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A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring lounge chairs and a glass railing.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, TV, and a view of the ocean.

Two black chairs facing a sea view through a glass railing.

1. Marino Beach Colombo

1.7 km from Independence Square

isuru

AED 272

AED 362 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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.

2. Maniumpathy

Borella, 1.3 km from Independence Square

Neil

AED 694

AED 909 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, 2 km from Independence Square

Peter

AED 98

AED 116 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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 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.

4. Ishq Colombo

1.4 km from Independence Square

Niels

AED 750

AED 973 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 interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a large window.

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

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

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 3 km from Independence Square

Maibel

AED 518

AED 696 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with a clear view of the pool, lounge chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A grand staircase leading to a second floor, flanked by columns and potted plants, with a chandelier above.

6. La maison de Colombo

Pamankada East, 3.2 km from Independence Square

Theo

AED 392

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 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.

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

1.9 km from Independence Square

Pat

AED 327

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 hallway with a wooden floor, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

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

8. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.4 km from Independence Square

Jonathan

AED 313

AED 344 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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.

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

9. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 2.1 km from Independence Square

Stach

AED 254

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

10. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.8 km from Independence Square

Ella

AED 258

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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.

11. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.9 km from Independence Square

Prem

AED 309

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

12. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.2 km from Independence Square

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 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.

13. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2 km from Independence Square

Lars Toft

AED 404

AED 543 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 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.

14. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 0.9 km from Independence Square

Fjorn

AED 234

AED 307 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

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

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.6 km from Independence Square

Imali

AED 198

AED 267 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A person in an infinity pool with a sunset view.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a side table with drinks, a potted plant, and a large window overlooking the sea.

A table with a teapot, cups, and fruit, facing a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a view of the ocean.

16. MaRadha Colombo

1.9 km from Independence Square

Yasotha

AED 289

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

17. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.3 km from Independence Square

kandiah

AED 212

AED 250 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

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.

18. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.4 km from Independence Square

Ashani

AED 254

AED 336 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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.

19. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 0.8 km from Independence Square

Lee

AED 156

AED 187 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A dining area with a view of the sea, featuring round tables, chairs, and a table setting with wine glasses and a plate of food.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a palm tree, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.

20. Taj Samudra

Kompannaweediya, 3 km from Independence Square

Sobha

AED 239

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Independence Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 185 reviews	View

Top Independence Square Hotel Reviews

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"

Granbell Hotel Colombo

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean and okay sized for the price. Buffet breakfast had many options and the views were fantastic. The main annoying aspect was the lifts - the building has too many floors to be serviced by 4 lifts. It was quite difficult at times to get up and down. My feedback would be to adjust the lifts so they're dedicated to specific set of floors"

Jetwing Colombo Seven

8/10 Good

"The staff are really friendly and welcoming. Make you feel at home straight away. The rooftop pool is great and we spent a lot of our evenings up there. Food also good. Would definitely stay here again"

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Best"

Mandarina Colombo

8/10 Good

"The worst front of house experience I had during my entire trip from staff member Zaid. No smile, no hello, not a single word uttered, just a blank stare until we mentioned we were there to check in, which was then followed by the word 'passports'. This man should be working with machines, not people. The 'gym' is a tiny room squeezed to the brim with odd bits of equipment, pretty dated and unusable. The rooftop dining area is also very dated and not a resemblance of the photos. Other than the poor start to our stay here, the rooms were generally clean and comfortable. The property is located well on Galle Road,"

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."

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."

Shiloh Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"The room is really beautiful & the staff go above and beyond to accommodate you! I wanted to check in early and check out late - this was no problem. They ensured I had everything I needed and even communicated with driver for me when I was struggling to communicate."

Other attractions near Independence Square

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

8.4/10 (77 reviews)

Find out about the history of Colombo 07 when you spend time at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Independence Memorial Hall

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kurunduwatta when you spend time at Independence Memorial Hall. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Sinhalese Sports Club

Catch an event at Sinhalese Sports Club during your trip to Kurunduwatta. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Arcade Independence Square

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Arcade Independence Square during your stay in Colombo 07. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre

7.0/10 (8 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre during your trip to Kurunduwatta. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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National Art Gallery

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Art Gallery during your trip to Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Sri Lanka National Museum

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum during your travels in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Geoffrey Bawa's Residence

Find out about the history of Colombo 03 when you take a trip to Geoffrey Bawa's Residence.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Independence Square?

Independence Square is located in Kurunduwatta. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 68 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Independence Square?

Mandarina Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Independence Square. Another good option is Cinnamon Red Colombo, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Independence Square?

Expedia has 68 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Independence Square.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel 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 booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Independence Square.

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

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Independence Square, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Independence Square?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum, or Traditional Puppet Art Museum. Sights like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Elphinstone Theatre are landmarks to visit in the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for Independence Square hotels

1. Marino Beach Colombo

2. Maniumpathy

3. THE DEN 23

4. Ishq Colombo

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

6. La maison de Colombo

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

8. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

9. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

10. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

11. Galle Face Hotel

12. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

13. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

14. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

16. MaRadha Colombo

17. Zylan Colombo

18. Jetwing Colombo Seven

19. Palm Grove

20. Taj Samudra

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Top Independence Square Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

Jetwing Colombo Seven

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

Mandarina Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Shiloh Apartments

Other attractions near Independence Square

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

Independence Memorial Hall

Sinhalese Sports Club

Arcade Independence Square

Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre

National Art Gallery

Sri Lanka National Museum

Geoffrey Bawa's Residence

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