Borella Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
House of Fashions
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.
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
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.
Bellagio Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Bellagio Casino during your travels in Colombo 03? Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Multinational Colombo City Tour & Delicious Food Tasting
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour
Our pick of the best Borella Hotel Deals
Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Artisan Villa Colombo
Atthough an interesting property it needs to be professionally managed and serviced. The general quality of the bedding could be better. The air conditioning was noisy - which meant we could not sleep well. Nevertheless the staff were helpful & friendly
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2024
Maniumpathy
丁寧なサービスで楽しく過ごせました。
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Colombo
Everything was great. Room service, staff and especially the breakfast buffet. I will definitely come back here.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Galle Face Hotel
A place with history, nice architecture. Very nice room with direct ocean facing window. Can open windows and stay off-aircon with fan. Nice small private beach and seawater pool to swim. Unfortunately the LED lighting in the rooms has flicker/strobe effects (reason is the cheapo ac/dc converters ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Marino Beach Colombo
Stayed there many times. Great rooms, gym and roof top. Breakfast is great too. Not much of a choice in terms of restaurants and entertainment within the hotel. But plenty of that nearby.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Borella
Kuppiyawatta
Kuppiyawatta might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo Town Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sri Lanka National 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 Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.
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.
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.
Thimbirigasyaya
While visiting Thimbirigasyaya, you might make a stop by sights like Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square.
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