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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.

T
Taoufik
From
Belgium
Helpful staff, excellent location, clean and comfortable!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Julie Le Guen
From
Burkina Faso
Lovely hosts, lovely view, lovely stay !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews
Price from
US$14
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.

B
Bo
From
China
Great place, very close to the railway station, bus stop and center of the city. Shehan is an amazing owner, he recommended great restaurants to eat and nice places to visit. He even helped me with my next journey to Tissa(bus information, accommodation and Yala national parks tour from his friend), I really appreciated his help!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 608 reviews
Price from
US$34.40
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.

H
Hades
From
Sri Lanka
Everything about this property was out of a fairy tale. The trip into the mountains, away from the main town definitely made it worth the effort getting there. The dorm room offers an unobstructed view of the Ella valley, and the landscaping, architecture, and design of the place was amazing. The couple who own the property were friendly, accommodative, and helpful. Cannot suggest anywhere better for your private gatherings or to just escape into the magical, cool and misty hills.
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

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

k
keely
From
Australia
I absolutely loved my stay here. It’s out of town but that’s what made it so special, it was so peaceful. It had a beautiful view out into the rice fields and mountains and the walk along the train tracks was beautiful. The building itself was so cute and included brekky and dinner! Plenty to do around.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$35
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.

S
Sarah
From
Austria
We were really happy to find this wonderful little place and to have such a warm and helpful host as Lahiru (who is an excellent chef btw). The location is a bit outside of ella which made the stay more calm and the view was breath taking. I can really recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Price from
US$10.80
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.

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 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$12
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.

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

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

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.

Most booked hostels in Ella and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 608 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Ella and nearby

  • New Mount Villa

    Ella
    No credit card needed
    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
  • Free tours Hostel

    Nikawatawana
    No credit card needed

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

    From US$10.29 per night
  • FORET Ella

    Ella
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    Located within 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 50 km of Horton Plains National Park, FORET Ella features rooms in Ella.

  • Tiki bar hostel ella

    Ella
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 77 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.

  • Backpackers Hostel

    Ella
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 371 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.

  • Bed & baggage

    Ella
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    Set in Ella, 4.5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Bed & baggage offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Save money on hostels in Ella and nearby – budget options available

  • Ella Ostella

    Ella
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    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

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Hostels that guests love in Ella

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 203 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 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 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
    Amazing and stylish hostel for backpackers! Great location, good staff and tasty breakfast!
    Guest review by
    Hanna
    Solo traveller
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