Maligawatta Travel Guide
Colombo
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Gangaramaya Temple
After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
Top hotels in Maligawatta
Shangri-La Colombo
Probably, if not the best hotel in Colombo. I was assigned to a room that faces the sea as well as Biera Lake. The hotel, which is also accessible through one of the largest mall is a huge bonus. This gives plenty of options for food. The breakfast at the hotel was amazing. Certainly will return ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Absolutely wonderful hotel. Loved the staff. Pool is stunning. Food is great. Cannot fault
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Mount Lavinia Hotel
Amazing views and terrace. Polite and helpful staff
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Had a very comfortable stay. Awesome city view of the Lotus tower. Excellent service. Food was not all that great.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Taj Samudra
At check-in, we were told our room was not ready even though we arrived 2 hrs after check in time, when I questioned why that was the case for a “5 star” hotel, they miraculously found another room available to give us, figure that! There were plenty of friendly staff, but they were not attentive. ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
We had a fantastic stay at Granbell, many thanks. The room was fantastic, the staff excellent and the included breakfast phenomenal. We would love to stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maligawatta
Maradana
When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Borella
Visitors to Borella enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, House of Fashions is worth a stop.
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.
Pettah
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Pettah. You might want to make time for a stop at Pettah Market or Dutch Period Museum.
Ibbanwala
Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Chabad of Sri Lanka.
