Title: Ella backpack hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ella backpack hostel Riverwalk hostel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/da1c4ef0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/d422c632.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/7e9b4ddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Shared Dormitory, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/ff8ec4f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/9cc2bbf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 27 - Nov. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 28 - Nov. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Double Room, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/5905cf89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Mountain View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Mini-fridge Blackout drapes/curtains Laptop workspace Desk In-room massage - 225 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 6 - 3 Double Beds ![Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/05749934.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Mini-fridge Blackout drapes/curtains Laptop workspace Desk In-room massage - 225 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ![Comfort Shared Dormitory, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/ff8ec4f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Shared Dormitory, Garden View ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Blackout drapes/curtains Microwave Cookware/dishes/utensils Oven Shared/communal kitchen - 556 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Standard Double Room Single Use, Balcony, Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/c3120d84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room Single Use, Balcony, Mountain View ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Blackout drapes/curtains Laptop workspace Desk In-room massage Iron/ironing board - 125 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FElla-Hotels-Ella-Backpack-Hostel.h113291644.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FElla-Hotels-Ella-Backpack-Hostel.h113291644.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.82020%2C81.08332&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=24D_jm2awVhfuWJcviOAHoVLLGs=) Wellawaya-Ella-Kumbalwela Hwy, Ella, Uva, 60003 #### What's nearby - 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 - Horton Plains National Park - 60 min drive - 51.5 km #### Getting around - Ella Railway Station - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chill Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Barista - ‬11 min drive - ‪360 Ella - ‬11 min drive - ‪Ak Ristoro Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Green Door Cafe - ‬12 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 like: - Free self parking - Coffee/tea in the lobby, a nature reserve, and smoke-free premises - A 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Ella backpack hostel boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like safes and separate dining areas. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### 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 elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 5 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time 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 USD 5 one-time 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### 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 Nov 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ella backpack hostel on Dec 2, 2025 start from CA $26.17, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Ella-Hotels-Ella-Backpack-Hostel.h113291644.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > 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 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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