What's it like in Pettah?

Pettah is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its seafood restaurants, shopping and sporting events. Make sure that you visit Pettah Market and Dutch Period Museum as part of your Pettah travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Pettah, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Pettah.

What are the top things to see and do in Pettah?

Landmarks in Pettah that you won't want to miss include Dutch Period Museum and Kayman’s Gate Bell Tower. Pettah Market and Khan Clock Tower are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Pettah include Bally's Casino, Talangama Wetland and Colombo Harbor. While you're out sightseeing, King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct are a couple of additional sights to visit in Colombo.

How can I get around Pettah and the greater Colombo area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Colombo Fort Station.

The Best Hotels in Pettah, Colombo - 2026 Updated Prices

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Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 0.9 km from Pettah

Jeffrey

₹6,374 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Mar - 24 Mar

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

Borella, 3.7 km from Pettah

francis

₹7,594 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Mar - 15 Mar

Chelsi Blu by The Governor

7.2 km from Pettah

₹4,972 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

Lake View Resort by Tropicube

18.5 km from Pettah

Rae Ellen

₹2,893 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Airport Viwe Homestay

29.5 km from Pettah

₹1,782 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Cinnamon Airport Residences

22.3 km from Pettah

Emaan Arif

₹1,634 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only

26 km from Pettah

Mary

₹16,400 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Pegasus Reef - A Beach Resort in Colombo

7.3 km from Pettah

Peter

Mount Lavinia Hotel

11.5 km from Pettah

Sanjeewa

₹6,551 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

Wallawwa

23.3 km from Pettah

David

₹39,134 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Mar - 18 Mar

Amagi Aria

28.3 km from Pettah

Rathnayake

₹8,310 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

KYNROCK Airport Hotel

26.5 km from Pettah

Krishan

₹7,456 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Mar - 24 Mar

3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Amaluna Resorts

20.8 km from Pettah

Dan

₹4,799 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

Ziegler Cottage

22.1 km from Pettah

Hideki

₹3,467 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Apr - 4 Apr

Hive 68 - Hotel and Resorts Negombo

30.4 km from Pettah

Deepak

₹3,779 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

Suite (Shangri-La) | Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.2 km from Pettah

Paul

₹17,874 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

Spicepeek Boutique Hotel CMB Airport

23.1 km from Pettah

Bruce

Vivanta Colombo, Airport Garden

23.1 km from Pettah

Christopher

₹13,395 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Mar - 21 Mar

Berjaya Hotel Colombo

11 km from Pettah

Niluka

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.3 km from Pettah

Srinivas

₹17,396 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Apr - 2 Apr

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Where to stay in Pettah

Find the best Pettah areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Aerial top down view of the streets of Wellawatta district in Colombo city, Sri Lanka.

Wellawatte

Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.

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Bambalapitiya

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

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Such a stunning mosque. Definitely worth looking for while in Colombo.

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.

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Colombo cityscape with view of Beira Lake surrounded by ny large businesses, condos and Lotus Tower

Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.

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#Reflections...the sunset reflection on the ocean was really something!

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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Top Pettah Hotel Reviews

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

8/10 Good

"The hotel itself was of a great standard and I loved the rooftop views and the infinity pool. The staff were also very helpful. I was somewhat disappointed however by the room which didn't feel up to 5 star standard and seemed rather dated."