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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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9.3
Wonderful
148 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Backpackers Hostel

Ella

At the hostel, the rooms include a desk and a balcony with a mountain view. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Backpackers Hostel also feature a city view. All rooms have a safety deposit box. The owner is so kind, as he helped me with everything I asked for. The toilet and shower were always clean. The dorm was so lovely, and you woke up in the morning you could see beautiful views and the bird singing. The hostel's location is in good spot, it's so close to the centre. I recommend you to take homemade breakfast as homemade omelette and papaya juice are so delicious. This place is 100% worth for money!

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9.2
Wonderful
298 reviews
Price from
$7
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 provides entertainment staff and a shared kitchen. The rooms are super clean and the place is exceptional. The owner make you feel welcome and will help you with everything. It's in the city center but you don't hear the noice from the street. Higly recommended!

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9
Wonderful
513 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Dream Ville

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. Offering a terrace, the property is located within 8.4 km of Little Adam's Peak. The accommodation provides karaoke and free shuttle service.

The units at the hostel come with a seating area. Everything was great, very helpful ppl. Place I will come back to some day. Thank you

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9.5
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

The 1964 Holiday bungalow

Ella

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. Located around 4 km from Little Adam's Peak, the hostel with free WiFi is also 5.7 km away from Ella Spice Garden. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Great place, super relaxed vibes, and in the middle of nature with stunning views, it is a 15-minute tuk tuk ride away from ella town and from cafes/restaurants. The owner is super helpful, and he makes mean rice and curry, a must try!! We had great sleep and loved chilling in the patio, absolutely recommended :)

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9.1
Wonderful
152 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Ella Kumi Hostel

Ella

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. The property is located 1.9 km from Little Adam's Peak, 3.6 km from Ella Spice Garden and 3.7 km from Ella Railway Station. Demodara Railway Station is 13 km from the hostel. The owner is very kind and will go above and beyond to make you comfortable! Feels more like a guesthouse and less like a hostel :) It's walking distance from Little Adams peak and the bridge.

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9.8
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Bed & baggage

Ella

All guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. Bed & baggage provides some units that feature a safety deposit box, and all rooms include a private bathroom with a shower. At the accommodation the rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Loved our stay here! sanju was so helpful and organized lot of social activities so it was really easy to meet people .the breakfast every morning very delicious .room and bathrooms very good. sanju is very helpful and friendly .would 100% stay here again

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9
Wonderful
27 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

Beyond Nomad Luxury Hostel

Ella

At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony with a garden view. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Beyond Nomad Luxury Hostel also feature a mountain view. All rooms have a safety deposit box. I had the best sleep at this hostel and the breakfast was sooo good! Also it’s (relatively) close to little adam’s peak and nine arch bridge which was very convenient.

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9.2
Wonderful
47 reviews
Price from
$17
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. The hostel was very spacious, and I was there alone. I extended my stay because the internet was the fastest in Sri Lanka. It was calm and quiet, and the breakfast was delicious.

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9.1
Wonderful
32 reviews
Price from
$12.50
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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9.7
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

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