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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. The property is around 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 49 km from Horton Plains National Park and 400 metres from Ella Railway Station. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. Everything was clean and the people working there were very nice. I liked the outdoor sitting area. Close to train station.

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9.1
Wonderful
134 reviews
Price from
$5.50
per night

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. The property is located 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 49 km from Horton Plains National Park and 400 metres from Ella Railway Station. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Amazing breakfast made by the owner of the hostel. He was very helpful providing information about local transportation, providing nearby food recommendations and hidden local sights to see. Also in a great location (5 minute walk to train station and main strip).

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9.3
Wonderful
184 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Downtown Hostel Ella

Ella

Situated in Ella, 4.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Downtown Hostel Ella features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 49 km from Horton Plains National Park and 300 metres from Ella Railway Station. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Highly recommended! In the city center, close to different cafes and shops, the rooms are spacious, there is hot water, AC, the beds have curtains, good breakfast included, you can sign up for social activities, Shehan and the staff are really friendly and eager to help with any request. Best hostel in Sri Lanka I've been so far!

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9.3
Wonderful
406 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Noname Hostel And Cafe

Ella

Noname Hostel And Cafe features free bikes, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Ella. Located around 1.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, the hostel with free WiFi is also 50 km away from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. The owner is really nice and will help you with anything you need. Nice and comfortable, I slept very well. One common area so it's easy to meet other travelers. Great place, I stayed for 5 nights in total. Amazing view from the main area.

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9.3
Wonderful
210 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Bunk Station

Ella

Situated in Ella, 1.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Bunk Station features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.4 km away from Little Adam's Peak. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. I love everything in this place , The people that work in here are really nice, the breakfast was delicious and the vibes in this place are amazing. 100% recommend it 🙂

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9.2
Wonderful
128 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

The 1964 Holiday bungalow

Ella

Offering a barbecue and views of the mountain, The 1964 Holiday bungalow is set in Ella in the Badulla District Region, 1.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The hostel is set amongst the tea fields just outside Ella, I was amazed at the beautiful views you can see from the hostel. The staff were legends, super friendly and helpful, and i had a really good time here :)

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9.3
Wonderful
111 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

Eyeful Ella Hostel

Ella

Situated in Ella, 2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Eyeful Ella Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 50 km from Horton Plains National Park, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1 km away from Ella Spice Garden. The property is non-smoking and is located 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. It was one of the best hostels I have stayed in terms of hospitality. The manager Shiva was very welcoming and took care of everything I needed throughout my stay. The Breakfast was amazing and the dorm room was very big and comfortable. Also, the property is New and well maintained. I enjoyed my stay there.

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9
Wonderful
19 reviews
Price from
$8.24
per night

Hive Ella - Hostel

Ella

Situated in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hive Ella - Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, the hostel with free WiFi is also 49 km away from Horton Plains National Park. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, and currency exchange for guests. I loved staying at Hive Hostel. We had a community and everyone was so Nice, we did activities together. Gihan is an amazing host!!

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9.6
Exceptional
43 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Paradise view hostel

Ella

Set in Ella, within 13 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 4.7 km of Ella Rock, Paradise view hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 8.4 km from Ella Railway Station, 10 km from Little Adam's Peak and 17 km from Demodara Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.4 km from Ella Spice Garden.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. At Paradise view hostel, all rooms have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Agit is an amazing host. Super helpful and available for any question. He has been really elastic with check in and check out. Gave me tips on how and when to climb Ella Rock. The view from the room is just breathtaking. Just a few minutes by bike to Ella. Perfect place to chill and embrace nature with a bit of comfort. Will definitely come back.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Dream Ville

Ella

The units at the hostel come with a seating area. At Dream Ville all rooms come with bed linen and towels.

Little Adam's Peak is 9.3 km from the hostel, while Ella Spice Garden is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 94 km from Dream Ville. The hotel was amazing! The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. Overall, a great stay!

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9.9
Exceptional
60 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

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