48/2 Bonavista, Badulla Road Nuwara Eliya, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
#18 of 103 hotels in Nuwara Eliya
Guests' ChoiceBased on 187 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
2.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 April 2024
Jana
Czech RepublicThe hostel has good location with nice view to the lake. Both the dinner and the breakfast were good and bed confortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Rohini
IndiaLocation, Very Helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Karolina
PolandThe rooms were clean, the location is nice (it has a view on the lake) and I enjoyed getting the free coffee/tee :) And I could leave my bags at the hostel after check-out to go explore Nuwara Eliya a bit more.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Schrag
AustraliaExcellent host Manoj was very helpful and an amazing cook with breakfast included and dinner available, located close to town....very economical ❤️
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Hanson
United KingdomThis is a cool little clean guest house, it run by a serene host and her mother. The room was clean and stylish with a balcony over looking a quiet part of town. Friendly place but not intrusive. Breakfast was great along with conversation about world politics with the host who spoke good English There was a little kiosk nearby that sold essentials at good price.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Ed
AustraliaVery relaxing stay, Manoj the host was very friendly and welcoming and the food is also great. Highly recommend
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Ann-elise
United StatesThe wifi wasn't the best.
A nice hostel to meet people. The private room was comfortable. The bed is a bit worn, but actually still quite comfortable. Breakfast is delicious and the hostel dinners are great to meet other travelers.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Carolina
GermanyMattress was a bit uncomfortable.
Nice and calm location, lovely common area, tasty breakfast, super friendly host.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Ana
SloveniaThe room was a bit humid and moldy.
The location above the lake is nice and the common areas are very cozy with many chairs and plant :) one big breakfast table, where you meet other nice people from the hostel! The rooms are very big as well.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Viraj
IndiaFor 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.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Sarah
AustraliaThere's not too many resteraunts around, especially for dinner in the night. There is dinner at the hostel but keep in mind to order it before 4
The room was clean with a lovely view. And a bonus was the thick duvet that really helped us with the colder night weather.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Shakeile
United KingdomSlight patches of mold in the dorm
Was a very lovely place and in a great area
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Calvin
NetherlandsWe had a lovely stay. Met some nice people in the common room and the view on the lake is amazing
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Lisa
GermanyApparently the dorm has two old mattresses and I had one of them, the others were fine.
Very nice furnished common area where travellers can meet and have dinner together, which was very tasty.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Xza
PhilippinesNice location, near the lake and very nice staff. He gave me a free ride to the city and helped me a lot. The breakfast was so nice too, he prepared for me even early in the morning. Also they have a very comfortable bed, my most comfy bed in Sri Lanka.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Lam
FranceGood location, friendly staff , room with lake view and clean!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Nimantha
Sri LankaStaff is very helpful. The location is very eazy to find and the view is awesome. Breakfast was incredibly good. The place is very neat and clean. Everything was perfect 👌
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Rocio
SpainVery nice experience! It is a house which is converted into a hostel, with very nice common areas. I really enjoyed the vibe with the rest of the people. The staff was fully available at all times and communication with them was perfect. Very nice location in front of the lake, although a bit further from the town center. Overall a very good experience for the price.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Kobra
Irannothing
It was very clean, quite and in good location with view of the lake. The food and breakfast was very delicious and designed very beautifully. The Manager and staff were very kind and hospitable
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Lisa
GermanyNice Location at the lake outside the citycenter. We felt very welcome and got some tea when we arrived. Very friendly and helpful stuff. Best waterpressure in Sri Lanka so far for a nice hot shower.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Dewi
IndonesiaEverything. The surrounding, the people, chit chat with other guests the dinner. We should stay more nights there.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Linsay
United KingdomCould have done with a kettle in the room.
It was very relaxed and in a good location. The chap there went out of his way to help. He made us a breakfast to take away when we left at 6am and was happy to make us tea whenever asked. Very kind!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Jeffrey
SingaporeNo fans in the room. Minor flooding in the shower.
Very nice common area with sofas, chairs, and tables. Beds more comfortable, they provide towels, and there is hot shower. Location is not in city center but still accessible. Hosts were nice and gives good recommendations.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Jesse
NetherlandsNothing
Very nice stay and they help the guest a lot
Stayed in January 2024
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