Potani
Potani, Sigiriya Road, Sigiriya 12120, Sri Lanka- Attraction
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Convenient Location
Jungle Host Hostel is strategically located near popular attractions such as Sigiriya Rock and Pidurangala Rock, making it a perfect base for exploring the area. Wildlife Range Office and Sigiriya Museum are just a short distance away, offering guests easy access to the best of Sigiriya.
Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at Jungle Host Hostel is equipped with a desk, private bathroom, and garden view, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. The accommodation provides bed linen and towels for added convenience.
Exciting Activities
Guests can enjoy a variety of activities during their stay, including cycling around the scenic surroundings. The hostel also offers bike hire services for those looking to explore the area at their own pace.
Book your stay at Jungle Host Hostel now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure in Sigiriya.
Check-in from
12:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults
Beds
6 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
33 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults
Beds
6 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
33 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults
Beds
6 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
33 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
3 adults · 3 children
Beds
3 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
27 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Auberge magnifique dans la jungle, la piscine est un vrai plus, les lieux communs sont parfaits pour se caler et chiller, le personnel est accueillant, et les rencontres entre voyageurs sont faciles ! Des activités proposées tous les jours 🤩
Un peu loin de tout mais Sigiriya est assez étendue et les déplacements sont à faire principalement en motorisé
Thara is a very nice host, but he is a bit crazy😂. We had a private treehouse and it was very nice. It is in the jungle so sometimes there are some insects that join you, but there is a good mosquito net.
C’est un point de rencontre ou beaucoup de backpackers se rendent donc très bien pour les rencontres
Le personnel
I am staying like forest it's great place and night dinner there make local stail food it's awesome staff wery friendly
The staff almost immediately becomes like family. They have the answers to all your questions and great free tours to get to meet everyone you stay with. Pool was a sanctuary to the relentless heat. I stayed 2 extra days. Lots of opportunities to see wildlife in the tree house dorms. Amazing spot
Staying at Jungle Host Hostel And Tree House was such a cool experience! The atmosphere is super chill and surrounded by nature, making it the perfect place to relax after exploring Sigiriya. The pool area is great to unwind, and the staff were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. A truly memorable place with great vibes!
The location was incredible, within two hours of arriving, I saw an elephant pass by the back of the hostel. The staff are so lovely and they arrange a free sunset tour every evening for the guests plus a free dinner that’s completely homemade and delicious. The pool is amazing and cleaned daily and they have the cutest puppy in the hostel too!
Das Jungle Host ist einfach nur wunderbar. Vom Innhaber bis hin zum Pool der bei den warmen Temperaturen eine wundervolle Abkühlung darstellt. Die Lage mitten im Jungle ist wirklich besonders und einzigartig. Auch bei allen Ausflügen wird bei der Buchung und Planung geholfen. Jeden Abend gibt es eine kostenlose Sunset Tour mit allen, dadurch sieht man immer nochmal was anders und Orte die man als Tourist vielleicht gar nicht entdeckt hätte. Eine absolute Herzensempfehlung
Thara is a really friendly host and made the stay through activities interesting and fun. Also it’s adventurous to sleep in a treehouse, we‘d definitely recommend visiting!
Had a great experience here! The place was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, and the staff were really friendly. Would definitely recommend it!
C’est l’endroit parfait les voyageurs solo et même les amis/couples qui veulent une expérience inoubliable ! Les hôtes sont d’une gentillesse incroyable et un nombre incalculable d’activités peuvent être effectuées. Toujours un bon plan et de magnifiques couchés de soleil ! N’hésitez pas !
Everything!!! Great place for meeting people!! Thara and Chooty are so chill and will help you with anything you need! Go every night for sunset amazing views!!!
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Non credo possa esserci posto migliore per soggiornare a Sigiriya. Ho passato 4 notti al Jungle Host Hostel, e sono tornato altre 2 notti la settimana dopo per un festival. Non mi sono semplicemente trovato molto bene, mi sono sentito a casa. Thara e tutto lo staff sono ragazzi simpaticissimi e organizzano un sacco di attività sul territorio. Inoltre, il fatto che organizzino le "family dinner" promuove un clima di grande socialità tra tutti gli ospiti. Mi sono trovato bene ovunque in Sri Lanka, ma Jungle Host è stato come una famiglia per i giorni in cui ci sono stato. Inoltre, c'è una bellissima piscina...Cosa volere di più?
