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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Catch The Ella Train Hostel in Kandy offers a spacious garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the spa facilities and enjoy a variety of amenities including a dining area and shared bathrooms. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides a paid shuttle service, culture classes, and car hire. Additional features include a dining table, free toiletries, and yoga classes. Local Attractions: Located 1.2 mi from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 19 mi from Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base, the hostel is near attractions such as Kandy Railway Station and Sri Dalada Maligawa. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, the hostel is praised for its friendly staff, rich history, and excellent tour service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Asian


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1 twin bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Natasha
    Canada Canada
    The location was great to get out of Kandy and be close to the peradeniya train station. The king bed was large and comfortable with clean bedding and towels. The breakfast was tasty and Asanka was easy to reach via WhatsApp for planning. The...
  • Emily
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Asanka was extremely helpful! He taught us lots about Sri Lanka. He went out of his way to ensure we were well looked after. He helped us get tickets on the Ella train. The breakfast was DELICIOUS!
  • Elzeiny
    United States United States
    The owner is such an easy guy to get along with. He has a great sense of humor. Breakfast everyday was different and so delicious! He took me on a tour to the tea factory, an artist studio, a village, and an Ayuverdic spa. He ended our tour with a...
  • Robin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had a wonderful time at the hostel. What truly made our stay exceptional was the host, Asanka. He provided us with all the necessary information for exploring Kandy and its surroundings. Impressively, he managed to secure reserved tickets for...
  • Gijs
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Asanka is an amazing host. He is so proud of his place and Kandy and shows you around about culture and history. He also helped with getting a trainticket to Ella. It was an unforgettable experience and we laughed our asses off together. Thanks...
  • Rory
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice homely vibe with great hosts and lovely breakfast
  • Dominick
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff! Compared to other properties in Kandy/Peradeniya this place is actually accurate. My rule of thumb when booking trough booking.com is to book accomodation with at least 8.0+ rating. Most places could have an 8+ rating, but when looking...
  • Sanjeev
    India India
    couldnt have breakfast, on a Pilgrimage needed to make it to Church real early. very homely typical Sri Lankan warm friendly place, very helpful in catching the train to Ella
  • Surya
    Spain Spain
    The location, the food, the host, comfort… everything!
  • Henrik
    Sweden Sweden
    My stay here was simply great. I mean, truth be told, the place isnt anything super special and it doesnt host a lot of people. However. The owner is an amazing human being. Takes care of you from the very start, to the very finish. Has great...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

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