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Cheap hotels in Ella

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,188 reviews
    From
    $48
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
    From
    $55
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
    From
    $61
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
    From
    $40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
    From
    $12
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
    From
    $60
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
    From
    $68
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
    From
    $45
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
    From
    $49
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
    From
    $40
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
    From
    $34
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
    From
    $21
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
    From
    $35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
    From
    $34
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
    From
    $65
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
    From
    $248
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
    From
    $23
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
    From
    $44
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
    From
    $56
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
    From
    $60
    1 night, 2 adults

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For those trying to save, these fun, budget hotels still have lots to offer, from Wifi to convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties are set in central areas and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find loads of options that feature 24-hour front desks and luggage storage.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Ella

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Ella

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,030 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Ella

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Ella

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 882 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Ella

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,033 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Ella

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 875 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Ella

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Ella

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 687 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Ella

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,079 reviews

Great access to the city center. Check these cheap hotels in Ella and nearby

Ella Banana Rest Inn

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews

Just a 2-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 600 yards from Ella Train Station, Ella Banana Rest Inn features accommodations in Ella with a garden.

From $20 per night

Jade Green Rest Inn

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews

Jade Green Rest Inn enjoys a location in Ella, 2.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. With city views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

From $20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

Located in Ella, 2.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Oak Ray La Ella Breeze has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From $135.42 per night

Ella Soul Resort

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews

Located in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Soul Resort provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $75 per night

Travel rest inn

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews

Just a few steps from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and a 8-minute walk from Ella Train Station, Travel rest inn features accommodations in Ella, with a garden and a terrace.

From $24 per night

Sudumal Cottage

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews

Just a 6-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and 0.4 miles from Ella Train Station, Sudumal Cottage features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

From $41 per night

59B Rest Inn Ella

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews

Offering city views, 59B Rest Inn Ella in Ella offers accommodations and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the 2-star guest house is 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

The Rock Face

Ella
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews

Located in Ella, a 17-minute walk from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, The Rock Face has a terrace and rooms with free WiFi access.

From $31 per night

Stay connected in Ella and nearby. Cheap hotels with free Wifi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

Ella Odyssey Inn enjoys a location in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From $37.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 425 reviews

Providing garden views, Top Heaven in Ella offers accommodations and a garden. This homestay provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

From $27.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews

Located in Ella, 2.8 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, City Heaven Ella provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

From $38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews

Providing inner courtyard views, Ella Touch in Ella provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews

Elegant Home Stay offers rooms in Ella near Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and Ella Train Station. This homestay provides free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi.

From $35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

Sunbeam Homestay enjoys a location in Ella, 2.9 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This homestay offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.

From $37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews

Just a 6-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and one mile from Ella Train Station, Holly House Homestay features accommodations in Ella, with a garden.

From $21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 339 reviews

Nimsara Homestay offers accommodations in Ella, 3.1 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From $22.56 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Ella and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

Moonlight Holiday Home Ella offers accommodations in Ella, 3.1 miles from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 30 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

From $30 per night

Senasuma Homestay

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews

Offering a terrace and views of the mountain, Senasuma Homestay is set in Ella. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

From $40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Located in Ella, within 2.9 miles of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 29 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Nature mount hostel ella has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

From $25.53 per night

Hotel City Grand Ella

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,033 reviews

Offering a barbecue and sun terrace, City Grand is set in Ella in the Badulla District Region. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking and shops are available on site.

From $42.34 per night

Welcome Homestay

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

Welcome Homestay offers accommodations in Ella near Ella Spice Garden Cooking Class and Ella Train Station.

From $43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Radiance Ella Urban Camping is a recently renovated luxury tent in Ella near Ella Train Station. With city views, this accommodation features a patio.

From $66.60 per night

Rest Full Homestay

Ella
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews

Providing garden views, Rest Full Homestay in Ella features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $37.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews

Offering garden views, Emerald Mirror Guest Ella in Ella features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $247.50 per night

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Avg. price/night: $31
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews
Great central location in Ella only a few mins walk from the centre and all the bars and cafes in beautiful Ella. The accommodations are a great budget option ~ spotlessly clean, very comfortable and the family are so genuinely friendly and welcoming ~ it was like staying with favourite family members. Highly Recommended. ❤️
Guest review by
Natalia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $31
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews
Great central location in Ella only a few mins walk from the centre and all the bars and cafes in beautiful Ella. The accommodations are a great budget option ~ spotlessly clean, very comfortable and the family are so genuinely friendly and welcoming ~ it was like staying with favourite family members. Highly Recommended.
Guest review by
Shane
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $37.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews
Cheap and affordable. The host is so friendly and shall attend your request immediately. Food is delicious. In one of the best locations. Very near to the railway station. Also provided free drop to railway station.
Guest review by
Ravi Teja
Travelers with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
It was very clean affordable and had a very good breakfast. The staff was really friendly. The location is very good and it’s walking distance to both nine arch and mini adams peak
Guest review by
Dileesha
Travelers with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 825 reviews
For what you pay, it’s a brilliant deal. Good location - few mins walk from Ella town, laundry for cheap on site, very helpful staff and clean sheets and fairly comfy beds.
Guest review by
Rachel
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Very friendly service, clean rooms, and very clean bathrooms. Highly Recommended. Even though we arrived late at night, they were up and waiting for us. Provided us with dinnerware on request. Gave us advice and directions to the best location to visit at ella and directed us towards the best deals at restaurants at ella Town.
Guest review by
Aravinda
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $27.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 412 reviews
Sri Lankan Breakfast. Brilliant location. 5 minute walk into main town and train station along the train tracks. Very clean, spacious room. Beautiful view of Ella rock and the valley below. Friendly owners, one is a guide for Ella rock and considerably cheaper than online prices.
Guest review by
Jobe
Young couple