A clean, good-value hostel on Galle Road, popular as a safe first base in Colombo.
- Budget
Why we marked it
- Leafy courtyard setting
- Brunch, salads and Sri Lankan plates
- Bookshop, gallery and Barefoot store
- Live music at weekends
Known for
Barefoot Garden Café sits in a shady courtyard behind the Barefoot store on Galle Road, known for its colourful handloom textiles. It is one of Colombo’s most relaxed places for brunch.
What to order
Brunch plates, salads, sandwiches and Sri Lankan dishes, with fresh juices, coffee and cakes.
Good to know
- Browse the Barefoot shop, bookshop and gallery while you are there.
- Weekend live music is popular, so arrive early.
Where it is
704 Galle Road, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
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