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Bunk Station, hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, 1.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Bunk Station features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

People were ver kind.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
140 reviews
Price from
£18.11
per night
Noname Hostel And Cafe, hotel in Ella

Noname Hostel And Cafe features free bikes, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Ella.

Very nice owner! Great place! Awesome location for viewpoints and things to do! I little bit of the main touristroad, which is super nice! And still close enough to everything. Delicious and changing breakfast. They don’t take advantage of you being a tourist!
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
222 reviews
Price from
£18.11
per night
The 1964 Holiday bungalow, hotel in Ella

Offering a barbecue and views of the mountain, The 1964 Holiday bungalow is set in Ella in the Badulla District Region, 1.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Best accommodation of our trip to Sri Lanka! We stayed here for three nights. The room was clean and spacious, and we loved spending time on the terrace, facing the view. The owner is available to give you all the information you need and he cooks very well! It is a little outside of Ella so you need to have a means of transport or have the budget for the tuk tuk but it is worth it!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
125 reviews
Price from
£9.06
per night
Hive Ella - Hostel, hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hive Ella - Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Thanks Gihan for making this place feel like home. Had a great time here.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
£26.41
per night
Cozy House Hostel, hotel in Ella

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.

The location is great and the staff is very friendly.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
190 reviews
Price from
£10.89
per night
Backpackers Hostel, hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, 4.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Very cosy sleeping area with a very big outdoor relaxing space to see sunset, sunrise and tea plantation. (This is my 4th night.) Highly recommended hostel as it provides great service and breakfast..
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
229 reviews
Price from
£10.05
per night
Downtown Hostels Ella, hotel in 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.

Everything Very co operative staff
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
454 reviews
Price from
£25.66
per night
Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic, hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, 7.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

The hostel was an absolute gem! From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond with their warm hospitality, making my stay nothing short of amazing. The rooms were spotless, and comfortable—everything felt thoughtfully designed for relaxation and ease. The location is perfect, and literally gave easy access to all attractions I wanted to experience. The views from the hostel were breathtaking, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
77 reviews
Price from
£16.98
per night
Ella Ostella, hotel in Ella

Situated in Ella, within 5.7 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Ella Ostella features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

Ella Ostella is a beautiful place, located outside of the city center up in the hills. Walking down to the city is a nice walk, which doesn't take long, and up there are always a lot of tuc tucs around to take you. The staff is friendly and helpful! The room isn't the newest, but it's nice, clean and well equipped. They are also building a new house at the moment just above the old one, which looks like it will be amazing when it's finished! View is great.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£15.09
per night
Dream Ville, hotel in Ella

Set in Ella, 14 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Dream Ville offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Beautiful location, very original setting and wonderful staff
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
91 reviews
Price from
£83.01
per night
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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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  • Ella Camping Resort
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 4 reviews

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

  • Dream Ville
    Central location
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 91 reviews

    Set in Ella, 14 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Dream Ville offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Beautiful location, very original setting and wonderful staff

  • Ella Ostella
    Central location
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Situated in Ella, within 5.7 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Ella Ostella features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

    Friendly staff and big breakfast! Room and bed were comfortable and clean. Good value for money :)

  • Hive Ella - Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 107 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hive Ella - Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Best Place Best People Really Social +Cooking Class

  • Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 77 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 7.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

    Super good staff, nice people, delicious food, good placement

  • The 1964 Holiday bungalow
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 125 reviews

    Offering a barbecue and views of the mountain, The 1964 Holiday bungalow is set in Ella in the Badulla District Region, 1.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

    Place is really nice Owner is good Really calm place

  • New Mount Villa
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Ella, New Mount Villa has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • A Lounge Hostel And Cafe
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 152 reviews

    Set in Ella, A Lounge Hostel And Cafe has a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    The personnel was very helpful and kind! The accommodation very clean and beautiful.

  • Happy Laugh Mountain View - Ella
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 137 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 7.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Happy Laugh Mountain View - Ella features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Lovely location and the Breakfast was really nice .

  • Hangover Hostels Ella
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 39 reviews

    Located in Ella and with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge reachable within 4.9 km, Hangover Hostels Ella provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    It was great! Very safe lots of restaurants and bars around

  • Hello Super Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 103 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...

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Hostels that guests love in Ella

  • Avg. price/night: £26.41
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 107 reviews
    Hive Ella Hostel has an amazing vibe and is great for meeting people. The communal areas are welcoming and lively.
    Alessandro
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £9.81
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 319 reviews
    Room with fan (which there is definetly enough), beds very comfortable and made every morning, lockers below the beds, nice view and pretty chill-zone The staff is really friendly and helpful! For that price I think it's really the best hostel I've been to in Sri Lanka.
    Emma
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 12 reviews
    For the price you really can't complain. It has a large double bed and a shower room for cheaper than a hostel. The host was very nice and even picked us up in his tuktuk because it was pouring with rain. I am unsure why there were such harsh reviews. Ultimately it was a great bargain.
    Ameer 🇬🇧
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.19
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 56 reviews
    The best hostel from Ella 👑 Fantastic place to stay near Ella with hosts that are extremely friendly and helpful. The nine arch bridge is very close to the accommodation. The room was spacious. Breakfast was one of the best 💚💚💚 Thanks soo much!
    Natalia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £9.81
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 319 reviews
    Owner is just the nicest. I stayed 2 nights and spent my first one in the dormitory. On the second night I was suppose to be alone with 4 boys and owner just made me move to the private room (no extra charge!) because we wanted me to feel safer.
    Emma
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £83.01
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 91 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!!
    Ali
    Group
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 140 reviews
    Amazing and stylish hostel for backpackers! Great location, good staff and tasty breakfast!
    Hanna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £6.04
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 142 reviews
    young entrepreneurs, supportive and friendly , very much appreciable for the money, budget room - fine for the money - great location with parking easy access to ella town would be a backpackers choice
    joshua
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £9.81
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 319 reviews
    Excellent budget hostel, great to meet new people, great for solo travellers, great location, friendly staff, 100% amazing
    Mesha
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 140 reviews
    breakfast was really good ! one of the best safe systems I’ve seen in youth hostel just next to the little Adam’s peak and the bridge
    Justine
    Solo traveller