What's the best place to stay in Colombo?

Residence by Uga Escapes is a favourite property for Expedia customers. This 4.5-star hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other favourite options based on traveller reviews include Taru Villas-Lake Lodge and Marino Beach Colombo .

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Colombo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates and click on "Search", then filter by "free cancellation" to review the best deals in Colombo.

What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Colombo?

Based on reviews, ACA B&B is a popular 2-star hotel for our travellers looking for an economical choice, and features free WiFi and free parking. Other good options to stay on the cheap include Comfort@15 Hotel Colombo and Metro City Hotel .

What's the best place to stay when travelling with children to Colombo?

Saasha City Hotel is a hotel with 4 restaurants and laundry facilities, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the children include CityRest Fort and Clock Inn Colombo . Also, attractions in the area such as Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Water World Lanka are fun for children of all ages.

What's the best place to stay for a romantic holiday to Colombo?

Cinnamon Grand Colombo is a favourite 5-star hotel for couples, and features a full-service spa and 14 restaurants. Other good options for your romantic getaway include GSH Colombo and Hilton Colombo Residence .

What's the best pet-friendly accommodation option in Colombo?

Kingfisher Tours Srilanka is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers a restaurant and free WiFi for its human guests. Two other good options to stay with your pet include ME Colombo and Highbury Colombo .

What are some accommodation options with pools in Colombo?

Island Hostels Colombo is a top property with an outdoor pool, free WiFi and free self-parking. A couple of other options with an on-site pool include Artisan Villa Colombo and Villa Colombo 05 .

What is the best spa hotel in Colombo?

Wonder Hotel Colombo is a top spa hotel featuring an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a bar. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you’ll find massage treatments. Other popular spa hotels in Colombo include Galadari Hotel and Colombo Apartments - Collingwood Place .

What is staying in Colombo like?

Visitors give high marks for the seaside in Colombo, which is also known for its sporting events and cafes. Tourists who journey to this cultural city can discover its seafood restaurants, museums and art. In Colombo, there are 323 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

What should I see while I'm in Colombo?

Cultural venues include Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, Sri Lanka National Museum and Elphinstone Theatre. Landmarks like Independence Memorial Hall, High Commission of India and Dutch Period Museum might be worth a visit. The seaside and sunsets highlight the natural beauty with places to discover including Viharamahadevi Park, Beira Lake and Galle Face Green.

How should I get around Colombo?

To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Colombo Fort Station or Wellawatta Railway Station. Colombo may not have many public transport options, so consider renting a car to explore more.

What's the seasonal weather like in Colombo?

The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Colombo are July, August, June and November, with each month seeing an average of 228 mm of rainfall.

Top 10 Hotels in Colombo for 2021

Marino Beach Colombo

590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP

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2.13 km from city centre

4.6/5 Wonderful! (369 reviews)

"The room is spacious and clean. Wifi was fast. The service was great. The hotel extended us an upgrade and we enjoyed it."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2021

Shangri-La Colombo

1 Galle Face, Colombo

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2.5 km from city centre

4.7/5 Exceptional! (215 reviews)

Loved my stay at Shangrilla

"We like the friendly staff, comfortable room and the beautiful view. We were v happy with tight security 24/7. Toilet shower area tend to accumulate water. Perhaps during civil work, sloping was not done properly"

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2020

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

77, Galle Road, Colombo

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1.68 km from city centre

4.3/5 Excellent! (648 reviews)

"Was helpful for my business requirements"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2021

Galle Face Hotel

2 Galle Road, Colombo

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2.01 km from city centre

4.4/5 Wonderful! (793 reviews)

"Good"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2021

Galadari Hotel

64, Lotus Road, Colombo

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2.85 km from city centre

3.6/5 Good! (168 reviews)

"Good"

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2020

Hilton Colombo Residence

200 Union Place, Colombo

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1.01 km from city centre

4.2/5 Very Good! (244 reviews)

"Value for money one spends. Comparatively speaking, one gets an apartment with all amenities a 5 star hotel provides which translates to more space / Square meters. Pantry well equipped for cooking. Overall, excellent experience. It's an older property well built, structurally sound, well maintained. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2021

The Kingsbury Colombo

48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo

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3.11 km from city centre

4.2/5 Excellent! (601 reviews)

"Bath tub is terrible bad"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2021

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

115, C. A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo

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2.2 km from city centre

4.3/5 Excellent! (377 reviews)

"Amenity is overall ok, except; - No power outlets next to bed - No universal power outlets - it’s really difficult to use the office desk. Bec there is no enough space between the chair and desk to put the legs in."

