Colombo

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Colombo showing heritage elements and a sunset

Where to stay in Colombo

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Wellawatte

4/5(25 area reviews)

You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Wellawatte and you might want to plan a stop by Majestic City and Marino Mall while you're in the area.

Wellawatte
Nice surronding within Colombo

Fort

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

Fort is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market.

Fort
Colombo, despite it's location alongside the ocean, still has a very industrial feel to it.  For some reason, the contrast of this scene resonated with me.

Bambalapitiya

If you're spending some time in Bambalapitiya, Marino Mall and Bellagio Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Bambalapitiya
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Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like High Commission of India and Casino Marina Colombo.

Kollupitiya
Archade Independence Square at Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens

4/5(9 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sri Lanka National Museum.

Cinnamon Gardens
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In the picture are both Veg and Non Veg Options; Geek HQ 's special burger named Its Cloebbrin Time, Chewie Sandwich the non veg option and Red's Big Fries. This all came to a total of around 4000LKR which was quite reasonable and was shared among 4 of us! Tip - Get their Special Burger and it's so huge that it could be shared among 3 for sure.#Trover #Foodie #SriLanka #BurgersandFries

Havelock Town

3/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Havelock Town, you might make a stop by sights like Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple and Raux Brothers.

Havelock Town
Marino Beach Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo
5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP
The price is AED 280 per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
AED 280
AED 360 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (949 reviews)
"This place was incredible. It was clean, the staff were extraordinary, and everyone went out of their way to meet and exceed expectations. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone travelling to SL. A big 10/10."

Reviewed on 13 November 2024

Marino Beach Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo
3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5, Colombo, Western Province
The price is AED 261 per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
AED 261
AED 308 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (160 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay in Colombo. Make sure to get an ocean view room or better yet with a balcony. The facilities were great, rooftop bar, infinity pool, cafe & gym area all at a great price. The only downside was the painfully slow check in process - felt like I was applying for a mortgage rather ..."

Reviewed on 13 November 2024

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Mandarina Colombo
Mandarina Colombo
5 out of 5
433, Galle Road, Colombo
The price is AED 178 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
AED 178
AED 228 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (837 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Especially the front office staff."

Reviewed on 5 November 2024

Mandarina Colombo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo
Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo
4 out of 5
Marine Drive (Kollupitiya), 10th Lane, No.24, Colombo
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marino Mall and Saskia ...
6.6/10 (85 reviews)
"The staff and management are excellent. The breakfast is outstanding. They have 24 hour rooms serving. The location is very central to most places in Colombo. The hotel is very safe. Rooms are very comfortable and spacious"

Reviewed on 2 September 2024

Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo
Rococo Residence
Rococo Residence
3 out of 5
203, Sir James Peiris Mawatha, Colombo
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Chabad of Sri Lanka ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
Good stay, great price
"The apartment was great, and overall the stay was good, but when I arrived, there was still menstruation trash in my bathroom from the prior guest which made me question the overall cleanliness and attention to detail."

Reviewed on 13 December 2023

Rococo Residence
Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
4 out of 5
No. 30, Hyde Park Corner, Colombo
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gangaramaya Temple ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (99 reviews)
"Very spacious and clean apartments, located in a quite and central area. I highly can recommend this boutique hotel."

Reviewed on 1 April 2024

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Colombo

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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5/5 - Excellent

Arul

My motherland that I will treasure in my 

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Not a place I recomend going. Go down the coast. Hikkaduwa is nice.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Clean modern city; very clean neat & orderly. Beautiful temples to visit. Excellent food & restaurants. Easy to get around. Enjoyed two days there.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Colombo remains a fascinating city with plenty of attractions. The port area is undergoing construction and has already taken some of the charm from the walk along the pier.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beware of sharks trying to get you to see precious jem's.

3/5 - Okay

AL

We didn’t venture out too much since we mainly spent our time here recovering from a 35 hour trip to get here. It was a great place to relax and recharge before moving on.