Railway Hostel - Matara
Travel like a storyteller gathering scenes: sunrise over Sigiriya rock, blue trains winding through tea country, waves curling onto golden bays, and lanterns glowing by temple lakes. Choose a cozy villa, a rainforest hideaway, or a sea-view suite and wake to birdsong and cinnamon air. Days fill with safaris, spice gardens, colonial streets, and cool hill walks, while evenings bring seafood, drums, and starlit shores. Your island escape begins with one easy reservation today. Friendly hosts and warm seas await.
Railway Hostel
No. of rooms
3
WiFi
Parking
We speak
8.6/10
Children stay
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No. of rooms
3
WiFi
Parking
We speak
8.6/10
is not possible
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Mobile app for room service
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Free parking
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Cycling
Room service
Invoice provided
Access to health care professionals
Non-smoking throughout
WiFi
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Airport pick upadditional charge
Tour desk
Shared lounge/TV area
Internet services
Airport shuttle
Physical distancing in dining areas
Delivered food is securely covered
Barber/beauty shop
Laundryadditional charge
Packed lunches
Fruits
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Parking
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Cooking classoffsiteadditional charge
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Daily housekeeping
Breakfast takeaway containers
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
CCTV outside property
Process in place to check health of guests
Private check-in/check-out
Special diet menus (on request)
Outdoor furniture
CCTV in common areas
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Car hire
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Express check-in/check-out
Shuttle service
Airport drop offadditional charge
Free WiFi
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Adults only
Dry cleaning
Tour or class about local cultureadditional charge
Contactless check-in/check-out
Located within 1.8 km of Matara Beach and 28 km of Hummanaya Blow Hole in Matara, Railway Hostel provides accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. The property features city views and is 44 km from Galle International Cricket Stadium and 44 km from Galle Fort. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
At the apartment complex, every unit has a desk. There is a fully equipped shared bathroom with shower and free toiletries. The units will provide guests with a fridge.
Full EnglishIrish and Asian breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available. As an added convenience, the apartment offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.
Sightseeing tours are available nearby. A car rental service is available at Railway Hostel, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
Dutch Church Galle is 44 km from the accommodation, while Galle Light house is 44 km away. Koggala Airport is 31 km from the property.
The hotel day starts from hour 13:00 and ends at 11:00.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host
Single Room with Shared Bathroom. Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a shared bathroom with a shower. The single room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and features city views. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room. ;
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room.
