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. 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. Full English/Irish and American breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation. Ella Spice Garden is 700 metres from Backpackers Hostel, while Little Adam's Peak is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 84 km from the hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ella, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, American

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ella
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ozcariz
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Super friendly host, My friend got sick during the trip and the host took care of him, found a drive to bring him to the hospital. The breakfast is great and in good quantity
  • Sundar
    Qatar Qatar
    The place is very neat and clean. Hostel is near to the city center too. Highly recommend for solo travelers.
  • Brock
    Australia Australia
    Amazing location and unique style of hostel which really suits the vibe of Ella. Friendly and helpful staff with a tasty and cheap breakfast!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Backpackers Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    Backpackers Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 to 21:00

    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 11:00

    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed upon request
    US$10 per person, per night

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    FAQs about Backpackers Hostel

    • Guests staying at Backpackers Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • American

    • Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Cooking class
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • Backpackers Hostel is 450 yards from the centre of Ella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Backpackers Hostel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.