Title: Ella backpack hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/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 restaurant ## 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) ![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) ![Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains - Ella backpack hostel (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/d422c632.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Mountain View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains - Ella backpack hostel (Ella)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291700/113291644/5905cf89.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) - 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 - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Laundry room £16 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=113291644&PinnedHotelID=113291644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 3+ beds 2 beds 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room, Mountain View ![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 Iron/ironing board In-room massage In-room safe - Mountain view - 225 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 3 Double Beds ### View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View ![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 Iron/ironing board In-room massage In-room safe - Mountain view - 225 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Garden View ![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 Stovetop Oven Cookware/dishes/utensils - Garden view - 556 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use, Balcony, Mountain View ![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 Iron/ironing board In-room massage In-room safe Desk - Mountain view - 125 sq ft - 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. More rewards for more adventures! [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 Located in Ella, Ella backpack hostel is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Uva Halpewaththa Tea Factory are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Secret Waterfall and Ravana Falls. [Visit our Ella travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ella.dx691013748424445952) [View more Hostels in Ella](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ella-Hostels.d691013748424445952-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Sambar cub and mother in the morning light at #green plains #wildlife](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121092/4c2985d9-0da3-474a-af06-3669663dacc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Horton Plains National Park 60 min drive \- 32.0 miles - Secret Waterfall 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - 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 - Dream Café 11 min drive - Hide Ella 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 24-hour front desk, a nature reserve and coffee/tea in reception - Smoke-free property 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. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site 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 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Ella backpack hostel ? ### How much is parking at Ella backpack hostel ? ### What time is check-in at Ella backpack hostel ? ### Where is Ella backpack hostel located? ## Have a question? 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