Door handle was broken

Everything worked as it should. You can book a safari tour through the hostel.

Stayed in July 2025

Definitely the place to stay if you're in Tissa! Host was super nice and helpfull!

Stayed in April 2025

The old man staff was very pushy… he might have made the guests feel a bit uncomfortable sometimes

A good accommodation for one night. Book the tour here. I booked somewhere else and got into physical threats.

Stayed in March 2025

Name is spot on. I stayed at another place when I passed Yala before, so I can compare, and this hostel definitely takes the first spot. Cool owner, nice place to chill a bit

Stayed in January 2025

Dated furniture but generally clean

Friendly staff, great value for morning and seamlessly organised a safari tour. Felt safe and short distance from all amenities

Stayed in March 2025

Internet not working when I was there

Quiet place walking distance from the bus station and city center. Clean. Safari booked with them for a good price.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing really

Very nice hostel in quiet location about 10 min walk from bus station. My double room had a large comfortable bed with mosquito net and very effective air conditioning. Pleasant lounge to sit in. Shared bathroom was clean and towels were provided. There was also a more basic outside toilet and shower if necessary. Free use of a large kitchen with an electric kettle. The manager was very helpful and friendly. He organised a tuk tuk to Kataragama and a minivan taxi to Ella for me. He can also arrange trips to Yala NP. WiFi was slowish but ok. Better in early hours of morning

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Great people

Stayed in February 2025

Very communicative, genuine hosts. Clean and comfortable and easy walk from bus station. Hostel arranged really good safari. Kind, attentive hostel staff who was up early to make coffee and make sure I got to my safari. Would stay again

Stayed in January 2025

Can not recommend this place enough! Feels more like a home than a hostel, huge dorm rooms, immaculately clean and smells lovely as you walk in. The owner, Pradeep, was really friendly, humble and caring. He arranged my group safari tour of Yala for a very reasonable price and made us all coffee in the morning before we left for it and breakfast at the park. Very informative and taught me various different things about Sri Lanka. The best shower and sleep I’ve had the entire time I’ve been in the country. Above and beyond on looking after me during my stay would be an understatement. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay and for your kindness!

Stayed in January 2025

Nimal is such a great guy, he helped me in all that I need, thank you very much!

Stayed in January 2025

Very friendly staff, clean and comfy bed. The hostel is close to the supermarket, cafe just 5 mins walking distance. dormitory room have fan but no air-conditioning, it's still OK to sleep at night.

Stayed in December 2024

Pradeep is an amazing host. We had great conversations with him and learned a lot. If you want to visit Yala National park, this is your place to stay. He offers a great tour at a fair price, just hit him up and he’ll have you covered. Hostel has a nice layout. Everything is within walking distance

Stayed in November 2024

Everything was perfect. The owner was very helpful and gave interesting information about the safari and Sri Lanka. I recommend 100%!

Stayed in September 2024

The owner is so nice

Stayed in October 2022

Very limited shower / bathroom options for all guests. Definitely get a room with AC

Well set up for safaris, good economic option.

Stayed in March 2025

Staff were rude, abusive and intimidating. They told us one thing and did another. Friendly at first but then turned all horrible and owner text me swear words. Don’t get me wrong it’s cheap and it’s a bed, but it’s missold and I don’t tolerate abuse. Left a day early.

Fantastic WiFi

Stayed in January 2025

The lady that manages the place was nice, but she couldn’t speak any English. The room, the toilet and the place in general was not very comfortable

The owner arranged for us a safari for a good price

Stayed in April 2024

Maybe my situation was a one-off, but had a bad experience with this hostel. Was alone for 2 days. Read online that everything would be easy, instead had to arrange afternoon safari myself, and next day full safari group cancelled, so had to pay extra and go alone (would've expected host to have enough of a network to solve this). Hostel is nothing special either, beds are too small and shower is cold.

Stayed in February 2023

I only have the highest of compliments and recommendations to give this hostel and the owner Padeep. From the first steps inside he greeted us and made sure we were comfortable. He helped us cook a Sri Lankan dinner together and took us on the most incredible safari the next day. it was obvious he has worked in the industry for a while as he had so much knowledge to give and would go out of his way, with his safari driver as well, to ensure we could find all kind of wildlife. If you’re looking for an amazing, humble experience- this is the hostel to come to!!

Stayed in October 2022

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Stayed in March 2025

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Stayed in January 2025

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Stayed in February 2025

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Stayed in January 2025