Pettah Travel Guide
Colombo
Popular places to visit
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
You can find out about the history of Colombo with a stop at Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy 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
Mandarina Colombo
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Marino Beach Colombo
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Shangri-La Colombo
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Galle Face Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Reviewed on 22 Jul 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.
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 City Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Weekanda
While visiting Weekanda, you might make a stop by sights like Colombo City Centre and Gangaramaya Temple.
- Pettah Market
- Khan Clock Tower
- Kayman’s Gate Belltower
- Galle Face Beach
- Galle Face Green
- Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
- Nawaloka Hospital
- Lanka Hospital
- R. Premadasa Stadium
- Casino Marina Colombo
- Supuwath Arana
- Galle Face Green Night Market
- United States Embassy Colombo
- Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
- Wadduwa Beach
- Sugathadasa Stadium