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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.

J
Jin Yee
From
Malaysia
Beautiful and comfortable place to stay and relax. The host gave us a warm and friendly welcome and greeted us around 9pm at night. The host is very helpful and accommodate to our special request. We stayed at 2 different rooms and both have their own unique and beautiful decorations. Love both rooms especially the bathrooms very much. Feel like having shower in the nature. It's a good place to stay at the end of our holiday trip and will remember it always.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
Price from
US$77
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Petr
From
Armenia
Lovely guesthouse. The room was new, comfortable, and fresh - made for a good night's sleep with a comfy bed. Homemade breakfast was lovely, and both the hostess and her assistant were really attentive. There's also a shared kitchen and living area for guests, though we didn't use the kitchen ourselves.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$54.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11

Colombo

Featuring city views, Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 provides accommodation with balcony, around less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

d
dimitris
From
Greece
Staying in this house is a lifetime experience. You do not get a room. You live in a 120 m2 apartment with a huge, beautiful living room and more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
US$440
1 night, 2 adults
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Aathma Colombo House

Colombo

Set in Colombo on a private peninsula by the banks of the historic Diyawanna Lake, Aathma Colombo House provides accommodation with a garden.

Y
Ylia
From
Belarus
Amazing hotel! A piece of the jungle in the city center! Monkeys, squirrels, parrots and many more) Everything is so beautiful and authentic. Very welcoming and friendly staff❤️‍🔥 They met and served a welcome drink. We took a room with a jacuzzi, a fabulous room. The room includes slippers, bathrobes, hairdryer, beach towels in a basket and an umbrella. Great pool. Breakfast and dinner were requested in the room. Amazingly delicious breakfast, the hotel cooks delicious food. I’m just in love with this hotel 💔 I will definitely stay there again. Thank you very much to the entire team of this hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Price from
US$130
1 night, 2 adults
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Sayura House

Wellawatte, Colombo

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sayura House offers accommodation in Colombo, 3.5 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free private parking is available on site.

F
Frances
From
Italy
I liked EVERYTHING about Sayura house! What an absolute gem! From the warm welcome to the beautiful dog, amazing breakfasts, gorgeous garden, daily checking that everything was okay, family atmosphere, lovely room and the great restaurant. Thank you so much, I can’t wait to stay next time I’m in Colombo!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews
Price from
US$57.75
1 night, 2 adults
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IGN Residence Colombo

Colombo

A recently renovated property, IGN Residence Colombo is situated in Colombo near Bambalapitiya Beach, Bambalapitiya Railway Station and Barefoot Gallery.

M
Maria
From
Belarus
At IGN Residence Colombo, my travelled needs were exceeded beyond expectation. It is a beautiful colonial-style building. Usually the most important quality for me as a single, woman traveler, is the safety of the accommodation and the immediate vicinity. Secondly I look for exceptional service. Relaxation means not having to do what is expected of me at home. Handcrafted furnishings and choice appointments complemented the discrete aura of these private lodgings. Seeing brand new furniture and towels was a pleasant surprise. In the kitchen, there was also fresh Italian coffee. Located on the central avenue of the city, the house is close to a shopping center, pharmacies, restaurants, and art galleries. It is possible to walk to all necessary places. I found walking along the avenue to be very convenient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$79.20
1 night, 2 adults
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LUMBINI home stay

Colombo

Offering garden views, LUMBINI home stay is an accommodation set in Colombo, 11 km from Khan Clock Tower and 12 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

K
Kate
From
Spain
The host was incredibly friendly and helpful with everything and the welcome was lovely. The room is exceptional, large and spotlessly clean, with bottled water and tea making facilities provided. It opens onto a pretty interior garden courtyard. The bathroom is totally unique with a designer shower made from natural stone. We were free to come and go as we pleased and we could not have asked for a better arrival in Colombo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults
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Duvi's Shelter Bungalow

Colombo

Set just 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Duvi's Shelter Bungalow features accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

A
Andy
From
Malaysia
They've waited for us until 1.30am to check in, while most other homestay wouldn't. Super big heart couple. Thank you very much.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$38.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Luxe Colombo Heights

Colombo

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.

N
Niger Shorna
From
Bangladesh
It was a super experience. The property is at a great location with a great view and I must say, this is very well maintained. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$100
1 night, 2 adults
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Greenscape Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Greenscape Colombo offers free bikes, as well as accommodation with a kitchenette in Colombo, 1.6 km from Milagiriya Beach.

S
Seonjeong
From
South Korea
I love this accommodation. Room is not so much big, but it's so comfortable for staying night time. Hot water, air conditioner, bed sheets and steps are all amazing! Especially I like the way to approach to this place, it's so lovely. The atmosphere is like a small forest or secret garden. So if you want to stay at sweet place with small budget, you must be here!! 😍👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews
Price from
US$39.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

Most booked homestays in Colombo and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 763 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 179 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$81.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 763 reviews

    Situated in Colombo, 1.5 km from Kollupitiya Beach and 3.9 km from Khan Clock Tower, City Stay By Sunrise features city views and free WiFi.

