The host is super friendly and helpful. The place is a bit far from the main road and taxi can't go down but he came to the road with his car to help me and did the same on the way back. He also prepare a very decent breakfast Room ,bed,bathroom and kitchen are clean. Highly recommended

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was so fine ! Very peaceful place with a very welcoming staff !

Stayed in March 2025

I had a lovely stay. The host is super friendly and helpful. It's really nice to just chill there with the dog and the cat. The accommodation is around some tea plantations so it's nice to walk around. Very chill place.

Stayed in April 2025

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Stayed in March 2025

What an amazing place to stay. Away from all the chaos, so peaceful with great views. The host was so welcoming, helped me get a bus ticket and dropped me as well. Rooms were cozy and bathrooms clean. Lassie the dog and Charlie the cat made sure I was entertained during my stay. Also got to meet and share great conversations with amazing fellow travellers. I would come back definitely sometime. Value for money!

Stayed in March 2025

It was a bit far from main center

With this place, you get what you pay for and more! The view of the sunset is breathtaking and the facilities are quite simple but the price is also unbeatable

Stayed in March 2025

Be aware of many flies, though Thuti does everything to get them away. Breakfast is simple, but is included.

Nice hostel in a remote serene quiet area, 20 min walk to town (at night it can be treacherous). Atmosphere is very nice, getting in contact with others is easy. Fell in love with the dog and the cat. Prices very good. You can rent Thutis's scooter.

Stayed in March 2025

Nice in nature jungle sound , walking path to town possible, commen kitchen. Welcome feeling and information for tours.

Stayed in March 2025

Home Hostel is unbeatably located, funky and rustic, and totally charming. With lovely chill spots, lush surroundings, and a stunning view of the monastery on the hill, this was my favourite stay in Sri Lanka. Gihan is a wonderful host, and I really enjoyed my stay here.

Stayed in March 2025

Mixed feelings about the owner. He seemed like a nice guy, but I didn't feel welcome there. I arrived at 5 p.m. and without even saying hello or introducing himself, he just showed me my room. After I had some questions to ask about what you see in Ella and how to get to the next town, his answers were like - yeah, people go to Ella Rock... yes, you can go to Little Adam's Peak... but my favorite was when I asked him where can I get a bus to Haputale, his answer was - in Ella town. Absolutely useless. Then he complained that I had asked too many questions. Later on, he explained that he had just woke up, fyi it was 5 p.m. The end was also unpleasant, I realized they provided towels to other guests but not me, the same as a ride to the train station. Apparently, for him, my backpack wasn't heavy enough to give me a ride, but heavy enough for a Tuk-Tuk. I left with a bad aftertaste.

Good room, a hot shower, a quiet area, not far away from the town, a good and big breakfast, a cute doggy and kitty, a nice common area, very cozy.

Stayed in February 2025

One needs to know their way there at night but all good

This has a hostel feeling but as it says, private rooms only, which is nice, so you get both. The kitchen is open and tea/coffee is available. I kindly got dropped at the train station by car which was a big help with bulky luggage ! The location is stunning. Short-cut to the town centre through tea plantations. Nice pets and perfect climate & air.

Stayed in March 2025

Nice place to stay with amazing views. I‘d love to come back one day

Stayed in March 2025

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I want to recommend this place to everyone visiting Ella! The owner is very kind and helped me a lot. Lassie the dog and Charlie the cat are my best friends! I’ll definitely stay here again when I come to Ella ♪

Stayed in February 2025

I loved staying at Home Hostel. It’s the perfect getaway to escape the noisy centre of Ella, but still located in 10 minutes walking distance to the main road (the shortcut to the centre is a experience itself). The hospitality is outstanding! I rented a scooter and got dropped off at the train station at the end of my stay! I’ll come back whenever i’m in Ella!

Stayed in February 2025

a little out of the way from Ella town but the location was beautiful

delicious complimentary brekky, hot showers, sunset views, the owner was lovely and great social vibe

Stayed in February 2025

The walk up to the hostel can be a bit spooky late at night - it is dark and the point at which most taxis or tuktuks can drive up to still leaves a fair way for you to walk. As I mentioned before, google maps and a well charged phone with a flashlight are your friend.

Wonderful environment fostered at this stay, which usually results in making new friends in the common eating area. My private room was clean and comfy and the complementary breakfast in the morning was delicious. You can't ask for more at a stay in Sri Lanka. Friendly dog and kitty live there. Lots of things to do in Ella, but be sure to keep a well charged phone in case you need to utilize google maps or a flashlight when navigating to and from the hostel.

Stayed in February 2025

Great rooms and a great host!

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing, allí was great.

This place has something very special and that is the atmosphere that Chuti (the owner) has managed to create and share. Only 10 minutes from Ella (once you know the shortcut), with a cat and a dog that give you love in abundance, this place is authentic and genuine. Chuti always has a smile on his face, helps you with anything you need and the breakfast is delicious. Besides, you meet beautiful people when you stop here.

Stayed in February 2025

Very quiet place in the tea plantation, not far from Ella station and center ONCE you know the shortcut. Nice paintings and lighting. Met some great people, the owner is great and accommodating. The breakfast is great too.

Stayed in February 2025

The place is in the most beautiful area of Ella, it is calm surrounded by nature and an amazing view. It has an amazing chilling area that people get together and have great time at the same time your room is silent and chill. It is very clean. The host, Tuti is an amazing person, always helpful and great cook and a dear friend. He is very friendly, he let us use his kitchen, prepared amazing breakfast everyday and even he cooked us an amazing dinner after we connected well. He helps with the info you need, arranging transportation, and makes sure that you are comfortable. I prolonged my stay after my time here, and i would definitely come again. The best hostel ever!

Stayed in February 2025

Awesome host, and vibe at the hotel. Great breakfasts included

Stayed in January 2025

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My best stay in Sri Lanka so far. This place surprised me with its cleanliness, location, vibes and the helpful nature of Yutti. It’s close to city centre, has a sitting area with garden and hammocks. The breakfast was good. Yutti offered to drive me and fellow travellers to a waterfall where we all had a nice swim. All in all, excellent location. I would definitely stay here if I visit Ella again

Stayed in February 2025

Firstly, the host Juty is amazing! A really calm and generous human being who gave great advice, allowed me to borrow his scooter for a price which was a fifth of what id been quoted elsewhere and also dropped me at the bus station in his own car. The free breakfast ( I had omelette, toast, fruit and pot of coffee) was great and the general ambiance of the place just gives a wonderful sense of calm. It’s off a little road into the jungle and so you feel part of the nature there while also having a short walking distance to the town. It was so quiet and dark at night that I got a great nights sleep. Really, for the price, it is nothing short of incredible! Also the lovely friendly dog who doesn’t bark! Thank you Juty, I had a wonderful stay, just wish it could’ve been longer! 🙏

Stayed in February 2025

More an Ella problem but leeches and mosquitos very much an issue. Location at top of hill was an issue when wanting to get to and from town, especially at night when dark

Nice and out of the way from the craziness of Ella town centre and very nice vibe at the hostel which felt like an oasis at the top of the hill. Breakfast very good - omelette & bread/jam with very good tea!

Stayed in January 2025