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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 four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and a decorative vase on the nightstand.

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 Elphinstone Theatre

Neil

P11,804

P15,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

2. Ishq Colombo

3.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Niels

P11,938

P15,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

3. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.7 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Maibel

P8,815

P11,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

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

4. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 0.8 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Peter

P1,667

P1,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 hotel entrance with a large window, a tree sculpture, and a staircase visible through the window.

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

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

5. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.7 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Jonathan

P5,568

P6,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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 spacious lobby with a central floral arrangement, high ceilings, and a modern chandelier.

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.

6. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Sithara

P8,122

P10,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

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

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Pat

P5,873

P7,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.9 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Ella

P4,384

P5,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, and a chandelier.

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

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

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Lars Toft

P6,872

P9,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a fireplace with large vases and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

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

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

10. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.8 km from Elphinstone Theatre

David

P8,394

P10,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, ocean views, and a large umbrella.

11. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Prem

P5,310

P7,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A cozy living room with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

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

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

12. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.5 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Fjorn

P4,007

P5,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a sofa with colorful cushions, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers, and a modern pendant light.

13. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 2.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Stach

P4,798

P6,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

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

14. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.1 km from Elphinstone Theatre

MOHOMED UMAR

P9,793

P13,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A rooftop bar with checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

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

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Imali

P3,375

P4,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

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

16. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Jeffrey

P2,233

P2,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

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

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

17. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

kandiah

P3,744

P4,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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.

18. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Lee

P2,859

P3,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a polished floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a city view.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central blue structure, and a modern design.

19. Orion City Hotel

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Duminda

P3,093

P3,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

A modern restaurant with large windows offering city views, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a reception area, featuring a minimalist design with branches and a glass partition.

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Ashani

P4,693

P6,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Elphinstone Theatre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 184 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View

Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The pool and park at the top floor was awesome"

Jetwing Colombo Seven

8/10 Good

"The staff are really friendly and welcoming. Make you feel at home straight away. The rooftop pool is great and we spent a lot of our evenings up there. Food also good. Would definitely stay here again"

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Best"

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."

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"

Shalimar Hotel

8/10 Good

"Super friendly and helpful staff. Quiet rooms in the back of hotel. Food and breakfast is good."

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."

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9.4/10 (17 reviews)

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All Saints Church

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

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R. Premadasa Stadium

6.4/10 (21 reviews)

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Wolvendaal Church

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Dewatagaha Mosque

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Bally's Casino

7.6/10 (100 reviews)

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Dutch Period Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elphinstone Theatre?

Elphinstone Theatre is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 10 known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 80 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Elphinstone Theatre?

Adjacent to Elphinstone Theatre, Shalimar Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options close by include THE DEN 23 and Hilton Colombo Residence.

How many hotels will I find close to Elphinstone Theatre?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Elphinstone Theatre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elphinstone Theatre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Elphinstone Theatre.

What can I see and do near Elphinstone Theatre?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for Elphinstone Theatre hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Ishq Colombo

3. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

4. THE DEN 23

5. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

6. Shangri-La Colombo

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

10. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

11. Galle Face Hotel

12. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

13. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

14. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

16. Dutch Heritage Colombo

17. Zylan Colombo

18. Palm Grove

19. Orion City Hotel

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Compare popular hotels close to Elphinstone Theatre

Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

Marino Beach Colombo

Jetwing Colombo Seven

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Shalimar Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Other attractions near Elphinstone Theatre

Colombo Lotus Tower

All Saints Church

Grand Mosque of Colombo

R. Premadasa Stadium

Wolvendaal Church

Dewatagaha Mosque

Bally's Casino

Dutch Period Museum

Frequently asked questions