Borella Travel Guide
Colombo
Popular places to visit

Galle Face Green
After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
House of Fashions
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at House of Fashions during your stay in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
R. Premadasa Stadium
Catch an event at R. Premadasa Stadium during your trip to Colombo 10. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Borella

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Yed
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Rockwell Colombo
We had a beautiful stay. Very friendly and comfortable atmosphere. We highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025

Shangri-La Colombo
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Galle Face Hotel
Very classy hotel with a real colonial style and great staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Clean rooms, excellent staff good amenities
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Clean, efficient and impressive!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Borella

Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Colombo Town Hall or Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.

Maradana
When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo Town Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Suduwella
While Suduwella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.

Ibbanwala
Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Colombo Town Hall.

Thimbirigasyaya
While visiting Thimbirigasyaya, you might make a stop by sights like Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square.

Hunupitiya
Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
