Borella
Colombo
Popular places to visit
Colombo City Centre
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Colombo City Centre during your visit 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.
Pettah Market
You can do some window-shopping at Pettah Market during your stay in Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Find out about the history of Colombo 07 when you spend time at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Gangaramaya Temple
After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
One Galle Face
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
Things to do
Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets
Colombo City Highlights 5 hour Guided Tour with AC Car
Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk
Colombo Shore Excursion from Cruise Port – Private Small Group
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
Top hotels in Borella
Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo
A beautiful hotel in every respect. Excellent location, lovely room, great amenities, very good food, and a beautiful pool. The staff were wonderful throughout our stay.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Taj Samudra
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Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
A great hotel with an amazing staff loved the local tour the food abd bars around the pool. 100% will stay again with a group for more fun.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Breakfast was good. Bar/restaurant on the top deck was good with quite a few good staff members. Had to as for refill of coffee in the room a few times, but that is a minor thing. All in all pretty good !
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
The hotel and rooms are great. The infinity pool overlooking the Indian ocean is a sight to behold. We had dinner and breakfast buffets at the Quizine and the food was very flavourful and lots of variety.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Borella
Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sinhalese Sports Club.
Narahenpita
While there might not be top attractions in Narahenpita, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square.
Suduwella
While there might not be top attractions in Suduwella, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.
Ibbanwala
While Ibbanwala isn't home to many top sights, Colombo City Centre and Colombo Lotus Tower are some notable places to visit nearby.
Thimbirigasyaya
If you're spending some time in Thimbirigasyaya, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square are top sights worth seeing.
Hunupitiya
When in Hunupitiya, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