Was cool. Thank you
All fine. Great Hostel.
Grâce à toute l’équipe présente et notamment Thara, j’ai pu réaliser des activités avec beaucoup de voyageurs ! Les activités proposées ainsi que le lieu facilite grandement les rencontres
J’ai tout adoré, la chambre en mode cabane sur l'arbre, la piscine , le service , le mood hippie du personnel , franchement c’est la meilleure chose à Sigiria Je recommanderai tous mes amis à venir ici sans doute
Honnêtement rien
Nice location in the forest with pool, gathering all People for dinner to ease connection with other travellers, basic tasty food for dinner
We booked a treehouse, but got only a very basic sleeping room - that was very disappointing for us.
It’s not hostel but a small village. What a beautiful place become your own, I come for 1 night and stay 1 week. It’s an amazing beautiful place. Owner and staff so good and friendly, free sunset drive so many things to say about them don’t miss this place if you are in sigiriya
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So many positive things about this place: -Great location, staying in a tree house makes you feel like you are in the jungle. Elephants and other wild animals can be spotted from your terrace. -Food is excellent, very convenient to eat dinner with other guests & for a very cheap price. -Staff are the best, very very welcoming, they make you feel at home & part of the family. Thara is the best host, he will give you all the tips you need to have an amazing time in Sigiriya. He can organize for you any activities you like. -Sri Lankan owned, support this local business !! If possible I would stay forever 🎊
Ormanın içinde çok güzel bir yerde sessiz bir konumun içinde sosyal bir hostel. Yemekler ve kahvaltı gayet yeterli. Tara da çok cana yakın. Kendisine ayrıca teşekkür ederim.
Tesis ormanın içinde çok iyi bir yerde. Hem şehir gürültüsünden uzak bir yer hem de çok sosyal bir ortama sahip. Bu tarz hostelleri çok seviyorum.
Het buiten leven en de gastvrijheid
Niks
Lekker zwembad erbij en leuk om in een boomhut te slapen.
A really funky hostel with friendly and accommodating staff.
Some bugs and monkeys around but this is expected in the outdoors.
Good social activities
We were locked inside our treehouse (someone locked it from the outside)…couldn’t get in touch with the host to let us out…also no windows so monkeys will come in to the bedroom and steal things
Evening. It’s a magical place. I come here for 2 night and stay a week
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Beautiful hostel with swimming pool in the middle of the jungle , staff is super kind and they cook amazing local food , they’re tour are the best in the area
I stayed in the 4 bed dorm and found the room clean and comfortable, as well as the bathroom. Each bed had a mosquito net, although I did not feel the need to use it. The common spaces were really well designed, with comfy chairs, hammocks, and plenty of relaxing seating areas throughout the property. The atmosphere was a big highlight. Being in a jungle setting was an interesting and unique experience, and the overall ambience was peaceful yet social. There is also a nice little pool to relax in, which added to the experience. Breakfast and dinner felt very communal and cozy, with everyone eating together and unwinding, which made it easy to connect with other travellers. Dinner was especially great, with authentic Sri Lankan curries and rice. The host, Thara, was super friendly and went out of his way to make sure everything was comfortable. He helped organize safari trips, daily sunset drives to a secret location that changed each day and also assisted with planning itineraries and suggesting activities during the stay. Overall, the social vibe was amazing, and it is a great place for solo travellers to meet and mingle.
The staff always wants to help. Nice dorms in the tree. Pleasant pool and everything is clean.
Good to know : Uluru safari is not sure to see elephants ! I didn't see any when I went, maybe bad luck... Unlike the Minneriya safari. Don't leave anything unsecured in the rooms. Monkeys came into my room and made a mess. They destroyed and stole a few things but nothing really important thankfully. Good place if you like to smoke
Pool! Staff was very friendly and welcoming - take you out each evening to a different sunset spot. The also made dinner each night (have to pay, but not expensive) which helped the vibe and meeting other people.
