Very social and super nice that they arrange a free family dinner. Made friends with everyone there because of that!

Stayed in August 2025

Super easy to meet and connect with other backpackers. The staff members are nice and funny. The dinner is really good!

Stayed in April 2025

It's a bit cold at night, so one blanket wasn't really enough. The place was a little less clean and tidy because of the dogs. Also it would be good if they had soap in the bathrooms.

Really good, sociable hostel. I enjoyed my stay here mainly because of how easy it was to meet people. The dorm rooms are fine but a bit cramped. They do a family dinner every night, and there's plenty of good spaces to hang out. They have 3 dogs and some really cute puppies, which were great to pet, although they did make the place a little less clean and tidy. They have good suggestions for things to do. We hiked the Pekoe Trail, which was great.

Stayed in February 2025

Hostel is very social and you can meet a lot of people there. We had a good dinner together. Staff is friendly.

Stayed in January 2025

Just note it is a little far from the city centre but easy enough to get a Tuktuk.

Such fun staff who are super friendly, super fun and social vibe with other backpackers. If is very much a hostel, so facilities are relatively basic, but are clean. Not sure why there is such a low average on Booking, I loved my stay. They have puppies and a few other dogs which I loved as well!

Stayed in January 2025

There about 7 to 8 dogs open and running around the hostel which is okay but it was continuing to bark at us which was kind of scary and frustrating for people who are scared of dogs and they have not locked up them. it's always open in it comes to you which is kind of scary

The hostel is always full and a very nice place to network with people and socialize. The staff and everyone were really nice, the place was beautiful and very big. This could be the best hostel in Nuwerliya.

Stayed in January 2025

Staff were great, Dogs were awesome . Quiz night loads of fun

Stayed in January 2025

Less social atmosphere than expected; Location not central

Decent hostel; Tasty dinner and breakfast; Beds are on the more comfortable side

Stayed in January 2025

Nice hostel in Nuwara Eliya - they have great outdoor space to chill,dogs are friendly, the atmosphere is quite laid back. I was on the day when there were very few guests, so can’t speak about social stuff much - the family dinner was yummy, the hosts were super friendly and helpful

Stayed in January 2025

I really like this hostel because they go above and beyond for their guests. Every Thursday, they offer a family dinner plan, allowing everyone to enjoy authentic Sri Lankan cuisine together.

Stayed in December 2024

The smell of the puppies was unbearable during breakfast. Bathroom could have been cleaner and curtains around the beds would have been helpful.

Really social place made friends instantly. The bonfire in the evenings was good and the family dinner aswell. The place is cozy staff is super friendly aswell.

Stayed in December 2024

Great hospitality lovely location, the hostel is designed to be social, by default you will make friends, very close to two waterfalls, shower is good, not far from Nanu Oya train station, the staff are veey helpful, they organized my taxi 5am to the train station, they have lovely dogs, they bark sometimes but not annoying, definitely will go back there,

Stayed in December 2024

A nice hostel

Stayed in November 2024

The room was so cold at night, bathroom was dirty.

It’s a quiet location, staff gives you all the information needed for sightseeing. Social hostel.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

Facility are good. Nice hostel

Stayed in September 2024

vegitarian Dinner should be improved.

Very good staff

Stayed in October 2024

Far from city center

Stayed in September 2024

The hotel was lovely, but the lack of hot water in the bathroom was a downside.

I loved the beautiful design and cozy atmosphere of the hotel it made the stay feel special.

Stayed in September 2024

The only thing i wanna mention was one staff shouted at me around 2 other guests which i was caught off guard. I thought he was joking and then continued to shout because he said i was putting him in trouble. He felt bad after and called my phone and apologized. So it was all good. I just didn't expect that and i even felt embarrassed in front of the 2 other guests but i just let it go. I didnt respond the same way. It was just not nice to do that esp because i was a guest and i wasnt a friend or a common person working there for me to be treated that way. But then my stay was still great overall.

It was great staying at Laughing Leopard esp if you are a solo traveler coz you will meet a lot of people. I really didnt have the chance to go with them because i went on my own to the tea plantations and waterfall by scooter and the rest of the time i was either working or sleeping. It has really good vibes. The family dinner (veggie curry) was so delicious!! Staff were great! They were friendly and helpful. I also appreciated that I rented a good scooter. There was no issue with it so my drive around Nuwara Eliya was enjoyable.

Stayed in September 2024

They took more than one hour to bring me breakfast. The location is a bit far out of the city center. The bathroom needs some adaptation because it doesnt look very appealing to walk into.

Loved the family dinner they prepared for us, I liked how everyone socializes outside all the time, there are many card games available. The staff are all nice and fun guys. They own four dogs and they are always around for you to cuddle. The beds are comfortable, there are lockers in the rooms and the rooms are very spaceous.

Stayed in August 2024

Unclean bathroom, one bathroom for 8 people in the room which was quite disturbing when used in the night, cold bedroom (staying in July) but we were happily provided with more blankets when asked!

Really friendly hosts, good indoor and outdoor social areas, scooter hire available, excellent value for money.

Stayed in July 2024

The room was very cold and it smelled like humidity. The toilet wasn't clean.

It's a very sociable hostel, very easy to meet other travellers. The staff is friendly and the common areas are nice. There is also free water available.

Stayed in July 2024

Cold and moist rooms, pretty dirty and worn out vibe.

Social areas where you can hang out and meet people.

Stayed in May 2024

Bit out of town and walk is along a main road so not very nice, not many places to eat nearby

Really good value room, super clean, friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed in June 2024