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Ella backpack hostel

2.0 star property

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You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant at Ella backpack hostel . Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$30
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

Room options

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Double Room, Mountain View

Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Iron/ironing board
In-room massage
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View

Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Iron/ironing board
In-room massage
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Garden View

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
  • Garden view
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room Single Use, Balcony, Mountain View

Standard Double Room Single Use, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Blackout curtains
Iron/ironing board
In-room massage
In-room safe
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Ella, Ella backpack hostel is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Amphitikanda Tea Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Secret Waterfall and Ravana Falls. Visit our Ella travel guide
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Wellawaya-Ella-Kumbalwela Hwy, Ella, Uva, 60003

What's nearby

  • Sambar cub and mother in the morning light at #green plains #wildlife
    Horton Plains National Park
    60 min drive - 51.5 km
  • Secret Waterfall
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kinellan Tea Factory
    11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Nine Arches Bridge
    12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Little Adam's Peak
    13 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Ella Railway Station
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barista
    11 min drive
  • 360 Ella
    11 min drive
  • Dream Café
    11 min drive
  • Ak Ristoro Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • Garden View Restaurant
    15 min drive

About this property

Ella backpack hostel

Hostel by the lake
Consider a stay at Ella backpack hostel and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, a nature reserve and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Ella backpack hostel offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as safes and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shampoo
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 10; reservation required

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 5 per pet, per stay, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 5
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 5 per pet, per stay plus a one-off USD 5 cleaning fee
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 10

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Ella backpack hostel Ella
Ella backpack hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ella backpack hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ella

Frequently asked questions

Is Ella backpack hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 5 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 5 also applies.

How much does it cost to stay at Ella backpack hostel ?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ella backpack hostel on 8 Apr 2026 start from AU$30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ella backpack hostel ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ella backpack hostel ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Ella backpack hostel located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hostel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Secret Waterfall and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Rakkiththa Kanda Rajamaha Viharaya. Ravana Falls and Ravana's Cave are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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