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Boasting a shared lounge and a bar, Journey Junction Hostel is conveniently located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, 3.2 km from Gregory Lake. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Great central location, close to all the attractions and restaurants in town. Comfortable stay with clean bathroom and bedroom. Would recommend for people wanting a chilled stay.

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8.8
Fabulous
101 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet, while selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also have mountain views. Nice private room, quiet location on large road, but away from city center noise. Being in Nuwara Eliya was a welcome break from heat! Comfortable bed, room had a small table with two chairs and a sofa bed. Nice that the wall socket had two USB ports. Large spacious bathroom with great hot water. Nice western breakfast of fruit, omelette and toast. We hiked to Single Tree Hill and to Lover’s Leap Waterfall from the house. Haran the host spoke excellent English and his multicultural background enables him to be super welcoming. When he offered to cook dinner for us, I asked to watch his preparations and spent a delightful two hours learning about making curries, as well as learning more about the culture. Dinner was an excellent value as the portions were generous and food was freshly prepared.

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8.5
Very good
141 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Set in Nuwara Eliya, 5 km from Gregory Lake, Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

A continental breakfast is available at the hostel.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. I had a wonderful stay there, great hosting, breakfast, and view.

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8.6
Fabulous
170 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Laxapana Wilderness Homestay in Norton Bridge provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. I had a great time with Prasad and his family. The food here tastes great and is traditionally prepared. The room is well equipped, the bed is comfortable and I even had my own tea corner with a boiler. The accommodation is not centrally located. So you have to think twice about whether you need anything else from the city before travelling to the accommodation. On the other hand, you are right in the countryside and there is no city noise. He is a wonderful host and I can recommend him to all travellers in Sri Lanka. Thank you for letting me stay with you, Prasad :)

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8.8
Fabulous
21 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, less than 1 km from Gregory Lake, Gregory House Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Attractively located in the Lake Gregory district, this hostel is located 7.2 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. Amazing, cozy house, by the lake. Place is nice and clean, there is WiFi and hot water. They provide tea all day, breakfast was nice, beds comfortable and duvet very warm!

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7.8
Good
614 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Laughing Leopard Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Nuwara Eliya. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features nightclub and luggage storage space. Such a great hostel! Very social. Have a nightly family dinner at a fair price / good priced drinks / bonfire, weather permitting. It was so easy to meet people and the owners were very nice. Also love that there's free water refills.

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7.9
Good
362 reviews
Price from
US$9.91
per night

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, within 3.6 km of Gregory Lake and 11 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Misty Mount Hostel features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is less than 1 km from the city centre.

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1 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 4.1 km from Gregory Lake, Mountain view homestay features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen.

At the hostel, rooms come with a terrace. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower and slippers. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

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7
Good
1 reviews

Esmin's Homestay - Women only features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and BBQ facilities in Hatton. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a water park. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the hostel.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Located in Nuwara Eliya, 2.1 km from Gregory Lake, Hostel Bungalow provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a children's playground. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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  • Laxapana Wilderness Homestay, PROMAX villa and Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya have received great reviews from guests in Nuwara Eliya District regarding the views from these hostels

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  • Many families visiting Nuwara Eliya District loved staying at Laxapana Wilderness Homestay, Journey Junction Hostel and PROMAX villa.

  • Journey Junction Hostel, Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya and PROMAX villa are some popular hostels in Nuwara Eliya District.

  • Couples travelling in Nuwara Eliya District loved staying at Journey Junction Hostel, PROMAX villa and Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya.

  • The average price per night for a hostel in Nuwara Eliya District for this weekend is US$13, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • There are 19 hostels in Nuwara Eliya District you can book on Booking.com.

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