A clean, good-value hostel on Galle Road, popular as a safe first base in Colombo.
- Budget
Why we marked it
- Boho décor and garden terrace
- Quiz nights, hopper and roti nights
- Street food tours
- Quiet residential street
Drop Inn is a cosy, bohemian hostel on a quiet lane off Park Road in Colombo 5. It is a popular first stop for travellers landing in Sri Lanka.
What it’s like
There is a garden terrace and café for meeting people, reliable Wi-Fi, and a regular programme of quiz nights, hopper and roti nights and street food tours. Staff are known for helping plan onward itineraries.
Good to know
- About 10 minutes by tuk-tuk from the centre.
- Pharmacies and groceries are within walking distance.
- A popular pick for solo women and small groups of friends.
Where it is
7 Esther Place, Park Road, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka
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