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Located in Trincomalee, within a few steps of Uppuveli beach and 4.4 km of Kanniya Hot Springs, Bliss Cabana provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 6.9 km from Kali Kovil, 7.4 km from Gokana Temple and 7.4 km from St. Mary's Cathedral Trincomalee. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.7 km from Trincomalee Railway Station.

Maritime and Naval History Museum is 7.5 km from the hostel, while Fort Frederick is 7.6 km away. China Bay Airport is 10 km from the property. Had a smooth and easy check-in experience. Everything was ready when we arrived, and the room was prepared in advance, which made things hassle-free. The location is great, and the atmosphere at night had a nice, laid-back vibe. The place is simple, but it covers all the essentials and does the job well. The host was nice. Just a heads-up: the photos were taken right before checking out, so it might not look as fresh as when we arrived. Overall, a good stay in a convenient spot.

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9.3
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Located in Trincomalee, within 400 metres of Uppuveli beach and 4.2 km of Kanniya Hot Springs, Mermaid Hostel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 5.3 km from Trincomalee Railway Station, 6.5 km from Kali Kovil and 7 km from Gokana Temple. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Nice location with friendly owners!

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9.4
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
US$5
per night

Situated in Trincomalee, 200 metres from Uppuveli beach, Silva Hostel & Rooms features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.3 km from Kanniya Hot Springs. One of the best hostels I stayed at in Sri Lanka. Lovely clean dorm, comfortable beds and the aircon is on at anytime you need - plus fans! The host is the highlight of this hostel- you feel like you’re at home with the amazing welcome you are given. She cooked us dinner each night (amazing grilled prawns!!) and provided us with cold water, fruit, tea, coffee and anything else we needed for no extra charge. She made us feel like family - we were sad to leave!! Very quiet and great location too. Highly recommend!! Good wifi and service.

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9.4
Superb
26 reviews
Price from
US$6.80
per night

Situated in Trincomalee, 200 metres from Uppuveli beach, Laughing Leopard Trinco features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 4.3 km of Kanniya Hot Springs. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

At the hostel rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower. I had an amazing stay at Laughing Leopard in Trinco. I stayed a week- extending my stay twice! The staff is absolutely amazing and it’s clear that they genuinely care about the guests and the property. They go above and beyond to make sure everyone is cared for and happy, whether it’s arranging activities, tuk tuks, meals, etc. Okay wifi, good for Sri Lanka. Air con in the room from 8pm - 8am. Family dinner every night for 1000 lkr. Free breakfast which is amazing traditional Sri Lankan breakfast. 3 minute walk from the beach where there are bars/restaurants/cafes and many dive shops. Between the hammocks/central couch area and the organized activities happening every day, you’re guaranteed to have a fun, relaxing stay.

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8
Very good
191 reviews
Price from
US$3.27
per night

Located in Trincomalee, 300 metres from Uppuveli beach, Echo Point provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is around 4.1 km from Kanniya Hot Springs, 5.5 km from Trincomalee Railway Station and 6.6 km from Kali Kovil. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. I had a wonderful stay at this guest house. The street is calm and feels very safe, which made coming and going super comfortable. Inside, the atmosphere is just perfect — warm, welcoming, and full of life without ever being too much. The presence of the aunts and children creates a homely, vibrant energy that makes you feel instantly at ease. It’s a great place to relax, whether you're solo or with friends. The guest house is dog-friendly, and their two adorable dogs add to the warm, welcoming vibe. Losan also organized several great activities for us — snorkeling, diving, sunset outings with guests from a friendly guest house, and even some lovely apéros. It really helped create a fun and social atmosphere without ever feeling forced. I had both breakfast and dinner during my stay — everything was delicious! Special mention for the spicy biryani: full of flavor and absolutely satisfying. This place strikes the perfect balance between being alive and peaceful — ideal for anyone looking to recharge without feeling isolated. 100% recommend this place!

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8.7
Fabulous
20 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Located in Trincomalee, less than 1 km from Uppuveli beach, Trinco Bay Dive Hostel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 4.7 km from Trincomalee Railway Station, 5.7 km from Kali Kovil and 6.3 km from Gokana Temple. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.4 km from Kanniya Hot Springs.

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6.5
Review score
2 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Set in Trincomalee, 400 metres from Uppuveli beach, Trinco Be Cool Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is located 4.1 km from Kanniya Hot Springs, 5.4 km from Trincomalee Railway Station and 6.5 km from Kali Kovil. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests. Really bad place horabl owner business mind no clean room

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7.2
Good
7 reviews
Price from
US$4.30
per night

Set in Trincomalee, within 300 metres of Uppuveli beach and 4.1 km of Kanniya Hot Springs, TrincoRed Guest & Hostel offers accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 5.5 km from Trincomalee Railway Station, 6.6 km from Kali Kovil and 7.1 km from Gokana Temple. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Veru nice and helpful people, cozy room and very good location, reasonable price

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6
Review score
15 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Situated in Trincomalee, 800 metres from Uppuveli beach, beach life hostal features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 4.6 km of Trincomalee Railway Station. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling.

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8.5
Very good
2 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Hostel Lali beach villa has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Trincomalee. The property is around 1.2 km from Uppuveli beach, 2.2 km from Trincomalee Railway Station and 3.4 km from Kali Kovil. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. Booked a hostel bed, was the only person in the room with a few single beds. Place was relatively clean, very quiet as there was no one else really there. There was no AC remote in the room but there was a fan, the bathroom was en suite so that was nice and the location was decent, only thing it’s a dead end alley so you have to walk around the corner to get to the beach.

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6.7
Review score
15 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

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FAQs about hostels in Trincomalee District

  • The average price per night for a hostel in Trincomalee District for this weekend is US$24, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Many families visiting Trincomalee District loved staying at Bliss Cabana, Laughing Leopard Trinco and Silva Hostel & Rooms.

  • Couples travelling in Trincomalee District loved staying at Silva Hostel & Rooms, Bliss Cabana and Mermaid Hostel.

  • There are 15 hostels in Trincomalee District you can book on Booking.com.

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  • Bliss Cabana, Silva Hostel & Rooms and Laughing Leopard Trinco have received great reviews from guests in Trincomalee District regarding the views from these hostels

  • Bliss Cabana, Mermaid Hostel and Silva Hostel & Rooms are some popular hostels in Trincomalee District.

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