A sociable, highly rated hostel a kilometre from Ella, with a female-only dorm, kitchen and themed nights.
- Budget
Why we marked it
- Five minutes’ walk to the station and bars
- Tea-plantation views
- Social, clean and central
- Yoga sessions
The Ella branch of Hangover Hostels is right in town, about five minutes on foot from the train station, bus stop and restaurant strip.
What it’s like
It is clean, sociable and has views over the tea, with yoga sessions on offer.
Good to know
- Towels and breakfast may cost extra; check when booking.
- The best Ella option if you want to walk everywhere.
Where it is
Ella town, Sri Lanka
More spots in Ella
All of EllaElla’s easiest big-view hike, a gentle climb through tea plantations to a ridge with views across the valley.
- Budget
- Experience
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