About

Journey Junction Hostel is a cozy hostel in Nuwara Eliya, offering comfort, community, unwind and a great base to explore the beautiful hill country.

Guests can enjoy a dining area, wardrobe, and a comfortable lounge. The hostel provides a bidet, shower, and shared bathroom, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Gregory Lake is 3 km away, while Hakgala Botanical Garden lies 10 km from the property. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base is 48 km distant.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 12:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Luggage Storage
Book Exchange
Board Games
Wi-Fi
Meals Available
Fridge/Freezer
Hot Showers

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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(69)

Value for Money
9.0
Security
9.2
Atmosphere
7.8
Cleanliness
8.7
Staff
9.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.8

Summary of traveller reviews

Journey Junction Hostel in Nuwara Eliya offers a fantastic location, close to the bus station and town centre. Guests rave about the incredibly comfortable beds and the amazing, high-pressure showers. The staff are consistently praised for being friendly and helpful, making it a great base for exploring. Some recent feedback mentions occasional issues with mould in bathrooms and a lack of privacy due to no curtains on beds.

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Stayed in Jul 2026

7.4

Simone

Male, 31-40, Italy

This hostel has both strengths and weaknesses. The location is excellent: central, close to the bus station, yet quiet. The beds are comfortable and lockers are provided, but the windowless rooms become stuffy, and noise from the common area carries into every room. The staff are kind, although some of the information I received was inaccurate. The biggest issue is the mold on the bathroom ceiling and nearby room, which should be removed. Fine for a 1–2 night stay.

Stayed in Jul 2026

9.4

Phoebe

Female, 18-24, England

Lovely hostel, very clean and great showers!! Not the most social but good location to bus station

Stayed in Jun 2026

Gabriel

Male, 25-30, England

I really enjoyed my stay at Journey Junction. Ideal location, extremely accommodating staff.

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