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Cozy House Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

Located in Ella, 4.2 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Cozy House Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

J
Julie
From
Indonesia
Really good place to stay a couple of days! Nice people, with good tips to give to you. Small and cozy, it is easy to have talk with the other travelers. And the place is really clean and close to the town, 5 min walking! Thanks again, see you soon !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

Backpackers Hostel

Ella (Near Badulla)

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

T
Talita
From
Thailand
The owner is so kind, as he helped me with everything I asked for. The toilet and shower were always clean. The dorm was so lovely, and you woke up in the morning you could see beautiful views and the bird singing. The hostel's location is in good spot, it's so close to the centre. I recommend you to take homemade breakfast as homemade omelette and papaya juice are so delicious. This place is 100% worth for money!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$14
1 night, 2 adults

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.

V
Villa
From
Italy
The breakfast was amazing and the staff was super nice and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 609 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$34.40
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.

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, 138 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
US$35
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.

S
Sam
From
Abkhazia
Amazing hostel- everything about it was fantastic! I booked for two nights but ended up staying 11 lol. The host is v friendly, the hostel is a very easy place to relax and its a really nice walk along the railway lines to get to Ella town centre (40mins). Some nice restaurants along the way too (River Face). Socialble hostel, they provide a free breakfast and a cheap dinner (500-700 rupees). Good location for Ella Rock sunrise hike too:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$35
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.

S
Stefania
From
Netherlands
All! I loved the place, the location, the staff, the food & the service !!! Yudi & colleague are great & ready all the time to help out when needed even in the bizarre situation... I'll be back here for sure 🙌🏻
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$13.50
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.

J
James
From
Canada
had a fantastic experience at this hostel! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful from the moment I arrived. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. I especially appreciated the secure lockers and the cozy common areas, perfect for relaxing or meeting other travelers. The location was great — close to public transport, restaurants, and key attractions. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a budget-friendly and welcoming stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$10.80
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.

M
Mr
From
Sri Lanka
The place is both clean and comfortable, and it's amazing in a word. Matthew and Palit, who are the staff members of one person, are amazingly friendly and helpful. The staff is the best I've ever seen.Overall, I loved this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Location 9.8
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
Location 10.0
Price from
US$25
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
Marie
From
France
Very nice place surrounded by nature and birds far away from the bustling city center of Ella. I would recommend this place for people that are looking for nature and are coming here for hiking as the property is really close to multiple trails. The owner will also provide a pretty nice breakfast and lunch/dinner when you don’t feel like going out which will be absolutely delicious and worth it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$13.60
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.