Downtown Hostels Ella

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Downtown Hostels Ella in Ella offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Modern Facilities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, concierge service, entertainment staff, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, balcony, and garden views. Breakfast and Dining: A continental and American breakfast is served, featuring pancakes. The dining area provides a comfortable space for meals. Local Attractions: Ella Railway Station is a 3-minute walk away, while Ella Spice Garden lies 400 metres nearby. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 84 km from the property. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, property cleanliness, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Ella, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Continental, American

Free private parking available on-site

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$52 for 3 nights
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
247 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$17 per night
Price US$52
  • Good breakfast included
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
247 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$17 per night
Price US$52
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
247 feet²
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$17 per night
Price US$52
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
247 feet²
Balcony
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$18 per night
Price US$55
  • Good breakfast included
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Busra
    Belgium Belgium
    “Really GREAT location! Everything is super clean, the bed is very comfortable, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Highly recommended!”
  • Sabine
    Germany Germany
    “Spending a little extra was so worth it. The staff was friendly, the breakfast amazing and the beds comfortable”
  • Milena
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Very friendly host, nice rooms, breakfast changed daily, really nice location”
  • Julia
    Australia Australia
    “Lovely staff, great location near town centre, trains station, while still quiet and peaceful.”
  • Tia-reisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “- Great breakfast, changed everyday diff pancakes etc - lovely staff - Big lockers”
  • Kira
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Very spacious room, bathrooms got cleaned every day. Really good breakfast and super friendly and helpful staff! Thanks for the nice time in Ella ☀️”
  • Morgane
    France France
    “The hostel where you must stay in Ella. Perfect localisation, staff really nice. The hostel is in the center, you can do all by foot. The lockers in the rooms are very practical and large. Curtains on the bed 👍🏻👍🏻. Private bathroom for the room,...”
  • Federica
    Italy Italy
    “The hostel was comfortable and clean. The staff is great, they helped me out with every need. It’s super close to the train station and to the center of the city where you have lots of shops and restaurants. It’s also pretty close to Ella rock...”
  • Simon
    Italy Italy
    “The staff was so helpful to everyone, it was great. Very central but quiet at night. They help you organize tours and the breakfast is fantastic. Awesome hostel”
  • Van
    South Africa South Africa
    “This was the best hostel we’ve stayed at in Sri Lanka! We met so many friends here and continued travelling with them. The staff were wonderful and made it very easy for us to plan activities and socialise with other people. The dorms are clean,...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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