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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.

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
Location 9.4
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

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
Location 9.4
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Paulina
From
Lithuania
one of the niciest hostels i have ever stayed at, good location, friendly staff, tasty breakfast, super clean, organized tours. loved it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 609 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$34.40
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

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
Location 8.3
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

b
büşra
From
Turkey
it was such a peaceful and comfortable place to stay! the staff were also kind and helpful, everything was great. thanks to all of them!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$35
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

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
Location 8.7
Price from
US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Jayne
From
United Kingdom
Super location. Great views of the jungle. Very comfortable and spacious dorm. Friendly welcome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

G
Gabriella
From
United Kingdom
Great location, great facilities, lovely man who runs the place. Very simple but ideal for a few days in Ella!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$27
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Location 10.0
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Location 9.0
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 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

  • 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 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 609 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Ella

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,025 reviews

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  • Night manner hostel

    Ella
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Situated within 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 49 km of Horton Plains National Park, Night manner hostel offers rooms in Ella.

    From US$25.53 per night

  • 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

  • ASK River Side

    Ella
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    Featuring a garden, ASK River Side is located in Ella in the Badulla District region, 3.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    From US$11.10 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

  • Hive Ella - Hostel

    Ella
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews

    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.

  • FORET Ella

    Ella
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews

    Located in Ella, 5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Mad monkey hostel and lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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

  • Backpackers Hostel

    Ella
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 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.

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  • Hive Ella - Hostel

    Hostel in Ella
    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

  • Dream Ville

    Hostel in Ella
    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

  • Bunk Station

    Hostel in Ella
    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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