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Hangover Hostels Ella

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1km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 475
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$12.00

Hangover Hostels Ella has staff that speaks English and possess good local knowledge to help travelers have a memorable stay and experience Ella to the fullest.... More...

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Bunk Station Hostel

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1.4km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 88
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$10.00

The Bunk Station Hostel is a great choice for accommodation when visiting Ella.... More...

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Tomorrowland Hostel

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3.5km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 414
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$7.00

Tomorrowland Hostel: a unique, free spirit, open-minded and vibrating backpackers hostel surrounded by stunning views and sceneries.
Love & good vibes only.. Welcome home!... More...

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Ella City Reach Hostel

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0.8km from city centre - Show on Map
8.3
Fabulous 178
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$7.00

Ella City Reach Hostel wish to meet you in Ella.... More...

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Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic

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1.1km from city centre - Show on Map
9.5
Superb 297
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$8.00

Ella Escapade Hostel by Nomadic offer accommodation in Ella.... More...

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Hostel For You Ella

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0.8km from city centre - Show on Map
7.7
Very good 12
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$4.00

Hostel For You is featured with comfy beds and free wifi.... More...

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Serenity Home Stay

Bed and Breakfast
6815.4km from city centre - Show on Map
8.9
Fabulous 1
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$4.13

Serenity Home Stay Situated in Ella, 3 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and Ella Spice Garden is 1 km away. The guest can enjoy Balcony, Garden , Lake , Mountain ,Landmark view.... More...

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Tea Garden Holiday Inn

Bed and Breakfast
0.7km from city centre - Show on Map
7.7
Very good 44
  • Perfect Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$5.63

Tea Garden Holiday Inn is located in Ella.... More...

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Hipster Hideout

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1.6km from city centre - Show on Map
9.3
Superb 15
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$5.63

Hipster Hideout is featured with free wifi and comfy beds.... More...

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Ella Pavilion - Hostel & Rooms

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0.7km from city centre - Show on Map
6.7
Good 24
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$4.00

Ella Pavilion - Hostel & Rooms located in Ella.... More...

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Ceylon Backpackers Hostel Ella

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0.8km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 7
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$5.07

All units are fitted with a seating area. A Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.... More...

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Hi Lanka Backpackers

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1.3km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 6
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
US$7.80

A 16-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Hi Lanka Backpackers is located in Ella and has free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.... More...

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Pepper Hills Hostels

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6.8km from city centre - Show on Map
9.4
Superb 60
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$8.00

Pepper Hills Hostels located in Ella.... More...

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Sleep Cheap Ella

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0.8km from city centre - Show on Map
6.5
Good 30
  • Wonderful Location
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$4.50

You can walk yourself from Sleep Cheap Ella to main street where all the restaurants and shops are located.... More...

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Foret De vill

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1.1km from city centre - Show on Map
5.7
Rating 2
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$5.00

Foret De vill offer cozy dorm in Ella.... More...

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Silent Nest Homestay

Bed and Breakfast
1.1km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
New
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$7.04

Silent Nest Homestay have a bathroom with toiletries, parking garage, The property can also help you organized tours such as fishing with additional charge.... More...

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Sooriya Resorts

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0.8km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$8.00

Sooriya Resorts offers a continental or Asian breakfast and accommodation include a terrace.... More...

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Ella Sisila View

Bed and Breakfast
2.3km from city centre - Show on Map
7.4
Very good 1
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$10.00

Ella Sisila View welcome you in Ella.... More...

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Booze And Snooze Ella

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0.9km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$8.00

Booze And Snooze Ella welcome you in Ella.... More...

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Village Hostel Ella

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1.7km from city centre - Show on Map
7.7
Very good 31
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
US$5.00

Setup in a relaxing setting, Village Hostel Ella offers 4 bed rooms with bunk bed/double bed options along with 2 shared bathrooms. Linen and towels are provided.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

The 1964 Boutique Hostel

Bed and Breakfast
3.4km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
New
0
Free WiFi
US$7.50

The 1964 Boutique Hostel offer cozy bed in Ella.... More...

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Nimal Nest Inn

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0.3km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
New
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$7.75

Nimal Nest Inn offers a terrace and guests can enjoy a continental breakfast.... More...

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York Hostel

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1.1km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$4.79

York Hostel comfy beds with delicious breakfast. Clean social aria in the dormitory. Super down to earth and humble.... More...

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Ella Brown House Hostel

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1.9km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$4.50

At the Ella Brown House hostel rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower. Boasting a beautiful garden for relaxation.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Ella Cool Jungle

Bed and Breakfast
1.2km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
New
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$7.89

Ella Cool Jungle has 2 family rooms and housekeeping is available.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

My Hostel Ella

Bed and Breakfast
2.1km from city centre - Show on Map
7.8
Very good 67
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$10.00

My Hostel Ella got all your backpacker-needs covered.... More...

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Ella camping Resort

Campsite
3.8km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$6.00

Ella camping Resort is centrally located in Ella... More...

