Sutherland Estate, 3rd Mile Post Passara Road, 90090 Ella, Sri Lanka
#60 of 189 hotels in Ella
Guests' ChoiceBased on 78 hostel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Free Wifi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 21, 2025
Jessie
Singapore-clean and comfortable bed -cloth drying rack available -various food options around the hostel despite being a bit far from city centre -provided breakfast and water for refills
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 27, 2025
Maren
GermanySo close to little adams peak, clean, private bathroom in girls room
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Tess
AustraliaI loved my stay here - nestled next to a tea plantation and close to main attractions. The breakfast was a great spread of basics and the place was really clean. The beds were comfy and each of the rooms had a keycard access! The balcony and common area downstairs was a super cosy hangout place to meet everyone, including the sweet hostel dogs. I’d just note it’s located a little bit out of town - an easy walk during the day but I only felt safe taking a tuk tuk back at night after being in town with friends.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 24, 2025
Bernd
GermanyNothing to report!
Super team running it!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: November 28, 2024
Sayma
BangladeshIt was nice hostel. I loved my stay there. It was clean & comfortable. Breakfast was super good. The host was so helpful & friendly. Main attractions are nearby & Ella city is 1.4 km away. All over it's a good place for solo female travelers. Loved my stay there...
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: September 24, 2024
Anneleen
BelgiumNothing to complain.
Nice place to meet other travellers. Good breakfast. Close to Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge and only 10 minutes away from the center. Quiet environment. Friendly staff. Would recommend it here!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 17, 2024
Hrčka
Sri LankaElectronic door open system noise.
People were ver kind.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 20, 2024
Lea
GermanyI would recommend a bar for the evenings in the hostel.
Good vibes. Doorm was nice. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 24, 2024
Elias
GermanyNeed to be aware that it's a 15min walk to the main street in town. Unfortunately no tours are organized by the hostel. The room and bathroom are functional but really simple and imagine once the room is fully booked it could get crowded and easily less clean. Given the price it's negligible.
10min walk to the Nine Arche Bridge, nice and cozy hangout areas. Classic hostel breakfast with toasts and omelette. Basic rooms which are simple but functional and clean. Locker for each guest available. Great value for price.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 15, 2024
Andrea
AustriaGreat staff, very friendly and helpful. Nice rooms and little terrace to sit outside. Close to Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak, but a bit outside town. Can walk easily or take a tuk tuk at night.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 21, 2024
Eve
IrelandThe wifi was not great
The hostel was so comfortable and clean, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was really good. Location was perfect!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
María
UruguayEverything was really good. Clean, friendly staff, helpful, modern, good location, good breakfast included. 100% recommend!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Uditha
Sri LankaPerfect location 😃😃
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Mathias
GermanyThe sink is inside the dorm room and a bit noisy, some curtains around the bed would be nice too
Very nice and helpful staff, everything is super clean.easy to connect in the common area at breakfast Comfy bed. Was my second stay in this hostel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Julija
Lithuaniait's a bit further away from the main street, like 15 min walk, but it's pleasant enough as Ella is in the mountains.
Loved the internet speed - I was able to work without any interruptions. Great breakfast, room was cool enough to sleep and didn't get hot. They also had a water tank to fill in your bottles. Location is great as it's close to the restaurants and hiking points. I loved my stay here
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Johanna
GermanyReally nice hostel with clean rooms and good working AC/fan. The location was a 15 minute walk from Ella city center but completely fine, and so it’s quiet there at night! and it’s very close to 9 Arch Bridge and Little Adams Peak which is nice! The staff was really friendly! We got good breakfast every morning. The lounge area is nice to hang out, hostel is also good for socializing. All in all a great hostel, would recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Lina
Norway8 people in one room, and one bathroom
The straff was nice. We did our laundry there and it was a quite location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Dhanush
IndiaThe people maintaining the hostel are really sweet.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Fiorella
UruguayCero
I love everything in this place , The people that work in here are really nice, the breakfast was delicious and the vibes in this place are amazing. 100% recommend it 🙂
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Akhila
IndiaOnly problem with my dorm bed was the charging socket was not working n I had to use the one in common room.
Very good rooms with basic toiletries provided.The breakfast was toast n eggs with fruits,it was basic but it was very filing.The host is very informative n helps you with how to get around n tuk tuk to train station etc. You can cover little Adam's peak trek 20-30 min from here n there nine arch bridge also ..all walkable so it is very convenient.it also has some good restaurants nearby.My personal recommendation is cafe Eden for their local food.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Angga
IndonesiaDuleep and his team at Bunk Station are the kindest and most helpful, left a good note on my last week in Sri Lanka. Walking distance to mini adams peak and nine arch and Ella town. Great breakfast to meet another travelers.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Branden
United KingdomThere was no A/C
Super friendly staff, very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Vivek
India-
The location of this hostel is just amazing. Nine arch bridge is just 15-20 mins walk. Little Adam's peak is also just 20 mins walk. Even the central market is just 15 min walk. You have a lot of eating options within 5 mins of walk. The bus station is also nearby.The dorms are quite spacious and clean. The staff is very helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Saskia
NetherlandsThe owners and employees of the hostel are so kind!!
Stayed in March 2024
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