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Cozy House Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

Located in Ella, 4.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Cozy House Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

C
Clevon
From
Australia
Excellent location for starters, right in the heart of the city. The staff were wonderful human beings, played board games with us, provided a detailed itinerary of places of interest, prepared lovely breakfast, and in my case even dropped me off to the nearby bus station to catch a bus to my next stop on travel. Very pleased with the hospitality and the cleanliness of the rooms. Small and simple, yet still very relaxing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

Backpackers Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

Situated in Ella, 4.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

D
Dusan
From
Serbia
Kasun and his wife are super friendly and helpful. Very good breakfast. Nice view from upper floor.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Downtown Hostels Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

Situated in Ella, 4.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Downtown Hostels Ella features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

F
Franziska
From
United States
I don't have a lot of hostel experience, so it's hard to compare. However, I have only had good experiences here. The owner and his family lovingly look after the guests, organize excursions, dinners, safaris etc.. The other travelers were also open and nice, you quickly get into conversation and do activities together. The bathroom was always clean, you get your own lockable locker, have a curtain on the bed (nice for some privacy), sockets and a light by the bed, air conditioning. Bed linen is included, towels for an extra charge. The breakfast was good, the dinner was especially delicious. I was able to move my booking back 2 days without any problems. Due to train problems, I didn't arrive until 23:30 at night, but that wasn't a problem. I felt completely at ease and can recommend the hostel as a solo traveler.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 612 reviews
Price from
US$34.40
1 night, 2 adults

Dream Ville

Ella (Near Badulla)

Set in Ella, 14 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Dream Ville offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Sonja
From
Germany
Perfect spot for relaxing! Great view and accommodation! Hosts are really nice and helpful!! Although you are sleeping outside, I wasn’t freezing during night and there were no mosquitos or other bugs!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Escapade Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

Situated in Ella, 10 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

k
keely
From
Australia
I absolutely loved my stay here. It’s out of town but that’s what made it so special, it was so peaceful. It had a beautiful view out into the rice fields and mountains and the walk along the train tracks was beautiful. The building itself was so cute and included brekky and dinner! Plenty to do around.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$37
1 night, 2 adults

The 1964 Holiday bungalow

Ella (Near Badulla)

Set in Ella, 10 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The 1964 Holiday bungalow offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

B
Bas
From
Costa Rica
Super friendly owner, good food and beautiful nature
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults

Ella CityZing Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

Boasting a garden, Ella CityZing Hostel is situated in Ella in the Badulla District region, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

a
anubhav
From
India
Excellent location, at a walking distance from ella railway station....you don't have to take a tuk tuk when you reach Ella. Also at walking distance from nine arch bridge. Courtesy at its best.....we had some problems with the snoring of a guest ha ha , but owner shifted us to expensive dorm without any extra charge. Thanks to him, would love to visit again..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Nifty Hostel Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

Nifty Hostel Ella is set in Ella, 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 49 km from Horton Plains National Park.

M
Mr
From
Sri Lanka
The place is both clean and comfortable, and it's amazing in a word. Matthew and Palit, who are the staff members of one person, are amazingly friendly and helpful. The staff is the best I've ever seen.Overall, I loved this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$27.86
1 night, 2 adults

4 Axes Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

Located in Ella, 4.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 4 Axes Ella provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a garden.

M
Mido
From
Spain
"Amazing hostel with a friendly vibe, clean room, and great amenities. Perfect for budget travelers! Social atmosphere, helpful staff, and a fantastic location make it a top choice. Highly recommended!"
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$44.90
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Kumi Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

Situated in Ella and within 1.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Kumi Hostel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

A
Anders
From
Sweden
Amazing location! Good staff very friendly. Simpel but relaxed. Lovely view of nature. It s a hidden beauty place wich you really should visit .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$20.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.