Borella Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
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.
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.
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.
One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
Gangaramaya Temple
After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Colombo Heritage &Culture City Tour by Tuk Tuk ALL INCLUSIVE
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
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Extremely helpful staff. Helped me with all my requests and were wonderful. Room was clean and bed was very comfy. Loved our room. The bar up on the rooftop is awesome.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Taj Samudra
Outstanding
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Shangri-La Colombo
Very well appointed hotel, comfortable rooms, good health facilities and spa, really nice breakfast, but the nicest thing was the staff... friendly, helpful, polite and engaging
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
This is still a great hotel; however, the last two times I have stayed there, I have had trouble getting into my room before 3pm. Also, the halls outside the rooms are now reeking of cigarette smoke. I can no longer give this hotel five stars, unfortunately.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
The staff at this hotel are exceptional; I've never encountered such helpful service during my travels through over 30 countries. They go above and beyond to assist. When I booked a car and the driver was delayed, the staff quickly ordered another one through their phone and guided the driver exactly ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Good
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Borella
Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Colombo Town Hall or Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.
Maradana
When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo Town Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Thimbirigasyaya
While visiting Thimbirigasyaya, you might make a stop by sights like Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square.
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.
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