Railway Hostel

–Excellent location - show map
+26 photos
Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous
  • Apartments
  • City view
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Daily housekeeping

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Railway Hostel in Matara offers an adults-only apartment with free WiFi, private check-in and check-out services, and a paid shuttle. Guests can relax in the lounge, outdoor seating area, or hairdresser/beautician. Dining Options: Breakfast includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and Asian options with local specialities, juice, and fruits. Room service and a tour desk are available. Convenient Location: Located 2 km from Matara Beach and a few steps from Matara Railway Station, the apartment is 31 km from Koggala Airport. Nearby attractions include Hummanaya Blow Hole (28 km) and Galle Fort (44 km).

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

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

FREE parking!

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Availability

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1 single bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tanita
Germany 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 New Zealand
“Very friendly and helpful owner. The location is right next to the train station, so it was very convenient!”
Paula
New Zealand 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 India
“Very helpful staff. Very cleaned room also bathroom. All are best......”
Rudi
Belgium Belgium
“Bevin, the owner, did take good care of us and helped us with getting our train ticket. Excellent location.”
Martin
Sri Lanka 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 Australia
“Good location, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable!”
Seppe
Belgium Belgium
“lovely stay. such a warm welcoming staff, so kind.”
Stephanie
Germany 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...”
Joseph
Australia Australia
“Bevin was a fantastic host. Room was exceptionally clean, bed was comfortable. Price was very reasonable. Conveniently located with lots to do and places to eat in the surrounding area.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Railway Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

House rules

Railway Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Railway Hostel 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.