Anuradhapura

Travel Guide

Photo by Koray Koymen
Photo by Koray Koymen
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Photo by Eva Johnson
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Photo by Botak Jon
Photo by Koray Koymen
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Where to stay in Anuradhapura

At the end of our day at Anuradhapura, we kept walking to our hotel. On the way, we saw this monkey was eating some fruits. This creature is endemic to Sri Lanka. Furthermore, it presents all over the Island. They live as groups and kind of the time they become too aggressive. So, if you capturing them when they are too close to you, keep it in your mind to switch off the flasher.

Wijayapura

While Wijayapura might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nuwara Wewa and Sri Maha Bodhi.

Wijayapura
The Lake Forest Hotel
The Lake Forest Hotel
3 out of 5
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC
The price is AED 588 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
AED 588
AED 693 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Mirisawetiya Stupa are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
"Stunning views from the hotel overlooking the lake and the temples. The staff from reception to room service are very courteous. Will definitely consider for next trip to Anuradhapura."

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

The Lake Forest Hotel
The Ivy Lake
The Ivy Lake
3 out of 5
115 Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 76 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
AED 76
AED 90 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Jetawanaramaya Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Perfect for an overnight stay - property appears freshly renovated, quiet, clean and a spacious room. The staff member that we dealt with was excellent and was very friendly and helpful. Good value for money."

Reviewed on 24 September 2024

The Ivy Lake
Kutumbaya
Kutumbaya
3 out of 5
803 Freeman Mawatha, Anuradhapura
The price is AED 114 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
AED 114
AED 154 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
Great value stay
"I really enjoyed my stay at Kutumbaya. The staff were really friendly and helped organise a safari and tour of the ancient ruins for me. The food was great, particularly the Sri Lankan breakfasts. The WiFi and air con were good and I even found some Premiership football on the TV. I’d definitely ..."

Reviewed on 20 January 2025

Kutumbaya
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Villa Tambaka Retreat
Villa Tambaka Retreat
3.5 out of 5
Saliya Mawatha, Anuradhapura, North Central
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly villa in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Kuttam Pokuna and Samadhi ...
Villa Tambaka Retreat
A Tranquil Holiday Retreat on the Edge of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura
A Tranquil Holiday Retreat on the Edge of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Stay at this vacation home in Anuradhapura. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Sri Maha Bodhi are located nearby.
Good place.
"Everything is good. I don’t have saying any words for bad. Thanks"

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

A Tranquil Holiday Retreat on the Edge of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura
Family-Friendly, Quiet Apartments with Full Kitchen in Anuradhapura
Family-Friendly, Quiet Apartments with Full Kitchen in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Stay at this apartment in Anuradhapura. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Jetavanaramaya are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Great place for a peaceful stay
"We had a wonderful stay at Shanthi holiday apartment from June 25 to 30, 2024. The apartment was immaculately clean, well-appointed, and offered all the comforts of home. The modern amenities and tasteful decor made our stay very enjoyable. The location was perfect, with easy access to local attractions, ..."

Reviewed on 2 July 2024

Family-Friendly, Quiet Apartments with Full Kitchen in Anuradhapura
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Popular places to visit

Thousands of people visit Ruwanweli Stupa a day. So, buckets full of lotus and many other flowers are collected in this way. Lotus seeds have become one of the most preferred food for the monkeys who live near the stupa. This monkey also ate lotus seeds for a long period and I took loads of photos.

Ruwanwelisaya

5/5(10 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Ruwanwelisaya
Offerings at the jaya sri maha bodhi or the temple of the sacred bodhi tree in anuradhapura, Sri Lanka #petersoeteweyphotography #wanderlust #srilanka #anuradhapura #jayasrimahabodi #sacredbodhithree

Sri Maha Bodhi

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Sri Maha Bodhi. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Sri Maha Bodhi
Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka

Abhayagiri Dagoba

5/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Abhayagiri Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Abhayagiri Dagoba
Ancient palace ruins

Kuttam Pokuna

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Kuttam Pokuna. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Kuttam Pokuna
Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration. Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism. This is considered the earliest monument, the construction of which was chronicled Sri Lanka. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.

Thuparama Dagoba

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you spend time at Thuparama Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Thuparama Dagoba

Nuwara Wewa

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Nuwara Wewa. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Nuwara Wewa

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