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A dining area with tables set for two, black chairs, and white walls with decorative moldings.

A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table set with tea and pastries, and a glimpse of a room with a bed and red canopy.

A large, white colonial-style building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a cobblestone pathway.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and a decorative vase on the nightstand.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.2 km from Gem Museum

Neil

₹18,084

₹23,689 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a traditional wooden structure.

A serene indoor garden with a small water feature, steps leading to a seating area, and lush green plants.

A cozy indoor space with wicker furniture, a wooden bench, and a sofa with cushions. There are potted plants and a wooden lattice structure.

A courtyard with a swing set, a tiled patio, and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

2. Ishq Colombo

1 km from Gem Museum

Niels

₹18,313

₹23,770 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A spacious dining area with numerous tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a modern ceiling design.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring lounge chairs and a glass railing.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, TV, and a view of the ocean.

3. Marino Beach Colombo

1.3 km from Gem Museum

Pirahas

₹6,786

₹9,122 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a waterfront location and a bridge connecting to the main building.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A modern interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a large window.

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.6 km from Gem Museum

Vijayasingham

₹13,489

₹18,548 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

A reception desk with a brick wall, potted plants, a framed picture, and a wooden counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A hotel lobby with a wooden door labeled "Luggage & Storage," a mounted television, a fire extinguisher, a small table with papers, and a potted plant.

5. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.7 km from Gem Museum

Peter

₹2,478

₹2,938 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a flat-screen TV, a sofa set, a dining table, and a patterned rug.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a large potted plant.

A modern bar area with seating, a high ceiling with geometric patterns, and a view of buildings through large windows.

6. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 0.6 km from Gem Museum

Lars Toft

₹11,389

₹15,301 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A traditional wooden furniture arrangement with a sofa, chairs, and a table in a courtyard with a view of greenery and a yellow wall.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel entrance with a large window, a tree sculpture, and a staircase visible through the window.

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, and a large window with a view of greenery.

7. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.9 km from Gem Museum

Jonathan

₹7,780

₹8,590 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A pool area with yellow umbrellas and lounge chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A spacious lobby with a central floral arrangement, high ceilings, and a modern chandelier.

8. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.2 km from Gem Museum

RISAL

₹12,442

₹16,715 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, arranged for dining.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a colorful abstract painting, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

9. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.4 km from Gem Museum

Andrew

₹6,926

₹9,072 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern hotel with a unique geometric facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a body of water with a traditional structure in the foreground.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A modern cafe with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

10. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

0.7 km from Gem Museum

Tom

₹8,518

₹11,443 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

A long, well-lit hallway with ceiling fans, chandeliers, and wooden chairs lined up on one side.

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

11. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.5 km from Gem Museum

Jerry

₹8,050

₹11,156 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

A restaurant with a view of the ocean, featuring a waiter serving a tray with glasses.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a sofa with colorful cushions, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers, and a modern pendant light.

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 0.6 km from Gem Museum

Mohamed Marwan

₹7,029

₹9,442 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by white umbrellas and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a fireplace with large vases and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a chandelier, and a view through a doorway.

A grand building with a central fountain, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

13. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.7 km from Gem Museum

David

₹12,860

₹16,845 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A dining table set with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages, with a sofa and a staircase in the background.

An outdoor swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by a patio area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a pillow.

A cozy living room with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

14. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 0.7 km from Gem Museum

Fjorn

₹7,891

₹10,337 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A person in an infinity pool with a sunset view.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with fruits and a teapot, and a large potted plant.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a side table with drinks, a potted plant, and a large window overlooking the sea.

A table with a teapot, cups, and fruit, facing a view of the sea.

15. MaRadha Colombo

1.7 km from Gem Museum

Yasotha

₹6,409

₹8,691 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.

A spacious interior with a central staircase, wooden shelving units, and a dining area.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, a curved ceiling, and a central walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

16. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from Gem Museum

Jeffrey

₹4,844

₹5,716 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A spacious lobby with a large skylight, a central decorative sculpture, and a marble floor.

