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

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Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day

AU$43
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$126
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
Picture 1 for Activity Colombo: Guided City Tour with Entry Tickets

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

AU$42
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour

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

AU$73
per adult
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour
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.
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Chauffer Driven Standard Car

AU$112
per traveller
Chauffer Driven Standard Car
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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$74 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$74
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (13 reviews)
"Friendly staffs accommodated my requests"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is AU$150 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$150
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (457 reviews)
"Great location, yummy food, friendly & helpful staff. Very clean & comfortable room."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is AU$244 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$244
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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! (647 reviews)
"The service of the staff is above any other in the Colombo city hotel. They go extra length to meet your needs"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is AU$134 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$134
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff at Marino beach take customer service to the next level and the views from the rooms are beautiful. The breakfast buffet is fabulous- something for everyone. Definitely a wonderful experience!"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5 out of 5
No. 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha 02 Colombo Colombo
The price is AU$227 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$227
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Beira Lake are located ...
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
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 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$91
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (56 reviews)
"It needs to be made clear that the hotel has no proper dining facilities other than a cafe area in reception. No bar available. Will be a great hotel when it’s finished but in the interim if you arrive unprepared you will need to leave the hotel to find somewhere to eat, get a drink etc."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

colombo international airport hotel
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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 Pettah Market and Bally's Casino.

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a clear sky, and a sunset.

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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