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Located in Kandy, Catch The Ella Train Hostel is 1640 feet from Peradeniya Railway Station, 0.7 mi from Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens and The property is 12 mi to the Ambuluwawa Tower, 5.1 mi from Ceylon Tea Museum, 4.9 mi from Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and 6.2 mi from Kandy Museum. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue is 4.8 mi from the property. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 13 mi from the accommodations. The nearest airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, 60 mi from Catch The Ella Train Hostel

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Asian


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
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

  • Emily
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Asanka was extremely helpful! He taught us lots about Sri Lanka. He went out of his way to ensure we were well looked after. He helped us get tickets on the Ella train. The breakfast was DELICIOUS!
  • Elzeiny
    United States of America United States of America
    The owner is such an easy guy to get along with. He has a great sense of humor. Breakfast everyday was different and so delicious! He took me on a tour to the tea factory, an artist studio, a village, and an Ayuverdic spa. He ended our tour with a...
  • 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...
  • Mathias
    Austria Austria
    Host is a super friendly guy and does everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. He took me to a teafactory and offered to show me even more around. He has profound knowledge about the whole area and it was the best Sri...
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast is fantastic full of traditional Sri Lankan Dishes. The host is amazing and will help you organise plans for various activies you can do in the local area as well as the train journey to Ella. I unfortunately did not have time to do...
  • Yu
    Japan Japan
    The host here is amazing. You’ll hear about interesting history of Sri Lanka, show you around the brilliant town, and cooking breakfast & dinner. All of those by host!! If you are planning to come to Kandy, definitely I recommend you to stay here 🇱🇰🇯🇵
  • Leah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So happy I stayed here! Asanka, the owner was super kind. As soon as I made the booking he got in touch to check if there was anything I needed including if I had a ticket for the train to Ella and if I needed help with it. I did! Within 30 mins...

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
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 rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
General
  • Mosquito net
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa facilities
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Catch The Ella Train 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.

FAQs about Catch The Ella Train Hostel

  • Catch The Ella Train Hostel is 3.7 miles from the center of Kandy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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
  • Check-in at Catch The Ella Train Hostel is from 7:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Catch The Ella Train Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.