The Best Hotels Closest to Colombo City Centre in Colombo - 2026 Updated Prices

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A dining area with tables set for two, black chairs, and white walls with decorative moldings.

A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table set with tea and pastries, and a glimpse of a room with a bed and red canopy.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and a decorative vase on the nightstand.

A spacious living area with a pool view, elegant furniture, and a large mirror.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Neil

4.897.481 ₫

6.415.298 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring lounge chairs and a glass railing.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, TV, and a view of the ocean.

Two black chairs facing a sea view through a glass railing.

2. Marino Beach Colombo

2 km from Colombo City Centre

Kugan

2.041.872 ₫

2.674.685 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a waterfront location and a bridge connecting to the main building.

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a central courtyard and a pool on the rooftop.

A modern interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

3. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

Maibel

3.701.376 ₫

4.972.443 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A traditional wooden furniture arrangement with a sofa, chairs, and a table in a courtyard with a view of greenery and a yellow wall.

A hotel entrance with a large window, a tree sculpture, and a staircase visible through the window.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a view of a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, and a large window with a view of greenery.

4. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.8 km from Colombo City Centre

Jonathan

2.309.990 ₫

2.540.937 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

A hotel lobby with a wooden door labeled "Luggage & Storage," a mounted television, a fire extinguisher, a small table with papers, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

5. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Peter

691.805 ₫

816.480 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A spacious lobby with a central floral arrangement, high ceilings, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A terrace with wicker furniture, a large vase, and a view of the sea at sunset.

6. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.7 km from Colombo City Centre

Jennifer

3.369.600 ₫

4.526.734 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A rooftop terrace with dining tables and chairs, offering a city view.

A modern cafe with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

< 0.1 km from Colombo City Centre

Tom

2.306.880 ₫

3.099.072 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

A modern building with a paved courtyard, large potted plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, arranged for dining.

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Ella

1.818.968 ₫

2.382.699 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A modern bar area with seating, a high ceiling with geometric patterns, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, and a chandelier.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a large potted plant.

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

Lars Toft

2.695.680 ₫

3.621.387 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by white umbrellas and potted plants.

A bar with a mirrored wall, shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

A grand building with a central fountain, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a fireplace with large vases and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

10. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Colombo City Centre

David

3.446.842 ₫

4.515.005 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A dining table set with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages, with a sofa and a staircase in the background.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a pillow.

A cozy living room with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

A spacious indoor area with a curved staircase, a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

11. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.2 km from Colombo City Centre

Fjorn

1.662.250 ₫

2.177.280 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, ocean views, and a large umbrella.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

12. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.1 km from Colombo City Centre

Prem

2.313.360 ₫

3.107.776 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books and a vase of flowers, and a view of the sea.

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a sofa with colorful cushions, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers, and a modern pendant light.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the ocean.

13. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

Stach

2.467.584 ₫

3.314.962 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern lounge with a curved seating arrangement, a central table with a bottle and glasses, and a large window offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A spacious lobby with a reflective floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the sea through expansive windows.

An interior with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a view of palm trees.

14. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.4 km from Colombo City Centre

MOHOMED UMAR

3.849.120 ₫

5.170.926 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A person in an infinity pool with a sunset view.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a side table with drinks, a potted plant, and a large window overlooking the sea.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with fruits and a teapot, and a large potted plant.

15. MaRadha Colombo

2.4 km from Colombo City Centre

Yasotha

2.052.864 ₫

2.733.264 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A spacious lobby with a large skylight, a central decorative sculpture, and a marble floor.

A modern building with a central courtyard featuring a fountain, surrounded by a circular walkway.

A hotel with multiple floors, a central courtyard with greenery, and a prominent tower in the background.

A covered walkway with wooden flooring, white pillars, and hanging lights.

16. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.8 km from Colombo City Centre

Devaka

2.402.266 ₫

3.227.300 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.

A spacious interior with a central staircase, wooden shelving units, and a dining area.

A grand entrance with a sign for Capital Exchange, featuring a classical architectural style with arches and columns.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

17. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.2 km from Colombo City Centre

Jeffrey

903.830 ₫

1.066.608 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A pathway leading through a bamboo forest to a building entrance.

A swimming pool with a canopy and lights, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

18. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.1 km from Colombo City Centre

kandiah

1.607.027 ₫

1.896.292 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a polished floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a city view.

