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Located in Nuwara Eliya and within 3.7 km of Gregory Lake, 176 hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is 9.4 km from the hostel. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 48 km away. Just stayed at 176 Hostel and absolutely loved it! The location is perfect — close to everything yet peaceful and relaxing. The rooms are clean, cozy, and well-designed, giving that warm, local vibe. Their local breakfast was a real highlight — freshly made, delicious, and a great way to start the day. The in-house restaurant is also worth mentioning; it serves great food with friendly service and a nice atmosphere. Overall, it’s a great spot for anyone visiting the area — whether you’re a solo traveler or with friends. Highly recommended! 🌿✨

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Boasting a shared lounge and a bar, Journey Junction Hostel is conveniently located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, 3.2 km from Gregory Lake. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Cleanliness and good facilities like washroom and breakfast.

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8.8
Fabulous
131 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet, while selected rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also have mountain views. Nice private room, quiet location on large road, but away from city center noise. Being in Nuwara Eliya was a welcome break from heat! Comfortable bed, room had a small table with two chairs and a sofa bed. Nice that the wall socket had two USB ports. Large spacious bathroom with great hot water. Nice western breakfast of fruit, omelette and toast. We hiked to Single Tree Hill and to Lover’s Leap Waterfall from the house. Haran the host spoke excellent English and his multicultural background enables him to be super welcoming. When he offered to cook dinner for us, I asked to watch his preparations and spent a delightful two hours learning about making curries, as well as learning more about the culture. Dinner was an excellent value as the portions were generous and food was freshly prepared.

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8.7
Fabulous
149 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

Set in Nuwara Eliya, 5 km from Gregory Lake, Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

A continental breakfast is available at the hostel.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hostel and the area is popular for cycling. I had a wonderful stay there, great hosting, breakfast, and view.

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8.7
Fabulous
172 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Vilona Inn is set in Dehintalawa, within 34 km of Gregory Lake and 36 km of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens. The property is situated 41 km from Kandy railway station, 42 km from Bogambara Stadium and 42 km from Kandy City Center Shopping Mall. Free private parking is available and the hostel also offers bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Staff is freindly and Place is clean. Good and Safe for local as well as Foriengers who are visiting Ramboda, or Kothmale side. Located facing hill side as well.

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8.2
Very good
21 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Laxapana Wilderness Homestay in Norton Bridge provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. I had a great time with Prasad and his family. The food here tastes great and is traditionally prepared. The room is well equipped, the bed is comfortable and I even had my own tea corner with a boiler. The accommodation is not centrally located. So you have to think twice about whether you need anything else from the city before travelling to the accommodation. On the other hand, you are right in the countryside and there is no city noise. He is a wonderful host and I can recommend him to all travellers in Sri Lanka. Thank you for letting me stay with you, Prasad :)

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8.8
Fabulous
21 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, less than 1 km from Gregory Lake, Gregory House Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Attractively located in the Lake Gregory district, this hostel is located 7.2 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. Everything was excellent - get a private room with a lake view. Maybe a heater would be good for those silly tourists who didn’t bring warm clothing!

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7.7
Good
642 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Laughing Leopard Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Nuwara Eliya. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features nightclub and luggage storage space. It s a very good hostel, aroud Jungle, 5 min on food Busstop to city. If you stay here long time you can find many friends from other countries. This hostel has a Bar with normal price, music, games, dogs ♥️😁 Very friendly staff. Me and my friend Recommend it.

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7.9
Good
369 reviews
Price from
US$9.09
per night

At the hostel, the rooms include a desk and a terrace with a mountain view. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms in Mount View Cottage are fitted with a flat-screen TV and slippers.

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Review score
1 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Set in Nuwara Eliya, 4.8 km from Gregory Lake, Misty Soul Retreat offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is 12 km from the hostel. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 48 km away.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews

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FAQs about hostels in Nuwara Eliya District

  • Many families visiting Nuwara Eliya District loved staying at Journey Junction Hostel, Laxapana Wilderness Homestay and Vilona Inn.

    Similarly, Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya, PROMAX villa and 176 hostel are also popular among family travellers.

  • 176 hostel, Journey Junction Hostel and PROMAX villa are some popular hostels in Nuwara Eliya District.

    In addition to these hostels, Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya, Laxapana Wilderness Homestay and Vilona Inn are also popular in Nuwara Eliya District.

  • The average price per night for a hostel in Nuwara Eliya District for this weekend is US$14, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • We make it quick and easy to book a hostel in Nuwara Eliya District. Here’s what we offer:

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  • Laxapana Wilderness Homestay, PROMAX villa and 176 hostel have received great reviews from guests in Nuwara Eliya District regarding the views from these hostels

  • Couples travelling in Nuwara Eliya District loved staying at Journey Junction Hostel, PROMAX villa and Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya.

    Similarly, these hostels in Nuwara Eliya District are highly rated by couples: Laxapana Wilderness Homestay, Vilona Inn and 176 hostel.

  • There are 19 hostels in Nuwara Eliya District you can book on Booking.com.

  • Most hostels on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

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