Title: Ella backpack hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ella backpack hostel Riverwalk hostel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/da1c4ef0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfort Shared Dormitory, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/ff8ec4f4.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) ![Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/d422c632.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 £16 includes taxes & fees 22 Sept - 23 Sept ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 21 - Sept 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-21&endDate=2025-09-22&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-21&endDate=2025-09-22&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 22 - Sept 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-22&endDate=2025-09-23&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-22&endDate=2025-09-23&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Standard Double Room Single Use, Balcony, Mountain View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](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 curtains Desk Iron/ironing board In-room massage In-room safe - 125 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Double Room, Mountain View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](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 curtains Desk Iron/ironing board In-room massage - 225 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 6 - 3 Double Beds ![Comfort Shared Dormitory, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](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 curtains Microwave Oven Stovetop Shared/communal kitchen - 556 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](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 curtains Desk Iron/ironing board In-room massage - 225 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ![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.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FElla-Hotels-Ella-Backpack-Hostel.h113291644.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 - 1.0 mile - Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles - Kinellan Tea Factory - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles - Nine Arches Bridge - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles - Little Adam's Peak - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles #### 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 such as: - Free self-parking - A nature reserve, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property - 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 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 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 ### 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ella backpack hostel on 22 Sept 2025 start from £15.98, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ella-Hotels-Ella-Backpack-Hostel.h113291644.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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 Kital Ella Waterfall are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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