The Ostella
About
On Sri Lanka, The Ostella is a hostel on Kitalella, Road, Ella 90166, in the island's central hill country. The hostel sits in Ella, a hill-country town in the centre of the island.
The Ostella is known for its hill-country setting, and a 4.4 out of 5 average from 70 reviews places it among the reviewed hostels in the Ella area. First-time visitors should expect a hostel in the centre of Ella, with the town's cafés and viewpoints within walking distance. Reaching Ella from Colombo, Kandy or Galle involves a journey inland, and the town lies on the popular hill-country railway line. The hostel's listing at https://www.booking.com/hotel/lk/ostella-ella.html carries booking information.
Kandy and Galle lie some distance from Ella, while Colombo and Negombo sit on the western coast. The hostel operates in Ella itself, a town in the central highlands.
Sri Lanka's railway network is extensive, and the hill-country line from Kandy to Ella is popular with visitors, making the train a practical way to arrive. Sinhala and Tamil are the official languages, and English is widely used in administration and tourism.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of business is The Ostella?
The Ostella is a hostel in Sri Lanka, listed on Booking.com at https://www.booking.com/hotel/lk/ostella-ella.html. It operates within Sri Lanka (Ceylon), where Sinhala and Tamil are the official languages and English is widely used in tourism.
What should first-time visitors expect at The Ostella?
First-time guests arrive at a hostel at Kitalella, Road, Ella 90166, in Sri Lanka. The southwest monsoon brings rain from about May to September and the northeast monsoon from October to January, so packing for wet weather is sensible.
Where is The Ostella located on Sri Lanka?
The Ostella sits at Kitalella, Road, Ella 90166, in Sri Lanka. Ella is a hill-country town, and the Kandy to Ella railway line is popular with visitors travelling through the region.
How do visitors rate The Ostella?
The Ostella holds a rating of 4.4/5 from 70 reviews. That score reflects guest feedback for this hostel at Kitalella, Road, Ella 90166.
Is The Ostella easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Sri Lanka?
Travellers coming from Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Negombo, Bentota, Mirissa, Unawatuna or Arugam Bay can reach The Ostella, which is based at Kitalella, Road, Ella 90166. Sri Lanka has an extensive railway network, and the hill-country line from Kandy to Ella is popular with visitors.
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