What's it like in Pettah?

Pettah is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its seafood restaurants, shopping and sporting events. Make sure that you visit Pettah Market and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque as part of your Pettah travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Pettah, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Pettah.

What are the top things to see and do in Pettah?

Landmarks in Pettah that you won't want to miss include Dutch Period Museum and Kayman’s Gate Belltower. Pettah Market and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Pettah include Khan Clock Tower, Bally's Casino and New Kathiresan Kovil. While you're out sightseeing, Talangama Wetland and St Peter's Church are a couple of additional sights to visit in Colombo.

How can I get around Pettah and the greater Colombo area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Colombo Fort Station.

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"The bed was amazing; so comfy and soft! I saw the sun rise whilst looking over the lagoon. Close enough to the airport. Probably wouldn’t want to stay more than a day or two. "

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2 outdoor pools, open 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

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"Great hotel. Friendly staff and great facilities. Breakfast buffet was excellent."

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"It was a clean and safe definitely come back again👍"

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"Only stayed one night, staff really lovely and helpful and room comfortable "

"Amazing service, breakfast buffet and the Shang Palace is definitely worth a visit! A perfect place to unwind and get over jet lag."

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"Amazing breakfast buffet, outstanding architecture, and unbeatable location. "

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"I truly enjoyed my stay here. I loved the historical significance of this hotel. I rated it exceptionally well because one must understand that the hotel is over 175 years old. Sri Lanka has to recognize the importance of preserving this historical part of town. So much potential in these golden age buildings "

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"Very pleasant stay loved it will definitely come back "

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"A superb hotel, with plenty of facilities and dining options."

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"Very clean friendly staff excellent breakfast I will definitely go back! "

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"Clean rooms. Decent breakfast. Walkable (albeit a long walk) to tourist sites in the center."

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area

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Our guide on where to stay in Pettah

Find the best Pettah areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Fort

5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Colombo World Trade Center.

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Wellawatte

Wellawatte is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can plan an outing to Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Marino Mall while you're in town.

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Bambalapitiya

If you're spending some time in Bambalapitiya, Marino Mall and Bellagio Casino are top sights worth seeing.

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Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like High Commission of India and Casino Marina Colombo.

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Kompannaweediya

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing service, breakfast buffet and the Shang Palace is definitely worth a visit! A perfect place to unwind and get over jet lag."

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed at Marino Beach Hotel for five nights recently and it was perfect. The staff made the biggest difference in my stay, they were friendly, available, and provided services immediately. This makes a big difference when you are jet lagged and need something early in the morning or late at night. During this trip, I happen to go to the other popular hotels in Colombo and realize how friendly and nice Marion’s staff were in comparison. The rooms were clean and staff was available to clean/help at all times. Hotel is attached to a mall so it made shopping and getting meals outside the hotel easy. There are plenty of restaurants around. Easy to get a taxi/uber. Beautiful roof top pool area, clean, secure, and with a view. The only complaint is that even though we had a sea facing balcony, the balcony smelt like food/kitchen fumes so we didn’t go outside at all. It would have been nice to seat outside and get some fresh air."

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Regenta Arie Lagoon Negombo

Regenta Arie Lagoon Negombo

Villa Hundira

Villa Hundira

Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only

Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only

The Kingsbury Colombo

The Kingsbury Colombo

Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

Zest Metropole

Zest Metropole

Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Hilton Colombo

Hilton Colombo

Grand Oriental Hotel

Grand Oriental Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

Ramada by Wyndham Colombo

Ramada by Wyndham Colombo

Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

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Granbell Hotel Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

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Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Morven Hotel Colombo

Morven Hotel Colombo

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Fort

Wellawatte

Bambalapitiya

Kollupitiya

Kompannaweediya

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