Pettah
Colombo
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
One Galle Face
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your stay in Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Colombo Shore Excursion from Cruise Port – Private Small Group
Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour
Top hotels in Pettah
Shangri-La Colombo
Beautiful hotel, gorgeous rooms and helpful staff, would highly recommend
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Great hotel with wonderful staff.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Galle Face Hotel
The staff were all very friendly and courteous. Rooms were clean with everything that one needs. Breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Excellent breakfast was excellent and very clean and modern comfortable rooms Overall an excellent stay in an excellent hotel
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Lovely hotel very friendly staff roof top bar and pool lovely . The rooms are great especially the bathroom . Lovely sea view
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Beautiful, elegant hotel with very welcoming staff.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pettah
Fort
Fort is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market.
Kompannaweediya
While visiting Kompannaweediya, you might make a stop by sights like One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach.
Hunupitiya
When in Hunupitiya, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Maradana
While there might not be top attractions in Maradana, 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 Chabad of Sri Lanka are some notable places to visit nearby.
