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The Anam Hostel

Property class: 2
Colonial hostel near Colombo City Centre

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A wooden staircase with intricate railings leading to a landing.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, and two windows with curtains.
A sign for "The Anam" with contact information and address.
A potted plant on a table in a room with a wooden door and a white wall.
A living room with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a red chair.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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29 Wellawatta Station Rd, Colombo, WP, 00600
  • Place, Havelock City Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Colombo City Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wardrobe, a door, and a chair.

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, blue bedding, and patterned curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe King Room With AC

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Queen Room With AC

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Colombo

Walk to the beach.With a stay at this Wellawatte hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of New Delmon Hospital and 2 miles (3 km) of Havelock City Mall. Park Hospital and Majestic City are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Havelock City Mall - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Colombo City Centre - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Galle Face Green - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Pettah Market - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 8 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaya Gandhi Lodge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chendu Foods - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dinemore - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mirage Colombo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Al Mass Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Anam Hostel

Colonial hostel near Colombo City Centre
The Anam Hostel offers its guests a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The Anam Hostel also features a picnic area, a porter, and a communal living room. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Anam Hostel was completed in January 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Colombo hostel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
The Anam Hostel offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Anam
The Anam Hostel Colombo
The Anam Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Anam Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Colombo

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Anam Hostel to the airport?

The Anam Hostel is 23.8 mi (54-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Anam Hostel?

As of Aug 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Anam Hostel on Sep 22, 2026 start from $18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Anam Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Anam Hostel.

How close is The Anam Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3.5 mi (17-min drive) from Mount Lavinia Beach and 3.9 mi (20-min drive) from Galle Face Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Anam Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Anam Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Anam Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Bellagio Casino (6-min drive) and Casino Marina Colombo (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Anam Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Anam Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Anam Hostel have a pool?

The Anam Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Anam Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Anam Hostel to downtown Colombo?

The Anam Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Colombo 06.

The Anam Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jérémie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On a adoré notre séjour à Anam Hôtel ! On y a passé 10 jours. On a pu se reposer. L’hôtel se situe à quelques mètres de la plage, où on peut y voir des magnifiques coucher de soleil le soir. Le personnel de l’hôtel est juste super super gentil. Il y a une cuisine que l’on peut utiliser, mais aussi une machine à laver dont on peut se servir. Allez-y les yeux fermés, vous ne regretterez rien.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sivapalan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Venkata Jaya kumar reddy

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024