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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 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.

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

1. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 3.1 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Maibel

NT$4,480

NT$6,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

2. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Peter

NT$847

NT$1,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

3. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Sithara

NT$4,124

NT$5,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

4. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Jeffrey

NT$1,135

NT$1,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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.

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

5. Orion City Hotel

2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Duminda

NT$1,570

NT$1,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa set, a desk with a computer, and a large window offering a view of the street.

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.

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

6. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Muhammad Zarwan

NT$1,020

NT$1,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A spacious living room with a large window offering a city view, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with a lamp.

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.

7. Hilton Colombo Residence

Ibbanwala, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Lennox

NT$2,942

NT$3,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A room with a view of the ocean and city skyline, featuring a table with a vase of flowers and two armchairs.

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.

8. The Kingsbury Colombo

Fort, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

John

NT$2,491

NT$3,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

9. Zest Metropole

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Alexis

NT$1,679

NT$1,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, framed pictures on the walls, and doors on either side.

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

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Rita

NT$1,538

NT$2,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a glass display table with snacks.

11. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Vincent

NT$2,320

NT$3,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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$1,527

NT$2,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 buffet setup with various dishes and serving utensils.

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

NT$1,260

NT$1,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with patterned curtains, and hanging pendant lights.

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$895

NT$1,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 white stupa surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

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

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

15. City Beds Colombo

Hunupitiya, 3.1 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Satoshi

NT$857

NT$1,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, black leather chairs, and an air conditioning unit.

16. CityRest Fort - Hostel

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Rita

NT$756

NT$991 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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.

17. Hilton Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Meorin

NT$2,966

NT$3,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

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

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

A large, white, multi-story building with the sign "OOH" on the facade.

18. Grand Oriental Hotel

Fort, 2.5 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Peter

NT$1,247

NT$1,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A modern hotel with a unique geometric design, featuring multiple levels and a prominent rooftop garden.

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 flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

19. Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Kompannaweediya, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

YUJIN

NT$4,824

NT$6,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a construction site, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

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$835

NT$1,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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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 184 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 658 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

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."

Grand Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"Beautiful old building with friendly 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."

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."

Zest Metropole

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place to stay, excellent staff and location."

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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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. The Kingsbury Colombo

9. Zest Metropole

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. City Beds Colombo

16. CityRest Fort - Hostel

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

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Grand Oriental Hotel

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Shalimar Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Zest Metropole

THE DEN 23

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

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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