Hostels in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

9 hostels available. Prices start from $3.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Arugam Bay

Little Lagoon Hostel


Free Breakfast
Beach Lovers Retreat Youth Hostel
"…Each room has space for 4 people with 2 wooden bunkbeds, there is a safety locker provided for every person, a towel rack and everyone has their own person table and charging point in the bed. … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…From 9.00 pm till next morning 07.00 am is a night watchman on duty. Guest who arrive late in the night should send us a message that we can inform the night watchman. We speak English and … More
Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
112, Uppli Road, Sinna Ullai, Arugam Bay 32500 More
"…A super social hostel that isn't primarily focused on partying! What are you waiting for? ***Property Policies*** Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or … More
Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Cancellation policy: At least 2 days advance notice for free cancellation. 2. Check in from 14:00 - 22.00. 3. Check out before 12:00 noon. 4. Payment upon arrival by cash and Card. 5. Curfew … More
Party Hostel
"…- Soul Bar - Largest FREE Co - working space in the area PS - Dorms are Fully air conditioned. ***Property Policies*** Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late … More
Beach Lovers Retreat Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…2. Check in from 14:00 to 23:00. 3. Check out before 11:00 noon. 4. Payment upon arrival by cash. 5. Reception working hours 09:00-23:00. 6. No age restriction. 7. Taxes included. 8. … More
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
Beach Hut Road arugambay, Pottuvill More
Beach Lovers Retreat Solo Traveller
Kudakkali Road, pasarichchenai, Pottuvil/18 More

Hotels in Arugam Bay

"…  Elephant Rock: about 3 km south of Arugam Bay provides an award range of beautiful beaches. Early in the morning or evening, we will have elephants wandering nearby. However, it is a good … More
"…Breakfast Excluded. No curfew. Pet friendly. Child-friendly. Non-smoking in the rooms but have a smoking area." …"…Don't forget to have your camera ready and tell the driver to stop wherever … More
"…Breakfast not included. No curfew. No smoking in the room but have a smoking area. Reception working period: 09:00~22:00." …"Getting from and back to the airport can be easily arranged with the … More

Guest Houses in Arugam Bay

"…The entire property has a direct view to both the beach and water. All rooms on the property have their own wash room, shower, fan, and mosquito nets. Arne's offers breakfast and drinks and … More

Hostels in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

9 hostels available. Prices start from $6.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Arugam Bay (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 Arugam Bay.

Arugam Bay is a bay on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. It is most famous for the surf breaks in the bay, which attract world-class surfers and surfers wanting to try out the waves. Arugam Bay is on the opposite coast from Colombo. To get here, you need to fly to Colombo and arrange transfer with your hotel. Private taxis cost quite a bit and there is no reliable air service into anywhere closer. The drive from Colombo is around 320km (200 miles) but can take a full day to get across.

Because Arugam Bay is a world-class surf spot, there is a lot of accommodation. There are only a few hostels in town, and none will be the traditional backpacker hostels you might be used to from Australia or Europe. Expect family-owned hostels that are clean, quiet, and friendly; the rooms may be small but the shared spaces will make up for that. There are also several guesthouses and inns in town if the hostels are full.

Arugam Bay was devastated by the 2004 tsunami and rebuilding over the last decade has been rather slow. The town is tiny - only a few hundred residents - but the main beachside street is where to find the restaurants, bars, and shops. Tourism here is dominated by the surf culture but there are also national parks within easy driving distance. The Kumana National Park is to the south, while the Lahugala National Park is on the north side of town. There are a lot of elephants and other wildlife in the area, and you can expect to see them migrating between the two parks. Buses run to the town of Panama, south of Arugam Bay, three times a day; jump off at one of the many unspoilt beaches here for an afternoon of relaxation. Whether you aren’t a surfer or just need a day off, Arugam Bay is an excellent base for hiking and wildlife watching.

Written by local enthusiast for Arugam Bay hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Arugam Bay hostels Jakob Lombardi

Arugam Bay 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 Arugam Bay, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 9
Average dorm price $10
Average private room price $20
Cheapest hostel in Arugam Bay Cactus Arugambay with $8
Party hostels in Arugam Bay The Long Hostel (5 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 5.5

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Other Nearby Cities

Pottuvil (2 Km / 1 mi.)
Komari (15 Km / 9 mi.)
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Kataragama (74 Km / 46 mi.)
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