    From US$58.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Hamsananthy senthilkumaran has a balcony and is situated in Colombo, within just 800 metres of Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple and less than 1 km of Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall.

    From US$28.31 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3 is set 800 metres from Kollupitiya Beach, 3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 4.3 km from...

    From US$13.20 per night

  • Flower Road Villa

    Colombo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Kollupitiya Beach and 2.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Flower Road Villa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    From US$105 per night

  • Freedom Hut

    Colombo
    Central location

    Set within 300 metres of Bambalapitiya Beach and 1.3 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Freedom Hut offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    From US$31.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

    Located less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 5 km from Khan Clock Tower and 6.8 km from R Premadasa Stadium, THE WISH RESIDENCE Kollupitiya, SeaSide Next To Marino beach Hotel, Colombo 3...

    From US$36.63 per night

  • Trellis Homes

    Colombo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews

    Set within 50 metres of Bambalapitiya Beach and less than 1 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station in Colombo, Trellis Homes features accommodation with seating area.

    From US$25 per night

Save money on homestays in Colombo and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

    Boasting inner courtyard views, The Dutch Burgher Union - DBU Colombo 4 features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar, around less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

    From US$80.09 per night

  • Visakha 6

    Colombo
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 423 reviews

    Located in Colombo, near Milagiriya Beach, Bambalapitiya Railway Station and Barefoot Gallery, Visakha 6 features a shared lounge.

    From US$53.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews

    Greenscape Colombo offers free bikes, as well as accommodation with a kitchenette in Colombo, 1.6 km from Milagiriya Beach.

    From US$46 per night

  • Tasneem Villa

    Havelock Town, Colombo
    Budget options available

    Located in Colombo with Milagiriya Beach nearby, Tasneem Villa provides accommodation with free private parking.

    From US$59.94 per night

  • Situated within 7.4 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 7.7 km of R Premadasa Stadium, Spaces Rajagiriya features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte.

    From US$72.60 per night

  • Located in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 5.3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 8.8 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Luna House Nawala provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony...

    From US$96.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Offering a garden and city view, Jays Guest Diyatha Waterfront is situated in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 7.1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 7.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

    From US$41.82 per night

  • Villa 53

    Battaramulla
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

    Located just 10 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Villa 53 offers accommodation in Battaramulla with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as full-day security.

    From US$53 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Colombo and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    Set in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 8.1 km from R Premadasa Stadium and 8.5 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, The Fortress offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi...

    From US$45.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.4
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

    Offering garden views, The Sanhida Guest House Colombo is an accommodation located in Nugegoda, 11 km from Khan Clock Tower and 30 km from Leisure World.

    From US$7.77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 9.3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium, 2C, Baddagana Road, Pitakotte provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a...

    From US$45.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

    Ideally set in Colombo, Regent Residencies - Colombo is a recently renovated homestay, which offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$48.51 per night

  • Anandagiri

    Maradana
    Breakfast options

    With garden views, Anandagiri has accommodation with a kitchenette situated in Maradana. It is located 3.4 km from R Premadasa Stadium and provides a shared kitchen.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Heritage Villa colombo7 offers accommodation with terrace, around 2.2 km from Bambalapitiya Beach. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    From US$22.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

    Situated in Bambalapitiya, 700 metres from Bambalapitiya Beach and 700 metres from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Sousa Residence features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and...

    From US$33.32 per night

  • The Colombo Grid

    Colombo
    Breakfast options

    The Colombo Grid, a property with a garden, is located in Colombo, 5.7 km from R Premadasa Stadium, 6.5 km from Khan Clock Tower, as well as 32 km from Leisure World.

    From US$29.97 per night

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Homestays that guests love in Colombo

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  • Colombo Orchid Villa

    Homestay in Colombo
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
    Friendly helpful Homestay, with a wonderful welcome drink. The house is beautiful, with a very comfortable room and attached shower area. Very clean and well presented
    Guest review by
    Samantha
    Solo traveller

  • Highbury Colombo

    Homestay in Havelock Town, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: US$132.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
    It’s a wonderful house. I didn’t realize it was a home stay, but was very grateful it was for my list night in Sri Lanka. When I walked in, music was playing and the water sounds coming from the indoor garden’s pond immediately made me feel like I had stepped out of the busy city and into an oasis. Relaxing house with lots of nooks and crannies, areas to curl up and read a book. I wish I had spent another night.
    Guest review by
    Alysse
    Solo traveller

  • Highbury Colombo

    Homestay in Havelock Town, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: US$132.25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
    Architecture, furniture, tranquility, garden, air con, lovely hosts and amazing breakfast.
    Guest review by
    Courtney
    People with friends

  • Greenscape Colombo

    Homestay in Havelock Town, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: US$46
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews
    Nice area, really comfy beds, great host
    Guest review by
    Michelle
    Young couple

  • Regent Residencies - Colombo

    Homestay in Fort, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: US$48.51
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
    Loved staying at this home stay. The owner took me out to a supermarket and gave me all sorts of information. Would stay here again!
    Guest review by
    Marloes
    Solo traveller