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Hostels in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

19 hostels available. Prices start from $4 for a dorm bed.

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#1 Top Rated

Agra Arugambay

Free Breakfast
Beach Lovers RetreatParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Well housekept rooms, bathrooms, restaurant, and guest lounging areas, impeccable service levels and lip-smacking food and beverage will surely add color and comfort to your entire Sri Lankan

from $5.84
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"…Throughout your stay, we offer safe and clean facilities with OPEN KITCHEN, outdoor cafe, ice bath, co-working area, free Wi-Fi, ensuite bathrooms, common places to hang out, and many more. We

from $5.00
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Little Lagoon Hostel

Free Breakfast
Beach Lovers RetreatYouth Hostel

"We are a sustainable hostel where we recycle, compost and provide free water refills to reduce plastic. Do you want to become part of the family, home away from home, and help this planet ? This is

from $7.50
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"…Check in from 14:00 to 22:00. Check out from 07:00 to 11:00 noon. Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes included. Breakfast not included. No curfew." …"Just 30 meters from the beach. For any

from $4.87
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"…*Surfboard Rental: At the hostel, we also have our own board rental available! We have boards in great conditions, shortboards to longboards! You are spoilt for choice! *Community Involvement: at

from $4.40
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Adventure HostelsBeach Lovers RetreatParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…area. 7. Age restriction: 18+. 8. Reception working hours 07:30-22:00." …"…Option 1: By Bus Luxury night buses with ac and 3-4 regular non-ac buses operating between Colombo and Pottuvil.

from $5.45
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Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Check in from 14:00 to 22:00. Check out before 11:00 noon. Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes included. Breakfast not included. No curfew." …"We are just a 2 min walk away from the Arugambay

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Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a

from $3.17
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Early Birds

Free Breakfast
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 14:00 to 23:00. Check out before 12:00 noon. Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes not

from $5.25
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Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…60 kWp solar system (see picture in gallery) which has been expanded with lithium batteries to store electricity. As such, we are the only 'Green' property in Arugam Bay which always provides

from $3.40
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Cheapest
Adventure HostelsParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Breakfast not included. No curfew. We do not accept customers younger than 18 years of age. Non smoking in the rooms." …"The nearest airport is Ampara Airport, 86 km from the accommodation.

from $3.78
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Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes included. Breakfast not included. No curfew. Non smoking in the room but have a smoking area. Reception working period: 08:00 AM~4:00 PM." …"…Once at the

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Beach Lovers RetreatParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…7 rooms with 63 bed-spaces at the property ranging from the lovely en suite private type to social dorm rooms. ***Property Policies & Conditions: 1. Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival

from $3.81
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Party HostelSolo Traveller

Panama Road MALLARA Surf Chill, 32500 Arugam Bay

from $7.75
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Beach Hut Road arugambay, Pottuvill

from $3.77
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Beach Lovers RetreatSolo Traveller

Kudakkali Road, pasarichchenai, Pottuvil/18

from $5.00
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Beach Lovers RetreatParty HostelSolo Traveller

"Great Hostel and it's on the beach and also a beach bar and delicious - Great hostel and it's on the beach and deliciuos cocktails and also nice music long day" …Water Music Road

from $3.89
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Female Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…Check out from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes not included--11%. Breakfast not included. No curfew. We do not accept customers younger than 18 years of age." …"The nearest

from $6.00
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Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

Main Road, Arugambay

Hotels in Arugam Bay

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Adventure HostelsBeach Lovers RetreatFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerSolo Traveller

"…You will also notice a pile of people at surf lessons.   Peanut Farm: About 25 minutes from Arugam Bay it's an amazing tucked spot on the beach / surf. Very popular and highly recommend  

from $9.35

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Get to know Arugam Bay

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  hostelsJakob 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 19
Average dorm price $13
Average private room price $42
Cheapest hostel in Arugam BayGuru G Hostel with $8
Party hostels in Arugam BayAgra Arugambay (11 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 5.4

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