About

Tucked away in the mountainous Nuwara Eliya, you'll find the most social hostel in Sri Lanka. The beds are comfy, the beer is cheap, the food is delicious and the vibe is chilled. Laughing Leopard is the perfect hostel to meet backpackers from around the world. From the minute you arrive, you'll feel part of a crazy family.

The hosts will go out of their way to provide you with an amazing experience. They'll tell you exactly what to do and where to go to make the most of your time here.

Their gorgeous dogs are excellent to cuddle with when it gets a bit chilly in the evening. On top of this, the hostel also boasts the best hot water in Sri Lanka - and it's not wrong! Trust us, you'll appreciate a hot shower when the sun goes down!

By day, you can enjoy the bright communal space and get chatting over a delicious home-cooked Sri Lankan breakfast. In the evening, unwind and feel at home with a friendly-family dinner.
By night, catch up over cards, games and a beer or two. This is the place to meet best mates looking to kick back and relax amongst Sri Lanka’s epic mountains.



***Property Policies & Conditions:
1. Cancellation policy: At least 1 day advance notice for free cancellation.
2. Check in from 14:00 to 23:00.
3. Check out before 11:00.
4. Payment upon arrival by cash and card.
5. Breakfast not included but FAMILY DINNER IS FREE.
6. Reception working 24 hours.
7. Smoking in outdoor areas.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

8.1Fabulous(777)
  • Value for Money
    7.9
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.6
  • Cleanliness
    7.2
  • Staff
    8.7
  • Location
    7.8
  • Facilities
    7.8
Stayed in Oct 2025
6.6
C
Charlotte
Female, 25-30, Wales
The hostel was fine for a night stop over, but the rooms smelt musty and the bathrooms were not clean. Also when we arrived at 2pm for check-in we were told the place wasn’t ready which ate into our afternoon.
Stayed in Oct 2025
5.4
M
Mara
Female, 25-30, Germany
The common areas are nice and the free dinner was also very nice to meet everyone. But the rooms were with mold and didn’t smell good and the bathroom was also not very clean. For one night it’s okay, but we didn’t really enjoy staying there
Stayed in Oct 2025
6.6
S
Sophie
Female, 18-24, Australia
Lovely family dinner they offered! But they also didn’t make enough food for everyone - so people would have to wait for the next batch. The 6 bed dorm was super mouldy and smelt terrible! The bathroom was not clean. Location is nice to be a bit out of town. Staff were difficult to communicate with and kept getting our booking confused with someone else and asking us to pay for another night which was really frustrating. They also only just had enough blankets for everyone and it was freezing!
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Location

163, Nuwara Eliya-Uda Pussellawa Road Hawa Eliya Nuwera, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
1.9km from city centre