7 miles from the city center, Kelaniya temple offers a beautiful temple, a huge stupa and this magnificent bodhi tree.

Admission is by donation and you should leave your shoes with one of the vendors before entering the complex. Tip: walking out the back of the complex allows you to get a photo of both the temple and stupa together.

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"Great place for a solo traveller."

AED 189 total

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16 Jul - 17 Jul

Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, bidet, towels

"The staff was super friendly. Very clean rooms and great facilities for a short stay."

AED 103 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

"The hostel is in a great location, close to the train station and lots of great places to eat nearby. But that's the only strong point. Everything else is average at best. The place needs renovation, WiFi doesn't work, cleaning in the shared bathrooms could be improved. But the location is great. So if you are looking for 1 night near the station - this would do."

"Not that kind of hostel what i was expected "

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

"Great value for money in a good location"

"The hotel is verry close to the bus stand. The hotel manager was verry helpfull and gave us a suppoprt at any question. The garden is beautiful and the room was clean. "

AED 125 total

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23 Jul - 24 Jul

AED 85 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

"First hostel stay and it was a good one. Nice place and very friendly people. Made some friends while we were there too."

Standard Chalet, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

"深夜空港着で1泊だけ利用。3つ星ホテルですが、・バスルームアメニティなし・冷蔵庫なし・マットレスはくたびれて人形に凹んでいる・プライベートカーの勧誘うざい口コミ評価はアテにならないと思いました。"

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Quite clean. Bed did not have fitted sheets. Loud religious chanting coming from nearby mosque all night long, and was not possible to close the bathroom window (decorative cement blocks - so could not block the noise. Was not able to sleep."

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5/5 Excellent

"Absolutely loved the stay.. Great room service menu with delicious food (try out their vegetable lumprise which was the best i’ve ever had). Cozy bed and clean washroom.. Slept like a baby.. Had a relaxing time"

A verified traveler stayed at Jetwing Colombo Seven

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5/5 Excellent

"Mount Lavinia hotel is in an amazing location with a phenomenal view. The F&B staff and food is excellent and very friendly. There was a games room with a pool table and table tennis table which my kids thoroughly enjoyed. There is work to be done in renovating the hotel and parts of the building to restore it to it’s former grandeur, but all in all a great place to base yourself and enjoy the beautiful and serene waves, lovely pool and mesmerising sunset you can see on the terrace. Note that some rooms have been renovated to a modern feel whilst others are not and have an old world charm to them- so factor that in when booking to best suit your holiday preferences "

A verified traveler stayed at Mount Lavinia Hotel

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What are the best hostels in Kelanimulla?

You might like the prices at this top accommodation in the area, which gets positive reviews from our customers: Granbell Hotel Colombo - 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from the heart of Kelanimulla. You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant at this hotel.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Kelanimulla?

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Kelanimulla are May, October, June, and November, with each month seeing an average of 16 inches of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Kelanimulla?

Get out into nature with places like Galle Face Green, Galle Face Beach, and Mount Lavinia Beach. Cultural attractions include Sri Lanka National Museum, Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, and Sri Lanka Air Force Museum. Locals like to shop at Colombo City Centre and Pettah Market.

What's the best way to get to and around Kelanimulla while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Kelanimulla in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), 16.1 mi (25.9 km) away from the city center.

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