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Boasting a garden and free WiFi, Catch The Ella Train Hostel is situated in Kandy, 1.8 km from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and 6.7 km from Kandy railway station. The property is around 7.4 km from Bogambara Stadium, 7.5 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall and 8.6 km from Sri Dalada Maligawa. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Catch The Ella Train Hostel offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast. Kandy Museum is 8.7 km from the accommodation, while Ceylon Tea Museum is 10 km from the property. Victoria Reservoir Kandy Seaplane Base Airport is 30 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Asian


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Kandy

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Martijn
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Very hospitable place. Simple but proper. Asanka is a good guide to show you around in a short time, while you are in transit. Breakfast was great! Shops are quite nearby if you need water or food while arriving.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredible Sri Lankan breakfasts - the best food I've had on my trip. The hostel itself is great and surrounded by nature, offering the perfect escape from Kandy’s bustle. My bed was a very large single. What truly set this experience...
  • Matt
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Asanka was the most knowledgeable and accomodating host for anyone interested in a better understanding of local tradition and history. He makes it his mission to ensure everyone who comes to stay enjoys Kandy and leaves with a better...
  • Alexander
    Germany Germany
    the host is like a friend, very caring and helpful, quiet and safe area, amazing breakfast
  • Núria
    Spain Spain
    Definitely you will not regret stopping in this cozy hostel near Kandy! Although I only spent one night Asanka made me feel like home and is extremely caring about his guests (he even came to the train station because it was raining!).He is the...
  • Andreo
    Germany Germany
    Asanka (the host) was brilliant. He told us a lot about the history of Sri Lanka, the cities and Buddhism. He even gave us a tour around the city and less touristy places! 🤩 Very reliable. The food was freshly prepared and tasted amazing. Would...
  • Pia
    Germany Germany
    Asanka is probably the best host we ever had in all our adventures all over the world. We arrived late in the night and Asanka took so much time to bring us down from the daily stress before. It was such a fun evening, a mix of huge laughter,...
  • Hanna
    Germany Germany
    The host was really nice and caring, he had many recommendations. He even showed us around the area himself and explained all the plants in his lovely little garden to us. It’s a very small comfy hostel with big plans for the future. And...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Catch The Ella Train Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

General

  • Mosquito net

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Spa facilities

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Catch The Ella Train Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 07:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
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 older than 10 years are welcome.

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Catch The Ella Train 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.

FAQs about Catch The Ella Train Hostel

  • The prices at Catch The Ella Train Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Catch The Ella Train Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Spa facilities
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Catch The Ella Train Hostel is 3.7 miles from the centre of Kandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Catch The Ella Train Hostel is from 07:00, and check-out is until 12:00.