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176 hostel

Nuwara Eliya

Located in Nuwara Eliya and within 2.3 miles of Gregory Lake, 176 hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$15.30
1 night, 2 adults

Journey Junction Hostel

Nuwara Eliya City Centre, Nuwara Eliya

Featuring a shared lounge and a bar, Journey Junction Hostel is well situated in the center of Nuwara Eliya, 2 miles from Gregory Lake.

M
Maxwell
From
Canada
Very friendly host, very clean standards, great brand new bathrooms. Thanks Mario!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
$19.80
1 night, 2 adults

PROMAX villa

Nuwara Eliya

Located in Nuwara Eliya, within 1.6 miles of Gregory Lake and 5.9 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden, PROMAX villa provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private...

K
Karen
From
United States
Nice private room, quiet location on large road, but away from city center noise. Being in Nuwara Eliya was a welcome break from heat! Comfortable bed, room had a small table with two chairs and a sofa bed. Nice that the wall socket had two USB ports. Large spacious bathroom with great hot water. Nice western breakfast of fruit, omelette and toast. We hiked to Single Tree Hill and to Lover’s Leap Waterfall from the house. Haran the host spoke excellent English and his multicultural background enables him to be super welcoming. When he offered to cook dinner for us, I asked to watch his preparations and spent a delightful two hours learning about making curries, as well as learning more about the culture. Dinner was an excellent value as the portions were generous and food was freshly prepared.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults

Laughing Leopard Hostel

Nuwara Eliya

Laughing Leopard Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Nuwara Eliya.

F
Felistus
From
United Arab Emirates
The hostel has good vibes; very helpful staff; met a lot of other solo travelers and played some games after dinner which was fun They also have the cutest dogs
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews
Price from
$18.56
1 night, 2 adults

Vilona Inn

Dehintalawa (Near Nuwara Eliya)

Vilona Inn is located in Dehintalawa, within 21 miles of Gregory Lake and 22 miles of Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens.

C
Chamika Gamage
From
Sri Lanka
Staff is freindly and Place is clean. Good and Safe for local as well as Foriengers who are visiting Ramboda, or Kothmale side. Located facing hill side as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
$12.95
1 night, 2 adults

Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya

Located in Nuwara Eliya, 3.1 miles from Gregory Lake, Namadi Nest Nuwara Eliya provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

A
Amirali
From
Sri Lanka
I had a wonderful stay there, great hosting, breakfast, and view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

Gregory House Hostel

Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya

Located in Nuwara Eliya, a 10-minute walk from Gregory Lake, Gregory House Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

M
Marta
From
Poland
Amazing, cozy house, by the lake. Place is nice and clean, there is WiFi and hot water. They provide tea all day, breakfast was nice, beds comfortable and duvet very warm!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 635 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 635 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Nuwara Eliya and nearby

Rv Budget Hostel is located in Nuwara Eliya, within 1.9 miles of Gregory Lake and 6.1 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden. At the hostel every room includes a shared bathroom with a shower.

Located in the Nuwara Eliya City Centre district of Nuwara Eliya, Bluefield cottage is 5.6 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

Located 2.5 miles from Gregory Lake, St. Andrews Hostel offers 1-star accommodations in Nuwara Eliya and features a garden, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

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Avg. price/night: $33.16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews
The best hostel I’ve ever stayed in
Guest review by
Connor
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $33.16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews
I would say this was the best hostel I've stayed at so far on my trip to Sri Lanka. Very social. The owner is super nice and tried to get everyone to join in some games in the evening and makes everyone feel welcome. The breakfast and dinners were also very nice. I also left my jumper behind and the owner helped organise someone to bring it with them to the destination I was at which was super helpful.
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Klaudia
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 635 reviews
Staff very accommodating. Tea is free as long as it's black. Food is served here also, with very reasonable price. Very clean, stylish common area good location to meet other backpackers and socialise, but not a party hostel so can enjoy the sleep at night.
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Jessica
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 635 reviews
For me it was the best hostel in Sri Lanka. I had a great time there met with some really good people and had really nice talks. The staff was also good and everything was nice be it breakfast, the dorm etc. The property was Amazing with great location.
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Viraj
Solo traveler