Borella Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and surrounding buildings.

Stay near popular Borella attractions

House of Fashions

8.0/10 (13 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.
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Activities

Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka

Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka

AU$97
per traveller
Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

AU$112
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.
Toyota Prius

Chauffer Driven Standard Car

AU$112
per traveller
Chauffer Driven Standard Car
Colombo: Guided City Tuk Tuk Tour with Snacks and Transport

Colombo: Guided City Tuk Tuk Tour with Snacks and Transport

AU$28
per adult
Colombo: Guided City Tuk Tuk Tour with Snacks and Transport
View from the lotus Tower

Colombo City Tour With Mahaweli

AU$53
per adult
Colombo City Tour With Mahaweli
Private Sigiriya Day Tour from Kandy: Temples & Elephants

Private Sigiriya Day Tour from Kandy: Temples & Elephants

AU$32
per adult
Private Sigiriya Day Tour from Kandy: Temples & Elephants
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Our pick of the best Borella Hotel Deals

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

3 out of 5
293 Ward Pl Colombo WP
The price is AU$92 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$92
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and House ...
7.4/10 Good! (14 reviews)
"Friendly staffs accommodated my requests"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is AU$251 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$251
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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! (665 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Colombo International Airport Hotel

Colombo International Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
124 New Minuwangoda Road Katunayake WP
The price is AU$91 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$91
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath Arana are ...
8.2/10 Very good! (84 reviews)
"Fabulous position near the airport ♥️"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Colombo International Airport Hotel
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is AU$136 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$136
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Bad room. Does not justify the cost"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is AU$126 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$126
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (471 reviews)
"It is a wonderful stay at Taj samudra."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Taj Samudra
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 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$150
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 ...
Granbell Hotel Colombo
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Our guide on where to stay in Borella

Find the best Borella areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Borella
Learn more about Borella
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 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 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 coastal railway track with buildings and a clear sky.
Photo by Brandon Dale
Open Photo by Brandon Dale

Bambalapitiya

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

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.

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