Hostel Upside Ella

Ella · Sri Lanka

Hostel Upside Ella

HostelPunk Score
78% NOT TOO BAD
Low confidence 32 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🌆 Rooftop 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (40)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Adaptors Follows Covid-19 Sanitation Guidance Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Towels For Hire Linen Included Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas First Aid Kits Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Hot Showers Panoramic Views

Prices

Dorms $9 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Canada FEMALE 25-30 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 80%

Good stay 40 min walk from dt area

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

mega hostel, das größte zimmer der ganzen reise, mega schöne chill area, gutes Frühstück und das liebste Personal, haben uns alle Tipps gegeben, ist nur leider bisschen außerhalb, bis auf 9 Arches Bridge ist braucht man zu allem länger aber wenn man nicht alleine ist super machbar. absolute empfehlung aber man muss sich bewusst sein, dass man immer 30min laufen muss in die Stadt und zu anderen activities

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

We really enjoyed our time in the upside hostel! Breakfast was super tasty and employees were so friendly! Would definitely recommend:)

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Meine liebste Unterkunft auf Sri Lanka. Die Aussicht ist ein Traum und die Ausstattung ist hochwertig. Das Personal ist super freundlich und hilfsbereit und das Frühstück schmeckt sehr gut. Ich würde jederzeit wieder kommen!

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

The owner is the greatest man I have met in Sri Lanka

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

Das Hostel war sehr sauber und ausreichend ausgestattet. Die Zimmer sind sehr geräumig und haben einen schönen Ausblick ins Grüne. Leider funktionierte die Klospülung nicht immer. Dadurch dass das Hostel etwas oberhalb des Zentrums von Ella liegt, bietet es einen guten Ausgangspunkt für verschiedene Aktivitäten. Jedoch zahlt man für ein Tuktuk ins Zentrum ca. 1000 LKR und es ist sehr schwer nachts eins zu organisieren. Die Besitzer waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit.

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England MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Really lovely hostel, hot water, very clean, massive rooms and good breakfast, just a little far away from the centre but definitely walkable!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 80%

Super schönes Hostel, wenn man etwas mehr abseits von der Stadt wohnen möchte. Die Hosts sind total nett und das essen da ist Mega Mega lecker. Würde jederzeit nochmal dort einchecken

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Russia FEMALE 25-30 Feb 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Probably one of the best hostels I stayed in Sri Lanka. Huge dorms, very clean and fresh bedsheets , very good cafe and WiFi. Employees are super nice and helpful. A bit far from the center

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 19, 2026 Atm 80%

We really enjoyed our stay at the hostel! It had the comfortable beds from all hostels we‘ve stayed in Sri Lanka and hot showers! The staff is super friendly and the surrounding is quite. Little Adam‘s peak and the famous bridge are only a 15 min walk away. To get to the city center it’s 35 min by walking but there is also a bus coming every 30 minutes. Would definitely stay there again!

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

THE best hostel i stayed at during my one month stay in sri lanka. first of all the rooms are MASSIVE for how many beds are in the dorm. the cozy blankets and hot shower was lovely. you have a balcony overlooking incredible views. don't let other reviews dissuade you from staying because of the location, it was so quick and easy to walk into town. the free breakfast was lovely and i met so many cool people here.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Feb 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel. The owner is so nice and helpful. The location is great for the bridge and the Adam’s peak, but if you want to have food you need to walk into the city(20-30min) or take a tuktuk.

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Romania FEMALE 18-24 Feb 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place

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Austria FEMALE 25-30 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay. The people are super nice and the rooms are huge, extremely clean, and have a balcony with a great view. If you want somewhere quieter to stay and don't want to be right in the tourist center of Ella, this is the place for you.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 2, 2026 Atm 60%

Hostel is cute and has extremely comfortable beds but very far outside of town. Dorms are spacious and there is hot water which is much appreciated for cooler weather.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely new hostel! The dorm room was very spacious. The common area with kitchen, dining and living was really nice as was the food and coffee. It was far from the Ella centre but good in terms of being close to Little Adams Peak and the railway.

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Feb 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Very comfortable stay at Upside Ella! Great location in a quiet area, walking distance to the Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak. The staff was fantastic!

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England MALE 18-24 Feb 1, 2026 Atm 100%

amazing hostel, super friendly staff, rooms and beds were the best I have stayed in!

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Jan 31, 2026 Atm 60%

Very nice and clean hostel. Only downside is that it is a bit further away from the center.

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Jan 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt im Upside Hostel in Ella. Die Lage ist ruhig und perfekt bei der Nine Arch Bridge und dem Little Adam’s Peak. Die Gastgeberin war sehr herzlich und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück war lecker, das Zimmer sauber und geräumig. Das Bad ist leider nicht komplett abgetrennt vom Rest des Zimmers und die Atmosphäre im Hostel war eher ruhig und nicht unbedingt social, da es nur wenige Betten gibt. Trotzdem haben wir uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Absolute Empfehlung!

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