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A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a waterfront location and a bridge connecting to the main building.

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.

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

1. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 3.1 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Maibel

NT$4,495

NT$6,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

2. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Peter

NT$850

NT$1,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

A terrace with wicker furniture, a large vase, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A pool area with yellow umbrellas and lounge chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

3. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Sithara

NT$4,141

NT$5,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A spacious interior with a central staircase, wooden shelving units, and a dining area.

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

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

4. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Jeffrey

NT$1,160

NT$1,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

A modern interior with a curved reception desk, a blue sofa, and a geometric railing.

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

5. Orion City Hotel

2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Duminda

NT$1,577

NT$1,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern hotel interior with a glass entrance, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A staircase leading to a room with a wooden door, a doormat with a letter, and a glass wall on one side.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, and a green bottle. There is a wall with a 'C1' sign and a door leading outside.

An open balcony with a view of tall buildings and a hanging light fixture.

6. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Muhammad Zarwan

NT$999

NT$1,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a tower with a lighted top, and a sunset sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining space, a living area with a sofa and TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A gym with various exercise machines, large windows, and a view of a pool and lawn.

7. Hilton Colombo Residence

Ibbanwala, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Lennox

NT$2,993

NT$4,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A vertical garden with various plants and flowers against a tiled wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass-enclosed bathroom, and a marble floor.

A modern lobby with a green vertical garden wall, two dark green chairs, and a sign indicating the eighth floor with room numbers 804 to 806.

A round table with white chairs, each with a gold sashed backrest, set for a formal event.

8. Zest Metropole

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Alexis

NT$1,686

NT$1,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A large, white building with a sign reading "The Kingsbury." It features a spacious lawn in front and a modern glass facade.

An outdoor seating area with thatched umbrellas and wooden tables, surrounded by palm trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pool, and hanging lights.

A modern kitchen with a central island, multiple food stations, and a chef in uniform.

9. The Kingsbury Colombo

Fort, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

John

NT$2,494

NT$3,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A building with the sign "Fairway Colombo" and multiple flags, including the UK and India flags.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large compass design on the floor.

A lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the walls and a sign indicating a lounge area.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a city view.

10. Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Rita

NT$1,981

NT$2,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.

A lobby with a stone wall, a hanging light fixture, and a potted plant.

A large hotel with multiple floors and balconies, a floating barge in the foreground, and a body of water in the background.

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a view of a city skyline.

11. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Kaushika

NT$2,330

NT$3,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel lobby with green walls, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple seating areas.

A spacious lobby with wooden paneling, a bar area, and leather seating.

A bartender pouring a blue drink into a martini glass at a bar.

12. The Steuart by Citrus

Fort, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Bal

NT$1,540

NT$2,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A building with a white facade, a dark brown arched entrance, and a metal awning above the door.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a street lamp, and a sign for Hotel Nippan.

A row of white buildings with red-tiled roofs and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, a chandelier, and seating areas.

13. Hotel Nippon Colombo

Hunupitiya, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Prabodini

A spacious lobby with a polished marble floor, several potted plants, and a mix of seating options including chairs and a small table.

An outdoor patio area with white plastic chairs and tables, two umbrellas, and a brick wall.

The exterior of Shalimar Restaurant with a traditional wooden facade, large glass windows, and a green awning.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a green curtain.

14. Shalimar Hotel

2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Klaus

NT$899

NT$1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A row of potted plants against a yellow wall, arranged in a planter box on a tiled floor.

A buffet table with various food items and utensils, a fruit platter, and a colorful painting above.

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a bookshelf labeled "3RD FLOOR", a potted plant, and a ceiling fan.

A building with a storefront and a staircase leading to the entrance.

15. CityRest Fort - Hostel

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Rita

NT$1,138

NT$1,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern living room with a sofa, colorful cushions, a glass coffee table with a book and a plant, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round wicker table, and a colorful abstract wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two yellow pillows, and two pendant lights.