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2020

Silvikris Villas

32/9A Shanthi Mawatha, Kirullapona, Colombo

5.38 km from city centre

3.9/5 Very Good! (45 reviews)

Nice stay

"Liked the stay and the staff was nice! But they made alot of noise when the renovations went on i guess in the morning. Which woke us up. But good stay :)"

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2019

Mövenpick Hotel Colombo

24 Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo, Western

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1.48 km from city centre

4.3/5 Excellent! (319 reviews)

"Wonderful and accommodating staff; clean and spacious. Overall a great stay in a convenient location. Pool is on upper floor."

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2020

Colombo Court Hotel & Spa

32 Alfred House Avenue, Colombo

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2.14 km from city centre

4.3/5 Excellent! (316 reviews)

"Stuff so wonderful.! Clean, Convenient, Nice poor fell like home , nice spa , so relaxing.! Will come back to stay again in the future."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2020

Jetwing Colombo Seven

57, Ward Place, Colombo

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0.74 km from city centre

4.4/5 Excellent! (194 reviews)

Too many things went wrong

"MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT. 1) On my credit card statement I discovered I was charged $1815 for a BEER, which should have been LKR 1815, the price on my invoice. This is 182 times the amount! 3 months later I still have not gotten a full refund. The management promised me to reimburse me fully, which has ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2020

Taj Samudra

25 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo

Fully refundable

1.92 km from city centre

4.2/5 Excellent! (273 reviews)

Almost perfect.

"Great location with beautiful unobstructed views of the Gallface Greens and the Indian Ocean. Staff were friendly, but not all were welcoming or attentive. Was not very impressed by the food either. Well-kept lawn and grounds. Beautiful lobby. Beautiful, clean and impressive room (luxury sea view ..."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2021

Hilton Colombo

2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner, Colombo

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2.7 km from city centre

4.2/5 Very Good! (334 reviews)

"From a Hilton Standpoint, I expect better. The rooms were extremely dated and looked really shabby."

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2020

Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

65 Rosmead Place, Colombo

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0.71 km from city centre

4.7/5 Exceptional! (110 reviews)

It’s Potemkin’s Village - Don’t be fooled... AVOID

"A pretty facade, but... not all is gold that shines... be warned - this is a very shabby hotel that has long past its days of glory. It is in a state of disrepair and in desperate need of a major refurbishment. There was nothing “Executive” about our room. It was dirty and smelly, infested with mosquitoes. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2020

Global Towers Hotel & Apartments

No.11 Station Avenue, (Colombo Plan Road), Colombo

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4.3 km from city centre

3.6/5 Good! (122 reviews)

"it was good"

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2020

Cinnamon Red Colombo

59, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo

0.99 km from city centre

4.4/5 Excellent! (884 reviews)

"The pool, scenery and overall cleanliness of the hotel along with the professionalism of their staff is highly commendable"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2020

Residence by Uga Escapes

Park Street, Colombo

0.59 km from city centre

4.8/5 Exceptional! (78 reviews)

"A very comfortable oasis in the middle of Colombo. The beautiful pool only has 4 sunbeds round it, but while we were there this was never a problem. As is customary in Sri Lanka the service is glacially slow in the bar and restaurant. The restaurants in Park Street Mews next door are worth ..."

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2020

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Mandarina Colombo

433, Galle Road, Colombo

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2.07 km from city centre

4.3/5 Excellent! (536 reviews)

"Amazing service, large, clean, well-appointed rooms, pretty good location, nice rootfop restaurant offering ocean and port city views. Internet very slow, but ultimately functional."

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2021

Fairway Colombo

7, Hospital Street, Colombo 01, Colombo

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2.96 km from city centre

4.2/5 Excellent! (449 reviews)

"great location. Staff were friendly and helpful.."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2020

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