Ella on a backpacker budget
Ella costs a backpacker about €18 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
What to see
Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, hill train.
Eating
Roti shops €1.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Ella Pavilion - Hostel & Rooms | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Hostel 4 you Ella | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Green Village Guesthouse | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Ella Rock Heaven | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Ella View Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Lanka Restaurant | sinhalese | 0.3 km |
| Ceylon Tea Factory | american | 0.4 km |
| Cafe Crave | american | 0.4 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| estate hospital | 7.6 km |
Routes through Ella
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Ella cost per day?
Budget about €18 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €21, and a small guesthouse room about €28. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Ella?
Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, hill train.
Where do you eat cheaply in Ella?
Roti shops €1.
Build a route that runs through Ella, costed end to end.
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