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Marino Beach Colombo

Hotel in Colombo

Situated in Colombo, a few steps from Bambalapitiya Beach, Marino Beach Colombo features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

D
Desislava
From
Bulgaria
Great staff at reception, very convenient location to visit all main attractions, beautiful rooftop pool. The value for money is hard to beat as the rooms are very good, with balconies and even free minibar with some drinks. Rooms are well equipped and beds are comfy and decent-sized. Really loved Marino Beach club, extremely clean, private to the hotel, great food at reasonable prices and a shuttle each hour running till 7 pm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10,170 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$85
1 night, 2 adults

Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Set in Colombo, within less than 1 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 5.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

J
Joe
From
Canada
It is a beautiful place in a quiet area in the downtown core of Columbo. The beds are good, it's clean and well kept, very nicely decorated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Hotel in Colombo

Set in Colombo, 700 metres from Galle Face Beach, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a bar.

S
Saud Abdulla
From
Maldives
I stay with my family there and was amazing stay. All of the staffs are very helpful for my kids Dinner and breakfast are really nice we all loved the foods and services. Our butler is amazing A to Z Thank you team
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 514 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$144
1 night, 2 adults

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Hotel in Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Colombo.

N
Nur
From
Sri Lanka
Loved the rooms they treated me very well for my birthday
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 525 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$170
1 night, 2 adults

Highbury Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Featuring a terrace and views of garden, Highbury Colombo is a recently renovated homestay set in Colombo, 1.1 km from Milagiriya Beach.

M
Michaela
From
United Kingdom
Amazing breakfast, location is in a very nice neighbourhood, fantastic very helpful hosts, very peaceful space to stay..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$60.75
1 night, 2 adults

Taprobane House

Hotel in Colombo

Set in Colombo, 200 metres from Bambalapitiya Beach, Taprobane House offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

R
Rajkumar
From
Finland
This just an excellent hotel in good area. The stuff are kind and helpful. We had a great stay and we will comeback again when we come to Colombo. Roof top swimming pool was nice swell :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$73
1 night, 2 adults

Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Hotel in Kollupitiya, Colombo

Set in Colombo, 200 metres from Kollupitiya Beach, Sheraton Colombo Hotel features views of the sea. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

H
Hussain
From
Maldives
The cleanliness and politeness of the staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$115
1 night, 2 adults

Rai Villa Colombo

Colombo

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Rai Villa Colombo is a recently renovated bed and breakfast located in Colombo, 19 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

D
Devshan
From
Singapore
Peaceful and quiet. The interior looks very chic and the staff is very welcoming and helpful. The dog missy is such a sweetie.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Location 7.9
Price from
US$21.87
1 night, 2 adults

Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays

Colombo

Featuring city views, Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays features accommodation with balcony, around 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

G
Giada Merli
From
Italy
The staff were very kind and the room was super nice and comfortable, and the bathroom too it was nice to finally have a real shower without making the whole bathroom wet
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
US$44.55
1 night, 2 adults

Leisure home

Colombo

Set within 5.7 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 9 km of R Premadasa Stadium, Leisure home provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

L
Larysa
From
Poland
Very warm welcome, tasty breakfast, hospitality. Thank you Madu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
US$20.70
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Colombo and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews

    Overlooking the Indian Ocean and Beira Lake, Hilton Colombo Hotel offers direct access to Colombo’s World Trade Centre. It features an outdoor pool, 24-hour business centre and 10 dining outlets.

    From US$142.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

    Dutch Heritage Colombo offers rooms with free WiFi throughout the property in the centre of Colombo, 600 metres from Galle Face Beach.

    From US$74.30 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,452 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of Colombo, Zest Metropole offers free WiFi, a fitness centre and free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$135.70 per night
  • Urban Deck

    Fort, Colombo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 588 reviews

    Situated conveniently in Colombo, Urban Deck offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

    From US$36.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,572 reviews

    Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology is set in Colombo, 700 metres from Khan Clock Tower and 2.4 km from U.S. Embassy. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

    From US$120.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,902 reviews

    Well set in Colombo, C 1 Colombo Fort provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    From US$61.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 997 reviews

    Strategically located in the heart of the central business district in Colombo, The Steuart by Citrus offers comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property.

    From US$85.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,366 reviews

    Cinnamon Lakeside is located along the banks of Beira Lake in Colombo, 10 minutes’ drive from Crescat Boulevard shopping mall. It features 9 dining options and a full-service health club.

