176 hostel

Twelve kilometres from the heart of Nuwara Eliya on the Uda Pussellawa Road, 176 Hostel sits in Sri Lanka's cool hill-country tea belt at an elevation that keeps mornings crisp year-round. The property earns a 9.5 rating across 63 reviews — unusually high for an unclassified hostel.

Staff organise hiking, bike tours, and walking tours directly from the hostel, making this a practical base for exploring the surrounding estates and Adam's Peak approach trails. Bicycle rental is available on-site, and a happy hour plus live music evenings give the shared lounge a social rhythm after dark.

Breakfast-to-go containers suit early departures for trail starts before sunrise. Parking, linens, towels, and healthcare professional access round out a list of amenities that outperforms most budget properties in the region.