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Oxton Hostel

Hostel
0.2km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$7.32

Oxton Hostel located in Ella.... More...

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Happy Laugh Hostel

Hostel
2.6km from city centre - Show on Map
7.7
Very good 32
  • Marvellous Staff
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$3.25

Happy Laugh Hostel located in Ella.... More...

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Bed and Breakfast

Sharaz Guest Inn

Bed and Breakfast
14.1km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$7.04

Sharaz Guest Inn located in Passara near Ella.... More...

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Tucked away in the densely forested highlands of Sri Lanka, Ella is a dreamy countryside retreat. Waterfalls gush into placid pools, tea plantations work their way up the hills and rail bridges cut through its peaks to provide one of the most scenic train rides you’ll ever go on. Its main draw is the hiking – its trails can take you up to summits above the clouds and to panoramic sunset viewpoints. At its heart, there’s a chilled village that fuses traditional Sri Lankan culture with cosy cafés and relaxed bars. 

You can enjoy the area's tropical landscapes in an Ella hostel with stays in a traditional Sri Lankan hut underneath mesmerising starry skies, or nestled within the forest in a tent. You’ll also find jungle-style huts which have balconies overlooking the canopies, as well as hipster hangouts with art-filled walls and cool communal spaces. Check out hostels in Ella with yoga classes, cooking lessons, themed nights and freshly cooked local dishes. You can keep your online life updated too, as most Ella hostels have free Wi-Fi.

Ella’s main town is compact and easy enough to walk around. Most of its shops and restaurants are based along its main street. At the northern end, you’ll find the town’s train station and a number of relaxed bars, as well as a Bob Marley-themed café. The town is flanked by towering mountains on either side, providing lush scenery everywhere you look. Ella Rock, one of the highest peaks, takes around 4 hours to hike.

One of Ella’s most iconic sights is the Nine Arch Bridge. Weaving its way through the thickly wooded hills, the 1920s bridge is impressive to look at, both from the surrounding hills and the bridge itself. Love challenging hikes? Head up Adam’s Peak overnight and watch the sunrise from its summit. For an easier trek, scale its smaller sibling, Little Adam’s Peak, which takes 2 hours and passes through tea plantations. There’s also the Diyaluma Falls walk. It starts from Poonagala village and takes you to Sri Lanka's second tallest waterfall with pools for basking. 

The train to Ella passes through lush hillside scenery. From Haputale and Badulla, the journey takes about an hour. From Colombo, it’s 9 hours. There’s also a bus service which connects up to Wellawaya and beyond. The easiest way to get around is on foot, but there are also tuk-tuks available if you need a lift somewhere. 

Top rated hostels in Ella

We have 31 hostels in Ella with an average rating of 8.3 based on 1,517 reviews 31 of 31 properties available in Ella

About Ella

Tucked away in the densely forested highlands of Sri Lanka, Ella is a dreamy countryside retreat. Waterfalls gush into placid pools, tea plantations work their way up the hills and rail bridges cut through its peaks to provide one of the most scenic train rides you’ll ever go on. Its main draw is the hiking – its trails can take you up to summits above the clouds and to panoramic sunset viewpoints. At its heart, there’s a chilled village that fuses traditional Sri Lankan culture with cosy cafés and relaxed bars. 

You can enjoy the area's tropical landscapes in an Ella hostel with stays in a traditional Sri Lankan hut underneath mesmerising starry skies, or nestled within the forest in a tent. You’ll also find jungle-style huts which have balconies overlooking the canopies, as well as hipster hangouts with art-filled walls and cool communal spaces. Check out hostels in Ella with yoga classes, cooking lessons, themed nights and freshly cooked local dishes. You can keep your online life updated too, as most Ella hostels have free Wi-Fi.

Ella’s main town is compact and easy enough to walk around. Most of its shops and restaurants are based along its main street. At the northern end, you’ll find the town’s train station and a number of relaxed bars, as well as a Bob Marley-themed café. The town is flanked by towering mountains on either side, providing lush scenery everywhere you look. Ella Rock, one of the highest peaks, takes around 4 hours to hike.

One of Ella’s most iconic sights is the Nine Arch Bridge. Weaving its way through the thickly wooded hills, the 1920s bridge is impressive to look at, both from the surrounding hills and the bridge itself. Love challenging hikes? Head up Adam’s Peak overnight and watch the sunrise from its summit. For an easier trek, scale its smaller sibling, Little Adam’s Peak, which takes 2 hours and passes through tea plantations. There’s also the Diyaluma Falls walk. It starts from Poonagala village and takes you to Sri Lanka's second tallest waterfall with pools for basking. 

The train to Ella passes through lush hillside scenery. From Haputale and Badulla, the journey takes about an hour. From Colombo, it’s 9 hours. There’s also a bus service which connects up to Wellawaya and beyond. The easiest way to get around is on foot, but there are also tuk-tuks available if you need a lift somewhere. 

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