sigiriya, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
#14 of 151 hotels in Sigiriya
Guests' ChoiceBased on 21 hostel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.9
Value for money
10.0
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Ruthvik
IndiaThe property was super clean. The beds, bathrooms were all clean. The owner and hostel caretaker were both super friendly and we spent quite some time together. Also quite close to all the major locations. Loveddd the breakfast and totallllyy worth the price. LOVED THE EXPERIENCE FOR REAL
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 June 2025
Thaasyaini
MalaysiaSince it's a new hostel, the place was clean and comfortable. The staffs were helpful and great too.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Verena
AustriaGood location, very clean, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The breakfast was also really good. I had a great time staying here – would definitely recommend it!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Muhammad
Sri Lanka.
I had an exceptional 2-day stay at Hello Aliya Hostel, everything from the warm welcome at check-in to the spotless, well-appointed room made my visit truly enjoyable. The staff were incredibly courteous and attentive, always ready to help with a smile. The food was delicious, especially the breakfast which had a great variety and was served fresh and on time. The overall ambiance of the hostel was peaceful and relaxing, and all facilities were well-maintained. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for comfort, quality service, and a memorable experience .
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Luna
United StatesStaying at Hello Aliya feels less like a hostel and more like staying at an old friend’s house. The owner Isu is incredibly kind and respectful. The hostel is brand new so everything is incredibly clean. It is situated just off the main road. 2 minute walk to the bus stop, 10 mins walk to the entrance of Lion’s Rock, and a 10 minute drive to Pidurangala peak. I really enjoyed my stay there. As a solo woman, I felt safe and welcomed. The breakfast is lovely and the staff even taught me how to play carrom. After one month of traveling Sri Lanka, this is by far my favorite hostel.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Rintaro
JapanThe room was hot in April because there was no AC. But it was acceptable.
I stayed in this hostel for 3 nights. All of the equipment was very clean and the bed was bigger than a single bed, so it was very comfortable. But the best point of this hostel is the staff. They care for me all the time and are quite kind. It is the reason that I extended to stay here one more night. If I come back to Sigiriya next time I will stay in this hostel again.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Rebecca
GermanyThe Hostel is amazing. The beds are Huge and have the best mattress all over Sri Lanka. I enjoyed my stay a lot. Bathroom was clean, stuff was very friendly and the food was really delicious. They organized us a tuktuk to go to the sunrise hike and also make sure to answer all of your questions. Thank you a lot!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 26 April 2025
Shahik
BangladeshThe hostel owner isu was so friendly and so are the staff, they were smiling every time we met and we played caroom together for a long time and hostel owner also showed to us to various places with his bike. Totally worth the stay.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Mamata
Hong KongNothing
Team were very helpful and that’s what it matters !!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 8 April 2025
Claudia
AustriaThis is the best and cleanest hostel I have stayed in all of Sri Lanka so far. Nice, big and clean beds and very friendly and helpful owner. Highly recommend this place and will come again for sure!!!!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Wesley
United StatesI wish I left Colombo sooner.
Just about the closest you can stay to the Sigiriya lion rock (you should get there at 5am to beat the crowds and an amazing sunrise). The owner gave me awesome personalized recommendations. Lined up a safari where I saw maybe 30 wild elephants. So many babies. Looks newly remodeled and very clean. Perfectly clean sheets and towels. Attention to detail. Large nice bathroom. Good local in house breakfast. Very relaxed town, close to easily walkable restaurants. I suggest the train here from Colombo 4$ second class. A perfect stay thanks to the super knowledgeable local host. Thank you
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Thilak
IndiaWe had the best time in sigiriya Best staff and food very helpful Value for money Isu and Kadhira helped us explore sigiriya and gave all the information and helped us Very happy with Hello Aliya❤️❤️
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Norberto
United Arab EmiratesI had a wonderful stay at this hostel! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with anything I needed. It’s clear that the hostel is new, with fresh and clean interiors that made the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a comfortable and friendly environment!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Chris
Sri LankaEverything was cool
Super fun and friendly staff, clean with a great breakfast
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 19 March 2025
Vijayakumar
Sri LankaSuch an amazing place to stay and staff's are very friendly... clean comfortable.... im so happy that I choose this place💗🍃 their hospitality is remarkable
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Anand
IndiaI was very lucky to be the first customer of this hotel, thank you 🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳
Such an amazing experience, great hotel and extremely polite/friendly staff. Delicious breakfast with various options. All My Indian Friends I Fully recommend This Hotel 👌👌👌🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Millie
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 March 2025
Azadeh
IranThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Barbora
Czech RepublicThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Anonymous
Sri LankaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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