Bunk Station Hostel
A sociable, highly rated hostel a kilometre from Ella, with a female-only dorm, kitchen and themed nights.
- Budget
Tomorrowland Hostel Ella
Ella’s best-loved social hostel, with tea-country views, tents and open dorms, nightly DJs and a fire-pit beer garden.
- Budget
- Party
- Live music
- Mountain views
Hive Ella Hostel
A newly renovated hostel in the centre of Ella with free breakfast and an easy walk to everything.
- Budget
Beyond Nomad Hostel
A luxury hostel in Ella built for backpackers and remote workers, with free breakfast and a short walk to town.
- Mid-range
- Poshtel
- Remote work
- Free breakfast
Hangover Hostels Ella
A clean, central and social hostel a few minutes’ walk from Ella’s station, buses and restaurants, with tea-plantation views.
- Budget
Pepper Hills Hostels
An eco-friendly hostel inspired by village architecture in the hills outside Ella, with free breakfast and big views.
- Mid-range
Ella Escapade Hostel
A peaceful hostel on the Ella Rock side of town, with meals included and easy access to the Ella Rock hike.
- Budget
Wild Bee Hostel
A design-led eco-hostel in the jungle hills above Ella, with panoramic views, sky beds for stargazing and free shuttles to town.
- Mid-range
- Eco-hostel
- Mountain views
- Free breakfast
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Our 8 favourite hostels and poshtels in Ella
We have marked 8 hostels and poshtels in Ella, each picked by locals rather than ranked by an algorithm. You will find them around Ella town, Ella hills and Ella Rock side. Prices range from budget to mid-range.
Start with Bunk Station Hostel, Tomorrowland Hostel Ella and Hive Ella Hostel, then use the filters to narrow it down by price.
What you’ll find: mountain views, free breakfast, party, live music, free tours, poshtel, remote work and eco-hostel.
Good to know
- Read recent reviews: party hostels and quiet hostels are very different.
- Many hostels have private rooms and female-only dorms.
- Check what is included: breakfast, towels and lockers are not always free.
Also in Ella: Things to do in Ella. Or see the full Ella guide.
Good to know
What are the best hostels and poshtels in Ella?
Our current picks include Bunk Station Hostel, Tomorrowland Hostel Ella and Hive Ella Hostel. See all 8 on this page, picked by locals.
Are there budget hostels and poshtels in Ella?
Yes. Good-value options include Bunk Station Hostel, Tomorrowland Hostel Ella and Hive Ella Hostel. Use the price filter on this page to see them all.
How do you choose the hostels and poshtels you list in Ella?
Every place is chosen by our team for its location, value and character. Paid placements are always labelled “Premier choice”; “Team’s pick” is never paid for.
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