Borella Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Galle Face Green

4/5(39 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Galle Face Green, a lovely green space in Colombo 03. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Galle Face Green
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Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

4/5(26 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
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Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

4/5(8 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Colombo with a stop at Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
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Gangaramaya Temple

4/5(18 reviews)

Find out about the history of Colombo 02 when you spend time at Gangaramaya Temple. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

Gangaramaya Temple
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House of Fashions

4/5(2 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at House of Fashions during your stay in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

House of Fashions
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Colombo City Centre

3.5/5(4 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.

Colombo City Centre

Activities

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Suburbia cycling adventure surrounding wetlands and temples – Colombo Outskirts

AU$124
Per adult
Suburbia cycling adventure surrounding wetlands and temples – Colombo Outskirts
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Sri Lanka south coast beach, Sinharaja, Udawalawe safari

AU$589
Per adult
Sri Lanka south coast beach, Sinharaja, Udawalawe safari
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Sri Lanka classic tour 8 Days with private driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations

AU$4,351
Per adult
Sri Lanka classic tour 8 Days with private driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations
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Sri Lanka budget tour package 8 days with driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations.

AU$1,587
Per adult
Sri Lanka budget tour package 8 days with driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations.
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08 - Day Classic Tour with English speaking drive and Private luxury vehicles

AU$806
Per adult
08 - Day Classic Tour with English speaking drive and Private luxury vehicles
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Sri Lanka classic tour 8 Days with private driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations

AU$5,118
Per adult
Sri Lanka classic tour 8 Days with private driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations
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Our pick of the best Borella Hotel Deals

Rockwell Colombo
Rockwell Colombo
3.5 out of 5
14 Cross Road, (Off Ward Place), Colombo
The price is AU$61 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$61
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions House of Fashions and Pettah Hindu ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (115 reviews)
"So I stayed just one night, and the staff rocked. They were very helpful organizing my ride to Kandy. They were very friendly, offering a ton of suggestions on what do during my Sri Lanka stay. The bed was super comfortable and the shower was very hot, making for the perfect short stay."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Rockwell Colombo
Artisan Villa Colombo
Artisan Villa Colombo
3 out of 5
18 Tickell Rd, Colombo, WP
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions House of Fashions and Royal Colombo ...
8/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
Not happy.
"I was very disappointed as I booked room with bath jetted tub and did not get it. Was going to be a great nights stay with friend that I hadn't seen for a while and there was no romance as no bath tub. Very disappointed. Was clean and the guy gave good service but couldn't help on the wrong room. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2024

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Artisan Villa Colombo
Maniumpathy
Maniumpathy
4.5 out of 5
129, Kynsey Road, Colombo
The price is AU$313 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$313
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions House of Fashions and Pettah Hindu ...
10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"If you are into boutique hotels with soul and style. Maniumpathy is the place."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2023

Maniumpathy
Marino Beach Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo
4 out of 5
590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP
The price is AU$146 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$146
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (810 reviews)
"The property doesn’t allow you to take a Bluetooth speaker"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Marino Beach Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo
5 out of 5
1 Galle Face, Colombo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$393 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
AU$393
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions One Galle Face and Beira Lake are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (341 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay. All facilitates like shopping is conveniently located."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Shangri-La Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo
3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5, Colombo, Western Province
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)
"Very nice rooms. Staff is very helpful"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

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Granbell Hotel Colombo
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Other neighbourhoods around Borella

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Cinnamon Gardens

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall or Colombo Town Hall.

Cinnamon Gardens
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Dematagoda

1/5(1 area review)

Dematagoda might not have many top sights, but R. Premadasa Stadium and Sugathadasa Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Dematagoda
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Maradana

When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo Town Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Maradana
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Maligawatta

Though Maligawatta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like R. Premadasa Stadium and Sugathadasa Stadium.

Maligawatta
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Ibbanwala

Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gangaramaya Temple and Colombo City Centre.

Ibbanwala
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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.

Hunupitiya

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