Polonnaruwa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Polonnaruwa
Where to stay in Polonnaruwa
Kaduruwela
Though Kaduruwela may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum and Gal Pota.
Hotel Sudu Araliya
It looks promising in places, but sadly the whole place smelled damp when we visited.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
EKHO Lake House Polonnaruwa
Wonderful room two doors away from where Queen Elizabeth stayed. Fabulous little infinity pool and only two of us in there. Stunning view with sundowners on the terrace spoilt by terrorist monkey determined to steal something off our table. Enormous curry with enough dishes to feed at least 3 ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Seyara Holiday Resort
I’m sure this review will contradict those previous, but basically I did not like this place straight from arrival. The manager/desk man was condescending, we had to wait for our room, the room was basic in the extreme, poor quality bedding and towels, an ancient bed and threadbare mattress. The ...
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala
This is such a cool hotel, nestled in the jungle. And the novelty of staying in a tree house is quite fun! The hotel can help arrange nature walks which is a nice touch.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Woodland Sanctuary
Sigiri Paddy Field Hut
Popular places to visit
Polonnaruwa Vatadage
After visiting Polonnaruwa Vatadage, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.
Kiri Vihara Temple
After visiting Kiri Vihara Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out its cycling trails.
Lankatilaka Temple
After visiting Lankatilaka Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.
Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum during your trip to Polonnaruwa. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.
Shiva Devalaya
Shiva Devalaya is just one of the places to see in Polonnaruwa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.
Gal Pota
Find out about the history of Polonnaruwa with a stop at Gal Pota. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.
- Polonnaruwa Vatadage
- Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum
- Kiri Vihara Temple
- Gal Pota
- Buddha Seema Prasada
- Nissanka Latha Mandapaya
- Ancient City of Sigiriya
- Minneriya National Park
- Sigiriya Museum
- Wasgamuwa National Park
- Kaudulla National Park
- Maduru Oya National Park
- Base Hospital Dehiattakandiya
- Giritale Wewa
