Worst experience in Sri Lanka so far. Dont go there, specially if you are a solo traveller. The place is empty, not clean, cackroaches in the bathroom, and its a mess there is stuff everywhere. Looks like an abandoned House. The owner, english, is not Nice and didnt let my friend (who was not in the hostel) use the wifi to make a call “you’re not paying ! No way” and talked to us angrily slapping the door. I decided to leave the place and sleep somewhere else Because I didnt feel safe there, and he made me pay 3000rs for the use of the shower and electricity for my phone. The door was lock, he kept the key, and kind of yelled at me. I usually never leave bad review but if it can help people to avoid an experience Like that, I do it. There are plenty of Nice local guesthouses around, with lovely people, go there instead.

We didn't stay at the hostel but did a cooking class with the amazing Delani and host, Paul. Paul and Delani organised an incredible experience just for us and we cooked amazing curries, pol sambal, prepared wood apple juice, and even roasted green coffee beans in a fry pan. Paul included a walk to the lake where we watched a beautiful sunset over the ancient city Stupas and the fruit bats flying out. If we had known about Fig and Gecko before we planned our trip, we would have definitely arranged more activities through Paul such as a safari at Wilpattu and we would have stayed there as well. Paul gave us all the information we needed to do our own bike tour of the ancient city.

We came to Fig and Geko for one night, but ended up staying three. While the hostel was not busy, this is a wider symptom of declining local tourism. The hostel itself was well located, clean and homely, and we were made to feel very welcome. There was plenty to do and see, and Paul was very helpful in organising for us a tour of the Sacred City, and advising us on our trip to Mihintale. On the second day, we arranged through the hostel a safari, which was excellent (and probably far less crowded than those in Yala). The star of the show, however, was Paul (the hostel owner). Besides being a fantastic story teller, Paul was a fantastic point of contact for all activities during our stay. Paul went above and beyond to ensure our experience was as unforgettable as possible; organising guides for both days and suggesting the lesser known tourist spots in the local area. On top of this, the food Paul made for us put the local cuisine to shame. The Kothu, Biryani, and Chapattis (not to mention the pancakes for breakfast) were some of the best dishes we have sampled in Sri Lanka. Paul, and his two dogs (Alex and Harry), were brilliant hosts. We couldn't recommend this place highly enough. So, if you're ever weighing up somewhere to stay in Anuradhapura be it for a short/long period- this is the place to be.

Fantastic meal. Sadly we didn’t stay here however our group of 7 were delighted to find this Hostel for our last evening meal in Sri Lanka. We all agreed that it was our best meal in the country. We chatted with them in the afternoon, chose our menu, prepaid and arrived a couple hours later to a full table spread with more food than any of us could eat. We definitely recommend this restaurant.

I had a wonderful stay at the hostel. One day I was feeling sick and Paul, Maya and Ruwen did all so that I would feel better. I felt in good hands. They also organised all kind of trips and provided lots of information about the island. The house is clean and the food was good. The garden is perfect for relaxing in a hammock. I really recommend to stay here while visiting Anuradhapura.