    From US$102.81 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Set in Slave Island and only 700 metres from Galle Face Beach, Sofia's Luxury Seaview Central Colombo Apartment offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$239.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Nuwa Sri Lanka at City of Dreams has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Colombo. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$222.22 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,270 reviews

    This iconic and colonial-style hotel, built in 1864, boasts a spa and a saltwater pool with sun loungers that faces the vast Indian Ocean.

    From US$253.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Thilhara Colombo offers accommodation in Colombo. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

    From US$63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Set in Colombo, Colombo Emperor Residencies offers accommodation with a private pool and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$149.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews

    Situated in Colombo, 1.3 km from Galle Face Beach, City Hotel Colombo 02 features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    From US$40.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

    Featuring sea views, Luxe Colombo Heights offers accommodation with a rooftop pool, an indoor pool and a garden, around 1.3 km from Galle Face Beach.

    From US$133.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Set in Colombo, 1.7 km from Galle Face Beach and 3.1 km from Khan Clock Tower, Stylish 2-Bedroom Trizen Retreat in Prime Location offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free...

    From US$127.65 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 580 reviews

    Located in Colombo, 1.7 km from Khan Clock Tower, Golden Pier City Hotel provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$77.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

    Situated in Colombo, 1.6 km from Galle Face Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Colombo features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

    From US$167.99 per night
  • Shalimar Hotel

    Colombo
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

    Situated in Colombo, Shalimar Hotel offers 2-star accommodation with a bar and barbecue facilities.

    From US$43 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews

    Situated in Colombo, 1 km from Kollupitiya Beach, Lavonca Boutique Hotel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.

    From US$75.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews

    NH Collection Colombo is located in the central business and shopping district off Galle Road, and is 35 minutes from the airport.

    From US$108.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews

    Situated in Colombo, 200 metres from Kollupitiya Beach, Amari Colombo, Sri Lanka features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

    From US$122.26 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,856 reviews

    Strategically located in Colombo, Cinnamon red Colombo offers modern and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property.

    From US$82.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,425 reviews

    Set in Colombo, 90 metres from Kollupitiya Beach, Granbell Hotel Colombo offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

    From US$187.52 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$27.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
    The location was very easy and has a very beautiful view. Very clean, very affordable. A perfect stay for a couple. We loved our stay and the staff is very welcoming.
    Guest review by
    Nashwa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$40.48
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
    Despite its unassuming appearance, this hotel in Colombo boasts a conveniently central location, providing all essential amenities for a brief stay in town. The staff is exceptional, and the WiFi quality is commendable. While it lacks scenic views, it's an ideal budget-friendly choice for practical travelers.
    Guest review by
    Nissoka
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
    Great spot! Lovely building in a good location (walking distance to a supermarket and a good base to explore Colombo by foot or cheap tuktuk). Very clean room and ensuite bathroom. Lovely rooftop with nice view. Use of the washing machine, kettle, fridge. Our host was welcoming, delightfully kind and so very helpful. You get a lot for a small price at this place. Highly recommended!
    Guest review by
    Jennifer
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$135.70
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,452 reviews
    A very nice hotel, ideal location, very clean, spacious rooms with a very nice, polite kind and very professional team, reception, cleaning and catering. I would especially like to thank: - Chamelee - Alifa - Gamini - Sathsara for their welcome, smile and help, they are magnificent, I advise you to keep this great team.
    Guest review by
    Ayari
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$239.48
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,071 reviews
    Lovely modern hotel overlooking the sea. Pool on the 9th floor small but very nice and cold beers went down well. Rooms were spacious, comfortable, well equipped, very clean and great bathroom. We loved the location - few cheap and cheerful street food/chea fun eating places and shops nearby and the lovely Barefoot cafe and shop round the corner. But very easy access to the centre of the city, Galle Face, markets, train station via tuk tuk for very little money.
    Guest review by
    Helen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$98.32
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 10,170 reviews
    This place is great, perfect location for everything you would want to see in Colombo and if you have Uber can get to places very easily and for very little money(a lot cheaper than flagging down random tuk tuks) Hotel rooms are modern and very clean. The rooftop pool/jacuzzis are a vibe, great for relaxing and all staff super friendly and accommodating.
    Guest review by
    Jake
    Solo traveller