I have very mixed feelings about this place, so i`m just going to put down the pros and cons and u guys can be the judges. pros: clean, great value for money, nice facilities, a/c. cons: unhelpfull staff, crappy location, very bad water pressure in the shower. When we first got to the place after a terrible flight and ride... More

Resevations : Book through hostelworld for a room with airconditioned at 2300rs Reception : wasnt much of a reception when i arrived at about 8pm. but the coordinator is helpful enough to show me my room and settle me down Room : Wasnt happy that an airconditioned room turn out to be room with fan (attached aircon is not working).... More

Rooms are well kept,clean and spacious as well. The location is in a residential area and is very quite and deserted, but a 2-3 minute walk and you are on the Galle Road which is ever busy with buses passing by every minute and Tuk tuks can be hailed very easily. Downstairs is a travel agency who should be able... More

We were in Colombo for two days and had the privilege of staying at Hornbill. Despite our 2 AM arrival, the staff were very friendly and happy to show us to our room. The rooms was large, air conditioned, clean and the bathroom was very clean. The staff were very friendly and were happy to assist us with all enquiries... More

we spends 2 days in colombo before go to galle. the room is too big for 2 persons. the bathroom is clean and comfortable too. the reception boy is friendly. but it's far from the city (about 10 kms.) i choose it because it's near the railway station and we can walk to the beach and find some fisherman and... More

Hornbill is the cleanest hostel in Colombo. It's down a quiet lane, a short walk from the train station and a beach, in a secure compound. I stayed in a single room with air con and a ceiling fan, believe me you need air con in Colombo, the bed can easily sleep a slim couple, room and bathroom are very... More

Hornbill gives you a quiet, comfortable place to stay at an affordable price. The response on mail is prompt and informative. However, if you are to check in late or check out early, you should be prepared for some effort as the caretaker is elusive. You also need to pay in cash. The kitchen could also do with at least... More

Being on a whirlwind trip with a tight budget, I stumbled across the Hornbill Holiday home as a potential location for our stay in Colombo. The hostel is on the first floor in a residential neighborhood and would be difficult to find if the owners had not sent across a clear and detailed email to us with directions. We had... More