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Downtown Hostels Ella

Ella

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.

R
Rashmika Shaman Nissanka
From
Sri Lanka
Best Hostel to stay in Ella The owner Shehan is very nice and helpful. Rooms were spotless & so clean with great showers. Nice breakfast in the morning. Very close to the railway station & town. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews
Price from
US$38.80
1 night, 2 adults

Dream Ville

Ella

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
Sophie
From
Netherlands
My favorite stay in Sri Lanka! Beautiful location and loved all the details. Sham, her husband and crew make you feel so welcome! The food is delicious and whole atmosphere is really good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Escapade Hostel

Ella

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

T
Thibault
From
France
Great property away from the hustle. Great people too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$23.40
1 night, 2 adults

The 1964 Holiday bungalow

Ella

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.

M
Maëlle
From
Belgium
Best accommodation of our trip to Sri Lanka! We stayed here for three nights. The room was clean and spacious, and we loved spending time on the terrace, facing the view. The owner is available to give you all the information you need and he cooks very well! It is a little outside of Ella so you need to have a means of transport or have the budget for the tuk tuk but it is worth it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults

Nature mount hostel ella

Ella

Situated in Ella, within 4.7 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Nature mount hostel ella features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

M
Michael
From
Switzerland
Amazing view, clean and fantastic breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Mount Hostel

Ella

Situated in Ella, within 1.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Ella Mount Hostel features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for...

E
Ella Jungle Villa
From
Sri Lanka
Wow.its nice place and comfortable. Room was very clean and perfect. Owner was very friendly and kindly. It s near by hive hostel.Room was very clean. Highly recommended that place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults

Ella CityZing Hostel

Ella

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.

C
Climent
From
Spain
It was an incredible experience. The location is very central and quiet. The service was great, very attentive at all times. And lastly, the quality and price were excellent. We really liked it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Nifty Hostel Ella

Ella

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

P
Paula.fehrmann
From
Argentina
The people that run the hostel are very kind and they make sure that you are comfortable. The hostel is very nice, GREAT bed and hot shower! I would definately reccomend it if you are looking for somewhere chill to rest
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
US$27.86
1 night, 2 adults

4 Axes Ella

Ella

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
Sri Lanka
We had an amazing stay at 4 Axes Hotel! The food was delicious with both Sri Lankan and Western options. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable, perfect for relaxing after exploring Ella.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$48
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy House Hostel

Ella

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.

R
RAJIV
From
Sri Lanka
The owner and his parents are very kind and accommodating... the food is lovely. Excellent location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews
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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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,066 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Ella and nearby

Ella Ostella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Situated in Ella, 5.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Ostella features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

From US$22 per night

New Mount Villa

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in Ella, 5.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, New Mount Villa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$40 per night

Tomorrowland

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Ella, 10 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Tomorrowland provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$42.90 per night

Ravana Falls Resort

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Ravana Falls Resort features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Ella. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

From US$10 per night

FORET Ella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Located within 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 50 km of Horton Plains National Park, FORET Ella features rooms in Ella.

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Free tours Hostel

Nikawatawana
No credit card needed

Free tours Hostel is set in Nikawatawana, within 13 km of Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya and 13 km of Popham's Arboretum.

From US$20.57 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Lovely host. Sham is a very nice person. All the other staff also, very friendly and helpful 🫶 The place is wonderful, feels like safe and chillful, and so far the best hostel we ever been in Sri Lanka. The food is soooo delicious 😋 You could go for a walk with Marley, one of the cutest dogs I ever met!!
Guest review by
Ali
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Amazing and stylish hostel for backpackers! Great location, good staff and tasty breakfast!
Guest review by
Hanna
Solo traveller