About Us

A hostel built around the view.

A warm, welcoming hostel on Main Street in the heart of Ella, Sri Lanka — minutes from the train station, the bus stand and the trail up to Ella Rock.

On Main Street

Right where you want to be.

We sit on Main Street, right in the centre of Ella — an easy walk from the train station, the bus stand, and the little cafes and cooking schools that make this town what it is. Ask any of the team and they'll happily point you toward the trail up Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak, or a tuk-tuk out to Nine Arch Bridge for sunrise.

~700m away

Ella Train Station

2 min walk

Ella Bus Stand

4.6km away

Nine Arch Bridge

6 min walk

Ella Spice Garden

Guests relaxing on the terrace overlooking the road into Ella
What's Included

Everything a good hostel should have.

Free Wi-Fi throughout
Shared terrace with mountain views
Communal & shared kitchen
Daily breakfast — continental, English & Asian
24-hour front desk
Free private parking
Garden & outdoor seating
Bike & car / scooter hire arranged
Airport transfers arranged
Hot showers & private bathrooms
Tour & hiking assistance
Board games & common lounge
The resident dog at Rock View Hostel Ella
Fun Fact

Meet the unofficial greeter

Our resident German Shepherd has the best view in the house and a habit of joining guests for the sunset.

Come say hi on the terrace.

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