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Situated in Ella, 7.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

Great hostel and lovely staff!! The best thing is the fact that you get free breakfast and dinner. You can have add-ons for extra but the main meal is free which saves up a lot in comparison to restaurant prices. Its right next to Ella Rock entrance. And a 40-minute walk along the train tracks to most things (if you check maps it shows you a bigger distance because it doesn’t account the possibility of walking the tracks).
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
122 reviews
Price from
£24.69
1 night, 2 adults

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.

What a hidden paradise in the mountains outside of Ella. Lovely team which helps you with everything. I was feeling sick during my stay but they did everything so help me. Thank you Dream Ville!
Review score
9.2
Superb
125 reviews
Price from
£86.23
1 night, 2 adults

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.

The location, the staff and the environment. Also clean
Review score
9.2
Superb
172 reviews
Price from
£25.09
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Nice comfortable beds. Good common area.
Review score
9.0
Superb
551 reviews
Price from
£30.42
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Dylan will make you feel at home. Location is in a 30 min walk from every hotspot. <3
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
28 reviews
Price from
£17.75
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Really good hostel, everything you expect from a hostel. Price- quality was really good.
Review score
9.0
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
£26.12
1 night, 2 adults

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.

This is a spacious hostel with extraordinary nice staff,especially Diva. The matresses are as comfortable as much as this place is clean. For the night you get an extra blanket and the breakfast( fruits and toast with jam and butter)is giving you a great start for the day!
Review score
9.2
Superb
45 reviews
Price from
£21.75
1 night, 2 adults

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.

-clean and comfortable bed -cloth drying rack available -various food options around the hostel despite being a bit far from city centre -provided breakfast and water for refills
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
129 reviews
Price from
£23.52
1 night, 2 adults

Noname Hostel And Cafe features free bikes, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Ella.

Loved the location, the staff and the breakfast was really great :)
Review score
8.3
Very good
157 reviews
Price from
£18.81
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Ella, 5 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Mad monkey hostel and lounge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Really nice staff thats very helpful! They have a dog that can't get enough of petting. Very close to nine arch bridge and little adams peak.
Review score
8.3
Very good
333 reviews
Price from
£14.79
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 8 reviews

    Ella Camping Resort features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Ella. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 858 reviews

    Located in Ella, 4.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Rock View Hostel Ella provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Guest review
    Very friendly and helpful People. Glady again. Very nice few.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 11 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 5.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Ostella features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Friendly staff and big breakfast! Room and bed were comfortable and clean. Good value for money :)
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 3 reviews

    Situated within 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 49 km of Horton Plains National Park, Night manner hostel offers rooms in Ella.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 8 reviews

    Set in Ella, 5.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hill Forest Cottage offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    The flat has an amazing overview on beautiful Ella’s nature.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 322 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 4.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

    Guest review
    I had a pleasant stay here. Very valuable experience
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    Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 258 reviews

    Set in Ella, A Lounge Hostel And Cafe has a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Everything was perfect. The location, staff, cleaness....highly recommended

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Ella

  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 122 reviews

    Situated in Ella, 7.6 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

    Guest review
    Great property away from the hustle. Great people too.
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 125 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Beautiful location, very original setting and wonderful staff
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 2 reviews

    Featuring a garden, ASK River Side is located in Ella in the Badulla District region, 3.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 92 reviews

    Located in Ella and with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge reachable within 4.9 km, Hangover Hostels Ella provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Breakfast was great and perfect after a morning hike
  • Central location
    Review score
    6.9
    Pleasant · 138 reviews

    Situated in Ella, within 4.2 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 48 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Hello Super Hostel features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi...

    Guest review
    Nothing fancy but best value for a private room in Ella
  • Central location
    Review score
    6.2
    Pleasant · 21 reviews

    Featuring a garden, River Side Hostel is located in Ella in the Badulla District region, 3.9 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Guest review
    Cheap price. Good person. Near to ella centre 2.8km . Recommend fine cheap travel.
  • Review score
    5.9
    Passable · 338 reviews

    Boasting a garden, Ella City Reach Hostel is located in Ella and is a 20-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. The property is around 300 metres from Ella Spice Garden and 2 km from Ella Rock.

    Guest review
    Clean, comfortable beds friendly staff perfect location
  • Central location

    Situated in Ella, within 4.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Heritaze hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

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  • Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 172 reviews
    Hive Ella Hostel has an amazing vibe and is great for meeting people. The communal areas are welcoming and lively.
    Guest review by
    Alessandro
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £10.19
    Review score
    5.9
    Passable · 338 reviews
    Room with fan (which there is definetly enough), beds very comfortable and made every morning, lockers below the beds, nice view and pretty chill-zone The staff is really friendly and helpful! For that price I think it's really the best hostel I've been to in Sri Lanka.
    Guest review by
    Emma
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    6.3
    Pleasant · 13 reviews
    For the price you really can't complain. It has a large double bed and a shower room for cheaper than a hostel. The host was very nice and even picked us up in his tuktuk because it was pouring with rain. I am unsure why there were such harsh reviews. Ultimately it was a great bargain.
    Guest review by
    Ameer 🇬🇧
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £41.51
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 81 reviews
    The best hostel from Ella 👑 Fantastic place to stay near Ella with hosts that are extremely friendly and helpful. The nine arch bridge is very close to the accommodation. The room was spacious. Breakfast was one of the best 💚💚💚 Thanks soo much!
    Guest review by
    Natalia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £10.19
    Review score
    5.9
    Passable · 338 reviews
    Owner is just the nicest. I stayed 2 nights and spent my first one in the dormitory. On the second night I was suppose to be alone with 4 boys and owner just made me move to the private room (no extra charge!) because we wanted me to feel safer.
    Guest review by
    Emma
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £86.23
    Review score
    9.2
    Superb · 125 reviews
    Lovely host. Sham is a very nice person. All the other staff also, very friendly and helpful 🫶 The place is wonderful, feels like safe and chillful, and so far the best hostel we ever been in Sri Lanka. The food is soooo delicious 😋 You could go for a walk with Marley, one of the cutest dogs I ever met!!
    Guest review by
    Ali
    Group
  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 129 reviews
    Amazing and stylish hostel for backpackers! Great location, good staff and tasty breakfast!
    Guest review by
    Hanna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £6.27
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 203 reviews
    young entrepreneurs, supportive and friendly , very much appreciable for the money, budget room - fine for the money - great location with parking easy access to ella town would be a backpackers choice
    Guest review by
    joshua
    Family with young children