Not much!
Very friendly staff, offered lots of activities for us to do. Option to have dinner here each night. Pool was lovely, nets on beds helped with mosquitos
WiFi was temperamental but staff were happy to troubleshoot if you had issues.
The staff was one of the best I’ve had, true backpackers hostel
You have to be mindful that it’s in the jungle, don’t leave shoes outside lol
Legal o lugar com piscina e no meio do mato, porém a porta do quarto ficava abrindo sozinha e tinha um problema que as vezes as pessoas fechavam a porta por fora e você poderia ficar preso, sem wi-fi nos quartos. Mas o pessoal era legal do hostel!
Everything
Best place to socialise in Sigiriya. Well maintained.
L’accueil était top, l’environnement était paisible des activités propose varie et une équipe aux petit soins
L emplacement peut etre un peu trop loin de la ville c’est un avantage comme un inconvénient
Everything was exceptionally good.
the property is set away from hustle of life so it is the best place to relax. the pool was also always pristine and in the sunshine.
Amazing people there, they have a nice pool to hang around, thara and all people were so helpful and arranged everything for me. Would love to be back. They have a nice tree house.
The accom is decent especially for the price, you have everything a pool common area and nice rooms
We found the main staff tried to overcharge at a lot, you really need to be conscience of prices and asking what things cost. The bikes are apparently free but they tried to charge a 1000 rubies each definitely not worth it. We did a trip and they implied lunch was included it wasn’t and ended up being the most expensive meal I’ve paid for in all of Sri Lanka
Ich hatte eine tolle Zeit im Dschungel Hostel in Sri Lanka. Es wurden viele Unternehmungen und Aktivitäten angeboten, sodass man immer etwas unternehmen konnte. Gleichzeitig hatte man aber auch genügend Freiraum, um sein eigenes Ding zu machen und die Zeit nach den eigenen Vorstellungen zu gestalten. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich Thara, Choody, und Umar sie waren super korrekt, hilfsbereit und haben für eine sehr angenehme Atmosphäre gesorgt. Insgesamt konnte man hier wirklich gut abschalten, herunterkommen und die entspannte Stimmung genießen. Ich würde das Hostel definitiv weiterempfehlen.
Location, place, clean, staff.
The host, Thara, was amazing! Also really relaxed environment. Loved it!
Upea majoitus viidakossa, omistaja oli mukavin ihminen ketä ikinä tavannut hän vei meitä eri nähtävyyksille ja oli erittäin ystävällinen
Ei ollut mitään huonoa sanottavaa
Thara and his team are really friendly and available for everything. Very Good place to stay in sigirya. Strongly recommand du rose morning at piruganla rock with Thara, it’s worth it
A very kind and welcoming hostel owner who truly goes above and beyond for his guests. He cooks delicious meals, pays attention to every detail, and is always happy to help. He also enjoys showing guests nearby spots and offers rides there with his tuk tuk. The rooms are clean, and at night you can enjoy the peaceful sounds of the jungle. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to visit or view Lion Rock and Pidurangala Rock.
The property was super nice, feels like you stay in a jungle. The rooms were so nice and comfortable. The open space area was very nice to connect and especially the pool was a come together place
the host is absolutely great and they have most delicious dinner the place is amazing i love it , i even saw elephant in the property
Le personnel
La propreté des chambres
Thara was the best host ever!!! Please ask him to show you around. He knows al the hotspots + secret spots :)
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Jungle host is a fun, social and relaxing space, in the middle of the jungle! There’s an amazing pool, games, and a great communal vibe that makes it easy to meet new people. The rooms are spacious, clean, and surprisingly comfortable for a jungle setting. Chootie, the owner, is super chilled and welcoming. He took us to some incredible viewpoints around Sri Lanka that I will never forget! I have zero complaints and would 100% stay here again.
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Het zag er opzich oke uit, zoals de foto’s incl zwembad. De kamer is simpel en doelmatig en gezien de prijs meer dan redelijk!
