Pettah Travel Guide
Colombo
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
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.
One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Find out about the history of Colombo 07 with a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Pettah
Shangri-La Colombo
"Staff"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
"A really nice hotel. With spacious rooms and a beautiful infinity pool on the balcony. It does get busy near the bar & pool so would be great if there was some more seating. Would book again."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Taj Samudra
"Stayed at the Luxury & Club room. When entering the room, toilet was not clean with stains in toilet. Amenities were not replenished, toothbrush given was of poor quality. Corridors were dirty and smelly. Wrote an email to both duty manager & general manager, yet not even a single reply. Went for ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
"Luxurious hotel next door to the Galle Face shopping mall. Wonderful views, beautiful breakfast and a free happy hour drinks and nibbles in the bar. As it was just an overnight stay, I didn't try the amenities but the pool looked lovely. The staff were very professional and went out of their way ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
"Great property at a great location. Lot of space to hang out. Cheers pub to watch a fotty match or poolside for beer"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Pettah
Wellawatte
Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.
Bambalapitiya
While Bambalapitiya isn't home to many top sights, Majestic City and Marino Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kollupitiya
While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.
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.
Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sinhalese Sports Club.
