A clean, central and social hostel a few minutes’ walk from Ella’s station, buses and restaurants, with tea-plantation views.
- Budget
Why we marked it
- Flat white with a Sri Lankan single-origin coffee
- La Marzocco espresso machine
- Gelato
- On Ella’s main street
Known for
Isle of Gelato on Ella’s main street is one of the best places in the hill country for a proper coffee.
What to order
Order a flat white made with a Sri Lankan single-origin coffee from the Temple Grounds roastery, pulled on a La Marzocco machine, and a scoop of gelato after a hike.
Good to know
- The perfect reward after Little Adam’s Peak.
- Busy in the afternoons in peak season.
Where it is
Main Street, Ella, Sri Lanka
More spots in Ella
All of EllaElla’s most rewarding hike, a steeper half-day climb to a summit with views over the whole valley.
- Budget
- Experience
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