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

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

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

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.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.3 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Neil

AED 666

AED 881 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a traditional wooden structure.

A courtyard with a swing set, a tiled patio, and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and trees, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with a traditional architectural style in the background.

A serene indoor garden with a small water feature, steps leading to a seating area, and lush green plants.

2. Ishq Colombo

3.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Niels

AED 700

AED 908 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

3. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.7 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Jonathan

AED 313

AED 344 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A pool area with yellow umbrellas and lounge chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

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

4. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Sithara

AED 477

AED 641 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting fixtures.

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

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.7 km from Elphinstone Theatre

William Reed

AED 518

AED 696 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 hotel with a unique geometric facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a body of water with a traditional structure in the foreground.

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

6. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Pat

AED 290

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a colorful abstract painting, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

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

7. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.9 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Ella

AED 258

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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.

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.

8. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.8 km from Elphinstone Theatre

"I have travelled the World extensively, and this property is possibly my favourite of any I have stayed in. It maintains old world colonial character and charm, with its very high standards, excellent staff, and wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. We stayed 8 years ago and have been planning g a return since. We are however devastated to hear that the hotel will close at the end of its current lease in August 2027, so this was likely to be our last ever visit."

Clifford

AED 551

AED 739 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Lars Toft

AED 404

AED 543 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

10. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.5 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Fjorn

AED 255

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

A long, well-lit hallway with ceiling fans, chandeliers, and wooden chairs lined up on one side.

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

11. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Prem

AED 321

AED 431 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 2.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Stach

AED 254

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of the ocean.

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

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

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.1 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Manouri

AED 579

AED 777 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious living area with a piano, sofas, and a dining table.

14. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

kandiah

AED 205

AED 242 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, a curved ceiling, and a central walkway.

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

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

15. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Jeffrey

AED 134

AED 158 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

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.

16. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Lee

AED 168

AED 198 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A modern living room with a large window, a wine rack, and a reception desk.

A rooftop bar with a barista preparing drinks, surrounded by tables and chairs, and shelves with bottles.

A rooftop bar with checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

17. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Imali

AED 243

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

18. Orion City Hotel

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Duminda

AED 149

AED 183 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a reception area, featuring a minimalist design with branches and a glass partition.

A modern restaurant with large windows offering city views, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a wooden desk, a chair, a bed with white bedding, and a bathtub.

19. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Ashani

AED 248

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern hotel interior with a glass entrance, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A staircase leading to a room with a wooden door, a doormat with a letter, and a glass wall on one side.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, and a green bottle. There is a wall with a 'C1' sign and a door leading outside.

An open balcony with a view of tall buildings and a hanging light fixture.

20. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Fort, 2.3 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Muhammad Zarwan

AED 115

AED 137 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa	9.6 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 661 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.4 Exceptional 192 reviews	View

Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff and lots of things to do within the hotel block"

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I had a great time staying at Taj. Staff were friendly and buffet was good as well."

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We were there for 4 nights. The staff made it one of the most memorable stays we had anywhere in the world (we both travel a lot globally for both pleasure and business). They were warm, friendly and showed a genuine interest in making us feel welcomed. We were on vacation, but we had packed lots of things into our schedule. Hotel staff was finding ways to help us enjoy our visit and somehow do everything we wanted to do. Special kudos to Kaveen (for greeting us every morning with a smile and checking on everything), Emaleen (for all the traditional SL sweets!) and everyone we met at Pavilion (too many names to remember). Obviously it is one of the top hotels in Colombo so not surprisingly, the hotel is beautiful and rooms are fantastic with amazing views of Indian ocean and Colombo City. It is located at the best place for convenience and that is why we stayed there at the first place. Lot of space to meet up with friends and hang around as well. We wish we had a few more days to explore everything but I am sure Rathnadeepa will be our first choice in Colombo going forward. We visit SL regularly & have stayed at almost all the top hotels around Colombo, so we can say with confidence it will be hard to beat the hospitality and friendliness of staff at Rathnadeepa. Thank you. We really appreciate everything you all did."

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is an exceptional property and a very grand and historical place to stay in Colombo. We had a wonderful time here and it was always a joy to return to the comfort of the hotel. The facilities are extensive and the location by the Indian Ocean is superb. The extensive public areas and dining options are very good reasons to spend a lot of time here. Thoroughly recommended to all visitors to Colombo who want to experience a unique heritage hotel"

The Kingsbury Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic staff and very helpful front desk."

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Był to najlepszy hotel, w którym spaliśmy na Sri Lance. Ma bardzo dobrą relację ceny do jakości, obsługa jest przemiła, pokoje przestronne, a jedzenie jest wybitne, zdecydowanie polecam 👌"

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! It’s connected to a shopping mall. Room is clean and gorgeous. We’d like to come back soon."

Shalimar Hotel

8/10 Good

"Super friendly and helpful staff. Quiet rooms in the back of hotel. Food and breakfast is good."

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9.4/10 (17 reviews)

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All Saints Church

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

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R. Premadasa Stadium

6.4/10 (21 reviews)

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Wolvendaal Church

Wolvendaal Church is just one of the places to see in Colombo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Dewatagaha Mosque

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Bally's Casino

7.6/10 (100 reviews)

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Dutch Period Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elphinstone Theatre?

Elphinstone Theatre is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 10 known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 80 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Elphinstone Theatre?

Adjacent to Elphinstone Theatre, Shalimar Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options close by include THE DEN 23 and Hilton Colombo Residence.

How many hotels will I find close to Elphinstone Theatre?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Elphinstone Theatre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elphinstone Theatre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Elphinstone Theatre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Elphinstone Theatre?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Elphinstone Theatre, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Elphinstone Theatre?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for Elphinstone Theatre hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Ishq Colombo

3. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

4. Shangri-La Colombo

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

6. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

7. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

8. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

10. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

11. Galle Face Hotel

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

14. Zylan Colombo

15. Dutch Heritage Colombo

16. Palm Grove

17. Cinnamon Red Colombo

18. Orion City Hotel

19. Jetwing Colombo Seven

20. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Compare popular hotels close to Elphinstone Theatre

Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Taj Samudra

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

The Kingsbury Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

Shalimar Hotel

Other attractions near Elphinstone Theatre

Colombo Lotus Tower

All Saints Church

Grand Mosque of Colombo

R. Premadasa Stadium

Wolvendaal Church

Dewatagaha Mosque

Bally's Casino

Dutch Period Museum

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