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PROMAX villa

Nuwara Eliya

Set in Nuwara Eliya, within 2.6 km of Gregory Lake and 9.4 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, PROMAX villa offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

The hostel provides certain units that feature a safety deposit box, and all rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bidet. The units have bed linen. 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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9
Wonderful
172 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Namadi Nest

Nuwara Eliya

The units at the hostel come with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Namadi Nest also have a city view. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Really comfy bed, and nice room, we got a free upgrade. Also walking distance to the town and very friendly owner who dropped us into the town twice and also arrange a tour guide for us.

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9
Wonderful
142 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Railway Lodge Hostel

Hatton

Situated in Hatton, 39 km from Gregory Lake, Railway Lodge Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Clean, comfortable, and they were flexible for me with check-in and bag storage. The best shower I've had in Sri Lanka

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9.4
Wonderful
24 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Laxapana Wilderness Homestay

Norton Bridge

Laxapana Wilderness Homestay in Norton Bridge has a garden and a shared lounge. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a mountain view. The owner was quite helpful with providing us with the directions to the location as we got a little lost on the way. The owner's brother was expecting us at the door as promised. When we arrived we were greeted with tea, coffee and lovely Sri Lankan butter cake. The lady of the house was really friendly, kind and hospitable. She allowed us to make our dinner in her kitchen. We had a comfortable rest in our room after a very long day. The lady also gave me a kettle to use as I had coffee sachets. Drinking water was available from a water filter. The room and bathroom was very clean and we had blankets and quilts in case it got a bit chilly which it did later that night. The next day the lady (Amma) offered us chickpea's ,onion and egg sandwiches for breakfast. We asked for the sandwiches to be toasted and she went out of her way to do so. She also gave us black coffee with ginger which was the first time we tried it and it was lovely. Overall our stay was comfortable just what we needed after a very long bike ride. We definitely recommend this property as our stay was pleasant and the family was so lovely. We will surely visit again. Great value for money!!!

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9
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Gregory House Hostel

Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya

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. The place is super cute and the staff is amazing! Kapil & Ester were so kind and helpful. The food was delicious and the accommodations were cozy.

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8.4
Very Good
415 reviews
Price from
$12.50
per night

Laughing Leopard Hostel

Nuwara Eliya

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. The atmosphere and the staff are really nice and relaxed. It’s a place to socialize and connect to other tourists. The family dinner was really delicious too.

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8
Very Good
284 reviews
Price from
$6.15
per night

Haven backpackers

Nuwara Eliya

Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 4.8 km from Gregory Lake, Haven backpackers features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, some rooms at the hostel also boast a garden view. At Haven backpackers rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. everything was fine here.hostel clean,location good,staff is kind always smile and helpfull.the room was big enough.the bed was comfy.WİFİ work very well.price is good

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8.2
Very Good
37 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Hostel by 47

Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya

Set in Nuwara Eliya and within 600 metres of Gregory Lake, Hostel by 47 has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Situated in the Lake Gregory district, the hostel is within 6.6 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Blue Bed Hostel

Nanu Oya

Located in Nanu Oya, 8 km from Gregory Lake, Blue Bed Hostel features a shared lounge and views of the mountain. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Hakgala Botanical Garden is 15 km away.

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7
Good
2 reviews
Price from
$5
per night

Lost & Found Hostels - Mandaramnuwara

Mandaran Newara

Set in Mandaran Newara, 38 km from Gregory Lake, Lost & Found Hostels - Mandaramnuwara offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar.

At the hostel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. The units at Lost & Found Hostels - Mandaramnuwara come with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

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9
Wonderful
1 reviews
Price from
$42.75
per night

Most booked hostels in Nuwara Eliya District this month

FAQs about hostels in Nuwara Eliya District

  • Most hostels on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

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

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  • The average price per night for a hostel in Nuwara Eliya District for this weekend is $20, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Many families visiting Nuwara Eliya District loved staying at Namadi Nest, Pedro home stay, and Gregory House Hostel.

    Similarly, PROMAX villa, Laughing Leopard Hostel, and Haven backpackers are also popular among families.

  • Namadi Nest, PROMAX villa, and Railway Lodge Hostel are some of the popular hostels in Nuwara Eliya District.

    In addition to these hostels, Pedro home stay, Gregory House Hostel, and Laughing Leopard Hostel are also popular in Nuwara Eliya District.

  • Couples traveling in Nuwara Eliya District loved staying at Railway Lodge Hostel, Haven backpackers, and Namadi Nest.

    Similarly, these hostels in Nuwara Eliya District were also highly rated by couples: Pedro home stay, Gregory House Hostel, and PROMAX villa.

  • There are 15 hostels in Nuwara Eliya District you can book on Booking.com.

  • PROMAX villa, Namadi Nest, and Gregory House Hostel have received great reviews from guests in Nuwara Eliya District about the views from these hostels

Hostels that guests love in Nuwara Eliya District