Downtown Hostels Ella

Ella · Sri Lanka

Downtown Hostels Ella

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62% MEH
High confidence 393 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast
Other facilities (21)
Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Board Games Wi-Fi Recycling Bins Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Hair Dryers Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Hot Showers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $16 / night

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Recent reviews

England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 24, 2026 Atm 60%

The staff were really helpful with advice and booking trips, but the facilities were inadequate - the sink did not work properly and the room smelt

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 18, 2026 Atm 60%

Great hostel, lost points on security because the doors don’t lock and on atmosphere but it was off season when I visited, overall good hostel with great location in Ella

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Netherlands COUPLE 25-30 Apr 15, 2026 Atm 80%

Friendly staff, nice breakfast, and good location close to the train station, restaurants and hikes

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 40%

The staff were lovely but the vibe was off! Not good if you’re solo I would say! Also the hostel doesn’t do much together sadly! Not very social in the evening

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Perfect located in the Center of Ella. Reception is so helpful with organising trips for you but also just flyers of bus schedules and stuff. Note that there are busses running from Ella to the south coast and other places! Room was clean and spacious

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 60%

Good hostel, perfectly located. Rooms and bathrooms were clean. Breakfast was nice. Maybe not enough areas to sit and socialise in as it’s only really the tables where you eat at.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 7, 2026 Atm 100%

great hostel, best location in ella! the staff was amazing, i could even leave my backpack there for a week!! breakfast was really good too! definitely recommend

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England COUPLE 18-24 Mar 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice and social had a bit of mould on the walls near my bed but the rest is all good

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 3, 2026 Atm 60%

Good, not that social. A little bit more space to chill could be nice. Bit directly in the city and clean

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Hungary FEMALE 25-30 Mar 3, 2026 Atm 80%

The hostel itself is nice and clean. The dorms have curtains which is nice. There's a kitchen if you want to cook but they don't have a restaurant themselves, but there are plenty closeby. The staff was nice and helpful but the organised trips are overpriced. In general, in Ella people will try to get as much money out of you as possible so I'd advise to just bargain on the streets if you want to go somewhere.

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Sweden MALE 25-30 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 60%

Good hostel

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Germany MALE 18-24 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 80%

Not very social, great location, great breakfast, nice staff, met cool people, perfect for hiking Ella

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Ich hatte zwei super Nächte dort und würde jedem empfehlen im Zentrum zu übernachten. Es ist alles fußläufig erreichbar, das Personal hilft bei allem weiter und organisiert auch günstige Transporte an die Küste. Frühstück war Hammer lecker!

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Feb 12, 2026 Atm 80%

Fijn en simpel hostel, locatie is fantastisch, midden in de stad, en ruime kamers

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Jan 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Had a great stay! Super social and the free breakfast is good. In the most perfect location. Beds have curtains. Would reccomend!

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Ireland COUPLE 25-30 Jan 29, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the more expensive hostels we stayed in in Sri Lanka but it was in a great location and was very clean. The breakfast was really good everyday and they cooked it fresh for you. Good water, tea and coffee facilities too.

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Wales FEMALE 25-30 Jan 26, 2026 Atm 80%

Location great in the heart of Ella, beds comfy, clean bathroom with warm water, lovely breakfast included, staff friendly!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 25, 2026 Atm 80%

Kind staff Comfy beds Nice shower and facilities Could of been more social though

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USA MALE 31-40 Jan 23, 2026 Atm 80%

Great hostel, perfect location in the middle of Ella. Can walk to nine arches bridge and little Adam’s peak from there, also right next to everything in town

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Austria MALE 25-30 Jan 23, 2026 Atm 80%

It was a nice hostel for a few days, not more and not less. The Hostel organized a trip to Yala National Park and after that it was possible to get dropped of at a specific location at the Southcoast for a really good price!

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