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Downtown Hostels Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

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.

D
David
From
Portugal
A great example how a hostel should look like. Also: amazing breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews
Price from
US$38.80
1 night, 2 adults

Dream Ville

Ella (Near Badulla)

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.

C
Caroline
From
Austria
Very friendly and helpful hosts, extremely helpful service personell that was also preparing great breakfast and dinner :) The host was replying via whatsapp super quick and ensuring we always had a tuktuk driver to get to the location and giving great recommendations for day trips. Be aware the hostel is approx. 20/25 mins from Ella center and the last part of the road is not paved, but a fun adventure :) We felt very welcome! Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Escapade Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

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

J
Jessica
From
Japan
Really authentic location! Most people access the hostel by walking along the train tracks. It felt very different and never experienced a stay feeling like this. few restaurants 5 min walk (along the train track) from the hostel. You can see the train passing by from the hostel. Location is just absolutely priceless. Good location if you want to do Ella Rock for sunrise. Very social hostel where you can meet many people. Lovely staff and nice breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
US$37
1 night, 2 adults

The 1964 Holiday bungalow

Ella (Near Badulla)

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
SR
From
India
Lovely guesthouse run by Amil. He was kind enough to pick me from railway station as the property was slightly away from Ella town. He also took me around to a few places nearby since the Tuk Tuks werent that reliable. The guesthouse was one of my favorites in Sri Lanka. It had a very homey feel to it. I loved spending time on the Hammock while the sunsets. They went out of their way to prepare Parota and Potato Veggies since I mentioned that I didnt want to eat Kottu or Hoppers. Shoutout to Mangala for giving me company and sharing more about Sri Lanka.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults

Ella CityZing Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

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
anubhav
From
India
Excellent location, at a walking distance from ella railway station....you don't have to take a tuk tuk when you reach Ella. Also at walking distance from nine arch bridge. Courtesy at its best.....we had some problems with the snoring of a guest ha ha , but owner shifted us to expensive dorm without any extra charge. Thanks to him, would love to visit again..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults

Nifty Hostel Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

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, 30 reviews
Price from
US$27.86
1 night, 2 adults

4 Axes Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

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
Spain
"Amazing hostel with a friendly vibe, clean room, and great amenities. Perfect for budget travelers! Social atmosphere, helpful staff, and a fantastic location make it a top choice. Highly recommended!"
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$48
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Kumi Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

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
Meike
From
Germany
I had an amazing stay at Ella Kumi Hostel. The room was very clean with comfortable beds and towels and toiletries provided. The little terrace is very cozy to ist and enjoy the jungle sounds. It's a very quiet and peaceful place surrounded by beautiful nature, yet it's walking distance to Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak and only a 10 minute tuk tun ride to town. The value for price is unbeatable as Dilan went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. He drove me anywhere I wanted with his tuk tuk, was very caring and helpful in organizing my trip and he provided free coffee/tea with cookies and bananas. I don't think I ever got this much value for money. And Dilan is just such a kind host and it was lovely chatting to him. He really puts a lot of love into his hotel. Highly recommend! Please stay with Dilan. You won't regret! Thank you for everything Dilan!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$20.40
1 night, 2 adults

Eyeful Ella Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

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.

A
Alba PL
From
Spain
It is a peaceful and nice place. Everything new amd clean,really confortable beds and very close to the main street.The staff is so kind and lovely,that I extended my stay one night more:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Beyond Nomad Luxury Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

Situated in Ella, 5.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Beyond Nomad Luxury Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

J
Jaqueline
From
Mexico
The place has a beautiful view! The star was definitely the Sri Lankan complementary breakfast they have. It was excellent and very big! I really enjoyed staying at this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$36
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.