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Located in Ella, 4.7 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

Everything was amazing beautiful place in the nature! With free vegan dinner every night.
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
122 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Ella, 8.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Dream Ville provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

The view is insane! Moreover it has been an experience to sleep outside. The common space with the area to eat and to make campfire are nice decorated and super lovely. You can see that they really put a lot of effort into it.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
125 reviews
Price from
$110
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hive Ella - Hostel has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Loved the look and feel of the place! The staff was helpful and really reasonable cause I was in a rush and he hurried along with the check in for my convenience.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
172 reviews
Price from
$32
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Great location, amazing pancakes in the morning, nice staff
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
551 reviews
Price from
$38.80
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, Ella Kumi Hostel is located in Ella in the Badulla District region, 1.2 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 1.2 miles from Little Adam's Peak.

My stay at Ella Kiki was truly wonderful! they go above and beyond for their guests by offering home cooked meals, rides around Ella, and ensure a comfortable stay. The kindness really shines through - I could not ask for more and couldn’t recommend it enough!
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
29 reviews
Price from
$20.40
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Ella, 3.5 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Beyond Nomad Luxury Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The hostel was located in nature & had a beautiful view at the common space where they serve breakfast. The breakfast offered was convenient since there is no nearby restaurant to get breakfast in the morning.
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
78 reviews
Price from
$33.32
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Ella, 1.2 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Eyeful Ella Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
45 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Ella, a 17-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Bunk Station has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

It was nice hostel. I loved my stay there. It was clean & comfortable. Breakfast was super good. The host was so helpful & friendly. Main attractions are nearby & Ella city is 1.4 km away. All over it's a good place for solo female travelers. Loved my stay there...
Review score
8.9
Excellent
129 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

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

The staff were nice.
Review score
8.3
Very Good
157 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Ella, 3.1 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Mad monkey hostel and lounge provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Nice cozy hostel. The host is helpful and always around to assist you with anything you need.
Review score
8.3
Very Good
333 reviews
Price from
$17
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 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 grill.

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

    Located in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Rock View Hostel Ella provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

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    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 11 reviews

    Located in Ella, 3.5 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Ostella has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    Guest review
    The owner was super nice and helpful, gave me a ride to the main area to get dinner in the day I arrived, didn't charge extra for laundry and gave me breakfast in the last day. Overall very good value for money.
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    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 3 reviews

    Night manner hostel is located in Ella, 2.7 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

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    Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 8 reviews

    Located in Ella, 3.6 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hill Forest Cottage has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    The best thing about this place is Praveen who has been absolutely kind, friendly, and helpful to us. We spent sometime talking and he is an amazing young man who will do everything to make sure you are comfortable and accommodated.
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    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 322 reviews

    Located in Ella, 2.6 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Backpackers Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 258 reviews

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

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

  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 122 reviews

    Located in Ella, 4.7 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 125 reviews

    Located in Ella, 8.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Dream Ville provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 2 reviews

    Featuring a garden, ASK River Side is located in Ella in the Badulla District region, 2.4 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 29 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 92 reviews

    Located in Ella and with Demodara Nine Arch Bridge reachable within 3 miles, Hangover Hostels Ella provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    very friendly, nice and good stuff. clean rooms and tasty breakfasts☺️ we enjoyed staying there.
  • Central location
    Review score
    6.9
    Pleasant · 138 reviews

    Located in Ella, within 2.6 miles of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Hello Super Hostel has accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi...

    Guest review
    Great budget option in the center of Ella. Very welcoming host, close to rail station. Shared, but very clean washroom with hot water. Home cooked dinners and breakfast were great!
  • Review score
    5.9
    Fair · 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 984 feet from Ella Spice Garden and 1.2 mi from Ella Rock.

  • Central location

    Located in Ella, within 3 miles of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Heritaze hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

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  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 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: $18
    Review score
    5.9
    Fair · 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 traveler
  • 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $52.95
    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: $18
    Review score
    5.9
    Fair · 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $110
    Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 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
    Excellent · 129 reviews
    Amazing and stylish hostel for backpackers! Great location, good staff and tasty breakfast!
    Guest review by
    Hanna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $8
    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 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