Beatroot Hostels
A small, family-like hostel near Weligama beach with a garden, bar and café serving vegetarian and vegan food.
- Budget
Hangtime Hostel
A beachfront surf and yoga hostel on Weligama’s beginner bay, with a rooftop café, netted deck and private rooms in a fishing boat.
- Mid-range
- Surf
- Yoga
- Rooftop café
The Spindrift Hostel
A design-led, highly rated hostel seconds from Weligama beach, built by backpackers for backpackers.
- Mid-range
- Beachfront
- Social
- Solo travellers
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Our 3 favourite hostels and poshtels in Weligama
We have marked 3 hostels and poshtels in Weligama, each picked by locals rather than ranked by an algorithm. You will find them around Weligama town and Weligama beach. Prices range from budget to mid-range.
Start with Beatroot Hostels, Hangtime Hostel and The Spindrift Hostel, then use the filters to narrow it down by price.
What you’ll find: beachfront, surf, yoga, rooftop café, social and solo travellers.
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.
Good to know
What are the best hostels and poshtels in Weligama?
Our current picks include Beatroot Hostels, Hangtime Hostel and The Spindrift Hostel. See all 3 on this page, picked by locals.
Are there budget hostels and poshtels in Weligama?
Yes. Good-value options include Beatroot Hostels. Use the price filter on this page to see them all.
Are there surf hostels in Weligama?
Try Hangtime 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 Weligama?
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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