Cheap hotels in Sri Lanka
157 properties at or below the local median price across 6 destinations in Sri Lanka, from € 12 per night for two adults.
Cheap hotels in Sri Lanka at a glance
We track 157 properties at or below the local median price across 6 destinations in Sri Lanka. Colombo has the most with 40; Bentota has the lowest starting price at € 12 a night. Typical prices across the country run from € 43 to € 61 depending on where you go, which is a wider gap than most travellers expect within one country. Staying in Bentota costs about 1.4 times what Colombo does for the same kind of property, so if your plans are flexible the destination matters more than the hotel.
| Destination | Properties | From / night | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 40 | from € 24 | € 43 |
| Galle | 33 | from € 13 | € 60 |
| Kandy | 31 | from € 19 | € 46 |
| Sigiriya | 23 | from € 18 | € 55 |
| Bentota | 20 | from € 12 | € 61 |
| Ella | 10 | from € 21 | € 44 |
What to look for in cheap hotels in Sri Lanka
This list is the lower end of what is actually bookable in each destination, measured against that destination's own prices rather than a fixed number. Cheap in Zurich and cheap in Hanoi are not the same figure, and a single global threshold would return nothing in half the world.
Before you book, check
- What is not included: breakfast, wi-fi, towels in hostels, and city tax are the usual four.
- The location. A very low rate is often paid for in travel time to anywhere you want to be.
- The guest rating for cleanliness specifically, which is where budget properties diverge most.
- Whether reception is staffed around the clock, if you arrive late.
The cheapest rate on a property is often non-refundable and room-only. Compare the total you will actually pay, including breakfast and tax, rather than the headline. We show the typical starting price rather than the single lowest rate for exactly this reason.
Worth it for: Long trips where each night compounds, short stops where the room is only for sleeping, and anyone spending the money on the destination instead.
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Frequently asked
How many cheap hotels are there in Sri Lanka?
We can currently book 157 across 6 destinations in Sri Lanka, starting from €12 per night for two adults.
Which destination in Sri Lanka has the most?
Colombo, with 40 properties at or below the local median price.