Hostels in Kataragama

The caretaker made my stay amazing, the food was very good and the place is really nice.

I stayed one night at GoYala Hostel, and I booked a shared dorm room. Even though it was a dorm, it turned out no one else was there that night, so it was really quiet. The room itself was super clean—like, really spotless—and everything from the bathroom and shower to the beds, tables, and chairs was well-maintained. The cooler worked great too. The hostel had this really nice garden-like, villa-style atmosphere, which was super charming. Plus, there was a small lake right in front of the hostel that added a really nice view. The only thing to keep in mind is that it’s a bit out in a rural area, so it might feel a bit remote. One important tip: Google Maps tends to show the wrong route near the hostel, leading to kind of a dead end. So when you're getting close, definitely call the hostel owner or manager to guide you through the correct way. In my case, I made a late-night reservation and the young manager was super helpful. He even came out on a motorbike late at night to show my driver the right path. He was really attentive and made sure everything was smooth for my arrival. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this hostel too!

The place was amazing and beyond my expectations. They also helped me to arrange my safari; and I have the best time ever!!! The people that work there, the kindest. The private room was really comfy, big and with everything that I need (good and proper own toilet, fan, big bed and a terrace). I also had dinner there and I really enjoyed it.

Definitely the place to stay if you're in Tissa! Host was super nice and helpfull!