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Set in Nuwara Eliya, within 2.6 km of Gregory Lake and 9.4 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, PROMAX villa offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

The hostel provides certain units that feature a safety deposit box, and all rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet. The units have bed linen.

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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166 reviews
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£12
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The units at the hostel come with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Namadi Nest also have a city view. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

great spacious room with a comfy king-size bed. The staff was super friendly and helpful. perfect stay

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9.1
Superb
127 reviews
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£16
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Set in Nuwara Eliya, 3.8 km from Gregory Lake, Pedro home stay offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

All rooms include a safety deposit box and certain rooms will provide you with garden views. At the hostel every room includes bed linen and towels.

The place is situated near town and the environment is so calm. The owner is exceptionally hospitable, and all the necessities were fulfilled within our stay. Not to forget, the cleanliness. I would like to recommend this place to someone who would like to have a calm stay in the mountains and surely you will get a great night sleep.

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9.2
Superb
38 reviews
Price from
£7
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.

Best hostel we‘ve had here so far! Lovely vibes, superb breakfast and dinner and the coziest place! Recommend 100%!

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8.1
Very good
211 reviews
Price from
£5
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At the hostel, all rooms have a patio with a garden view. At Haven backpakers rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 3-star hostel.

I recommend staying in this place :) Very comfortable beds, hot water, clean, relatively close to the center and a nice atmosphere. Everything necessary is provided :)

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8.5
Very good
31 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge and views of mountain, Blue Bed Hostel is located in Nanu Oya, 8 km from Gregory Lake. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Hakgala Botanical Garden is 15 km away.

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1 reviews
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£5
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Set in Mandaran Newara, 38 km from Gregory Lake, Lost & Found Hostels - Mandaramnuwara offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar.

At the hostel, rooms come with a wardrobe. At Lost & Found Hostels - Mandaramnuwara all rooms come with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

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1 reviews
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£47
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Well located in Nuwara Eliya, Hostel Bungalow provides a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Conveniently set in the Nuwara Eliya City Centre district, this hostel offers a garden. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.1 km from Gregory Lake.

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£19
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Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 5.2 km from Gregory Lake, Wakanda Family Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

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£6
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Featuring a shared lounge, The Green Dorm offers rooms in Nuwara Eliya, 4.6 km from Gregory Lake and 12 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

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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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  • Avg. price/night: £42.74
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 74 reviews
    I stayed in the dorm bed. As a solo backpacker, staying here was a wonderful escape from the usual busy hostel life. We were treated just as lovely as the hotel guests, enjoyed the views and the breakfast. Everyone was really friendly and really helped us out with our activities. It’s obviously not central in the town but I didn’t mind the 30 min walk down. I would recommend highly if you want something more quiet for once, which for me Nuwara Eliya was the perfect opportunity anyway! The value for money was amazing.
    Alicia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £11.78
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 35 reviews
    Budget friendly.Value for money.Friendly host.Safe Parking
    dharshana
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £18.20
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 211 reviews
    I would say this was the best hostel I've stayed at so far on my trip to Sri Lanka. Very social. The owner is super nice and tried to get everyone to join in some games in the evening and makes everyone feel welcome. The breakfast and dinners were also very nice. I also left my jumper behind and the owner helped organise someone to bring it with them to the destination I was at which was super helpful.
    Klaudia
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 337 reviews
    Staff very accommodating. Tea is free as long as it's black. Food is served here also, with very reasonable price. Very clean, stylish common area good location to meet other backpackers and socialise, but not a party hostel so can enjoy the sleep at night.
    Jessica
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.06
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 120 reviews
    The whole place is amazing. You sleep well because of the shape of the beds. It's comfy. Everything is clean. There is a well equipped kitchen. A garden. A common area. Best hostel in Sri lanka.
    Andre
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 337 reviews
    For me it was the best hostel in Sri Lanka. I had a great time there met with some really good people and had really nice talks. The staff was also good and everything was nice be it breakfast, the dorm etc. The property was Amazing with great location.
    Viraj
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.35
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 249 reviews
    Very friendly welcoming people. Great location cafe near by for a cuppa. No kettle in the room. Cheapest place l stayed in during my cycling trip of Tea country. It was interesting to see what you get for £13 a night. Not sure l would stay there again.
    MAX
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £44.90
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 86 reviews
    Very friendly Staff, especially Roshan. He helped us find cheap transport. Great location.
    Lasse Stensig
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £41.79
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 73 reviews
    We absolutely loved our stay here. Great Location, very close to Gregory Lake and Nuwra eliya town. Great welcome an excellent Dinner and Breakfast The food provided was so delicious and warm. The room was calm and very clean and we felt safe and comfortable at all times The staffs are very friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed our stay at aaradhya Nuwara eliya We would highly recommend this place and hope to visit again. Thank you aaradhya
    Justin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.20
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 211 reviews
    Best hostel we‘ve had here so far! Lovely vibes, superb breakfast and dinner and the coziest place! Recommend 100%!
    Moritz
    Young couple