Helena Hostel

Muy cómodo en general, buena cama con mosquitera y ventilador. Trato muy amable por parte de los dueños. Excelente ubicación. Para repetir.

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Die Hostel Hosts waren super nett! Wir haben uns super wohl in dem Schlafsaal gefühlt und uns richtig gut mit unseren Zimmer Nachbarn verstanden. Die Lage war ebenfalls perfekt. Gerne wieder:)

L'accueil des propriétaires, la bonne humeur des jeunes dans le dortoir très coloré, le petit déjeuner. J'avais réservé pour deux nuits et je n'ai eu aucun mal à annuler sur place la deuxième nuit.

Difficulté à trouver l'hostel, la circulation devant l'emplacement, la salle d'eau du dortoir peu entretenue, l'inconfort des équipements extérieurs. Sans doute les chambres sont mieux.

The hosts are so lovely, Nelani was so kind.

I really liked my stay at Helena Hostel. The location was really good, with a 10 minute walking distance to the beach. It was a bit hot at night, but I got used to it, so it didn't bother me that much. Helena and her husband are the best hosts, really helpful and friendly. Also the food was amazing!

Although fast my stay at helenas hostel was wonderful, Helena was very helpful and I felt like part of a family the location is very good just 5mins from the beach!

Lovely place close to good restaurants and about 10 mins from the beach. Bit less social in comparison to other hostels which is nice and chilled

A towel would be nice but everything was fine

Perfect location in the middle of everything you need. Helena and her husband are amazing, very kind and helpful people. I ended up staying there long term. Definitely recommend.

The man and the woman running the place were super nice and friendly and helped with everything. Told us what bus to take to the next stop when Google Maps was showing us a shitty route. They gave us all the facilities needed to make our own breakfast. We rented a scooter from their neighbour and they also sell cold water at the hostel for 150Lkr. They have 2 cats and one dog around the property and also monkeys in the tree right above the roof. They had mosquitonets and good fans for the room so everything was nice.

There was a power outtage and during this time the room got Very hot

Good buget hostel. Can have social atmosphere

No good curtains in window, sun may heat you while sleeping

Awesome location and the hosts are super friendly and helpful with food and transport advice. Great value stay, we enjoyed it a lot.

Simple, clean and friendly host

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Helena is such a sweet and kind person. The room was clean also the bathroom. The place is very close to both beaches.

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Perfect location, in between Hiriketiya and Dickwella, beds had mosquito nets, which I found was a must in Sri Lanka, and the fans were good enough to keep the temperature pleasant. The best was the lady host, she is so kind and friendly, she earned the 10/10 for me ❤️

The cleanliness of the bathroom is the only thing that really needs improvement. Everything else was fine for a budget stay.

Everything was as you see in the pictures, location is great and the family that runs the place is super nice and always making sure you’re comfortable. I totally recommend this place.

The cleanest place I’ve been to

There was no Wi-Fi

Very friendly hosts

Amazing price for value, you will be welcomed by a most friendly family, the room and bathroom are clean, the location is perfect, a 5 minutes walk from the beach, but just far enough for a silent night :) I recommend this place for all backpackers on a budget, looking for a clean and cosy stay with good vibes !

Lovely family and a very comfortable room for the price. The location is good and a 10min walk to the beach.

Lovely helpful guest family, good location. You can order amazing breakfast and dinner.

Super guest, very good and chill place.

No fridge.

Nalini and her family are so sweet and kind. They invited us to celebrate her husband's 73th birthday with cake! The room is spacious and comfortable for the amount of people. Love the mini lockers above each bed.

The room has the most mosquitos I've seen in Sri Lanka (but at least there are nets). Lots of ants in the bathroom too.

Helena Hostel is located super good! It takes you only one minute to the main road to get some food (for local price). 5 minutes to the Dickwella beach and around 7 minutes to Hiriketiya beach. The family which runs the hostel is super nice and helpful! After 10 days it felt a bit like home :-)

On the weekends it can get a bit noisy during the night. Depending on the other guests and how the dogs and the people on the street behave.

Lovely family, comfy beds great location

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Run by a nice family. Walking distance to the beach and to the main road where you can catch the bus. There are mosquito nets over every bed. There are lockers provided and hooks on the wall so you can hang your things. Social atmosphere when I stayed.

Not enough power outlets/sockets for everyone. No toilet paper provided.

Good location, scooter rental, really nice and helpful host’s willing to help answer your questions about places or transportation timetables etc.

Staff is super nice they are a family running the business. Super kind people. It's nice to have ensuite bathroom in the room and good value for money.

It was not a clean maintenance in the bathroom which I think it is quite important and very easy to fix, rest was amazing :)

I loved the host family they were very kind, accommodating and helpful. It felt like I didn’t need to worry about anything while staying there- they helped with food, activities and gave great local advice and recommendations.

That I wasn’t able to stay longer because I had already booked flights!!

Nice homestay close to the beach of hiriketiya and near the shops of dickwella to do the groseries. The dorm has only fans so if you suffer from heat .. its not a good idea. They offer amazing breakfast and dinner for a nice price and very tasty.

Everything about the place is amazing. Cheap yet clean rooms. Warm hosts. Mama and Papa are amazing hosts. Very lovely people. Mama would make dinner at night. Authentic and homely Sri Lankan food. Property is somewhat in the middle of dickwella town and Hiriketiya beach. Both destinations are 5-10 mins walk from the property.

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I only had a very short stay with this lovely couple! They are very sweet and social people with a BIG heart, who like to chat and inform you all about Sri Lanka. Lovely folks who like to take care of others. I didn't eat there, but I truly wish I had when I saw the table, because the meal just looked amazing!!! If I ever come back to SL, I will plan to spend some more time here that's for damn sure !

It was just lovely. This place itself has everything you need; a proper bathroom, nice five beds where i got to meet very nice people and an outdoor fresh area to chill, talk or do whatever you feel like doing. The location is perfect as it is both close to Hiriketiya beach and Dekwella. But the VERY BEST part is by far the FAMILY. I could be sitting there for hours just enjoying their lovely company, chats and their joy. I was planning to stay one night and ended up staying four (and i may come back in some days). Why to leave a place where you are happy and feel home, right? Mamma’s breakfasts and dinners were amazing and always a great moment to meet people who even stopped by just for food. I have no words to decribe how charming each member of this family is. You stole my heart🫶. If you’re thinking to stay around dont miss this!

I’m in love with this place. This family is just WONDERFUL. The house is perfect, the room offers 5 good beds with mosquito nets, really comfortable and there is everything you need. And in addition to that, there is an amazing family that you must discover. From the grandparents to the new generation, their smile and their stories are all you need to be happy. They guide you on the activities to do around, help you about everything they can, welcome you with a delicious juice, and offer also amazing breakfasts and meals. It’s hard to express feelings in a review, but you clearly can’t expect better than this hostel. I’m in love.

it was a wonderful place. near the beach. we were alone in the room so it was great. the staff is amazing, they are very helpful and really kind locals.

I loved staying here at Helena Hostel. The location is incredible, but most of all, the family is the most generous and kind people I have met. It felt like family, as if I was their daughter. They cooked incredible dinners for me and supported me in every way possible; things to do, where to eat, how to use public transport, everything they helped me with. They are simply the most wonderful people that I loved staying with. Book your stay here for a memorable experience and connections for life.