Unawatuna is also notable for its beaches. Why not take time to see places like Jungle Beach and Unawatuna Beach? There's plenty more to see, including sights like Dalawella Beach and Mihiripenna Beach.
Hostels in Unawatuna
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- Cycling Backpacker Hostel — 1-star hotel in Unawatuna.
- Surfing Tusker - Thalpe — 1-star hotel in Talpe.
- Closenberg Hotel — 2-star hotel in Galle. Guest rating: 2.0/10.
- KINGS BAY BEACH RESORT — 2-star hotel in Galle.
- Snooze Station by Sydney Galle — 2-star hotel in Cheena Kotuwa. Guest rating: 10/10 — Exceptional.
Hostels in Unawatuna




Cycling Backpacker Hostel
Cycling Backpacker HostelUnawatuna
$8
$10 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2




Surfing Tusker - Thalpe
Surfing Tusker - ThalpeTalpe
$21
$24 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
$43
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2




KINGS BAY BEACH RESORT
KINGS BAY BEACH RESORTGalle
$64
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
$46
$54 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
$80
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2




Wagon Wheel Inn - Hostel
Wagon Wheel Inn - HostelBoossa
$20
$24 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2




Kabalana Surf Hostel
Kabalana Surf Hostelahangama
$15
$39 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
$3
$3 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2




Wake N Flow, Ahangama
Wake N Flow, AhangamaAhangama
$9
$12 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13




Papaya Hikkaduwa
Papaya HikkaduwaHikkaduwa
$26
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8




Dihein surf Hostel
Dihein surf HostelAhangama
$6
$7 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3




Dreamers Lodge - Hostel
Dreamers Lodge - HostelMirissa
$26
$31 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7




Hostel First Mirissa
Hostel First MirissaMirissa
$25
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2




Banana Bunks Mirissa
Banana Bunks MirissaMirissa
$192
$250 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
$19
$23 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2




Chaya Mega Hostel
Chaya Mega HostelMatara
$13
$16 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Top neighborhoods in Unawatuna
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Talpe
Unawatuna's Talpe neighborhood is known for its beaches and gardens, and entices visitors with attractions including Mihiripenna Beach and Koggala Beach.
Top landmarks in Unawatuna
Jungle Beach
8.4/10 (84 reviews)
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Jungle Beach in the heart of Rumassala. Catch the sunset by the shore at Dewata Beach and Sahana Beach, located nearby.
Mihiripenna Beach
8.6/10 (26 reviews)
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Mihiripenna Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Talpe. Catch the sunset by the shore at Dalawella Beach, just a short walk away.
Japanese Peace Pagoda
8.2/10 (34 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Japanese Peace Pagoda— just one of the landmarks located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Rumassala. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?
Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
8.8/10 (3 reviews)
Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya is 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Unawatuna, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?
Talpe Natural Pool
Listen to the relaxing sound of the water and take some great vacation pics at Talpe Natural Pool located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Talpe.
Learn more about Unawatuna
Notable for its seaside, Unawatuna features attractions such as Jungle Beach and Unawatuna Beach. This beachside city has something for everyone including sights like Dalawella Beach and Mihiripenna Beach.
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