Why Not Backpackers
Hostel
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About
Set in Mirissa city, Why Not Backpackers is a hostel. It sits close to Mirissa Beach and Secret Beach, about 1.6 km from Polwathumodara. The most comfortable time to visit Mirissa city is generally December to February.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Location
What's nearby
- Mirissa Beach0.9 km
- Secret Beach0.9 km
- Weligambay Villas Parking Space1.0 km
- Nyanawella beach1.0 km
- Coconut Tree Hill1.8 km
- Weligama Beach3.9 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
🍽️ 45 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 3 pharmacies & clinics
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Koggala Airport (KCT) — 15.4 km → all hotels near KCT
- Nearest station
- Polwathumodara — 1.6 km
- Nearest beach
- Mirissa Beach — 0.9 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 28.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- LKR
Straight-line distances.
Street view
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Why Not Backpackers?
From Why Not Backpackers, the nearest station, Polwathumodara, is about 1.6 km away; Koggala Airport (KCT) is around 15.4 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Why Not Backpackers from the beach?
The nearest beach, Mirissa Beach, is about 0.9 km from Why Not Backpackers in a straight line.
Does Why Not Backpackers have wifi?
Yes — Why Not Backpackers offers free wi-fi.
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