A clean, good-value hostel on Galle Road, popular as a safe first base in Colombo.
- Budget
Why we marked it
- Laid-back coffeehouse
- American-style breakfasts
- Sri Lankan dishes like kottu
- Good for long catch-ups
Known for
The Commons is a long-running, laid-back coffeehouse on Flower Road in Colombo 7, a favourite with students and young professionals.
What to order
American-style breakfasts, burgers and sandwiches, plus Sri Lankan favourites like kottu, with coffee and shakes.
Good to know
- A relaxed place to spend an afternoon.
- Close to Kiri Kōpi on the same road.
Where it is
39A Flower Road, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
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