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. The property is around 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 31 miles from Horton Plains National Park and a 3-minute walk from Ella Train Station. The property provides entertainment staff and a shared kitchen. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms have a balcony. Downtown Hostels Ella offers a continental or American breakfast. Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class is a 5-minute walk from the accommodation, while Little Adam's Peak is 1.6 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ella, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Ella
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Minhaj
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    Walking distance to the Rail station, decent breakfast with a nice area to hangout.
  • Matt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very well organised and friendly staff, whiteboard with various activities to help socialise everyone staying there. Nice big rooms
  • Maria
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Nice staff, good location, clean room, great breakfast
  • Marianna
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, very clean, huge lockers & love the beds - with a curtain and a reading light!
  • Niaomi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were wonderful, accommodating and friendly. Very helpful at organising trips and trying to help tourists split the costs of travel. Sociable hostel with a fantastic vibe Great laundry service Great outdoor kitchen facility One of the best...
  • Christine
    Canada Canada
    Hands down one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in! Staff is the most friendly and helpful. The best hospitality ever. There is no question the owner Shehan can’t answer, or isn’t willing to try. They really care about their guests and are so keen...
  • Roni
    Israel Israel
    Everything is very clean The beds are comfortable Located in the middle of Ella, but not on the main road, so the location is very good, and you can have some quiet if you wish People are super friendly, and they have a common area where people...
  • Tomer
    Israel Israel
    Amazing host which helps a lot, big comfortable dorms
  • Daniel
    Uruguay Uruguay
    Good vibes great assistance from the staff helped Shehan helped with every inquiry and suggestions for activities.
  • Anzhela
    Spain Spain
    The facilities, the staff, the view! Everything was perfect.

Area info

Amenities of Downtown Hostels Ella
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Downtown Hostels Ella takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    FAQs about Downtown Hostels Ella

    • The prices at Downtown Hostels Ella may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Downtown Hostels Ella offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Evening entertainment
      • Bike tours
      • Movie nights
      • Entertainment staff
      • Walking tours
    • Downtown Hostels Ella is 800 feet from the center of Ella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Downtown Hostels Ella can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
    • Check-in at Downtown Hostels Ella is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.