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

Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is ₹6,169 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
₹6,169
₹8,292 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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 ...
Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is ₹12,337 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
₹12,337
₹16,574 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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! (671 reviews)
"Top hotel"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is ₹7,177 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
₹7,177
₹9,401 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 ...
Marino Beach 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 ₹11,815 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
₹11,815
₹15,872 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (199 reviews)
"The stay, food, and customer service were fantastic. Special thanks to Asinsala; she was fantastic, and when we extended our stay by another day, she helped us program our room keys so we didn't have to go to reception. I will high-key recommend this place to go and have a great experience"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Colombo International Airport Hotel

Colombo International Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
124 New Minuwangoda Road Katunayake WP
The price is ₹5,043 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
₹5,043
₹6,774 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath Arana are ...
8.2/10 Very good! (93 reviews)
"unhelpful unfortunately, never-mind"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Colombo International Airport Hotel
Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is ₹6,833 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
₹6,833
₹9,180 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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 Wellawatte ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (632 reviews)
"The rooftop was closed off over the weekend for a ticketed party. They expect hotel guests with booked rooms to pay to enter the rooftop. I thought that was strange because I booked my room there, thinking I had full access to the rooftop and all the other hotel spaces throughout my stay. I was a ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Radisson 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 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 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 coastal railway track with buildings and a clear sky.
Photo by Brandon Dale
Open Photo by Brandon Dale

Bambalapitiya

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

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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