Indigo Summer Hostel
A friendly hostel around 100 metres from the beach, with free breakfast, a bar, game room and lockers.
- Budget
Stay Happy Hostel
A cosy, well-reviewed hostel with easy access to the surf beach and lagoon, and help with lessons and day trips.
- Budget
Little Lagoon Hostel
A sustainable garden hostel in Arugam Bay with hammocks, resident dogs and a shipping-container private room.
- Budget
The Riptide Women’s Hostel
A women-only hostel near the main surf point and Pottuvil Lagoon, with a shared kitchen, lounge and bike rental.
- Budget
- Women-only
- Surf
Hangten Surf Skate Hostel
A surf-and-skate hostel with a backyard skate park, surfer staff, board-rack tuk-tuks, family dinners and quiz nights.
- Budget
- Surf
- Skate park
- Family dinners
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Our 5 favourite hostels and poshtels in Arugam Bay
We have marked 5 hostels and poshtels in Arugam Bay, each picked by locals rather than ranked by an algorithm.
Start with Indigo Summer Hostel, Stay Happy Hostel and Little Lagoon Hostel, then use the filters to narrow it down by price.
What you’ll find: surf, women-only, skate park and family dinners.
Good to know
- Read recent reviews: party hostels and quiet hostels are very different.
- Many hostels have private rooms and female-only dorms.
- Check what is included: breakfast, towels and lockers are not always free.
Also in Arugam Bay: Things to do in Arugam Bay. Or see the full Arugam Bay guide.
Good to know
What are the best hostels and poshtels in Arugam Bay?
Our current picks include Indigo Summer Hostel, Stay Happy Hostel and Little Lagoon Hostel. See all 5 on this page, picked by locals.
Are there budget hostels and poshtels in Arugam Bay?
Yes. Good-value options include Indigo Summer Hostel, Stay Happy Hostel and Little Lagoon Hostel. Use the price filter on this page to see them all.
Are there surf hostels in Arugam Bay?
Try Stay Happy Hostel, Little Lagoon Hostel, The Riptide Women’s Hostel and Hangten Surf Skate Hostel. Tap through to each one for what to order and when to go.
How do you choose the hostels and poshtels you list in Arugam Bay?
Every place is chosen by our team for its location, value and character. Paid placements are always labelled “Premier choice”; “Team’s pick” is never paid for.
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