Colombo

Travel Guide

Colombo showing heritage elements and a sunset
Colombo which includes a coastal town and a sporting event as well as a large group of people
Colombo
Colombo featuring general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town
Colombo

Where to stay in Colombo

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 Pettah Market and Bally's Casino.

Fort
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Wellawatte

4/5(25 area reviews)

Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.

Wellawatte
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
Freedom. 
#SriLanka #Travel #Trover #Beach #HotelView

Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.

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)

When in Havelock Town, you can plan a visit to Majestic City and Marino Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Havelock Town
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is AED 496 per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
AED 496
AED 666 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
To be in the position where your children become unwell overseas is extremely stressful, we were fortunate however to experience a service at Shangri-la Colombo that went above and beyond my expectations of any accomodation. A particular mention to the chefs- particularly the head chef who prepared ...

Reviewed on 15 November 2025

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is AED 327 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
AED 327
AED 430 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Staff are super helpful and friendly. Infinity pool was amazing. Convenient times for pool. Easy to navigate. Highly recommended

Reviewed on 16 November 2025

Marino Beach Colombo
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5 out of 5
No. 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha 02 Colombo Colombo
The price is AED 578 per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
AED 578
AED 777 total
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Beira Lake and Galle Face Green are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
It’s the perfect spot to escape the chaos of the city. Plenty of dining options (although expensive) with high quality food. The level of service all around the hotel is over and above expectations. Gym, pool, all great

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
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.
 Luxe Colombo Heights

Luxe Colombo Heights

3.5 out of 5
121a Sir James Pieris Mawatha Colombo WP
Stay at this aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Crescat Shopping Mall are ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Prefect place

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

Luxe Colombo Heights
Supun Arcade Residency

Supun Arcade Residency

3 out of 5
56, Galle Road Colombo
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Havelock City Mall and Raux Brothers ...
7.2/10 Good! (145 reviews)
Bathroom wear and tear. No iron and the iron board was broken and unusable

Reviewed on 30 October 2025

Supun Arcade Residency
Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

4 out of 5
No. 30, Hyde Park Corner Colombo
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Viharamahadevi Park ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
Grand appartement un peu usé.
Grand appartement un peu usé.

Reviewed on 8 August 2025

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

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
57
5 - Excellent 36%
4 - Good
65
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
27
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 3%

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.