ambalangoda

Hotel J


Free Breakfast
"…3. Both cash and credit card payments are acceptable upon check in at the property. 4. At least 1 day advance notice for free cancellation." …"Exit the southern expressway at the Ambalangoda exit … More

Hostels and Cheap Places to stay in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka

There are no hostels in Ambalangoda listed. We list for you other cheap places to stay in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka.

Get to know Ambalangoda (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 Ambalangoda.

Ambalangoda is a small town in Sri Lanka, located near the coastal party hub that is Hikkaduwa. It is not as popular as a tourist destination than the nearby coastal city, but it is still worth a visit. If you are coming to Hikkaduwa, it is recommended that you stop over in Ambalangoda too. One of the biggest reasons to do so is to get a hostel and stay there while you dig through the fascinating history of the devil dancers and the ancient rituals that are still performed to this day.

If you are worried about a demonic presence at your hostel, there is no need to worry. These dances are not satanic in nature, but they are a ward against disease and famine. You can buy devil masks at just about any Sri Lankan souvenir shop, but the meaning behind them is often unknown. One good place in Ambalangoda to find out more about their meaning and history is the Ariyapala Mask Museum and Souvenir Shop. This little museum features many traditional masks and pictures that explain their usage in the country’s history.

You can buy a book here and take it back to your hostel for some light reading as you relax. Called the Ambalangoda Mask Museum, it details the ancient dances, the legends surrounding them, and modern psychological explanations for using the masks effectively. However, if you are not in the mood for these devilish sights, you can also visit the Sailataralama Vihara, an ancient Buddhist temple on a hill that looks out across a stunning view.

The temple features a statue of a sleeping Buddha, which is thirty-five meters long. There are many pictures on the walls of the temple, including one of a cow that bowed down to a monk who saved it from the butcher’s chopping block. You can get here via trishaw, the traditional Sri Lankan “tuk-tuk,” which will cost you about three dollars there and back again.

Written by local enthusiast for Ambalangoda hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Ambalangoda hostels Jakob Lombardi

Other Nearby Cities

Ahungalla (9 Km / 6 mi.)
Hikkaduwa (12 Km / 7 mi.)
Bentota (21 Km / 13 mi.)
Galle (29 Km / 18 mi.)
Unawatuna (32 Km / 20 mi.)
Ahangama (44 Km / 27 mi.)
Midigama (47 Km / 30 mi.)

Travel Tips for Ambalangoda - from the Community

Oh man, so far no one from the community has left a comment or travel tips for Ambalangoda. How about you kick start the discussion here? Gather your best backpacking recommendations for Ambalangoda and jot them down below. The community thanks you.

Ambalangoda comments only. Don't discuss the hostels here, post a review on the hostel's page instead.

Unlock your Hostel Account to Freedom!

Unlock your Hostel Account to Freedom!

Sign up with Hostelz.com and get access to exclusive hostel content and much more.

Do you already have an account? Login
Home Pluz
Comparizon
Login