A modern interior with a curved reception desk, a blue sofa, and a geometric railing.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central blue structure, and a modern design.

19. Orion City Hotel

2.8 km from Colombo City Centre

Duminda

1.283.040 ₫

1.552.784 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A staircase with ornate railings, a patterned bench, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a television.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV.

20. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Colombo City Centre

Lee

1.186.229 ₫

1.399.750 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Colombo City Centre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 180 reviews	View
De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View

Top Colombo City Centre Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"Stay was incredible. Only at times the room was a bit hot but could be the big glass windows. Room extremely clean and hotel more than what pictures show."

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay for a few days after tour of Sri Lanka. Well located . Staff in dining room very helpful. Rooms very well appointed. Great views from higher level. Enjoyed the large pool."

Cinnamon Red Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and modern hotel, friendly staff, and a nice rooftop bar and pool. I was impressed."

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was recommended to stay here and I'm very glad that I did. The hotel dates from the colonial era, and since then had been the choice of many dignitaries, sports and movie stars, yet it is still priced well within reach of a Western salary. The food is excellent (I sampled only the dinner and breakfast buffets). The staff are particularly attentive - Ivoni, the customer relations manager, gets special mention because she went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was as good as it could be."

Renuka City Hotel

8/10 Good

"I most appreciated the attentive staff and how relatively quiet my room was. What I liked least was that the air conditioning struggled to keep the room cool but managed to occasionally introduce cigarette smoke and other strong smells from some mysterious ventilation source."

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We ended 12 days in Sri Lanka here and it was easily the best-equipped hotel of the whole trip. The 53-metre rooftop infinity pool on the tenth floor is the standout: ocean on one side, city skyline on the other, and spectacular sunsets over the sea. Come up in the late afternoon. The room was excellent — very comfortable king bed, a bathroom with both shower and bathtub, and a huge TV. Everything felt new and well maintained, and despite the city-centre setting on Marine Drive, noise was not a problem. Several restaurants and bars on site meant plenty of choice without leaving the building, and the food was good across the board. Very good value too for this standard of hotel. A perfect last stop before flying home, and it would work just as well at the start of a trip."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great city centre hotel"

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely flawless, the staff is the most helpful and will make you feel at home as soon as you arrive. The breakfast was a life altering experience."

Granbell Hotel Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We returned to this hotel because we liked it so much, and again loved the location and surroundings of it. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. Due to the public holidays, it was very busy this time and the breakfast room seemed a bit overwhelmed, plus it was difficult to get a towel"

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Gangaramaya Temple

8.6/10 (129 reviews)

After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

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Chabad of Sri Lanka

Learn about the local history of Colombo 03 when you take a trip to Chabad of Sri Lanka. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Gem Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gem Museum during your travels in Colombo 03. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

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Liberty Plaza

7.8/10 (130 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Liberty Plaza during your stay in Colombo 03. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Crescat Shopping Mall

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Crescat Shopping Mall during your visit to Colombo 03. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Viharamahadevi Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Viharamahadevi Park is just one of the places to see in Kurunduwatta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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St. Andrew's Scots Kirk Church

St. Andrew's Scots Kirk Church is just one of the places to see in Colombo 03, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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High Commission of India

7.6/10 (10 reviews)

High Commission of India is just one of the places to see in Colombo 03, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colombo City Centre?

Colombo City Centre is located in Colombo 02. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 158 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colombo City Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Colombo City Centre.

What can I see and do near Colombo City Centre?

Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum and Traditional Puppet Art Museum feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India and Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya. You can enjoy live performances at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre and Elphinstone Theatre.

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Our top choices for Colombo City Centre hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Marino Beach Colombo

3. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

4. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

5. THE DEN 23

6. Shangri-La Colombo

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

10. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

11. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

12. Galle Face Hotel

13. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

14. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

15. MaRadha Colombo

16. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

17. Dutch Heritage Colombo

18. Zylan Colombo

19. Orion City Hotel

20. Palm Grove

Compare popular hotels close to Colombo City Centre

Top Colombo City Centre Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Cinnamon Red Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

Renuka City Hotel

Marino Beach Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

Other attractions near Colombo City Centre

Gangaramaya Temple

Chabad of Sri Lanka

Gem Museum

Liberty Plaza

Crescat Shopping Mall

Viharamahadevi Park

St. Andrew's Scots Kirk Church

High Commission of India

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