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- 43/2/1 Station Road, 81000 Matara,
Sri Lanka - 
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Highlights
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide
Airport shuttle service
Daily room cleaning service
Complimentary guest parking
Entirely smoke-free property
Complimentary wi-fi property-wideAirport shuttle serviceDaily room cleaning serviceComplimentary guest parkingEntirely smoke-free propertyAt 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 English/Irish 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.
Enjoy the comfort of our patio furniture, designed for your relaxation.
Explore the variety of beauty products in every Railway Hostel restroom, with soap as a basic amenity.
Reserve your room with us for free parking.
Appreciate our location's free, high-speed internet covering the entire venue.
Find serenity in our single rooms, ideal for solo journeys.
Reserve your perfect stay easily using our user-friendly reservation system, which offers comprehensive critiques, an extensive gallery of pictures, a straightforward layout, and insights from former customers to assist your selection.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At Railway Hostel, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Property managed by a private owner (an individual)
Single Room with Shared Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
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- work desk,
- iron,
- clothes rack,
- hypoallergenic pillow,
- fan,
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
- clothes drying rack,
- seating area,
- travel adapter,
- mosquito net
- complimentary toiletries,
- shared bathroom (outside the room),
- bathtub or shower,
- shampoo,
- body soap,
- toilet,
- toilet paper,
- shower,
- shared toilet (outside the room)
- dining table,
- refrigerator,
- dining area,
- bottled water
- towels
- city view
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
- hand sanitiser (in room)
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 provides 1 bed.
Room size:
Single Room with Shared Bathroom - 11 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed
Max persons: 1 
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- work desk,
- clothes drying rack,
- clothes rack,
- iron,
- fan,
- travel adapter,
- seating area,
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
- hypoallergenic pillow,
- mosquito net
- body soap,
- shared toilet (outside the room),
- shower,
- shared bathroom (outside the room),
- toilet,
- bathtub or shower,
- toilet paper,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shampoo
- dining area,
- refrigerator,
- bottled water,
- dining table
- towels
- city view
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
- hand sanitiser (in room)
Room size:
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room - 16 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed
Max persons: 1
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Description, photos, price, amenities
- hypoallergenic pillow,
- travel adapter,
- cleaning supplies (e.g., for kitchenette),
- work desk,
- fan,
- mosquito net,
- clothes rack,
- iron,
- clothes drying rack,
- seating area
- shared bathroom (outside the room),
- shower,
- shared toilet (outside the room),
- toilet,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shampoo,
- toilet paper,
- bathtub or shower,
- body soap
- dining area,
- dining table,
- refrigerator,
- bottled water
- towels
- city view
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
- hand sanitiser (in room)
Room size:
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room - 16 m2
Bedroom 1 – Single bed
Max persons: 1
Choose your ideal room at Railway Hostel
Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:
- Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.
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Facilities and services
General property information
parking available, complimentary parking
On-site activities & leisure
cycling routes, local culture tours or classes, on-site cooking classes
Hotel services offered
comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access
Dining & bars
in-room dining service, take-away lunches, special dietary menus (on request), fresh fruit selection
Transport & getting around
convenient airport shuttle, on-site car rental, shuttle service (surcharge applies), airport transfer (surcharge applies), airport meet and greet / pick up, convenient airport drop off, general shuttle transport
Reception & guest support
quick check-in/check-out, excursion booking desk, individual check-in/check-out, invoices available
Shared spaces for guests
guest lounge / tv room, patio/outdoor seating
Cleanliness & housekeeping
guest laundry service, professional dry cleaning, regular daily housekeeping
On-site shops & services
on-site barber/beauty salon
Other property amenities
entirely non-smoking property, exclusively for adults
Property safety & security
cctv surveillance in public areas, external property cctv surveillance
Security systems
staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, removal of shared non-essential items (menus, magazines, etc.), hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, access to qualified healthcare professionals
Social distancing guidelines
seamless contactless check-in/check-out process, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines, convenient mobile app for room service orders, protective screens/barriers between staff and guests where needed
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, guest rooms sealed post-cleaning for safety, professional cleaning services utilised for property hygiene, option to decline room cleaning services during stay
Food & drink safety
safe physical distancing in dining spaces, in-room food delivery option available, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised, hygienic takeaway breakfast containers, securely packaged food deliveries
Internet access
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with both standard and free WiFi options.
Guest parking
Complimentary guest parking! Free parking is offered.
Check-in, check-out, and payment policies
Check-inFrom 13:00 Until 21:00 hours
Check-outFrom 07:00 Until 11:00 hours
Children and extra bedsGuests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children from 18 years old.
PetsPets are not permitted.
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