Top 10 Hotels Near Colombo City Centre in Colombo for 2026

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A dining area with tables set for two, black chairs, and white walls with decorative moldings.

A large, white colonial-style building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a cobblestone pathway.

A spacious living area with a pool view, elegant furniture, and a large mirror.

A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table set with tea and pastries, and a glimpse of a room with a bed and red canopy.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Neil

P11,860

P15,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a traditional wooden structure.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and trees, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with a traditional architectural style in the background.

A courtyard with a swing set, a tiled patio, and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A cozy indoor space with wicker furniture, a wooden bench, and a sofa with cushions. There are potted plants and a wooden lattice structure.

2. Ishq Colombo

1.7 km from Colombo City Centre

Niels

P11,977

P15,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring lounge chairs and a glass railing.

Two black chairs facing a sea view through a glass railing.

A spacious dining area with numerous tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a modern ceiling design.

3. Marino Beach Colombo

2 km from Colombo City Centre

isuru

P4,945

P6,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a waterfront location and a bridge connecting to the main building.

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a central courtyard and a pool on the rooftop.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting fixtures.

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

Maibel

P8,857

P11,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A hotel lobby with a wooden door labeled "Luggage & Storage," a mounted television, a fire extinguisher, a small table with papers, and a potted plant.

A reception desk with a brick wall, potted plants, a framed picture, and a wooden counter.

5. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Peter

P1,676

P1,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A traditional wooden furniture arrangement with a sofa, chairs, and a table in a courtyard with a view of greenery and a yellow wall.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a view of a staircase leading to an upper level.

6. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.8 km from Colombo City Centre

Jonathan

P5,594

P6,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A terrace with wicker furniture, a large vase, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A pool area with yellow umbrellas and lounge chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

7. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.7 km from Colombo City Centre

Sithara

P8,165

P10,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern hotel with a unique geometric facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a body of water with a traditional structure in the foreground.

A rooftop terrace with dining tables and chairs, offering a city view.

A modern cafe with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

8. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

< 0.1 km from Colombo City Centre

Tom

P5,587

P7,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, arranged for dining.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

A modern building with a paved courtyard, large potted plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

9. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Ella

P4,407

P5,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by white umbrellas and potted plants.

A bar with a mirrored wall, shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a chandelier, and a view through a doorway.

A grand building with a central fountain, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

10. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Colombo City Centre

David

P8,316

P10,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A modern bar area with seating, a high ceiling with geometric patterns, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a large potted plant.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

11. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

Lars Toft

P6,528

P8,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

A long, well-lit hallway with ceiling fans, chandeliers, and wooden chairs lined up on one side.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

12. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.1 km from Colombo City Centre

Prem

P5,602

P7,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A dining table set with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages, with a sofa and a staircase in the background.

An outdoor swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by a patio area with chairs and tables.

A spacious indoor area with a curved staircase, a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a pillow.

13. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.2 km from Colombo City Centre

Fjorn

P4,028

P5,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

A restaurant with a view of the ocean, featuring a waiter serving a tray with glasses.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books and a vase of flowers, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the ocean.

14. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

Stach

P5,024

P6,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge with a curved seating arrangement, a central table with a bottle and glasses, and a large window offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reflective floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the sea through expansive windows.

An interior with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a view of palm trees.

15. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.4 km from Colombo City Centre

MOHOMED UMAR

P9,321

P12,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A pathway leading through a bamboo forest to a building entrance.

A spacious living area with a piano, sofas, and a dining table.

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A swimming pool with a canopy and lights, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

16. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.1 km from Colombo City Centre

kandiah

P3,704

P4,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A person in an infinity pool with a sunset view.

A table with a teapot, cups, and fruit, facing a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a side table with drinks, a potted plant, and a large window overlooking the sea.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with fruits and a teapot, and a large potted plant.

17. MaRadha Colombo

2.4 km from Colombo City Centre

Yasotha

P4,971

P6,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.

A spacious interior with a central staircase, wooden shelving units, and a dining area.

A grand entrance with a sign for Capital Exchange, featuring a classical architectural style with arches and columns.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, a curved ceiling, and a central walkway.

18. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.2 km from Colombo City Centre

Jeffrey

P2,243

P2,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A modern living room with a large window, a wine rack, and a reception desk.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike, overlooking a city and the sea.

