Backpackers Hostel Ella

Athulgashinna,Ella., Ella, Sri Lanka - Show on map
9.2/10 · 408 reviews

Providing guests with bicycles for rent, Backpackers Hostel Ella is located nearly 25 minutes on foot from the known Ella Rock Hike.

Location

The Ella hostel is located just 500 metres from the Kinellan Tea Factory and 3.8 km from the ravana falls "Rawana Waterfall". In addition, the ancient Dhowa rock temple can be found approximately a 10-minute drive from this comfortable hostel.

Food & Drinks

A delicious breakfast is served daily. Guests can enjoy dinner at Cafe Chill, which is only steps away from the accommodation, or at On Rock's Cafe and Bar, only 50 metres away. The hostel features a shared kitchen, available for cooking purposes. The 8-room Backpackers hostel boasts a quiet location within a 7-km distance of Ella train station.

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Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • 24-hour services

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Sports activities

  • No Smoking

  • Breakfast

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour services
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Sports activities
  • No Smoking
  • Breakfast
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Shuttle

  • Paid airport shuttle

Activities

  • Hiking

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • 24-hour security
  • Locker room
  • Currency exchange
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining options

  • In-room breakfast
  • Outdoor dining area

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

For kids

  • Board games

Recreation

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

In the rooms

  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fireplace

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 13:00 until 21:00
Check-out:
until 11:00

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From USD 10 per night
Check-in 21 Oct 2026
Check-out 22 Oct 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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          Check-in 21 Oct 2026
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          Guests 2 guests

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          Backpackers Hostel Ella
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          from 13:00 until 21:00
          Check-out:
          until 11:00