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Cozy House Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

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.

M
Mikael
From
Sweden
A chill hostel in the center of Ella, very convenient location as it is next to the train track and you have everything at your doorstep. Cozy house is a small place with a very friendly and caring family. Next door you a rooftop for some food and drinks and good vibe. Shower excellent, toilet aswell. Bring earplugs if you are sensitive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Backpackers Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

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

M
MYRTO
From
Greece
Great small hostel, very clean and beautiful view. The owner is a very cool guy and the breakfast was super nice! Thank you, it was great staying there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

Downtown Hostels Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

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.

V
Villa
From
Italy
The breakfast was amazing and the staff was super nice and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 609 reviews
Price from
US$34.40
1 night, 2 adults

Dream Ville

Ella (Near Badulla)

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.

S
Sonja
From
Germany
Perfect spot for relaxing! Great view and accommodation! Hosts are really nice and helpful!! Although you are sleeping outside, I wasn’t freezing during night and there were no mosquitos or other bugs!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Escapade Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

Situated in Ella, 10 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

S
Sam
From
Abkhazia
Amazing hostel- everything about it was fantastic! I booked for two nights but ended up staying 11 lol. The host is v friendly, the hostel is a very easy place to relax and its a really nice walk along the railway lines to get to Ella town centre (40mins). Some nice restaurants along the way too (River Face). Socialble hostel, they provide a free breakfast and a cheap dinner (500-700 rupees). Good location for Ella Rock sunrise hike too:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults

The 1964 Holiday bungalow

Ella (Near Badulla)

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.

R
Rees
From
Australia
If you’re looking for a more laid back and relaxing time this is the place for you. It’s a little far out of town but we had our own tuktuk so didn’t mind the journey and its was well worth it to be out of the hustle and bustle of Ella. Really peaceful spot with really nice staff
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 (Near Badulla)

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.

J
James
From
Canada
had a fantastic experience at this hostel! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful from the moment I arrived. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. I especially appreciated the secure lockers and the cozy common areas, perfect for relaxing or meeting other travelers. The location was great — close to public transport, restaurants, and key attractions. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a budget-friendly and welcoming stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Nifty Hostel Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

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
1 night, 2 adults

4 Axes Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

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 (Near Badulla)

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$13.60
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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