A rooftop bar with a barista preparing drinks, surrounded by tables and chairs, and shelves with bottles.

19. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.6 km from Colombo City Centre

Paul

P3,391

P4,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A staircase with ornate railings, a patterned bench, and a wooden floor.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a television.

20. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Colombo City Centre

Lee

P2,873

P3,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Colombo City Centre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 184 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View

Top Colombo City Centre Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! It’s connected to a shopping mall. Room is clean and gorgeous. We’d like to come back soon."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are very helpful and everything is nearby. Lovely warm welcome from staff."

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Very good place"

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"A great hotel with great facilities. The change rooms / amenities area was fabulous even down to provided blow dryers. Fantastic pool area, very well kept. We had a club room on level 7 with complimentary nibbles, soft drink, tea and coffee throughout the day and evening. The afternoon tea included three choices of hot food , and a variety of sandwiches. Complimentary happy hour also included three choices of hot food and assorted finger food. Great services from all staff encountered"

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It's a beautiful 5-star property, centrally located, on the ocean, with a history of over 160 years, with excellent amenities, including salt water swimming pool, gym, and restaurant, where royalty, prime ministers, presidents, movie stars, and celebrities have stayed over the years. It's highly recommended."

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"We checked-in to suite at Cinnamon life City of Dreams for two nights on our vacation. Cleanliness in the suite was excellent and the bed was very comfortable and a very quite atmosphere. The staff was very courteous and helpful. The Breakfast buffet was excellent with a wide spead. The pool was very clean and the pool staff was great. The Butler Service assigned for our suite was excellent too."

Renuka City Hotel

8/10 Good

"I most appreciated the attentive staff and how relatively quiet my room was. What I liked least was that the air conditioning struggled to keep the room cool but managed to occasionally introduce cigarette smoke and other strong smells from some mysterious ventilation source."

Granbell Hotel Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We returned to this hotel because we liked it so much, and again loved the location and surroundings of it. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. Due to the public holidays, it was very busy this time and the breakfast room seemed a bit overwhelmed, plus it was difficult to get a towel"

THE DEN 23

10/10 Excellent

"Bed is comfortable huge room, good customer service great working ac. Thanks"

Other attractions near Colombo City Centre

Gangaramaya Temple

8.6/10 (129 reviews)

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.

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Chabad of Sri Lanka

Learn about the local history of Colombo 03 when you take a trip to Chabad of Sri Lanka. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Gem Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gem Museum during your trip to Colombo 03. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

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Liberty Plaza

7.8/10 (130 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Liberty Plaza during your stay in Colombo 03. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Crescat Shopping Mall

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Crescat Shopping Mall during your stay in Colombo 03. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Viharamahadevi Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Viharamahadevi Park is just one of the places to see in Kurunduwatta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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St. Andrew's Scots Kirk Church

St. Andrew's Scots Kirk Church is just one of the places to see in Colombo 03, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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High Commission of India

7.6/10 (10 reviews)

High Commission of India is just one of the places to see in Colombo 03, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colombo City Centre?

Colombo City Centre is located in Colombo 02. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 157 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Colombo City Centre?

Adjacent to Colombo City Centre, Courtyard By Marriott Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Taj Samudra and Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

How many hotels are there near Colombo City Centre?

Expedia has 157 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Colombo City Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colombo City Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Colombo City Centre.

What can I see and do near Colombo City Centre?

Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum, and Traditional Puppet Art Museum feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya. You can enjoy live performances at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre and Elphinstone Theatre.

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Our top choices for Colombo City Centre hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Ishq Colombo

3. Marino Beach Colombo

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5. THE DEN 23

6. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

7. Shangri-La Colombo

8. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

9. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

10. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

11. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

12. Galle Face Hotel

13. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

14. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

15. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

16. Zylan Colombo

17. MaRadha Colombo

18. Dutch Heritage Colombo

19. Cinnamon Red Colombo

20. Palm Grove

Compare popular hotels close to Colombo City Centre

Top Colombo City Centre Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Renuka City Hotel

Granbell Hotel Colombo

THE DEN 23

Other attractions near Colombo City Centre

Gangaramaya Temple

Chabad of Sri Lanka

Gem Museum

Liberty Plaza

Crescat Shopping Mall

Viharamahadevi Park

St. Andrew's Scots Kirk Church

High Commission of India

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