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Cheapest monthApril
Most expensive monthFebruary
Top rated by travelersDream Ville, $1,342
Cheapest bed foundASK Nomads, $179

Finding cheap hotels in Ella: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can score the cheapest bed in April.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Ella are full of digital nomads and tourists of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cozy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travelers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by likeminded travelers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Ella. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around, and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Ella hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Ella generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Ella. Not only can you get a bed for as little as $179 per night, you can also cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Night Manner Hostel, The Bunker Hostal - Ella Srilanka, and Nature Mount Pavilion Ella as the best hostels in central Ella for value, cleanliness, and comfort.