Hostels in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

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

Hostels in Unawatuna

Adventure Hostels Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…When walking to Singha Lounge, you will be passing the entire length of the tourist hub next to the main beach and might start to regret that you booked a hostel in such a commercialised location … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…***Property Policies*** Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 15:00 to 23:00. … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…International Passport is required on check in. So why not join us now to RAVE, REST, REPEAT. Check-in From 14:00 to 00:00 Check-out From 08:00 to 11:00 Children are not allowed. … More
Adventure Hostels Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…The hostel is situated directly (almost next door) at the Unawatuna train station, 1.5 Km meters from the famous Unawatuna Beach, 3 Km from Wijaya Beach, 2 Km from Sahana Surfing Beach, 1.5 Km … More
Youth Hostel
"…As you walk inside, you will see our friendly frontdesk staff at the reception, and a host of informative posters, a mini library, and lots of colorful detailing on the walls. Once you complete … More
Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Youth Hostel
"…Taxes included. Breakfast not included. No curfew. Pets are not allowed." …"The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 9 km from Hostel Mon Reve. For any support, feel free to contact us." … … More
Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Female Solo Traveller Solo Traveller
"…***Property Policies*** Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 13:00 to 20:00. … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…We offer professional surf lessons for any kind of surf levels. Directly at the Hostel you can enjoy a relaxing fish massage. A ping pong table for common use awakens childhood memories. … More

Hotels in Unawatuna

"…Certain rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Ever thought of experiencing a life of adventure, constantly on the move to … More
"…Our extra-long beds with super comfy, best quality 10 inch thick mattresses and plush pillows will make your next snooze out of this world. We are a 15 minute Tuk Tuk ride away from the World … More
"…The air-conditioned rooms here will provide you with a satellite TV, work desk and seating area with sofa. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle and a dining … More

Kings Landing


Free Breakfast
"…Check out before 11:00 AM. Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards. Taxes included. Breakfast not included. No curfew. We do not accept customers younger than 15 years of age. Non … More

Guest Houses in Unawatuna

"Experience the charm of Happy Valley Residence Unawatuna, a lovingly restored 1940s art deco concept house conveniently situated just 1 Km from Mihiripenna Beach and Unawatuna Beach. Our unique … More
"…Reception desk: 24 hours Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes not included - 11% Breakfast not included. No curfew. Child friendly. Children aged 6 years and above are considered adults at … More
"…Reception hours 08:00-22:00 No smoking in Room, but have a smoking area Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes included. Breakfast not included. No curfew. Pet friendly. Child friendly." …" … More

Hostels in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

8 hostels available. Prices start from $6.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Unawatuna (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 Unawatuna.

Guess what? Unawatuna is also named and spelled Unawatuna Beach - It is the same destination. Goodbye confusion.

Unawatuna is a coastal town in the Galle district of Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. Its beaches are center stage for this waterfront village, yet it is also only about three miles (five kilometers) removed from the Galle city cente and less than four miles (six kilometers) away from the Galle Fort. Consequently, Unawatuna is a main attraction for tourists who enjoy partaking in water sports, exploring coral reefs, and catching a bit of nightlife.

It began when the Dutch reached Unawatuna in 1640 and defeated the Portuguese in nearby Galle. They then built houses for their officials in the beachside town. These buildings have since been turned into hotels, a hospital, and mansions. Due to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, many venues along the coast were destroyed. Additionally, development within the water has changed the currents and coral reefs. However, there are still plenty of palm and coconut trees lining the beach, dozens of exotic bird species flying around, as well as shipwrecks, turtles, and coral reefs to be explored in the ocean. Government agencies are trying to reign in the bulldozers and land development, but there are many quaint hostels as well as camp sites that provide a very authentic experience of Unawatuna for the visiting tourists.

For the budget traveler, there are numerous hostels in Unawatuna. Reservations through third party websites seem to cause issues; so if you prefer to reserve a bed in advance, be sure to contact the hostel of your choice directly. Note that some hostels only provide dormitory beds while others also offer private rooms or camp areas with teepees or other lodgings. Since the cost of a hostel bed is similar throughout Unawatuna but the quality of accommodations fluctuates significantly, you will benefit from weeding through all of them in order to find a hostel with great feedback from former guests.

Once you are settled into your choice of accommodation, you should be able to reach one or more of the pretty beaches as well as several restaurants on foot or by tuktuk taxi. You may wish to start your itinerary at the Jungle Beach. From there, you can walk or take a tuktuk up a hill to the Japanese Peace Pagoda, a beautiful white structure adorned with golden statues. This place provides the perfect chance to take photos of the city and sea from up above.

Less than two miles (three kilometers) from there, you can stop by the Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya Buddhist Temple. You will see huge granite boulders, walls filled with Kandyan-style murals, as well as a reclining Buddha statue. Monks have been living there for over 1,500 years along with one of the first saplings of the original Bodhi tree.

To travel to and from Unawatuna, you can take advantage of its location along the Coastal/Southern Rail Line which reaches from Colombo to Matara as well as the A2 highway which extends from Colombo to Wellawaya.

Written by local enthusiast for Unawatuna hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Unawatuna hostels Jakob Lombardi

Unawatuna 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 Unawatuna, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 8
Average dorm price $15
Average private room price $22
Cheapest hostel in Unawatuna Hostel Mon Reve with $5.5
Party hostels in Unawatuna Unawatuna Singha Lounge (4 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 7.7

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