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Downtown Hostels Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

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.

K
Kumar
From
India
I like the hospitality and cleanliness in the hostel most.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 613 reviews
Price from
US$38.80
1 night, 2 adults

Dream Ville

Ella (Near Badulla)

Set in Ella, 14 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Dream Ville offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

L
Lucy
From
United States
It's a dream! The view here is incredible. Dreamville is nestled in the mountains, so you have a perfect view of the landscapes of Ella, including a gorgeous waterfall. You wake up to absolute serenity, and the property has lots of places to just chill out and enjoy the view. The beds are kind of open air, which I loved because you can draw the curtain in the morning and you're immediately greeted by this unbelievable view. The temperature is perfect too - Ella is never cold or hot, so the blanket that Dreamville provides is perfect for nighttime. Beds are super comfy! Breakfast was lovely as well, and you eat on the terrace that overlooks the whole property. Sham, the owner, is so lovely and did everything she could to make my stay wonderful, including calling tuktuks for me in the middle of the night! The only thing I'll note is that the place is about 30 minutes outside of Ella on a very bumpy tuktuk ride. I loved being away from the main part of Ella, but you might want to factor in some extra time and cost for travel (costs are minimal, about 2000 SLR one-way into town). The wifi works really well, but doesn't quite reach the bunks, so you'll probably want to use it in one of the common spaces. My only regret is not staying longer and spending more time hanging around Dreamville!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Escapade Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

Situated in Ella, 10 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Escapade Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

M
Madalena
From
Portugal
Breakfast was simple but great. Dayan was super helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$37
1 night, 2 adults

The 1964 Holiday bungalow

Ella (Near Badulla)

Set in Ella, 10 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The 1964 Holiday bungalow offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

A
Akila kurera
From
Sri Lanka
Love everything it has. Fell in love from the first visit. Hosts are really great and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults

Ella CityZing Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

Boasting a garden, Ella CityZing Hostel is situated in Ella in the Badulla District region, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

A
Alejandro
From
Austria
The vibe was good, the owner is chill and it close to everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Nifty Hostel Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

Nifty Hostel Ella is set in Ella, 48 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 49 km from Horton Plains National Park.

A
Ana
From
Switzerland
Super welcoming host - I was offered a cup of tea at arrival :-) and several times during my stay. New hostels - all very functional, nice, clean and tidy. Very good location. The provided towels are really good!! (I experienced no towel or really old one in other hostels). Central without being in the middle of the noisy pubs/night clubs… Definitely recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$27.86
1 night, 2 adults

4 Axes Ella

Ella (Near Badulla)

Located in Ella, 4.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, 4 Axes Ella provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a garden.

S
Sara
From
Australia
"Location is verry good and I recommended to my friends my cousins the place, Foods delicious, and staff very good friendly and always think about us, and find what we need, we dont want to find them, staff always find about us do us everything. I will Recomend 4 Axes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$48
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Kumi Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

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.

M
Meike
From
Germany
I had an amazing stay at Ella Kumi Hostel. The room was very clean with comfortable beds and towels and toiletries provided. The little terrace is very cozy to ist and enjoy the jungle sounds. It's a very quiet and peaceful place surrounded by beautiful nature, yet it's walking distance to Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak and only a 10 minute tuk tun ride to town. The value for price is unbeatable as Dilan went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. He drove me anywhere I wanted with his tuk tuk, was very caring and helpful in organizing my trip and he provided free coffee/tea with cookies and bananas. I don't think I ever got this much value for money. And Dilan is just such a kind host and it was lovely chatting to him. He really puts a lot of love into his hotel. Highly recommend! Please stay with Dilan. You won't regret! Thank you for everything Dilan!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$20.40
1 night, 2 adults

Eyeful Ella Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

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.

V
Viraj
From
India
It was one of the best hostels I have stayed in terms of hospitality. The manager Shiva was very welcoming and took care of everything I needed throughout my stay. The Breakfast was amazing and the dorm room was very big and comfortable. Also, the property is New and well maintained. I enjoyed my stay there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Beyond Nomad Luxury Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

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.

H
Hitomi
From
Japan
They were absolutely incredible—I cannot express how grateful I am in words. The breakfast was fantastic and incredibly satisfying! Enjoying it on the rooftop while taking in the stunning mountain views was an unforgettable experience. The owner and staff were amazing! I took the highway bus from Ella to Galle, I accidentally left my small backpack on the bus when I got off. I called the bus company, but I wasn’t sure if they understood or what to do. So, I contacted the hostel. The owner reached out to the bus company and told me that the bus would return with my backpack at 2 p.m. (in 1.5 hours). Just as he said, my backpack was returned! Big thanks to the owner and staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
US$36
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.