Panchikawatte 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
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

4/5(8 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Colombo with a stop at Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

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

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

4/5(1 review)

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.

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

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

Activities

Wilpattu National Park Safari

Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive)

AU$314
per adult
Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive)
Picture 9 for Activity From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

AU$139
per adult
From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari
Colombo City tour

Colombo City tour

AU$70
per adult
Colombo City tour
Visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge for Sunrise

Ella Private Day Tour - Departing from Any Location in Sri Lanka

AU$451
per adult
Ella Private Day Tour - Departing from Any Location in Sri Lanka
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

AU$168
per adult
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
Colombo City Sightseeing

Colombo City Sightseeing

AU$77
per adult
Colombo City Sightseeing
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Our pick of the best Panchikawatte Hotel Deals

Shalimar Hotel
Shalimar Hotel
3 out of 5
46, Panchikawatte Road Maradana, Colombo
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Elphinstone Theatre and Colombo Lotus Tower ...
7.2/10 Good! (100 reviews)
"Good size room, clean, comfortable bed, excellent air conditioning Downsides - shower cold despite own boiler, thin curtains so woken by sunrise"

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024

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Shalimar Hotel
Marino Beach Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo
5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP
The price is AU$151 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$151
16 July - 17 July
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)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Marino Beach Colombo
Mandarina Colombo
Mandarina Colombo
5 out of 5
433, Galle Road, Colombo
The price is AU$81 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$81
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Lovely stay
"Fantastic service and staff were beyond lovely! I extended our stay here, due to the this lively hotel. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Mandarina Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo
5 out of 5
1 Galle Face, Colombo
The price is AU$276 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$276
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)
"I liked the customer service, room maintenance. All over we liked the hotel"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Shangri-La Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo
3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5, Colombo, Western Province
The price is AU$128 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$128
18 July - 19 July
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (268 reviews)
"Clean place"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Galle Face Hotel
Galle Face Hotel
5 out of 5
2 Galle Road, Colombo
The price is AU$130 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$130
31 July - 1 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel! The hospitality is unrivaled and every guest experience memorable, from the Afternoon High Tea to the delicious buffet dinner which my well travelled son described as one of the best meals he has had. Emmanuel, the Head Concierge was extremely attentive to the needs of the guests, ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Galle Face Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Panchikawatte

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Maradana

When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Maradana
Colombo which includes a high-rise building, general coastal views and a city

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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Pettah

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Pettah. You might want to make time for a stop at Pettah Market or Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque.

Pettah
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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 Chabad of Sri Lanka.

Ibbanwala
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Weekanda

While visiting Weekanda, you might make a stop by sights like Colombo City Centre and Gangaramaya Temple.

Weekanda

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