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Hive Ella - Hostel

Ella

Situated in Ella, 4.7 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hive Ella - Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Martin
From
Switzerland
The hostel is simply fantastic. The owner is incredibly warm-hearted and organizes something every day. Sometimes it's a trip to a waterfall, a hike, or a night of billiards in town. You can also suggest activities, and he makes it happen. The family dinner and cooking class were amazing. All of this makes the hostel super social, creating awesome friendships and memories. It’s clean, and the beds are comfortable. Breakfast is great, too. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, and it was hard to leave. We’d come back anytime. Thanks for an awesome experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Downtown Hostels Ella

Ella

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.

V
Veronika
From
United Kingdom
Absolutely everything was superb! Delicious breakfast which was changed everyday plus free coffee and tea anytime. Location is 2min walking distance from the train station which is also a town centre. Very comfortable beds, clean dorms with hot water and very good water pressure. Whole hostel is quite new with very nice decor and facilities. Common area/terrace is just perfect to meet other guests. Owners are super kind and helpful and will organise everything for you. The best in Sri Lanka so far!!! Absolutely recommended to stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Dream Ville

Ella

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.

S
Sophie
From
Netherlands
My favorite stay in Sri Lanka! Beautiful location and loved all the details. Sham, her husband and crew make you feel so welcome! The food is delicious and whole atmosphere is really good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Escapade Hostel

Ella

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

D
Daisy
From
Sri Lanka
Great atmosphere. Wonderful and super friendly and helpful staff! Very quiet and calm place submersed in nature. Comfortable beds and very clean spaces. The food was amazing!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
US$23.40
1 night, 2 adults

The 1964 Holiday bungalow

Ella

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.

M
Maëlle
From
Belgium
Best accommodation of our trip to Sri Lanka! We stayed here for three nights. The room was clean and spacious, and we loved spending time on the terrace, facing the view. The owner is available to give you all the information you need and he cooks very well! It is a little outside of Ella so you need to have a means of transport or have the budget for the tuk tuk but it is worth it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
US$16.20
1 night, 2 adults

Nature mount hostel ella

Ella

Situated in Ella, within 4.7 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Nature mount hostel ella features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

F
FrankQuintino
From
Portugal
Location, service, share space, room and nice olay t9 stay in ella
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Ella Mount Hostel

Ella

Situated in Ella, within 1.9 km of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 47 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Ella Mount Hostel features accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for...

E
Ella Jungle Villa
From
Sri Lanka
Wow.its nice place and comfortable. Room was very clean and perfect. Owner was very friendly and kindly. It s near by hive hostel.Room was very clean. Highly recommended that place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults

Ella CityZing Hostel

Ella

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.

B
Bandara
From
Sri Lanka
Nice place and nice environment with relaxing,chilling places for guest therr
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Nifty Hostel Ella

Ella

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

N
Nikhil
From
India
Amazing hosts and great location. Everything is in walkable distance. Highly recommended Hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$27.86
1 night, 2 adults

4 Axes Ella

Ella

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.

M
Mido
From
Spain
"Amazing hostel with a friendly vibe, clean room, and great amenities. Perfect for budget travelers! Social atmosphere, helpful staff, and a fantastic location make it a top choice. Highly recommended!"
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$48
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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Save money on hostels in Ella and nearby – budget options available

Night manner hostel

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 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.

From US$25.53 per night

Ella Ostella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 27 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.

From US$22 per night

FORET Ella

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Located within 49 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden and 50 km of Horton Plains National Park, FORET Ella features rooms in Ella.

Hello Super Hostel

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 155 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...

Backpackers Hostel

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 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.

New Mount Villa

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in Ella, 5.1 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, New Mount Villa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Tomorrowland

Ella
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Ella, 10 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Tomorrowland provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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ASK River Side

Ella
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 9 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.

From US$11.10 per night

Free tours Hostel

Nikawatawana
No credit card needed

Free tours Hostel is set in Nikawatawana, within 13 km of Wildlife Range Office - Sigiriya and 13 km of Popham's Arboretum.

From US$12.34 per night

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Hill Forest Cottage

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 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.

From US$24 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 208 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: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Amazing and stylish hostel for backpackers! Great location, good staff and tasty breakfast!
Guest review by
Hanna
Solo traveller