Budget Hostels from S$33

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for going out. This destination’s seafood restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds, and the beaches create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few different forms, but they all have three main things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Ready to book a hostel? These ones get the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start: TUK TUK HOSTEL - Located within a 20-minute walk of Negombo Beach. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels and showers. Mama’s Villa by Taprobane - Hostel - You can take advantage of free continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers and coffee/tea makers. Bohemian Hostel - Negombo - Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Aloe Vera Villa - Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. You’ll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

If you’re searching for an affordable place to stay in Negombo, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels might be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Negombo are October, May, November and June, with each month seeing an average of 353 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore some places near Negombo. Get out into nature with places such as Negombo Beach Park, Negombo Beach and Dutch Canal. Cultural attractions include Guruge Nature Park. Visit landmarks such as Dutch Fort and Angurukaramulla Temple.

Keep this information about transit options in Negombo on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.), 4.2 mi (6.7 km) away from the city centre. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to make use of public transport. Train stations such as Railway Station Negombo and Seeduwa make it easy to explore more of the area.