Pettah Travel Guide

Colombo

A large, ornate building with intricate architectural details and multiple domes.
A building with intricate red and white patterns, a central tower, and arched windows.
A coastal scene with a ferry, buses, and parked cars near the shore.
A coastal town with a prominent red crane, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.
Intricate checkered patterns and ornate architectural details on a building facade.

Stay near popular Pettah attractions

The New Kathiresan Temple with intricate carvings and statues.

Pettah Market

7.6/10 (256 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in Pettah

Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is ₹12,400 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
₹12,400
₹16,658 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 ...
Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is ₹6,913 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
₹6,913
₹9,242 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay at this beach hotel! The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the food was excellent. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we enjoyed every moment of our stay. We will definitely be back the next time we visit, and ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
The price is ₹7,144 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
₹7,144
₹8,430 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa 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 ...
Granbell Hotel Colombo
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 ₹12,999 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹12,999
₹17,697 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (162 reviews)
"We enjoyed the stay very much. Our stay started with very good greetings at the entrance. Check in was very smooth. The rooms are bigger than we expected and very good sea view. Rooms were cleaned thorough and staff are exceptional. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a great ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is ₹8,585 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹8,585
₹11,540 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (452 reviews)
"Very good service good location"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Taj Samudra
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

5 out of 5
Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is ₹14,164 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
₹14,164
₹19,029 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)
"Very clean Amazing, helpful staff. Great views of the city and the ocean. Breakfast buffet has many options but same items everyday. Rooms are not very soundproof. We heard our jet lagged, very loud guests nextdoor every night ,at 3am and 4am … Also nearby concerts every night with loud music which ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
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Where to stay in Pettah

Find the best Pettah areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a beach with a road running parallel to it, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

Wellawatte

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

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a tower with a spherical observation deck.

Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a clear sky, and a sunset.

Bambalapitiya

While Bambalapitiya isn't home to many top sights, Majestic City and Bellagio Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

A red and white patterned building with multiple domes and intricate architectural details.

Fort

Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market.

A beach at sunset with calm waves and a distant city skyline.
Photo by Kalunde Mbevi
Open Photo by Kalunde Mbevi

Kompannaweediya

If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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