Title: Ella backpack hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113291644&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 ## Photo gallery for Ella backpack hostel ![Living area - Ella backpack hostel (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/da1c4ef0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfort Shared Dormitory, Garden View - Ella backpack hostel (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/ff8ec4f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper - Ella backpack hostel (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/7e9b4ddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Ella backpack hostel (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/9cc2bbf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View - Ella backpack hostel (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/d422c632.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 . 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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 - ‪Dream Café - ‬11 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, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk - A nature reserve 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. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with shampoo - Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121510000/121503700/121503614/e9cb322b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jaithra Inn Nuwara Eliya - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Housekeeping CA $17 CA $20 total includes taxes & fees Dec 26 - Dec 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=121503614&PinnedHotelID=121503614&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72050000/72047400/72047394/0eaac4bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Coldworld Nuwara Eliya - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=72047394&PinnedHotelID=72047394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115620000/115610600/115610568/9c59c30e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ella Forest Bath Ella - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 2.0 1 review CA $24 CA $29 total includes taxes & fees Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=115610568&PinnedHotelID=115610568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117790000/117786500/117786489/a6c77c6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### VR Nature Cottage Wellawaya - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry CA $51 CA $60 total includes taxes & fees Dec 25 - Dec 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=117786489&PinnedHotelID=117786489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119050000/119043000/119042926/99fad31a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pedro Stay Nuwara Eliya - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $21 CA $25 total includes taxes & fees Dec 30 - Dec 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=119042926&PinnedHotelID=119042926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Double Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111270000/111260500/111260401/5cf98b0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tgarden resort Ella - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available CA $22 CA $27 total includes taxes & fees Dec 26 - Dec 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=111260401&PinnedHotelID=111260401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Comfort Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45855100/45855007/b4de3edf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oviya Guest Nuwara Eliya - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=45855007&PinnedHotelID=45855007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117380000/117376000/117375972/0faf7d15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eden Hill Hotel Nuwara Eliya - Parking included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=117375972&PinnedHotelID=117375972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12840000/12831300/12831213/f8718e66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Andrews Hostel Nuwara Eliya - Parking included - Breakfast available - Laundry - 24/7 front desk 8.4 Very good 11 reviews CA $32 CA $43 total includes taxes & fees Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=12831213&PinnedHotelID=12831213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117040000/117033500/117033470/b3c545dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Koshi's Country Cottage Ella, cozy pet-friendly cottage, close to Pekoe Trail. Makulella - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer CA $99 CA $131 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=117033470&PinnedHotelID=117033470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Limited onsite 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 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Ella backpack hostel ? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ella backpack hostel ? ### Where is Ella backpack hostel located? ## Have a question? 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