A hotel with multiple floors, a central courtyard with greenery, and a prominent tower in the background.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple floors, and a central area with a patterned carpet and decorative vases.

A covered walkway with wooden flooring, white pillars, and hanging lights.

17. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.1 km from Gem Museum

Ravindarn

₹8,547

₹11,809 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a polished floor.

A modern interior with a curved reception desk, a blue sofa, and a geometric railing.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a city view.

18. Orion City Hotel

3.1 km from Gem Museum

Duminda

₹4,359

₹5,355 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A pathway leading through a bamboo forest to a building entrance.

A swimming pool with a canopy and lights, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

19. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.1 km from Gem Museum

Colin

₹5,899

₹6,960 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern lounge with a curved seating arrangement, a central table with a bottle and glasses, and a large window offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of the ocean.

An interior with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a view of palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a reflective floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the sea through expansive windows.

20. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2 km from Gem Museum

DHANIKA

₹15,457

₹20,765 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 172 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 79 reviews	View

Top Gem Museum Hotel Reviews

Hilton Colombo Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Clean specious rooms and helpful staff"

Renuka City Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good"

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"EXCELLENT STAFF AND ROOMS"

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Outdoor infinity pool,clean surroundings.. Spacious well planned clean room.(layout). excellent staff, well trained, nothing is too much... Overall 10/10."

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"I was very satisfied with Taj Samudra Hotel, my Room was very clean and comfortable and spacious, staff was very friendly and welcoming!"

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at the Amari at the start of our 3 week trip around Sri Lanka and then again for a couple of nights at the end of the trip. My friend and I both think the Amari was excellent. I used the gym, the pool, and ate at the roof top restaurant - all of which were good. The staff was helpful when we needed to find transportation any where. The breakfast is outstanding and is a great place to try many Sri Lankan dishes. One of the chefs told me that he specifically studied SL cuisine. All in all, I'd happily stay there again."

Mandarina Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoy our stay at Mandarina hotel Colombo. It's really amazing nice place to stay. We enjoy the the restaurant with their buffet."

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean & well maintained room & amenities. Only lobby is not very convenient to reach. Shopping or food option within same mall is good."

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

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Gangaramaya Temple

8.6/10 (129 reviews)

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a body of water, and a traditional pavilion.

Colombo City Centre

8.4/10 (225 reviews)

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Chabad of Sri Lanka

Learn about the local history of Colombo 03 when you take a trip to Chabad of Sri Lanka. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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St Anthony's Church

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

After visiting St Anthony's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Liberty Plaza

7.8/10 (130 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Liberty Plaza during your stay in Colombo 03. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sri Lanka National Museum

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Bellagio Casino

6.8/10 (58 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Bellagio Casino during your travels in Colombo 03? Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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National Art Gallery

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gem Museum?

Gem Museum is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 03 known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 167 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gem Museum?

Adjacent to Gem Museum, Cinnamon Red Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Marino Beach Colombo and Granbell Hotel Colombo.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gem Museum?

Expedia has 167 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gem Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gem Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Gem Museum.

What can I see and do near Gem Museum?

Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum and Traditional Puppet Art Museum feature captivating exhibits. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India and Geoffrey Bawa's Residence are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can enjoy live performances at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre and Elphinstone Theatre.

How can I get to Gem Museum?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Bambalapitiya Railway Station. There might not be many public transport stops near Gem Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Gem Museum hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Ishq Colombo

3. Marino Beach Colombo

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5. THE DEN 23

6. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

7. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

8. Shangri-La Colombo

9. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

10. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

11. Galle Face Hotel

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

13. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

14. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

15. MaRadha Colombo

16. Dutch Heritage Colombo

17. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

18. Orion City Hotel

19. Zylan Colombo

20. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

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Top Gem Museum Hotel Reviews

Hilton Colombo Residence

Renuka City Hotel

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

Taj Samudra

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Mandarina Colombo

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Other attractions near Gem Museum

Gangaramaya Temple

Colombo City Centre

Chabad of Sri Lanka

St Anthony's Church

Liberty Plaza

Sri Lanka National Museum

Bellagio Casino

National Art Gallery

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