Pettah Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
After visiting Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Dutch Period Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Dutch Period Museum during your travels in Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Khan Clock Tower
You can find out about the history of Colombo with a stop at Khan Clock Tower. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Kayman’s Gate Bell Tower
Learn about the local history of Colombo with a stop at Kayman’s Gate Bell Tower. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Multinational Colombo City Tour & Delicious Food Tasting
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour
Colombo: Tuk Tuk City Highlights Tour with Lunch
Our pick of the best Pettah Hotel Deals
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
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
We had a very good experience - all thanks to the Chef Chamoli who made us feel at home. The food was like a warm hug on a rainy day. Resident Manager Arjun Deep Shad made sure we were looked after and ensured we were safe in the uncertain times. The warmth and hospitality by him made the stay ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Great event space
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
We received a very warm welcome upon arrival and were checked in at the Club Lounge, where the service has been consistently exceptional. The Club Lounge team especially Upeksh, Prasanna, Wasantha, Damith, Dilshan, and Chain — have been outstanding throughout our stay. Breakfast was very good, and ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pettah
Fort
Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pettah Market and Bally's Casino.
Kochchikade
Kochchikade might not have many top sights, but Pettah Market and Bally's Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
