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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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Our top choices for Nuwara Eliya hostels

A restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a view of mountains. Tables are set with red chairs and centerpieces.

1. The Plains Green Ambawela

The Plains Green Ambawela
2.0 star property
Nuwara Eliya
The price is AU$654
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Plains Green Ambawela
A wooden chair and table under a roofed area with a view of a lush garden and distant buildings.

2. Ella Hide Forest Cottage

Ella Hide Forest Cottage
2.0 star property
Ella
The price is AU$79
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ella Hide Forest Cottage
A balcony with a table set for tea, overlooking a lush valley and distant mountains.

3. Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant

Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant
2.0 star property
Ella
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Great staff, and nice views."
United States
Cristian
The price is AU$29
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Nuwara Eliya Hostels information

Number of reviews
5
Accommodation
9 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$29
Highest Price
AU$654

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Nuwara Eliya?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for sightseeing.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of forms, but they all have a few things in common, including budget prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many have private options too).
What are the best hostels in Nuwara Eliya?
Ready to book a hostel? These ones get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Fairy Hostel - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers and coffee/tea makers. The Rivendell - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Nuwara Eliya?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually April and March, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 18°C. The rainiest months in Nuwara Eliya are October, November, May and April, with each month seeing an average of 440 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Nuwara Eliya?
Depending on what you're interested in, you might like to discover the area around Nuwara Eliya. Get out into nature with places such as Lover's Leap Waterfall, Lake Gregory and Victoria Park. Locals like to shop at Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden. Additional attractions include Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, Pedro Tea Factory and Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya.