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Hive Ella - Hostel

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. Located around 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, the hostel with free WiFi is also 49 km away from Horton Plains National Park. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, and currency exchange for guests. Hive is the best hostel in Sri Lanka and a must-stay for anyone visiting! The owner, Gihan, is the best host. There are cooking classes every second day, as well as activities, bonfires and arrack attack nights It's so easy to meet people here. The location is right in the middle of town, a short walk to the main attractions and the train station.

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9.4
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Cozy House Hostel

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. Located around 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, the hostel with free WiFi is also 49 km away from Horton Plains National Park. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. Quiet and peaceful location near the train tracks. The staff were warm and welcoming. I prefer it to other hostels as I shared a small room with only three other people. This was preferable as larger dorms mean more evening disturbances to sleep

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9
Superb
204 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Backpackers Hostel

Ella

At the hostel, the rooms include a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Backpackers Hostel also feature a city view. All rooms have a safety deposit box. My favourite hostel stay in Sri Lanka. The owners are so unbelievably kind and I felt so relaxed and at home here. They make the best breakfast, always so delicious and fresh. The location is also great and easy to find. I wish I could’ve stayed longer!

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9.4
Superb
257 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Downtown Hostels Ella

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. Located around 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, the hostel with free WiFi is also 49 km away from Horton Plains National Park. The accommodation offers entertainment staff and a shared kitchen. Clean and modern hostel, very social and easy to meet people. The air condition works really good unlike the standard A/C in Sri Lanka. Owner is very helpful and knowing all the information in town and also buses schedule for next destination.

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9.3
Superb
471 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Noname Hostel And Cafe

Ella

Noname Hostel And Cafe features free bikes, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Ella. Located around 1.4 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, the hostel with free WiFi is also 50 km away from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. Beautiful place, the owner and the staffs are always there for your needs and help you. Location is a little away(peaceful) from the crowded town and is close to 9 arch bridge. It has a restaurant which serves beer and you can get the dishes done the way you like it.

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9.2
Superb
223 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Bunk Station

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. Located around 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.4 km away from Little Adam's Peak. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. i had an amazing stay! really good staff friendly. had an good lunch with eggs and advocado en fruits. had a early check out and i also make my breakfust and fix a tuktuk for me. the room here big and clean

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9.2
Superb
142 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Beyond Nomad Luxury Hostel

Ella

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. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.1 km from Ella Spice Garden and around 1.2 km from Ella Railway Station. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. phenomenal hostel. very comfortable, everything is well-maintained, clean, good quality. comfort in the room, place to relax outside, a scenic terrace, restaurant with good food, great staff who will respond kindly to your needs. I had great stay there.

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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Eyeful Ella Hostel

Ella

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. Located around 50 km from Horton Plains National Park, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1 km away from Ella Spice Garden. The property is non-smoking and is located 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. It was one of the best hostels I have stayed in terms of hospitality. The manager Shiva was very welcoming and took care of everything I needed throughout my stay. The Breakfast was amazing and the dorm room was very big and comfortable. Also, the property is New and well maintained. I enjoyed my stay there.

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9.1
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Paradise view hostel

Ella

Set in Ella, within 13 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 4.7 km of Ella Rock, Paradise view hostel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 8.4 km from Ella Railway Station, 10 km from Little Adam's Peak and 17 km from Demodara Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.4 km from Ella Spice Garden.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. At Paradise view hostel, all rooms have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Waking up and cooking to this view was incredible! The host Ajith was amazing. He offered us to drive us around in his Jeep for free and also doing a one day tour for little money. He guided us throw the whole day and showed us wonderful places. In the morning we hiked up the Little adam‘s peak and watched the sunrise. After that we visited the nine arch bridge and breathtaking water falls. Above all we saw wild elephants - we still can’t belive that happened. Warm greetings from David, Kristina, Paulina & Raphael :) (Austria)

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Ella Hostel Rawan

Ella

Ella Hostel Rawan is located in Ella, within 2.2 km of Ella Railway Station and 3.9 km of Little Adam's Peak. The property is set 6.3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 1.5 km from Ella Rock and 2.2 km from Ella Spice Garden. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. Great Location,super breakfast,Close to everything.owner and staff is very kind/helpful. Thank you

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9.3
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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