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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.

H
Hsiao-Lan
From
Taiwan
Friendly and supportive host and nice sharing space
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Backpackers Hostel

Ella

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

A
Aline
From
Hong Kong
The staff are amazing. The location is good, near the downtown but quiet. The breakfast is great! Hot shower and the view are a plus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

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.

I
Izzuddin
From
Malaysia
the location, cleanliness, facilities are all great. the owner, Mr Shehan made my trip in Ella even better for providing all the information and arranging us better price for transportation. a few steps away to Ella train station and town centre. lots of good restaurants nearby
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews
Price from
US$34.40
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.

l
lior
From
Israel
Everithing was amazing, the spot, the view, the atmosphere, and the hosts
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

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
Korak
From
India
Just how great it was for workationing with ample spots in the premises to sit, chill, hangout, work, play games. Mr Dayan, the host, is a very kind and generous person who takes great care of the guests. They offer free breakfast as well as dinner!!! The meals are taken as a community in big tables. I met awesome people and formed friendships I’ll cherish. I just wanted to keep extending the stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$35
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
Maeva
From
France
We like the hospitality, the kindness of the hosts, they are very helpfull and very attentive to their customers. The place is awesome with a wonderful view. It is in the mountain, in the nature, you have a lot of walks possible, and you have tea trees everywhere. You can walk to reach some beautiful places around. It is a wonderful place you can see animals and hear the birds. The food is the best meal we had in Sri Lanka. Honestly it would be a mistake to not taste it. Thank you for everything it was much more than expected.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
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.

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, 24 reviews
Price from
US$12
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.

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, 29 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.

S
Sara
From
Australia
"Location is verry good and I recommended to my friends my cousins the place, Foods delicious, and staff very good friendly and always think about us, and find what we need, we dont want to find them, staff always find about us do us everything. I will Recomend 4 Axes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Kumi Hostel

Ella

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.

K
Katarína
From
Slovakia
the food, the room, surroundings, everything very pleasant
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$11.90
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.

Most booked hostels in Ella and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,028 reviews

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

  • Night manner hostel

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Situated within 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 49 km of Horton Plains National Park, Night manner hostel offers rooms in Ella.

    From US$25.53 per night
  • 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
  • ASK River Side

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    Featuring a garden, ASK River Side is located in Ella in the Badulla District region, 3.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    From US$11.10 per night
  • Hive Ella - Hostel

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hive Ella - Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • FORET Ella

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

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

  • Tiki bar hostel ella

    Ella
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

    Set in Ella, 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Tiki bar hostel ella offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews

    Located in Ella, 5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Mad monkey hostel and lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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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$10.29 per night

FAQ about hostels in Ella

Hostels that guests love in Ella

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
    Hive Ella Hostel has an amazing vibe and is great for meeting people. The communal areas are welcoming and lively.
    Guest review by
    Alessandro
    Young couple
  • 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