Borella Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green

4/5(39 reviews)

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.

Galle Face Green
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

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

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

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

Nawaloka Hospital

4/5(3 reviews)

If Nawaloka Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Colombo 02.

Nawaloka Hospital

Pettah Market

4/5(24 reviews)

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.

Pettah Market

Activities

Airalo Asia e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Asia e-Sim Package

AU$57
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Asia e-Sim Package
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Colombo: Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet

AU$106
per adult
Colombo: Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet
National parks in Sri Lanka

All Inclusive 5-Days Highlights of Sri Lanka

AU$1,225
per adult
All Inclusive 5-Days Highlights of Sri Lanka
Colombo City tour

Colombo City tour

AU$69
per adult
Colombo City tour
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From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

AU$138
per adult
From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari
Negombo to Colombo City Drop

Negombo to Colombo City Drop

AU$61
per traveller
Negombo to Colombo City Drop
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Our pick of the best Borella Hotel Deals

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 Colombo City Centre and House ...
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Artisan Villa Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face, Colombo
The price is AU$278 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$278
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP
The price is AU$152 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$152
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Marino Beach Colombo
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

5 out of 5
Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo
The price is AU$306 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$306
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
Welcoming stay x
"Absolutely wonderdul stay. We were well looked after by Kawisha, her team and all the staff at ITC. We felt so welcome by everyone. The amnities were amazing . Very clean hotel. The food is exceptional. Will be returning soon. Thank you for the wonderdul hospitality. Felts so home!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5, Colombo, Western Province
The price is AU$150 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$150
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (289 reviews)
Our go to hotel in Colombo
"The Granbell is our favourite hotel whenever we are in Colombo. The staff are really friendly and very efficient, check in super fast. The infinity pool on the roof offers amazing views across to Port City and the 'Bar on Top ' is also situated on the roof and offers a great selection of food and ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug. 2025

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Hilton Colombo

Hilton Colombo

5 out of 5
2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner, Colombo
The price is AU$192 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$192
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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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 Sri Lanka National Museum or Colombo Town Hall.

Cinnamon Gardens
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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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Ibbanwala

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

Ibbanwala
Colombo showing general coastal views, a city and a skyscraper

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.

Suduwella
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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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Thimbirigasyaya

While visiting Thimbirigasyaya, you might make a stop by sights like Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square.

Thimbirigasyaya

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