Pettah Travel Guide
Colombo
Popular places to visit
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
After visiting Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Galle Face Green
After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Pettah Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pettah Market during your trip to Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Khan Clock Tower
You can find out about the history of Colombo with a stop at Khan Clock Tower. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Dutch Period Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Dutch Period Museum during your travels in Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Pettah
Shangri-La Colombo
The room was clean comfortable and I kept oversleeping on the bed. Being right next One Galle Face helped provide a variety of shopping and culinary options. Hotel staff were very polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025
Marino Beach Colombo
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Everything was excellent. They nailed it!
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Excellent
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Mandarina Colombo
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Galle Face Hotel
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pettah
Fort
Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Colombo World Trade Center.
Kochchikade
Kochchikade might not have many top sights, but Pettah Market and Bally's Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Suduwella
While Suduwella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.
Hunupitiya
Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Maradana
When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo Town Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pettah Travel Guide
- Pettah Market
- Khan Clock Tower
- Kayman’s Gate Belltower
- Galle Face Beach
- Galle Face Green
- Nawaloka Hospital
- Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
- Lanka Hospital
- Casino Marina Colombo
- R. Premadasa Stadium
- Supuwath Arana
- United States Embassy Colombo
- Galle Face Green Night Market
- Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
- Colombo World Trade Center
- Wadduwa Beach
