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Hive Ella - Hostel

Ella

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.

E
Eszter
From
Hungary
Great location, clean and modern rooms, friendly vibes, nice staff, amazing food. I absolutely recommend this place as well as their cooking class :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$40
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.

F
Fanny
From
Finland
Easily one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in Sri Lanka! absolutely lovely and lively atmosphere, ideal for solo travellers and people who like to socialise. Plenty of activities and tours available and the owner is the most genuine guy who will go above and beyond to care for his guests. The location of the hostel is just perfect, just a few steps from supermarkets,restaurants and train station and a short walk from all the beautiful hikes around Ella. Facilities were high quality and comfortable, the rooms and washrooms are cleaned daily. The wifi reaches the rooms and was very reliable all the time. Hot water always available, A/C in the dorms and a simple breakfast included. Despite the prices of the beds being on the higher side, I would absolutely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews
Price from
US$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
Lindsay
From
Philippines
Comfortable and spacious dorm bed - feels like a room in itself. Stunning views of the mountain and the waterfall. I love sleeping and waking up to the sound of nature here. The owners are very lovely and makes sure you have all you need for a comfortable stay. They also arrange trips for you to town since it's up the mountains away from the busy streets which I absolutely love. You may not even want to get out of the hostel because the place is so stunning on its own. I feel very relaxed here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 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.

C
Cora
From
United Kingdom
I absolutely loved this hostel, its location is so peaceful and I spent most of my days just watching the rice paddy workers and hanging out. So much nicer than being in Ella itself and the walk in was beautiful, definitely worth the slight inconvenience. Also free breakfast and dinner! Allowed you to do own laundry for 200 rupees only.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 151 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.

A
Alba
From
Spain
The place is absolutely magical, the house is surrounded by nature and you can enjoy the peace and calm there. Lahiro and his mate are really helpful and they just make your stay the best, totally grateful to have spent such a good time there. The food is amazing and really big portions, highly recommended!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 189 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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 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, 6 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.

A
Anita Luwis
From
Netherlands
Very good location , walking distance to everywhere , beds were comfortable and room was very clean. Chill out area was perfect , highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 52 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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 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
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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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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Ella and nearby

Hill Forest Cottage

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set in Ella, 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hill Forest Cottage offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$24 per night

Ella Ostella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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

Tiki bar hostel ella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 75 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.

Hello Super Hostel

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

Situated in Ella, within 4.2 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Hello Super Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi...

Cozy House Hostel

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews

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.

Backpackers Hostel

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 404 reviews

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

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.

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Dream Ville

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

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.

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Free tours Hostel

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

From US$12.34 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Amazing and stylish hostel for backpackers! Great location, good staff and tasty breakfast!
Guest review by
Hanna
Solo traveller
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