Top 10 Hotels Near Gangaramaya Temple 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 spacious living area with a pool view, elegant furniture, and a large mirror.

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, 2.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

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 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.

A serene indoor garden with a small water feature, steps leading to a seating area, and lush green plants.

2. Ishq Colombo

1.6 km from Gangaramaya Temple

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

1.9 km from Gangaramaya Temple

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

A modern interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a large window.

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

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Maibel

P8,857

P11,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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, 1.6 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Jonathan

P5,594

P6,153 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 a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

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.

6. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Peter

P1,676

P1,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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.

7. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.8 km from Gangaramaya Temple

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

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.

8. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

0.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

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

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a colorful abstract painting, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

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

9. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.3 km from Gangaramaya Temple

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

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

10. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.5 km from Gangaramaya Temple

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

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

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

11. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

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 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.

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

12. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

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.

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

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, 1.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Fjorn

P4,028

P5,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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.

14. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Stach

P5,024

P6,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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.

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, 1.6 km from Gangaramaya Temple

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

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.

16. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

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 hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a view of the ocean.

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.

17. MaRadha Colombo

2.4 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Yasotha

P4,971

P6,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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.

18. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.5 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Paul

P3,391

P4,555 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.

19. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.3 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Jeffrey

P2,243

P2,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

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.

20. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.4 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Lee

P2,873

P3,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Gangaramaya Temple

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
De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View

Top Gangaramaya Temple 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"

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"

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

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8.4/10 (225 reviews)

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Chabad of Sri Lanka

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Gem Museum

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Viharamahadevi Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Liberty Plaza

7.8/10 (130 reviews)

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National Art Gallery

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

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Sri Lanka National Museum

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

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Dewatagaha Mosque

After visiting Dewatagaha Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gangaramaya Temple?

Gangaramaya Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 02 known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 162 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gangaramaya Temple?

Adjacent to Gangaramaya Temple, 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 choices close by include Taj Samudra and Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gangaramaya Temple?

Expedia has 162 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gangaramaya Temple.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Gangaramaya Temple.

What can I see and do near Gangaramaya Temple?

Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum, and Traditional Puppet Art Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore 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 Gangaramaya Temple hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Ishq Colombo

3. Marino Beach Colombo

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

6. THE DEN 23

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. Cinnamon Red Colombo

19. Dutch Heritage Colombo

20. Palm Grove

Compare popular hotels close to Gangaramaya Temple

Top Gangaramaya Temple Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Renuka City Hotel

Granbell Hotel Colombo

THE DEN 23

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Other attractions near Gangaramaya Temple

Colombo City Centre

Chabad of Sri Lanka

Gem Museum

Viharamahadevi Park

Liberty Plaza

National Art Gallery

Sri Lanka National Museum

Dewatagaha Mosque

Frequently asked questions