Located conveniently in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, Backpack Lanka is located 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 2.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 3.5 miles from R Premadasa Stadium. Featuring a shared lounge, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around a 9-minute walk from Kollupitiya Beach, 0.8 miles from Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple and a 16-minute walk from Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Leisure World is 21 miles from the hostel, while St. Anthony's Church is 26 miles from the property.