De communicatie was beperkt/niet. Doordat er weinig andere mensen waren is ook moeilijk om iets te organiseren, maar in de ochtend toen ik een sunrise tour wilde doen bleek de poort op slot te zijn. Dat is wel handig om vooraf te weten.
Прикольные домики на дереве,с балконом, все чисто, уютно. Много мест где можно посидеть, много гамаков по территории, красивый интерьер, классный бассейн, хороший персонал, сделали мне вкусный ранний завтрак по моей просьбе. А также давали горячую воду и возможность хранить продукты в холодильнике.
Нет
Very friendly people. Had a very good time
Die Jungs haaren super nett. Es wurde viel organisiert, das Abendessen war sehr lecker und man hat sich sehr willkommen gefühlt. Für alleinreisende toll um Kontakte zu schließen. Die Ausflüge zum Sonnenuntergang waren mega und kostenlos:) Schöner Pool!
Only a week after I checked out of Jungle Host I needed to go back. The crew working there became really good friends and at the end they felt like family. Thank you for bringing so much joy, laughs and love into my life. Keep up the good work and see you soon❤️❤️
Great vibe and in the middle of nature. They took us on a sunset tour where we saw a wild elephant. This was super cool and included in the price. I also really enjoyed the pool, and was a nice place for people to gather.
I liked everything. I stayed in the dorm room with four beds. The room is simple but for the price I think it is good value.
Wunderschöne Anlage direkt im Jungle. Super herzliche und liebe Menschen. Hostel hat einen super angenehmen Vibe. Jeden Tag werden Aktivitäten angeboten und ein Sunset an coolen Spots. Würde auf jeden Fall wieder kommen. Danke für die schöne Zeit🫶🏻
La piscine, le staff très sympa, les activités
Pas de serviette fournie
The service was excellent, and the room was clean and hygienic. We had a good time!
It's only a little bit inside, which is fine. Also need more fans in the room.
You feel like you’re in the middle of the jungle and the treehouses have an amazing view. The staff is amazing and takes you on trips to places with amazing views, no one else knows about. In the evening you can get a nice homecooked meal
Super déçu notre logement était pas disponible nous avons dû chercher autres chose et je n ai pas pu annuler ma réservation
Awesome hostel with treehouses, good social spaces (inc. a pool!) and great food. Tharaa is a great host and will take you round all the best places.
Not many people were there when I was, so a little quiet at times.
Oh my. Where to start. Five different people I met in Sri Lanka recommended me Jungle Host hostel, and I now see why. I stayed at this gorgeous place for only short three nights, but it felt longer. Every day was filled with big and small adventures. The owner Chooty and his lovely helping crew and friends are the most funny, inclusive, and wonderful people I met in Sri Lanka. Every evening, we had one mission - 360 degrees sunset view. One of them was the most dramatic, peaceful and beautiful sunsets in my life, filled with wild elephants, deers, eagles, lightning strikes and thunder. Amazing. Jungle Host offers clean and beautiful rooms with comfortable beds, a pool to cool off, delicious dinner and always good vibes. Make sure to stay at Jungle Host when you’re in Sigirya. Chooty, Tharanga, Omar, Wicky and the rest - Thank you so much for your smiles, jokes, Carrom games, rides and hugs. Only love.
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Cleanliness
8.15/10Mixed feedback regarding cleanliness; some mentioned issues with unclean rooms. Considered basic but acceptable for the price.
Service
9.99/10Consistently praised for warm and welcoming service, with staff often going above and beyond for guests.
Location
9.66/10Located in a beautiful natural setting, close to tourist attractions, highly valued by guests.
Room Quality
8.61/10Rooms reported as comfortable but basic, with some complaints about mattress conditions.
Amenities
8.64/10Basic amenities provided, some lack of transparency in additional costs noted.
Value for Money
9.1/10Generally considered a good value for budget travelers despite some concessions in quality.
Food and Beverage
9.65/10Food, especially breakfast and communal dinners, received positive reviews.
Overall Experience
9.82/10Overall stay described positively with a desire to return, strong community feeling emphasized.