Reviews of Journey Junction Hostel
Park Rd No.02, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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Reviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe bed was really comfortable, the location was really good and it was the only good shower I had in Sri Lanka. The staff was really helpful in planing activities, tours and transportation.
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was superb
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWhile I arrived, i found that the staff missed my order while we've already double checked about the check in time after booking. Luckily there is still available space. The staff also played really loud music with several clients during 1 or 2 am, :(
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified review- location was great - shower was nice and hot- good pressure! Also enough showers & toilets - big lockers to put stuff
- sheets were dirty - no aircon - no curtains - door doesn’t properly close in women’s room - no hooks to hang things - I think it’s a bit overpriced for what it is - small common room, not a social hostel though
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFood was nice and served hot.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI really liked that it had a wood heater, the beds were super comfortable, the bathrooms are quite good and super clean
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean with comfortable beds and big lockers. Staff are friendly and the accommodation is in a central location.
Not much sound proofing from the social area or other rooms. Front door has to be unlocked every time you want to come in but that does add a level of security. Prices for tours and drop off at station are a bit too much.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery modern and quiet hostel, easy to meet people.
Small rooms
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWell located property with lovely hot shower and thick duvets. Beds were very comfy.
Social area could do with more seats, things like bottled water were unavailable to buy.
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe staff is very friendly and polite and the place is very clean its in center of the city very near to the bus stand very accessible
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewCozy hostel with a spacious common area and the best showers in Nuwara Eliya. Loved the cute chimney that kept the space warm. The receptionist was friendly and helpful. Location is quite central, close to restaurants. Unfortunately, it rained the whole time so I didn’t explore much.
the heavy raindrops on the rooftop were quite loud, which might bother light sleepers.
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewCalm and cozy
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcellent stay
All good
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBest shower I had on the entire island.
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat central location, close to all the attractions and restaurants in town. Comfortable stay with clean bathroom and bedroom. Would recommend for people wanting a chilled stay.
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewNewly finished, amazing hot shower, helpful host, spacious common area, quiet at night
Location was a bit strange, Nuwara Eliya is a big place though
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe owner and staff were so so kind and helpful. I got food poisoning on a hike and they let me stay and extra night to recover. The owner delayed his trip so he could check if I was ok and his brother who is a doctor came to see me and got me prescriptions to recover. They were so generous with they time and care. Fantastic people!
Reviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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