Hostel Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

5.0
(6 reviews)6

Feel the mountain breeze while making the hostel a cozy retreat

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This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
6 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

32h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Pubs
Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

Help us keep the place clean, cozy, and welcoming—think housekeeping, common areas, and a bit of guest support. Days are warm, nights get cold—so pack both your hoodie and your T-shirt. Shifts are flexible, and you’ll be vibing with a fun, social crew. Perfect for anyone who loves a laid-back mountain hostel with a bit of fresh hilltop air.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 35 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Be from outside Sri Lanka

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

3.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Meeting international travelers
  • 5 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness

Sweden

5

Thank you Manu and Saliboy for being very nice to work with. Good food and social hostel. Sometimes very few people in the hostel and not much to do around the hostel which has no nightlife. Can make it boring at times. It was a chill place and i learned a lot.

about 1 month ago

Sweden

5

A great place to volunteer! The owners are laid-back, the staff is welcoming, and the dogs are wonderful. It's also a great way to meet people and explore the area. I helped organize tours and activities and had a lot of fun joining in as well. The accommodation is quite basic, so keep that in mind if you prefer more comfort. A useful tip—ask for a WhatsApp contact right away, as they're much more responsive there than on Worldpackers. Big thanks to Sanjay and Hash for an amazing experience!

3 months ago

Bulgaria

5

At the hostel, I had the chance to meet a large number of travelers and people who share the same values and outlook on life. Every evening, a friend and I took care of the good vibes as party promoters. I'm sure that everyone who met us will remember us as the most cheerful and energetic young people. The days at the hostel were pleasant, fun, and filled with new friendships and knowledge!

3 months ago

Bulgaria

5

It was nice. The job wasnt that hard so I recommend for sure. There is a lot of trails that you can go close by the hostel. New travelers everyday so it was fun.

3 months ago

Ecuador

5

Great hosts overall, always considerate :) Thank you!

4 months ago

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