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

A large, white colonial-style building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a cobblestone pathway.

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.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.3 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Neil

AED 694

AED 909 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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 cozy indoor space with wicker furniture, a wooden bench, and a sofa with cushions. There are potted plants and a wooden lattice structure.

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

2. Ishq Colombo

3.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Niels

AED 750

AED 973 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

A reception desk with a brick wall, potted plants, a framed picture, and a wooden counter.

3. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 0.8 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Peter

AED 98

AED 116 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a central courtyard and a pool on the rooftop.

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

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

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.7 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Maibel

AED 518

AED 696 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

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

5. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Sithara

AED 477

AED 641 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 hallway with a wooden floor, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel entrance with a large window, a tree sculpture, and a staircase visible through the window.

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

6. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.7 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Jonathan

AED 313

AED 344 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

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

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 rooftop terrace with dining tables and chairs, offering a city view.

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Pat

AED 327

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

A modern building with a paved courtyard, large potted plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.9 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Ella

AED 258

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A grand building with a central fountain, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a chandelier, and a view through a doorway.

A bar with a mirrored wall, shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

9. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.8 km from Elphinstone Theatre

David

AED 381

AED 500 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

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

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

A modern bar area with seating, a high ceiling with geometric patterns, and a view of buildings through large windows.

10. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Lars Toft

AED 404

AED 543 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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 restaurant with a view of the ocean, featuring a waiter serving a tray with glasses.

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.

11. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 2.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Stach

AED 254

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, ocean views, and a large umbrella.

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

12. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Prem

AED 312

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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.

An outdoor swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by a patio area with chairs and tables.

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

13. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.5 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Fjorn

AED 236

AED 309 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 spacious lobby with a reflective floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the sea through expansive windows.

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

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

14. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.1 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Manouri

AED 562

AED 755 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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.

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Imali

AED 198

AED 267 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

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

16. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

kandiah

AED 233

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

A spacious interior with a central staircase, wooden shelving units, and a dining area.

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

17. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Jeffrey

AED 201

AED 237 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a television.

18. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Lee

AED 156

AED 187 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

19. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Ashani

AED 254

AED 336 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central blue structure, and a modern design.

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

20. Orion City Hotel

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Duminda

AED 137

AED 166 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Elphinstone Theatre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 185 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 659 reviews	View

Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible hotel, Erenga at reception was really lovely and helped us sort out an issue with our room. The customer service was unmatched. The breakfast was also phenomenal!"

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful short stay at this hotel. The property was very well maintained, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. I especially enjoyed the delicious food at the poolside restaurant and its relaxing setup. I would happily stay here again."

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, lovely food , great hospitality. Rgds"

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are well furnished, The hotel has great choice in available food for breakfast and dinner which is very tasty. There is Siri Lankan, chinese and other types of cuisine, The staff are attentive and provide excellent service. The lobby areas are attractive"

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Best"

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."

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It's a beautiful 5-star property, centrally located, on the ocean, with a history of over 160 years, with excellent amenities, including salt water swimming pool, gym, and restaurant, where royalty, prime ministers, presidents, movie stars, and celebrities have stayed over the years. It's highly recommended."

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"We checked-in to suite at Cinnamon life City of Dreams for two nights on our vacation. Cleanliness in the suite was excellent and the bed was very comfortable and a very quite atmosphere. The staff was very courteous and helpful. The Breakfast buffet was excellent with a wide spead. The pool was very clean and the pool staff was great. The Butler Service assigned for our suite was excellent too."

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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. THE DEN 23

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5. Shangri-La Colombo

6. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

9. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

10. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

11. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

12. Galle Face Hotel

13. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

14. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

16. Zylan Colombo

17. Dutch Heritage Colombo

18. Palm Grove

19. Jetwing Colombo Seven

20. Orion City Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Elphinstone Theatre

Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Taj Samudra

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

Shalimar Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

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

Frequently asked questions