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Catch the Ella Train Hostel

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Free breakfast (local cuisine), a free grocery shopping service, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Catch the Ella Train Hostel. In addition to a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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A bed with white linens, a red blanket, and a colorful teddy bear blanket.

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Iriyagama is home to Catch the Ella Train Hostel. Ceylon Tea Museum and National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kandy War Cemetery and Gadaladeniya Temple. Royal Botanical Garden and New Ranweli Spice Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Iriyagama travel guide
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172 pahala Iriyagama, Kandy, CP, 20000

What's nearby

  • A white colonial-style building with a red roof on a lake, surrounded by lush greenery and small floating gardens.
    Kandy Lake
    10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • A historic white building with a red roof and a crowd of people in front.
    Temple of the Tooth
    11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • A lush park with diverse vegetation including palm trees, bamboo, and ferns.
    Royal Botanical Garden
    12 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • University of Peradeniya
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Getambe Temple
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pilimathawala Tea Factory
    6 min drive
  • Green Park Food Centre
    6 min drive
  • KFC
    6 min drive
  • Royal Garden Cafeteria
    2 min drive
  • Oak Ray Regency
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Lockers
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 16 2025 to January 15 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Catch the Ella Train Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Catch the Ella Train Hostel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Catch the Ella Train Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Catch the Ella Train Hostel located?

Situated in Iriyagama, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of Peradeniya, Getambe Temple, and Royal Botanical Garden. New Ranweli Spice Garden and Amaya Medical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful