Bambalapitiya Travel Guide

Colombo

Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea
Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea
Colombo, despite it's location alongside the ocean, still has a very industrial feel to it.  For some reason, the contrast of this scene resonated with me.
We had read about this place online and it lived up to reviews. It is a cafe that is attached to an art gallery and retail store. The food is great, the fabrics and other things for sale are really beautiful and the ambience is nice. Also, they have pretty decent, mostly thick milkshakes.

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Top hotels in Bambalapitiya

Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is ₹7,420 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹7,420
₹9,968 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (583 reviews)
Ocean not visible to room, worst is the staff they don’t treat the guests well, they looks very unhappy and they thro their emotion to guests. Staff in dining area and not helpful or welcoming

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel Colombo
The Ocean Colombo

The Ocean Colombo

3.5 out of 5
# 40, Melbourne Avenue Colombo
The price is ₹10,246 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹10,246
₹13,299 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux Brothers are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (154 reviews)
It is in a convenient location. Rooms were clean. Staff was nice

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

The Ocean Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is ₹13,284 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹13,284
₹17,845 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (561 reviews)
Probably, if not the best hotel in Colombo. I was assigned to a room that faces the sea as well as Biera Lake. The hotel, which is also accessible through one of the largest mall is a huge bonus. This gives plenty of options for food. The breakfast at the hotel was amazing. Certainly will return ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is ₹6,951 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
₹6,951
₹9,486 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews)
Ocean view room. Awesome breakfast buffet. Infinity pool

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Mount Lavinia Hotel

Mount Lavinia Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Hotel Road Mount Lavinia
Stay at this beach hotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Mount Lavinia ...
8/10 Very Good! (740 reviews)
Amazing views and terrace. Polite and helpful staff

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Mount Lavinia Hotel
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5 out of 5
No. 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha 02 Colombo Colombo
The price is ₹13,237 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹13,237
₹17,783 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Beira Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
Had a very comfortable stay. Awesome city view of the Lotus tower. Excellent service. Food was not all that great.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
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Other neighbourhoods around Bambalapitiya

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Wellawatta North

Wellawatta North might not have many top sights, but Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Wellawatta North
A beautiful stretch of beach along the coast in Colombo, Sri Lanka 💕 #BeachBound

Havelock Town

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Havelock Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Majestic City and Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.

Havelock Town
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Milagiriya

Milagiriya might not have many top sights, but Bellagio Casino and Majestic City are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Milagiriya
Aerial top down view of the streets of Wellawatta district in Colombo city, Sri Lanka.

Wellawatte

4/5(23 area reviews)

Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.

Wellawatte
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Pamankada West

While there might not be top attractions in Pamankada West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Majestic City.

Pamankada West
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Wellawatta South

Though Wellawatta South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Mount Lavinia Beach.

Wellawatta South


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