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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. In my opinion that´s the place to be if you´re in Ella. The hostel is super centrally located, food was fantastic, my bed was very cosy and it was well worth the price! Most importantly the host Gihan was very thoughtful and eager to help with any question I had…thank you so much and I wish you much success with your new hostel :)

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9.4
Wonderful
120 reviews
Price from
$15
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. Lovely hostel in Ella located close to main street but still quiet. Close to train station (walking distance), very clean and delicious breakfast. Sameera was very helpful in providing directions to my next destination. Loved the hammock and other sitting areas.

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9
Wonderful
205 reviews
Price from
$6.50
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. Very nice, comfortable bed, clean, good breakfast, nice staff :)

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9.4
Wonderful
257 reviews
Price from
$6
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. 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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9.3
Wonderful
471 reviews
Price from
$15.85
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. 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!

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9.2
Wonderful
223 reviews
Price from
$12
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. Really nice social hostel: well-located, amazing staff and breakfast ! I had a blast.

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9.2
Wonderful
142 reviews
Price from
$15
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, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Beautiful place. I spent here 2 nights and I will miss this place.

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9.5
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
$23
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. Amazing location and very friendly staff especially Shiva !!!

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9.1
Wonderful
21 reviews
Price from
$13.50
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. Agit is an amazing host. Super helpful and available for any question. He has been really elastic with check in and check out. Gave me tips on how and when to climb Ella Rock. The view from the room is just breathtaking. Just a few minutes by bike to Ella. Perfect place to chill and embrace nature with a bit of comfort. Will definitely come back.

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
$14
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. Breakfast was very good and fresh

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9.3
Wonderful
15 reviews
Price from
$10.80
per night

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