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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. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi, while some rooms have a mountain view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options. Ski equipment hire, bike hire and car hire are available at Gregory House Hostel and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 47 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian, American

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
5.6
Low score for Nuwara Eliya

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yatipansalawa
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    I like the fact that it was so close to the rain and the Peradeniya-Badulla main road. It was very accessible. I also liked the staff. They made me coffee everytime I asked and made me yummy breakfast in the morning. They also offered to take me...
  • Esmee
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is amazing. It has views over Gregory lake and it’s on a walkable distance from the town. We started a lot of beautiful hikes from here. Excellent value for money
  • Jana
    Germany Germany
    The view onto the Lake is beautiful. Everyone there is very friendly and open minded. Good conversation with other guests and people who work there. I was traveling by bike and it was not a problem to keep the bike in the house over night.
  • E
    Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hostel, clean rooms and the breakfast was great. You sit in the lounge with the other guests which was lovely, felt very at home here. We also did the Tuk Tuk tour around the city as we were short of time in Nuwara Eliya and it was very...
  • Orlaith
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location by the lake, nice and quiet and a short walk away from the town. The host is super welcoming and is very knowledgeable about the area. We also had tasty dinner here
  • Szczepan
    Poland Poland
    All was good. Good location, good breakfast, nice and helpful staff. Clean towels and warm shower and blankets.
  • Leander
    Germany Germany
    Stayed here for 2 nights. Loved everything about it. Super social and cozy place. Lockers in the room. Great views down to the lake. Met so many nice people here. Host is amazing!
  • Max
    Australia Australia
    Great chill atmosphere. Beautiful building with a nice view. Really clean too. And the breakfast was delicious!
  • Eliya
    Israel Israel
    location little bit far from the center,but really close to the lake good food
  • Hetvi
    India India
    The view of the lake was amazing!! The surroundings are also green and nice. The common area was also very cute to sit and unwind all the tiredness and relax.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Malaysian • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Facilities of Gregory House Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
  • Ski storage
    Additional charge

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Reception services

    • Tour desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Gregory House Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:30
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Gregory House Hostel

    • Gregory House Hostel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The prices at Gregory House Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Gregory House Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at Gregory House Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Asian
      • American
    • Gregory House Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Canoeing
      • Karaoke
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Evening entertainment
      • Bike tours
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Movie nights
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Walking tours
      • Horse riding
      • Bicycle rental
      • Cooking class
    • Gregory House Hostel is 1.1 miles from the centre of Nuwara Eliya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.