Beyond Nomad Hostel

Looking for a relaxed, social hostel in Ella with beautiful mountain views? Welcome to Beyond Nomad — a comfortable place to stay, meet fellow travellers and explore everything Ella has to offer.
Surrounded by lush greenery and mountains, we offer the perfect balance between peace and connection. Start your morning with a delicious breakfast, spend the day exploring Ella, and come back to our rooftop to enjoy the sunset, play pool, have a drink or simply relax with other travellers.
🌴 Meet People & Explore Together
Travelling solo? You won't have to stay alone.
We have a guest WhatsApp group where we share daily activities, tours and plans. Join other travellers for waterfall trips, hikes, sunset walks, Nine Arch Bridge, group dinners and more.
You can join the activities and meet new people, or simply enjoy your own space — there is no pressure.
🌄 Explore Ella
From our hostel, you can easily explore some of Ella's most beautiful places:
🥾 Ella Rock & Little Adam's Peak
🚂 Nine Arch Bridge
💦 Waterfalls
🌿 Tea plantations
🌅 Sunset viewpoints
🦚 Yala National Park & Safari
We can also help arrange transportation, tours and local experiences during your stay.
✨ Relaxed Social Atmosphere
Beyond Nomad is social without being a party hostel.
Meet fellow travellers over breakfast, share stories on the rooftop, play a game of pool, join an activity or enjoy a sunset together. Our atmosphere is friendly, relaxed and easy-going — perfect for solo travellers, couples and friends.
🌿 Rooftop & Mountain Views
Our rooftop is one of the favourite places to spend time at the hostel.
Enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains while having breakfast, relaxing with a coffee, watching the sunset or enjoying a drink in the evening.
🍳 Breakfast Included
Every morning, enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast with three options:
🇱🇰 Traditional Sri Lankan Breakfast
🍳 English Breakfast
🌱 Vegan Breakfast
Complimentary tea, coffee and filtered drinking water are also available throughout the day.
🛏️ Comfortable Rooms
We focus on keeping your stay clean, comfortable and convenient.
• Comfortable, quality bedding
• Personal lockers
• Power sockets and adapters
• Individual reading lights
• Well-ventilated rooms with fans
• Hot & cold showers
• Fresh towels
• Clean and comfortable shared spaces
We also offer laundry service for an additional charge.
🍕 Rooftop Café & Bar
After exploring Ella, come back and relax at our rooftop café.
Enjoy fresh pizza, wraps, sandwiches, salads and other simple meals, together with a selection of drinks and cocktails.
It's a great place to meet other travellers, enjoy the mountain views and watch the evening sky.
🤝 Feel at Home in Ella
Our team is always happy to help with local recommendations, transportation, tours and anything else you need during your stay.
Whether you're travelling solo or with friends, Beyond Nomad is a place to slow down, meet people, explore Ella and enjoy the beauty of Sri Lanka.
Come for the mountains. Stay for the people. Leave with memories. ❤️