Bambalapitiya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a clear sky, and a sunset.
A coastal railway track with buildings and a clear sky.
An outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, covered by colorful striped tablecloths.

Stay near popular Bambalapitiya attractions

Majestic City

7.4/10 (81 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Majestic City during your trip to Colombo. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
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Activities

24hrs Airport to Colombo City Private & Professional drivers

CMB Airport to Colombo Budget Taxi Service 24 hrs

AU$30
per adult
CMB Airport to Colombo Budget Taxi Service 24 hrs
Premium Service

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day

AU$45
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

AU$131
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

AU$43
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

AU$106
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour

Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour

AU$75
per adult
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour
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Our pick of the best Bambalapitiya Hotel Deals

Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is AU$129 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$129
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (614 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Radisson Hotel Colombo
The Ocean Colombo

The Ocean Colombo

3.5 out of 5
# 40, Melbourne Avenue Colombo
The price is AU$104 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$104
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux Brothers are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (155 reviews)
"while I was checking in front desk staff specifically one girl was very rude, I might never being rude with my guest like that while working. Then there room floor was not that clean also the window glass. I booked sea view room due to the blurr window i couldn’t enjoy the view that much. AC was ..."

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Ocean Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is AU$174 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$174
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (446 reviews)
"The room size is acceptable, but the shower place is too small and inadequate, water flows on bathroom floors while having shower. The A/C has to keep at 20 deg C or else room with get moisture which makes room floor slippery, room floors are not wiped properly, this I noticed when I cleaned the ..."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Taj Samudra
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$261 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$261
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (620 reviews)
"Hotel really needs a renovation.. rooms were musty and needs a lot of love.. a coffee machine would be good also. Foyer and staff were beautiful and really helpful. The rooms let this hotel down"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
The price is AU$167 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$167
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (418 reviews)
"Great facilities, great location, and great service. I would definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is AU$149 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$149
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Good variety for breakfast. Very pleasant service and efficient check in and check out. Pool area looked beautiful."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
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Our guide on where to stay in Bambalapitiya

Find the best Bambalapitiya areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Bambalapitiya
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An aerial view of a beach with a road running parallel to it, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

Wellawatte

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

A red and white patterned building with multiple domes and intricate architectural details.

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.

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a tower with a spherical observation deck.

Kollupitiya

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

A beach at sunset with calm waves and a distant city skyline.
Photo by Kalunde Mbevi
Open Photo by Kalunde Mbevi

Kompannaweediya

If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A large, traditional building with a tiled roof and stone columns.

Cinnamon Gardens

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Sri Lanka National Museum or Sinhalese Sports Club.

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