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Hostels in Nuwara Eliya

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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Popular with guests booking hostels in Nuwara Eliya

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

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

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 366 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
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

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

Located in Nuwara Eliya, Rv Budget Hostel is 10 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. The property is non-smoking and is set 3 km from Gregory Lake.

Located 4.1 km from Gregory Lake, St. Andrews Hostel offers 1-star accommodation in Nuwara Eliya and features a garden, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

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Laughing Leopard Hostel

Hostel in Nuwara Eliya
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews
The best hostel I’ve ever stayed in
Guest review by
Connor
Solo traveller

Laughing Leopard Hostel

Hostel in Nuwara Eliya
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 366 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.
Guest review by
Klaudia
Solo traveller

Gregory House Hostel

Hostel in Nuwara Eliya
Avg. price/night: US$26.10
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.
Guest review by
Jessica
Solo traveller

Gregory House Hostel

Hostel in Nuwara Eliya
Avg. price/night: US$26.10
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.
Guest review by
Viraj
Solo traveller

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