Ella is a must-visit destination in Sri Lanka. There are so many incredible Airbnb options, from beautiful Treehouses to humbling homestays. Here is our guide to the best Airbnbs in Ella Sri Lanka.
Villa Skygazer
Why We Love This Airbnb
This Airbnb is just beautiful. Set a little distance from the centre of Ella but surrounded by jungle and greenery. The balcony is the perfect place to read a book and drink a cup of Sri Lanka tea. The hosts here also provide home-cooked meals that are just incredible, better than most restaurants.
Unique Features About This Airbnb
This Airbnb is the perfect place to soak up all of Ella’s wilderness and has a sense of luxury whilst being connected to nature. It is an ideal balance and was one of our favourite Airbnbs in Sri Lanka.
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Size: 1 bedrooms / 1 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Check out prices here.
The HideoutElla Wood Cabins
Why We Love This Airbnb
The complete glamping experience! This Airbnb is a glamping experience at its very finest, with jaw-dropping views of the valley and mountains. If you like an adventure, this is for you.
Unique Features About This Airbnb
15 min walk down to the nine arch bridge, out of Ella town but perfect for a quiet getaway!
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Size: 1 bedrooms / 1 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Check out prices here.
Ella Treehouse Pearl
Why We Love This Airbnb
This Airbnb is the ultimate treehouse experience! Although with all these types of stays, you might have to be prepared to share with a few creepy crawlies. For us the experience of staying in a treehouse in the middle of the Ella Valley is just one to write home about.
Unique Features About This Airbnb
An awesome treehouse and a memorable experience that will truly enrich your stay in magical Ella! It is a little far from the Ella centre, but the hosts will arrange a Tuk Tuk for you. Although it might be a little far from restaurants and cafes, it is within walking distance to Ella’s best attractions. Including Ella Rock and Rawana waterfall.
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Size: 1 bedrooms / 1 Bed / 1.5 baths
- Price: Check out prices here.
Magnificent view at Idyll Home Stay in Ella #1
Why We Love This Airbnb
This homestay is highly reviewed and can be a great way to experience Ella on a lower budget without compromising views!
Insider Advice: If you are not sure about a homestay, it is something you should try out. We did this in another part of Sri Lanka, Hiritekiya Bay. The hosts and other guests were so welcoming, and it was a humbling experience. The food was also incredible!
Unique Features About This Airbnb
Beautiful views surrounded by greenery and flowers with a local family that will take excellent care of your every need! Experience Ella through the eyes of a local.
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Size: 1 bedrooms / 1 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Check out prices here.
Planning a holiday to Ella? Check out our guide to the best things to do in Ella.
Arawe Retreat
Why We Love This Airbnb
Rice paddy views set in 5 acres of land, this 150-year-old renovated cottage is the perfect nature retreat.
Unique Features About This Airbnb
This Airbnb provides the chance to completely immerse yourself in nature and the life of a local family. If you are lucky, you might experience first-hand the locals and water buffalo working the rice fields whilst you eat breakfast in the garden. They also provide a free pick up from the Ella train!
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Size: 1 bedrooms / 1 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Check out prices here.
Ella Bamboo cabana (Upstair)
Why We Love This Airbnb
Surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful views you can’t go wrong with this choice!
Unique Features About This Airbnb
Although you only have the upstairs room, there is a seperate private entrance and WIFI if you need it.
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Size: 1 bedrooms / 1 beds / 1 baths
- Price: Check out prices here.
Things to know about staying in Ella
The nights can get cold! So make sure to bring warm clothes with you as the evenings can get a bit chilly. We needed thermals in the town of Nuwara Eliya, which is a bit higher up. Whilst it is unlikely you will need this in Ella (we didn’t), we were grateful to have the choice!
Looking for a Hotel instead? Check out our guide to the best Hotels in Ella instead.
Summary of the best Airbnbs in Ella, Sri Lanka
Ella is full of incredible places to stay, the hardest part is picking where! We hope this guide makes it a little easier to make your choice. Wherever you end up in Ella you are in for an amazing time.
Check out our other Ella Guides here:
- Diyaluma Falls Guide – Sri Lanka’s Second Highest Waterfall
- A Complete Guide to Experience the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella
- A Guide to the best things to do in Ella Sri Lanka
- A Complete Guide: Little Adams Peak for Sunrise
