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

1. Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo
5.0 star property
Colombo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Definitely recommend - great location"
United Kingdom
Lorraine
The price is NT$2,336
NT$3,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Marino Beach Colombo
A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

2. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo
4.0 star property
Kollupitiya
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"Absolutely LOVED this hotel, it will be my go to every time I'm in Colombo. The staff and rooms are wonderful, but the highlight for me was the breakfast, one of the best hotel breakfasts I've ever had. Thanks to Andrew and team!"
Canada
Janice
The price is NT$1,921
NT$2,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a large potted plant.

3. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Sheraton Colombo Hotel
5.0 star property
Kollupitiya
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Denmark
Lars Toft
The price is NT$3,756
NT$5,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Sheraton Colombo Hotel
A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

4. Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel
5.0 star property
Kollupitiya
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely colonial hotel. Fabulous breakfast. Great salt water pool. Loads of history and character. Staff friendly and helpful."
United Kingdom
James
The price is NT$2,669
NT$3,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Galle Face Hotel
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.

5. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
5.0 star property
Kompannaweediya
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (169 reviews)
"I stayed one night at the hotel the room was very clean and nice. The hotel staff was excellent and friendly."
United States
Manouri
The price is NT$5,271
NT$7,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

6. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
5.0 star property
Kollupitiya
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (212 reviews)
"Great hotel and location"
Netherlands
Stach
The price is NT$2,795
NT$3,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
A table with a teapot, cups, and fruit, facing a view of the sea.

7. MaRadha Colombo

MaRadha Colombo
4.0 star property
Colombo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (100 reviews)
"Very nice hotel excellent staff great experience "
Canada
Yasotha
The price is NT$2,669
NT$3,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
MaRadha Colombo
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple floors, and a central area with a patterned carpet and decorative vases.

8. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo
5.0 star property
Kollupitiya
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"everything was very nice, great location"
Australia
Sujatha
The price is NT$3,559
NT$4,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.

9. Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra
5.0 star property
Kompannaweediya
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (482 reviews)
"My family and I had a great time staying at Taj. Staff were friendly and buffet was good as well."
Australia
Rakesh
The price is NT$2,141
NT$2,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Taj Samudra
A sunlit deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking the sea.

10. Sofia Colombo City Hotel

Sofia Colombo City Hotel
4.0 star property
Colombo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"Nice, smallish room, great view to the ocean."
Australia
Kirsten
The price is NT$1,737
NT$2,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Sofia Colombo City Hotel
A modern hotel with a large outdoor swimming pool, multiple lounge areas, and a well-lit interior.

11. Colombo Court Hotel & Spa

Colombo Court Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
Colombo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (398 reviews)
"Small boutique hotel in the heart of Colombo, walking distance to the ATM, cafes and restaurants. Service is friendly, personal and non- intrusive. Pool is small but enough for a quick dip. Gym is tiny but enough. Third time staying, will be back!"
United Kingdom
Rashmee
The price is NT$1,779
NT$2,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Colombo Court Hotel & Spa
A modern infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset.

12. Pullman Colombo Downtown

Pullman Colombo Downtown
5.0 star property
Kollupitiya
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (435 reviews)
"Lovely stay - bed was really comfy "
United Kingdom
Edith
The price is NT$1,937
NT$2,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Pullman Colombo Downtown
A reception area with a green wall, a logo, and the name 'SHILOH CEYLON'. There is a grey sofa with two cushions and two potted plants.

13. Shiloh Apartments

Shiloh Apartments
2.0 star property
Colombo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (17 reviews)
"Friendly supportive staff and comfortable facilities . "
Australia
Chathu
The price is NT$817
NT$964 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Shiloh Apartments
A modern building with a glass infinity pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

14. Mandarina Colombo

Mandarina Colombo
5.0 star property
Colombo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"It was a hotel that got the job done, the staff were friendly, all the amenities needed were provided - it could do with a slight refresh though."
United Kingdom
Naina
The price is NT$1,599
NT$2,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Mandarina Colombo
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

15. Renuka City Hotel

Renuka City Hotel
3.5 star property
Kollupitiya
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (565 reviews)
"Nice location for those who like to walk around the city. Spacious room and helpful staff."
Canada
Robin
The price is NT$1,578
NT$2,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Renuka City Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'RAMADA' sign on the facade, featuring a symmetrical architectural design with numerous windows and a flat roof.

16. Ramada by Wyndham Colombo

Ramada by Wyndham Colombo
4.0 star property
Kompannaweediya
7.6 out of 10, Good, (330 reviews)
"Good hotel"
American Samoa
Ardisa
The price is NT$2,521
NT$3,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Ramada by Wyndham Colombo
A building with a sign reading "Cloth Inn" and a large cylindrical structure on the side.

17. Clock Inn Colombo

Clock Inn Colombo
2.5 star property
Colombo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (122 reviews)
"I saw a rat"
United States
Victor
The price is NT$1,018
NT$1,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Clock Inn Colombo
A rooftop bar with checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

18. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Cinnamon Red Colombo
3.0 star property
Kollupitiya
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean, compact, checkin was painless. Pool is amazing & roof top bar has great views !"
Australia
Julie
The price is NT$2,373
NT$3,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Cinnamon Red Colombo
A white building with multiple windows and a green roof. There are two cars parked in front, and a tree in the center.

19. Colombo Residency

Colombo Residency
3.0 star property
Colombo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"Rooms are excellent, staff extremely friendly and helpful "
Australia
mark
The price is NT$1,585
NT$2,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Colombo Residency
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted headboard, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

20. Ivy Lane Colombo

Ivy Lane Colombo
3.0 star property
Colombo
7.4 out of 10, Good, (107 reviews)
"The bed was very comfortable"
United States
Camille
The price is NT$1,222
NT$1,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Ivy Lane Colombo
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Top Colombo 03 Hotel Reviews

Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A beautiful characterful hotel with lovely staff. Lots of history. It's worth visiting their museum. The pool was very welcome as the sea is not safe to swim in here."
Suzanne 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Galle Face Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect on my historical trip to Colombo 03?
Sights with historical relevance in Colombo 03 are likely a big part of your travel plans. You'll probably want to also explore the many sights while you're visiting the area.
How many historically relevant hotels will I find in Colombo 03?
In Colombo 03, there are 106 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.
What are the most important historical sites and other places in Colombo 03?
Colombo 03 is notable for landmarks like High Commission of India, Geoffrey Bawa's Residence, and Old Parliament Building. Natural beauty is on display at Galle Face Green, Galle Face Beach, and Beira Lake. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Bellagio Casino and Casino Marina Colombo.
What is a historic hotel like in Colombo 03?
Guests who choose historic hotels have a chance to stay in a building that has been recognized with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs, or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Colombo 03 often retain original elements such as period features or traditional architecture in their public spaces or guestrooms.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
The two are similar. The term "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S., whereas "heritage hotel" is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the architecture and actual building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value that the place has and how it inspired the community.
Do historic hotels in Colombo 03 have modern facilities?
Yes, every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors should expect the popular amenities you'd find in a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Colombo 03, it doesn't mean you will stay in a place that's rundown or uncomfortable for guests.