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2 stars

Backpack Lanka

247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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From
£5
Cheapest

rate per night

7.5
Good
based on 642 reviews
642 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
£5
Double room
£10
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£10
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1 double bed
£11
Standard Room
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£5
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Amenities at Backpack Lanka

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bicycle hire

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Microwave
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Air-conditioned

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Washing machine

General

  • Lockers
  • Tile/marble floor
  • City view
  • Storage available

Workspace

  • Laptop safe
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Designated smoking area

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Pool table

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Outdoor

  • Outdoor dining area

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Reviews of Backpack Lanka

7.5
Good
642 verified ratings
Wonderful
162
Very good
104
Good
149
Okay
65
Fair
70
Mediocre
30
Poor
62

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the great location and friendly service at the hotel. Many highlighted the cleanliness of the facilities and the value for money. However, several reviews pointed out significant issues with the bathrooms, noise levels, and some maintenance concerns that detracted from their overall experience.
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Service9.5 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Value for Price9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Bathroom2.5 out of 10
Noise Level2 out of 10
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Location

247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 00300

What's nearby

  • Embassy of United States406 yd
  • National Museum of Colombo0.6 mi
  • Viharamahadevi Park0.7 mi
  • Colombo Town Hall0.9 mi
  • Independence Memorial Hall1.2 mi
  • Sinhalese Sports Club1.2 mi
  • Colombo City Centre1.3 mi
  • CR and FC Grounds1.5 mi
  • Fort Railway Station1.5 mi
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall1.6 mi
  • Colombo World Trade Center1.6 mi
  • Murugan Hindu Temple1.7 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

When to book a room at Backpack Lanka

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Backpack Lanka

  • How long should you stay at Backpack Lanka? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 6 days.

FAQs when booking at Backpack Lanka

  • Where is Backpack Lanka located?

    Backpack Lanka is located at 247 R.A. De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya, 1.5 miles from the centre of Colombo. Embassy of United States is the closest landmark to Backpack Lanka.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Backpack Lanka?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Backpack Lanka.

  • Does Backpack Lanka offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Backpack Lanka offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Backpack Lanka from the airport?

    Backpack Lanka is 4.2 miles from Colombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base. Backpack Lanka is 18.7 miles from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Backpack Lanka hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Backpack Lanka in Colombo and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Backpack Lanka and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Backpack Lanka.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.8

Distance to city centre

1.5 mi

Nearest airport

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Distance to airport

18.7 mi

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