Road was bit tough to drive

A nice Cousy place

Stayed in August 2025

The single room with private bathroom does not exist. It is a shared bathroom, which is simple but clean. I was annoyed about this at first, but the place kind of grows on you!

Rustic little place up in the tea plantations, away from the noise of the town, but still only 10 mins' walk to the shops and restaurants via the shortcut. Lovely outside seating area with beautiful views across the hills. Breakfast is nice and substantial. Very friendly cat and dog.

Stayed in August 2025

Had a great stay! The hostel has a super chill vibe and is perfect for relaxing. The location is peaceful and laid-back. The owner is incredibly friendly and helpful, always available and easygoing. Highly recommended!

Stayed in July 2025

Best stay in Ella. Tranquil, chill atmosphere, comfy beds.. the whole package, will come back again!

Stayed in June 2025

thuti is a very nice owner and he is always very helpful and a great cook!!!

Stayed in May 2025

Had a lovely lovely time here.. the hostel has a great vibe. Alway from the hustle and bustle of the city, you have a superb view as well. The host Chuti is just great. Will definitely visit again.

Stayed in May 2025

The road is not so good

Very good place to stay

Stayed in May 2025

Great breakfast, cool view of the monastery and tea plantations as well as wildlife such as birds and different squirrells

Stayed in May 2025

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The host is super friendly and helpful. The place is a bit far from the main road and taxi can't go down but he came to the road with his car to help me and did the same on the way back. He also prepare a very decent breakfast Room ,bed,bathroom and kitchen are clean. Highly recommended

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was so fine ! Very peaceful place with a very welcoming staff !

Stayed in March 2025

I had a lovely stay. The host is super friendly and helpful. It's really nice to just chill there with the dog and the cat. The accommodation is around some tea plantations so it's nice to walk around. Very chill place.

Stayed in April 2025

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Stayed in March 2025

What an amazing place to stay. Away from all the chaos, so peaceful with great views. The host was so welcoming, helped me get a bus ticket and dropped me as well. Rooms were cozy and bathrooms clean. Lassie the dog and Charlie the cat made sure I was entertained during my stay. Also got to meet and share great conversations with amazing fellow travellers. I would come back definitely sometime. Value for money!

Stayed in March 2025

It was a bit far from main center

With this place, you get what you pay for and more! The view of the sunset is breathtaking and the facilities are quite simple but the price is also unbeatable

Stayed in March 2025

Be aware of many flies, though Thuti does everything to get them away. Breakfast is simple, but is included.

Nice hostel in a remote serene quiet area, 20 min walk to town (at night it can be treacherous). Atmosphere is very nice, getting in contact with others is easy. Fell in love with the dog and the cat. Prices very good. You can rent Thutis's scooter.

Stayed in March 2025

Nice in nature jungle sound , walking path to town possible, commen kitchen. Welcome feeling and information for tours.

Stayed in March 2025

Home Hostel is unbeatably located, funky and rustic, and totally charming. With lovely chill spots, lush surroundings, and a stunning view of the monastery on the hill, this was my favourite stay in Sri Lanka. Gihan is a wonderful host, and I really enjoyed my stay here.

Stayed in March 2025

Mixed feelings about the owner. He seemed like a nice guy, but I didn't feel welcome there. I arrived at 5 p.m. and without even saying hello or introducing himself, he just showed me my room. After I had some questions to ask about what you see in Ella and how to get to the next town, his answers were like - yeah, people go to Ella Rock... yes, you can go to Little Adam's Peak... but my favorite was when I asked him where can I get a bus to Haputale, his answer was - in Ella town. Absolutely useless. Then he complained that I had asked too many questions. Later on, he explained that he had just woke up, fyi it was 5 p.m. The end was also unpleasant, I realized they provided towels to other guests but not me, the same as a ride to the train station. Apparently, for him, my backpack wasn't heavy enough to give me a ride, but heavy enough for a Tuk-Tuk. I left with a bad aftertaste.

Good room, a hot shower, a quiet area, not far away from the town, a good and big breakfast, a cute doggy and kitty, a nice common area, very cozy.

Stayed in February 2025

One needs to know their way there at night but all good

This has a hostel feeling but as it says, private rooms only, which is nice, so you get both. The kitchen is open and tea/coffee is available. I kindly got dropped at the train station by car which was a big help with bulky luggage ! The location is stunning. Short-cut to the town centre through tea plantations. Nice pets and perfect climate & air.

Stayed in March 2025

Nice place to stay with amazing views. I‘d love to come back one day

Stayed in March 2025

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I want to recommend this place to everyone visiting Ella! The owner is very kind and helped me a lot. Lassie the dog and Charlie the cat are my best friends! I’ll definitely stay here again when I come to Ella ♪

Stayed in February 2025

I loved staying at Home Hostel. It’s the perfect getaway to escape the noisy centre of Ella, but still located in 10 minutes walking distance to the main road (the shortcut to the centre is a experience itself). The hospitality is outstanding! I rented a scooter and got dropped off at the train station at the end of my stay! I’ll come back whenever i’m in Ella!

Stayed in February 2025

a little out of the way from Ella town but the location was beautiful

delicious complimentary brekky, hot showers, sunset views, the owner was lovely and great social vibe

Stayed in February 2025