Backpack Lanka
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, ColomboShow on map
7.2 · Good54 reviews
- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.6 out of 10, at 247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha.
Convenient Location near Shopping and Attractions Backpack Lanka offers dormitory and double rooms near Liberty Plaza Shopping Mall in Colombo. Explore nearby attractions like Gangarama Temple and Colombo Museum just a stone's throw away.
Comfortable and Entertaining Amenities Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with a rooftop smoking lounge, pool table, movie room, and more. Entertainment options include a CD/DVD player, radio, and TV. Shared facilities like bathrooms and toilets provide convenience for all guests.
Exciting Recreational Activities and Services Unwind in the common games room with pool and darts or seek assistance from the tour desk for sightseeing and travel plans. Benefit from airport transfers and make the most of your stay at Backpack Lanka.
Book now for a memorable stay at Backpack Lanka with great amenities and a prime location!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Airport shuttle
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Daily housekeeping
Rooms
7.2
Good
Rated 7.2 out of 10 by 54 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.0
- Service8.8
- Location8.6
- Rooms4.8
- Amenities8.4
- Value5.8
- Food & drink6.0
Guests mention
Air conditioning includedFast internet / good wifiGood / central locationFriendly, helpful staffClean rooms reported by some guestsGood option for backpackers
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特になし
wojakPolandKlimatyzacja w cenie
Zły opis dojazdu
KatharinaAustriaDas Zimmer hat extrem nach Zigarettenrauch gerochen und hatte kein Fenster. Es waren einige Gelsen im Zimmer. Klar, dass man für so einen günstigen Preis wenig erwarten kann aber wor wollten dort nicht schlafen und haben…
IndikaLKNice place for backpackers and valued, customer services are great, and clean and nice view
AngelitaLKThe room was clean and location also good .
The location was good and the room was clean. If they provided breakfast, it would be easier for us.
I reached there around 8 pm, but I checked out at 12 the next day. So I think it would be better to extend the time to…
SvetlanaRussian FederationСтоимость за это жилье завышена.
Очень хорошее расположение! Доброжелательный персонал
Комната без окон и крохотная, для людей с клаустрофобией не подойдет)) Картонные двери и слышимость впечатляет
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated August 2026.
Where you’ll be
247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo
Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10 — fabulous.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Backpack Lanka
What time is check-in and check-out at Backpack Lanka?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Backpack Lanka allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Backpack Lanka have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I check in late at Backpack Lanka?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Backpack Lanka?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Backpack Lanka?
247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo.
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