| all offer shared bathrooms. guest laundry facilities are available. surrounded by restaurants and bars in the lively fort district, this down to earth hostel is 11 minutes on foot from fort railway station and 4 km from the national museum of colombo. other amenities include a communal kitchen, and a lounge area with a tv. bright, low key single sex and mixed gender dorms come with free wi fi, bunk beds, linens and lockers; private rooms are also available. a breakfast buffet is complimentary
Bandaranaike International Airport 43 min
Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (27 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Galle Face Green (6 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Old Parliament Building (8 min)
Completed in 1930, this neo-Baroque structure now houses the national Presidential Secretariat. Colombo Lotus Tower (6 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Independence Square (13 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Viharamahadevi Park (10 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (28 min)
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Dutch Museum (10 min)
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Seema Malakaya (7 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Bally's Casino (9 min)
Poker, table games & slots offered in an upscale environment with live dance & music shows. Pettah Floating Market (9 min)
Food, clothing, electronics & other goods sold from 90+ stalls, including some on built on boats. National Museum (11 min)
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (14 min)
Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Gangaramaya Temple (9 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Beira Lake (5 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. | 
