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Postcard from · Sri Lanka

Ella

Misty Mountain Village

Where to stay

Backpacker Picks

Hostels, dorms and simple guesthouses which are clean, social and easy on the wallet.

Ella Escapade Hostel

Quiet backpacker base for hikes, waterfalls and hill-country days.

Wild Bee Hostel

Lively budget stay with nature around and easy traveller energy.

Hostel Upside Ella

Relaxed hostel pick for hikers, solo travellers and slow stays.

Pepper Hills Hostels

Budget stay with mountain air and a backpacker-friendly vibe.

Cozy House Hostel

Simple, social hostel close to Ella's main traveller circuit.

Comfort Stays

Mid-range hotels and boutique resorts with reliable service and a pool.

Chill Ville View Point Hotel

Calm hillside stay with valley views and boutique comfort.

Morning Dew Boutique Hotel

Rooftop-pool stay with wide hill-country views.

Mountain Heavens

Boutique hotel with big views, pool and easy access to town.

Zion View Ella Green Retreat

Peaceful mountain-view stay with pool, spa and yoga touches.

EKHO Ella

Scenic hillside hotel with views over Ella Gap.

Indulgent Escapes

The best rooms available, for when the stay is part of the trip.

Nine Skies

Intimate tea-bungalow escape near Ella's hill country.

Newburgh Ella - The Tea Factory Resort

Restored tea-factory stay with heritage and hill views.

Majentra Ella

Polished luxury-style stay with mountain scenery and comfort.

Hide Ella Hotel & Resort

Premium hill resort with dramatic Ella Gap views.

98 Acres Resort & Spa

$$$
resort

Luxury chalets suspended in a working tea estate with valley views

1000$

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Chamodya Homestay

$
homestay

Family-run hillside rooms with home-cooked rice and curry every night

Zion View Ella

$$
guesthouse

Mid-range guesthouse with a rooftop that frames the Ella Gap perfectly

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