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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.

I
Ina
From
Germany
Very social hostel. The owner is the best at connecting and was so helpful. Every day there was some kind of activity to join.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Price from
US$32
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.

M
Martine
From
Norway
This hostel is really good. has everything you need. Comfortable dorm, breakfast included and the activities organized by the hostel. The owner is also so nice, and will do all he can to help you with what you need
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.

L
Lucy
From
United States
It's a dream! The view here is incredible. Dreamville is nestled in the mountains, so you have a perfect view of the landscapes of Ella, including a gorgeous waterfall. You wake up to absolute serenity, and the property has lots of places to just chill out and enjoy the view. The beds are kind of open air, which I loved because you can draw the curtain in the morning and you're immediately greeted by this unbelievable view. The temperature is perfect too - Ella is never cold or hot, so the blanket that Dreamville provides is perfect for nighttime. Beds are super comfy! Breakfast was lovely as well, and you eat on the terrace that overlooks the whole property. Sham, the owner, is so lovely and did everything she could to make my stay wonderful, including calling tuktuks for me in the middle of the night! The only thing I'll note is that the place is about 30 minutes outside of Ella on a very bumpy tuktuk ride. I loved being away from the main part of Ella, but you might want to factor in some extra time and cost for travel (costs are minimal, about 2000 SLR one-way into town). The wifi works really well, but doesn't quite reach the bunks, so you'll probably want to use it in one of the common spaces. My only regret is not staying longer and spending more time hanging around Dreamville!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 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.

C
Cora
From
United Kingdom
I absolutely loved this hostel, its location is so peaceful and I spent most of my days just watching the rice paddy workers and hanging out. So much nicer than being in Ella itself and the walk in was beautiful, definitely worth the slight inconvenience. Also free breakfast and dinner! Allowed you to do own laundry for 200 rupees only.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 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.

R
Richard
From
South Africa
The owner and his family were very welcoming and friendly, peaceful location, great views, good food, the owner sorted a scooter for us that was delivered to us, Very helpful! Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 195 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...

C
Cristina
From
Czech Republic
The view was very pretty and the host was very kind making sure we have everything we need
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
Price from
US$11
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$22
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.

A
Alejandro
From
Austria
The vibe was good, the owner is chill and it close to everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 58 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.

A
Ana
From
Switzerland
Super welcoming host - I was offered a cup of tea at arrival :-) and several times during my stay. New hostels - all very functional, nice, clean and tidy. Very good location. The provided towels are really good!! (I experienced no towel or really old one in other hostels). Central without being in the middle of the noisy pubs/night clubs… Definitely recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
US$27.86
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.

M
Marie
From
France
Very nice place surrounded by nature and birds far away from the bustling city center of Ella. I would recommend this place for people that are looking for nature and are coming here for hiking as the property is really close to multiple trails. The owner will also provide a pretty nice breakfast and lunch/dinner when you don’t feel like going out which will be absolutely delicious and worth it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$20.40
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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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$15 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$12.34 per night

Cozy House Hostel

Ella
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews

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.

Backpackers Hostel

Ella
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 405 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.

Tomorrowland

Ella
No credit card needed
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$21.60 per night

Ella Ostella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 28 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$20 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 218 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$110
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 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, 123 reviews
Amazing and stylish hostel for backpackers! Great location, good staff and tasty breakfast!
Guest review by
Hanna
Solo traveller