Pettah Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
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.
Activities
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour
Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.
Our pick of the best Pettah Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Colombo
Beautiful hotel, gorgeous rooms and helpful staff, would highly recommend
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Galle Face Hotel
We had a deluxe sea view room and it was really nice. For a longer stay, there was limited space to unpack and store clothes but the room was good. The reception staff were very good but the service in the bars and restaurants was poor. You could wait a half hour to even order a drink and wait another ...
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Had a very enjoyable 2 night stay at Marino Beach. Room was lovely and clean. The staff were polite and courteous. Would definitely stay again if we're in Colombo.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Excellent breakfast was excellent and very clean and modern comfortable rooms Overall an excellent stay in an excellent hotel
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Lovely hotel very friendly staff roof top bar and pool lovely . The rooms are great especially the bathroom . Lovely sea view
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
My only issue was the check in process They where not clear on how long before I got the room
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pettah
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.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Maradana
When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo Town Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
