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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.

The lovely people who run this place will make you feel like a part of their family with their amazing hospitality. They offer you tea or coffee when you arrive. The place is located away from Ella's tourist buzz but not too far either. So, if checking out bars is your thing, a lot of them are in a walkable distance. The nine arch bridge is also in a walkable distance if you walk along the railway tracks next to the hostel.

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9.1
Superb
146 reviews
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£4
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At the hostel, the rooms include a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Backpackers Hostel also feature a city view. All rooms have a safety deposit box.

It is the tiniest hostel where I have ever been. It's a beautiful place where you feel like a family. Directly close to everything in Ella. The owner and his family are amazing.

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9.3
Superb
193 reviews
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£4
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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.

There is a great and friendly atmosphere. Ideal to make friends. There are organised trips, hikes and walks so perfect for solo travelers. The staff is very helpful and the free breakfast is amazing. Finally, the beds are very comfortable

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9.3
Superb
410 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

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 staff is so friendly sanjay was amazing and so friendly the beds was so comfy the view is a big woww little adam's peak and 9 arch bridge is so so close there is 2 restraunts around just 1 kilo from the town its a perfect place

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9.3
Superb
216 reviews
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£8
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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.

Really nice social hostel: well-located, amazing staff and breakfast ! I had a blast.

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9.2
Superb
132 reviews
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£8
per night

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.

owner of the property is very kind and good person. Location is perfect for relax. Very calm aand peaceful.

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9.4
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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.

Super clean and modern. Good location.

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9.1
Superb
21 reviews
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£9
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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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9.7
Exceptional
63 reviews
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£10
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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.

Waking up and cooking to this view was incredible! The host Ajith was amazing. He offered us to drive us around in his Jeep for free and also doing a one day tour for little money. He guided us throw the whole day and showed us wonderful places. In the morning we hiked up the Little adam‘s peak and watched the sunrise. After that we visited the nine arch bridge and breathtaking water falls. Above all we saw wild elephants - we still can’t belive that happened. Warm greetings from David, Kristina, Paulina & Raphael :) (Austria)

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
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£4
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Ella Hostel Rawan is set in Ella, within 6.3 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.5 km of Ella Rock. The property is around 2.2 km from Ella Spice Garden, 2.2 km from Ella Railway Station and 3.9 km from Little Adam's Peak. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

Great Location,super breakfast,Close to everything.owner and staff is very kind/helpful. Thank you

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9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
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£8
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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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  • Ella Camping Resort
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Ella Camping Resort features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Ella. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

    The location was excellent. hope to come back again.

  • Noname Hostel And Cafe
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 216 reviews

    Noname Hostel And Cafe features free bikes, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Ella.

    Great ambience and friendly host. Wifi is fast and reliable.

  • Ella tiki bar hostal
    Budget options available
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews

    Boasting free bikes, bar and views of city, Ella tiki bar hostal is situated in Ella, 4.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

  • Tiki bar hostel ella
    Budget options available
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 35 reviews

    Set in Ella, 4.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Tiki bar hostel ella offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Отличный,очень вкусный завтрак на веранде с видом на Элла Рок.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Ella

  • Dream Ville
    Central location
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 67 reviews

    Set in Ella, 15 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Dream Ville offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    I had an amazing time here, thank you so much for everything :)

  • Ella Hostel Rawan
    Central location
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Ella Hostel Rawan is set in Ella, within 6.3 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.5 km of Ella Rock.

    Everything new & clean, so close to the every attractions, nice staff, will come back again

  • Ella Ostella Cottage
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Situated in Ella, within 5.7 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Ella Ostella Cottage features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the...

    Friendly staff and big breakfast! Room and bed were comfortable and clean. Good value for money :)

  • Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 68 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 7.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

    Super good staff, nice people, delicious food, good placement

  • The 1964 Holiday bungalow
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 reviews

    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.

    Place is really nice Owner is good Really calm place

  • New Mount Villa
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Ella, New Mount Villa has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • A Lounge Hostel And Cafe
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 115 reviews

    Set in Ella, A Lounge Hostel And Cafe has a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Staff was amazing friendly, we enjoyed it very much.

  • Hangover Hostels Ella
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 16 reviews

    Located in Ella and with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge reachable within 4.9 km, Hangover Hostels Ella provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    the team is great and very welcoming, I highly recommend this hostel

  • Happy Laugh Mountain View - Ella
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 118 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 7.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Happy Laugh Mountain View - Ella features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Все очень понравилось, хозяин отвез да станции на авто

  • Rock View Hostel Ella
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 515 reviews

    Located in Ella, 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Rock View Hostel Ella provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Awesome view! Awesome Location! Awesome atmosphere!

  • Life Ella city hostel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Life Ella city hostel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Hello Super Hostel
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 91 reviews

    Situated in Ella, within 4.2 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Hello Super Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi...

    Nagyon kedves házigazda. Még kávét is adott reggel.

  • Ella City Reach Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 300 reviews

    Boasting a garden, Ella City Reach Hostel is located in Ella and is a 20-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. The property is around 300 metres from Ella Spice Garden and 2 km from Ella Rock.

    Clean, comfortable beds friendly staff perfect location

  • Heritaze hostel
    Central location

    Situated in Ella, within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Heritaze hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

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Hostels that guests love in Ella

  • Avg. price/night: £17.51
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews
    Great location close to everything. The best restaurant in town (Matey Hut) was just down the road. The family that run the hostel are so friendly & helpful. Felt right at home! I ended up staying 4 nights but could have easily been more.
    Marit
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 193 reviews
    It's an a great location, far enough from the busier centre that it's quiet but close enough to walk to everything. We have a lovely breakfast everyday here for only 1100 rupees each, much cheaper than most places in town. We were also able to hire a scooter. Finally we had a private cooking class just for the two of us in her kitchen. Everything was explained so clearly and she gave alternatives to ingredients we might not have at home. We were made to feel like part of the family here and couldn't reccommend this place enough!
    Kimberley
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 193 reviews
    very welcoming, kind and generous owner. He gives you all the information you need to experience wonderfull ella and also helps you to get the right connection for your further travels. Can only recommend your layover at backpackers hostel!
    Kimberly
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £23.66
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 62 reviews
    One of the best hostels I stayed in during my Sri Lanka trip. The people that work there are really friendly and will help you with whatever you need. The free cooking class every two days is amazing. Very social hostel (without being a partyhostel). I met so many other travellers with whom I did all the activities in Ella.
    Desi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £23.66
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 62 reviews
    The vibe is amazing! Definitely best hostel in Ella. Felt like another home!
    Elisabeth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £47.32
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 353 reviews
    Great location, only a 15- 20 min walk along the railway line to Ella or a cheap tuk tuk ride (they have their own tuk tuk). The view from the room is spectacular. The best view we’ve had in Sri Lanka so far. The bed was large very comfortable. There is no aircon, but you don’t need it.
    Patrick
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 132 reviews
    Amazing and stylish hostel for backpackers! Great location, good staff and tasty breakfast!
    Hanna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £6.31
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 112 reviews
    young entrepreneurs, supportive and friendly , very much appreciable for the money, budget room - fine for the money - great location with parking easy access to ella town would be a backpackers choice
    joshua
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £10.25
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 300 reviews
    Excellent budget hostel, great to meet new people, great for solo travellers, great location, friendly staff, 100% amazing
    Mesha
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 132 reviews
    breakfast was really good ! one of the best safe systems I’ve seen in youth hostel just next to the little Adam’s peak and the bridge
    Justine
    Solo traveller
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