Colombo Travel Guide

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Colombo

Where to stay in Colombo

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Wellawatte

4/5(23 area reviews)

Wellawatte is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can plan an outing to Majestic City and Dehiwala Zoological Garden while you're in town.

Wellawatte
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Bambalapitiya

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

Bambalapitiya
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Fort

4/5(36 area reviews)

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

Fort
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Cinnamon Gardens

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall or Colombo Town Hall.

Cinnamon Gardens
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Havelock Town

5/5(1 area review)

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

Havelock Town
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Borella

Visitors to Borella enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, House of Fashions is worth a stop.

Borella
Marino Beach Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo
5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP
The price is 1.795.321 ₫ per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
1.795.321 ₫
per night
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (821 reviews)
"It was a short stay but I enjoyed it. The hotel is beautiful and clean. The dining options are great. There is a mall adjacent and another one about 12 mins walking distance. The amenities were also superb. I would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 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 1.965.319 ₫ per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
1.965.319 ₫
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (107 reviews)
"This was an absolute amazing stay. The staff were all very polite and the infinity pool was above and beyond. I did want to point out a tuk tuk driver called nimal fonseka who absolutely made our stay excellent. He went above and beyond and helped us with anything we needed! He was so trustworthy ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo
5 out of 5
1 Galle Face, Colombo
The price is 4.708.620 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
4.708.620 ₫
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions One Galle Face and Beira Lake are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (341 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. All facilitates like shopping is conveniently located."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Shangri-La 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marino Mall and Saskia ...
6.6/10 (83 reviews)
family trip
"Staying with family and the place is clean and safe, Also the area is main heart of the city which is walkable to MC and near cafe shops, even malls."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2023

Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo
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 Wi-Fi, 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 Apr 2024

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
Supun Arcade Residency
Supun Arcade Residency
3 out of 5
56, Galle Road, Colombo
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Raux Brothers and Isipathanaramaya ...
7.2/10 Good! (139 reviews)
"spasious and comfortable."

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2022

Supun Arcade Residency
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

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
49
" "5 - Excellent 37.404580152671755%
4 - Good
57
" "4 - Good 43.51145038167939%
3 - Okay
22
" "3 - Okay 16.793893129770993%
2 - Disappointing
2
" "2 - Disappointing 1.5267175572519085%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.7633587786259542%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
15 Mar 2020

Big, bustling city. Get out of it to see the rest of the country.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
26 Feb 2020

A great city to explore and would recommend people go there before it gets too westernised!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Jan 2020

Vibrant and very busy !!!!!!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
30 Jan 2020

Very clean city , litter free, good roads , disciplined traffic , people friendly and coutreous

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
26 Jan 2020

I regularly visit Sri lanka and Colombo so am familier with the country.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
25 Jan 2020

Beware of the jewellery shop opposite this hotel.

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