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Hive Ella - Hostel

Ella

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.

S
Sandra
From
Denmark
Great location, nice and spacious private rooms, cozy common areas with lots of social activities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
US$40
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.

K
Karolin
From
Germany
Downtown hostel is only 5 walking minutes away from the train station. The dorms are big, clean and showers are with hot water! The stuff is super welcoming and helping in organizing activities. The breakfast is great and you can do an amazing cooking class with Shehani in the hostel :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 616 reviews
Price from
US$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.

D
Desire Dupper
From
Oman
Most incredible place ever. Especially for nature lovers seeking an off the beaten track experience. The passion, attention to detail and effort put in here is inspiring. Sham and Nishan are great owners, they organize transport, cook great food and go the extra mile with a smile! Sham kept helping me with the rest of my trip even after I left Dream Ville. The view is the best I've seen, waking up to critters all around, you will fall in love with Dream Ville. It's the one place in Ella I would gladly return to!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Escapade Hostel

Ella

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

M
Madalena
From
Portugal
Breakfast was simple but great. Dayan was super helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
US$23.40
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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults

Nature mount hostel ella

Ella

Situated in Ella, within 4.7 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Nature mount hostel ella features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

k
khammessi
From
Qatar
The hostel was Super clean and it was a great deal for the price i paid and the view from the rooftop was incredible ⛰️🌲🌳🏕️ The location was perfect, near the city and close to the restaurants, popular attractions and everything The owner was super nice and helpful and he helps you whenever he can. And he gave me free coffee and local sweets 🤗
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Mount Hostel

Ella

Situated in Ella, within 1.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Ella Mount Hostel features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for...

E
Ella Jungle Villa
From
Sri Lanka
Wow.its nice place and comfortable. Room was very clean and perfect. Owner was very friendly and kindly. It s near by hive hostel.Room was very clean. Highly recommended that place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$28
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.

G
Gökhan
From
Belgium
The stuff is so friendly and helpful . The hostel is in the heart of the center of Ella 15/20 min on foot to Nine arc bridge
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$20
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.

N
Nikhil
From
India
Amazing hosts and great location. Everything is in walkable distance. Highly recommended Hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
US$27.86
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.

M
Mido
From
Sri Lanka
We had an amazing stay at 4 Axes Hotel! The food was delicious with both Sri Lankan and Western options. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable, perfect for relaxing after exploring Ella.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$48
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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Save money on hostels in Ella and nearby – budget options available

New Mount Villa

Ella
Budget options available
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

Ravana Falls Resort

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

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

From US$10 per night

FORET Ella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

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

Hello Super Hostel

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 155 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...

Tomorrowland

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Ella, 10 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Tomorrowland provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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Hill Forest Cottage

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set in Ella, 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hill Forest Cottage offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$24 per night

Ella Ostella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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$65 per night

ASK River Side

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
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

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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$12.34 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 207 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Amazing and stylish hostel for backpackers! Great location, good staff and tasty breakfast!
Guest review by
Hanna
Solo traveller