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 Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market.

Fort
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Wellawatte

4/5(25 area reviews)

You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Wellawatte and you might want to plan a stop by Majestic City and Dehiwala Zoological Garden while you're in the area.

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, Bellagio Casino and Majestic City are top sights worth seeing.

Bambalapitiya
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Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like High Commission of India and Casino Marina Colombo.

Kollupitiya
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Kompannaweediya

While visiting Kompannaweediya, you might make a stop by sights like Galle Face Beach and Galle Face Green Night Market.

Kompannaweediya
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 Sri Lanka National Museum or Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.

Cinnamon Gardens
Mandarina Colombo
Mandarina Colombo
5 out of 5
433, Galle Road, Colombo
The price is AED 194 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 194
AED 252 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (971 reviews)
"The location was accessible to any part of the city, most importantly the location is the cleanest part of Colombo and the mall was just across the street."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

Mandarina Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo
5 out of 5
1 Galle Face, Colombo
The price is AED 496 per night from May 24 to May 25
AED 496
AED 666 total
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Stay at this 5-star 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! (434 reviews)
"What truly sets this hotel apart is the exceptional staff. The team at the central restaurant was absolutely brilliant — attentive, friendly, and incredibly professional, making every meal a memorable experience. Equally impressive were the concierge staff, who went above and beyond to ensure our ..."

Reviewed on 19 April 2025

Shangri-La Colombo
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
5 out of 5
Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo
The price is AED 496 per night from May 9 to May 10
AED 496
AED 666 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
"Massive new hotel in Colombo where we stayed a night before heading down to the beaches. Large comfortable room and one of the most impressive breakfast buffets I’ve ever seen. Half of the hotel still under construction to finish it off so was some noise by the pool."

Reviewed on 25 April 2025

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, 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.
Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle
Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle
3.5 out of 5
121a Sir James Pieris Mawatha, 47, Colombo, WP
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Gangaramaya Temple ...
7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"Prefect place"

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle
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 WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux Brothers ...
7.2/10 Good! (142 reviews)
"We walked in an apartment with dust and dirt on the floor, mould behind toilet door, mould on kitchen glass tray. They said this apartment was closed for some time. Housekeeping staff should be trained to check on details. Would not recommend for families who are particular about cleanliness. The ..."

Reviewed on 31 August 2024

Supun Arcade Residency
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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre ...
6.6/10 (90 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel 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.

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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
4
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.