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Bunk Station, hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, a 17-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Bunk Station has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Perfect location 😃😃
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
140 reviews
Price from
$24
per night
Noname Hostel And Cafe, hotel in Ella

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

The staff were nice.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
222 reviews
Price from
$24
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 mi from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

owner of the property is very kind and good person. Location is perfect for relax. Very calm aand peaceful.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
125 reviews
Price from
$12
per night
Hive Ella - Hostel, hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hive Ella - Hostel has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Loved the look and feel of the place! The staff was helpful and really reasonable cause I was in a rush and he hurried along with the check in for my convenience.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
107 reviews
Price from
$35
per night
Cozy House Hostel, hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 2.6 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Cozy House Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Such a good place.👌
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
190 reviews
Price from
$13
per night
Backpackers Hostel, hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 2.6 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Backpackers Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

everthing
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
229 reviews
Price from
$12
per night
Downtown Hostels Ella, hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 2.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Downtown Hostels Ella has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Breakfast, room, ac, comfy bed
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
454 reviews
Price from
$34
per night
Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic, hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 4.7 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

Location was great. It’s a 30-40 minute walk to town along the railway tracks, but it’s so nice being out in nature. The staff were lovely, and there was everything you needed in the area. Food at the hostel, and many restaurants and cafes along the railway track to town. The start of Ella rock hike is right next to the property as well.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
77 reviews
Price from
$25
per night
Ella Ostella, hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, within 3.5 miles of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 31 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Ella Ostella has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

The owner was super nice and helpful, gave me a ride to the main area to get dinner in the day I arrived, didn't charge extra for laundry and gave me breakfast in the last day. Overall very good value for money.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$20
per night
Dream Ville, hotel in Ella

Located in Ella, 8.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Dream Ville provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

You can easily include this stay as one of the experiences you want to have in Sri Lanka.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
91 reviews
Price from
$110
per night
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little 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 grill.

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

    Located in Ella, 8.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Dream Ville provides accommodations 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

    Located in Ella, within 3.5 miles of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 31 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Ella Ostella has accommodations 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 wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 107 reviews

    Located in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hive Ella - Hostel has accommodations 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 wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 77 reviews

    Located in Ella, 4.7 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic has accommodations 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 wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 125 reviews

    Offering a barbecue and views of the mountain, The 1964 Holiday bungalow is set in Ella in the Badulla District Region, 1 mi 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 wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    Located 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 excellent
    Excellent
     · 152 reviews

    Located 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

    Located in Ella, 4.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Happy Laugh Mountain View - Ella has accommodations 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 3 miles, 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

    Located in Ella, within 2.6 miles of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Hello Super Hostel has accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi...

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Hostels that guests love in Ella

  • Avg. price/night: $35
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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: $13
    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 traveler
  • 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $47.95
    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: $13
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $110
    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 wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 140 reviews
    Amazing and stylish hostel for backpackers! Great location, good staff and tasty breakfast!
    Hanna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $8
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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: $13
    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 traveler
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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 traveler