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

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 666

AED 881 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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.

2. Ishq Colombo

3.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Niels

AED 700

AED 909 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a wooden door labeled "Luggage & Storage," a mounted television, a fire extinguisher, a small table with papers, and a potted plant.

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

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

3. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 0.8 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Peter

AED 98

AED 116 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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.

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

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

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 304

AED 337 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 modern building with a paved courtyard, large potted plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

7. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.9 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Ella

AED 258

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

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.

8. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Pat

AED 327

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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 spacious lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

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

7 Oct - 8 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 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 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.

10. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 2.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Stach

AED 254

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Prem

AED 312

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A dining table set with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages, with a sofa and a staircase in the background.

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.

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.

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

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.

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.1 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Manouri

AED 562

AED 755 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike, overlooking a city and the sea.

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

14. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Imali

AED 198

AED 267 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, wooden floor, ceiling fan, bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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

15. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

kandiah

AED 221

AED 260 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

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

16. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Jeffrey

AED 134

AED 158 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

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

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV.

17. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Lee

AED 156

AED 187 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

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

18. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Ashani

AED 257

AED 339 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 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.

19. Orion City Hotel

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Duminda

AED 182

AED 220 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A resort with a large swimming pool, a river, and high-rise buildings in the background.

A hotel courtyard with a central water feature, surrounded by buildings with illuminated windows.

A spacious lounge area with wooden flooring, multiple seating options including benches and sofas, and a large wall of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

20. Hilton Colombo

Fort, 2.1 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Meorin

AED 328

AED 440 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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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 186 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 659 reviews	View

Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"Taj brand maintained well - breakfast was great"

Hilton Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Very much comfortable room, quite area, good locality, in city centre where all tourist locations are nearby"

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

8/10 Good

"Everything was absolutely great here EXCEPT they charged me a hefty fee to get into my room a few hours early after a long overnight flight when I just needed to sleep. The room was clean and available, but they didn't let me in without paying extra. I was already paying a lot for a nice room so that annoyed me. And I checked out the night before and of course they didn't give me any money back for leaving 14 hours early. A premium hotel with nice employees and excellent food. BUT little things like that charge for a room that was mine and empty will linger with me in my memory of their approach to their guests."

Granbell Hotel Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic"

Cinnamon Red Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"excellent service. especially receptionist who checked us in at night. I think Dhillini."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"everything was very nice, great location"

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."

The Kingsbury Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed briefly at the Kingsbury and our overall experience was fantastic. It's central location is great for exploring Colombo if your trip is short and the actual hotel and food is fantastic. Our room was spacious and clean, and had a great view. The only minor issue is that staff weren't communicative at the restaurants about how to order or the expectation for the buffet/high tea or settling the bill. It was slightly awkward trying to figure out whether we could just grab food or we had to wait etc. It'd be nice if staff provided direction."

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6.4/10 (21 reviews)

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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. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

8. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

10. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

11. Galle Face Hotel

12. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

14. Cinnamon Red Colombo

15. Zylan Colombo

16. Dutch Heritage Colombo

17. Palm Grove

18. Jetwing Colombo Seven

19. Orion City Hotel

20. Hilton Colombo

Compare popular hotels close to Elphinstone Theatre

Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

Hilton Colombo

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Granbell Hotel Colombo

Cinnamon Red Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

The Kingsbury Colombo

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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