A white stupa surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

16. City Beds Colombo

Hunupitiya, 3.1 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Satoshi

NT$864

NT$1,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A resort with a large swimming pool, a river, and high-rise buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean, a sofa, a dining table, and a small coffee table.

A spacious lounge area with wooden flooring, multiple seating options including benches and sofas, and a large wall of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

17. Hilton Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Meorin

NT$2,863

NT$3,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a chandelier, reception desk, and potted orchids.

A lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a decorative wall with animal prints.

A table set for dining with a view of a port and cranes in the background.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a small table with a vase, and a chair in a room with a tiled floor and wooden ceiling beams.

18. Grand Oriental Hotel

Fort, 2.5 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Peter

NT$1,259

NT$1,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A rooftop infinity pool with white loungers and a glass balustrade, overlooking a city skyline and the ocean.

A modern living room with a large window, a round dining table, and a sofa.

19. Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Kompannaweediya, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

YUJIN

NT$5,026

NT$6,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A large, historic building with a prominent 'OOH' sign, likely a hotel, featuring classical architecture with multiple stories and a central dome.

A grand lobby with white columns, a red carpeted staircase, and patterned flooring.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A table set for two with a view of a port and cranes in the background.

20. Grand Oriental Hotel

Fort, 2.5 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Kelly

NT$842

NT$1,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Compare popular hotels close to St Lucia’s Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 185 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 659 reviews	View
Dutch Heritage Colombo	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Orion City Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews	View

Top St Lucia’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"everything was very nice, great location"

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible hotel, Erenga at reception was really lovely and helped us sort out an issue with our room. The customer service was unmatched. The breakfast was also phenomenal!"

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful short stay at this hotel. The property was very well maintained, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. I especially enjoyed the delicious food at the poolside restaurant and its relaxing setup. I would happily stay here again."

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, lovely food , great hospitality. Rgds"

The Kingsbury Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed briefly at the Kingsbury and our overall experience was fantastic. It's central location is great for exploring Colombo if your trip is short and the actual hotel and food is fantastic. Our room was spacious and clean, and had a great view. The only minor issue is that staff weren't communicative at the restaurants about how to order or the expectation for the buffet/high tea or settling the bill. It was slightly awkward trying to figure out whether we could just grab food or we had to wait etc. It'd be nice if staff provided direction."

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."

Grand Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"Beautiful old building with friendly staff"

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."

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St Anthony’s Church

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

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Wolvendaal Church

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Grand Mosque of Colombo

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R. Premadasa Stadium

6.4/10 (21 reviews)

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All Saints Church

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

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New Kathiresan Kovil

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St Lucia's Cathedral?

St Lucia's Cathedral is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to St Lucia's Cathedral?

White Avenue is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers a rooftop terrace and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St Lucia's Cathedral. Other good choices close by include Port View City Hotel and Kings Grand Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near St Lucia's Cathedral?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St Lucia's Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St Lucia's Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to St Lucia's Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St Lucia's Cathedral?

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What can I see and do near St Lucia's Cathedral?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum. Sights like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Elphinstone Theatre, and High Commission of India are must-sees while exploring the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for St Lucia’s Cathedral hotels

1. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

2. THE DEN 23

3. Shangri-La Colombo

4. Dutch Heritage Colombo

5. Orion City Hotel

6. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

7. Hilton Colombo Residence

8. Zest Metropole

9. The Kingsbury Colombo

10. Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

11. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

12. The Steuart by Citrus

13. Hotel Nippon Colombo

14. Shalimar Hotel

15. CityRest Fort - Hostel

16. City Beds Colombo

17. Hilton Colombo

18. Grand Oriental Hotel

19. Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

20. Grand Oriental Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to St Lucia’s Cathedral

Top St Lucia’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Taj Samudra

The Kingsbury Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

Grand Oriental Hotel

Shalimar Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

Other attractions near St Lucia’s Cathedral

Sugathadasa Stadium

Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil

St Anthony’s Church

Wolvendaal Church

Grand Mosque of Colombo

R. Premadasa Stadium

All Saints Church

New Kathiresan Kovil

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