Hotels in Colombo

Colombo is the financial and commercial hub of the country.  Serving as the gateway to Sri Lanka, this famous tourist place is flocked by a large number of tourists from across the world. Colombo is renowned for its colonial heritage, cultural diversity and great hospitality. The fine-dining restaurants, fancy shopping malls, buzzing nightlife, glitzy hotels, colonial buildings, ancient museums and Buddhist temples depict the modern life and age-old culture of the city. Whether you are a heritage lover or nature enthusiast, Colombo will not disappoint you.

Being a tropical city, Colombo can be visited throughout the year but the months from January to March are considered to be best for sightseeing and other activities as the weather remains mostly sunny.

Being a tourist hotspot, Colombo is dotted with innumerable attractions. Visit waterfront promenade, Galle Face Green in the evening for a nice walk and spend quality time with friends and family. The National Museum of Colombo, The Natural History Museum and the Dutch Period Museum are must-visit for history lovers. If travelling with kids, head to Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Zoological Gardens and Beira Lake to spend some fun-filled time. Colombo Fort, Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, Independence Square, Mount Lavinia Beach and Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara are some other popular attractions of this city. 

When it comes to shopping, Colombo will not let down as it boasts of several street markets and shopping malls. Visit Barefoot Gallery, Pettah, Stone N String, Majestic City, Paradise Road and Good Market to buy batiks, handicrafts, gemstones, tea and jewellery as souvenirs for your friends and family.

Inspired by the diverse culture, the food in Colombo is extraordinary. The city is dotted with numerous fine-dine restaurants, quirky cafes and local eateries. String Hoppers, Rice and Curry, Kiribath and Kottu are some must-try dishes in Colombo  Visit Mt Lavinia Beach to relish scrumptious seafood. Hotel De Pilawoos, Lagoon, Kaemasutra, Upali’s by Nawaloka, Ministry of Crab, The London Grill and The Palmyrah Restaurant are some recommended restaurants. The city has a great nightlife scene. Rhythm And Blues Nightclub, ZAZA Bar and ON14 Rooftop Bar are some good options you should head to.

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You can reach Colombo via direct flights from following popular cities: Tiruchirappalli, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. Also, popular Indian cities to travel from Colombo via flights are Delhi, Tiruchirappalli, Kolkata, Coimbatore and Hyderabad. Some of the famous International cities to which you can travel from Colombo via flights are Riyadh, Dubai, London, Male and Bangkok. There are many cities from Colombo where you can travel for holiday trip like Bangkok, Dubai, Singapore and Maldives.