Name: Railway Hostel
Address: 43/2/1 Station Road, 81000 Matara, Sri Lanka, 43/2/1 Station Road, Matara District, 81000, Sri Lanka
Rating: 8.2

Railway Hostel

–Excellent location – show map

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Apartments
City view
Free Wifi
Free parking
Daily housekeeping

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Railway Hostel in Matara offers an adults-only apartment with free WiFi in public areas. The property features private and express check-in and check-out services, ensuring a smooth arrival and departure experience. Modern Facilities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, outdoor seating area, and a hairdresser/beautician. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, bike hire, and a tour desk, catering to active and adventurous travelers. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is available, alongside vegetarian, vegan, and Asian options. Local specialties, juice, and fruits are served each morning, providing a perfect start to the day. Prime Location: Located 1.1 mi from Matara Beach and a few steps from Matara Railway Station, Railway Hostel is 19 mi from Koggala Airport. Nearby attractions include Weherahena Buddhist Temple (3.1 mi) and Galle Fort (27 mi).

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, Breakfast to go

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed

Guest reviews

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Dave

United Kingdom

“Friendly, helpful family run hostel with a great attached cafe, good location right outside the railway station”

Tanita

Germany

“Nice small clean room, clean and pretty quiet. At night there are some mozzies but theres a UV lamp that really helps a lot as well as the mozzie net. The host and his daughter were very nice and helpful and helped with all little inconveniences.”

Tia

New Zealand

“Very friendly and helpful owner. The location is right next to the train station, so it was very convenient!”

Paula

New Zealand

“Really nice and caring hosts, super clean and very good value. Location next to the railway is perfect. Just 15 min walk to the beach.”

Ashish

India

“Very helpful staff. Very cleaned room also bathroom. All are best......”

Rudi

Belgium

“Bevin, the owner, did take good care of us and helped us with getting our train ticket. Excellent location.”

Martin

Sri Lanka

“I loved that the hostel was super close to the train station. I was meet at the door by the friendly Nelly who showed me around the hostel and answers all my questions. I was made to fill very welcome the entire time I was there.”

Tinazzi

Australia

“Good location, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable!”

Seppe

Belgium

“lovely stay. such a warm welcoming staff, so kind.”

Stephanie

Germany

“I stayed one night in a private room which was very clean and nice. Also the bathroom and the whole accommodation was very clean and good. It’s right in front of the railway station which is perfect if you need to take a train. The hosts are very...”

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Amenities of Railway Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

House rules

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Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

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

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Railway Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.