Anuradhapura

Travel Guide

Photo by Koray Koymen
Photo by Koray Koymen
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Where to stay in Anuradhapura

At the end of our day at Anuradhapura, we kept walking to our hotel. On the way, we saw this monkey was eating some fruits. This creature is endemic to Sri Lanka. Furthermore, it presents all over the Island. They live as groups and kind of the time they become too aggressive. So, if you capturing them when they are too close to you, keep it in your mind to switch off the flasher.

Wijayapura

While Wijayapura might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nuwara Wewa and Mirisawetiya Stupa.

Wijayapura
The Lake Forest Hotel

The Lake Forest Hotel

3 out of 5
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC
The price is ￥14,209 per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
￥14,209
￥17,115 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Mirisawetiya Stupa are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
"The hotel is situated bordering the Thissa lake with beautiful views of ancient stupas in the horizon. Rooms were large and comfortable but some amenities inside the room could use a few repairs. Overall positive experience and would recommend."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

The Lake Forest Hotel
Avasta Resort

Avasta Resort

3 out of 5
No 92, Niwatthakachethiya Road, Anuradhapura, North Central
The price is ￥6,772 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
￥6,772
￥8,072 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Jetawanaramaya Museum and ...
5.2/10 (7 reviews)
"Excellent and very helpful staff Thank you to the ladies at the front desk. My front view was a little pond where you will hear a chorus of frog ensemble playing their evening symphonies and in the morning beautiful wading birds warming up for the day."

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

Avasta Resort
Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura

3 out of 5
93/D Arippu Rd, Anuradhapura, NC
The price is ￥8,615 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
￥8,615
￥10,165 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Basawakkulama and Mirisawetiya ...
Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura
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Villa Tambaka Retreat

Villa Tambaka Retreat

3.5 out of 5
Saliya Mawatha, Anuradhapura, North Central
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly villa in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Kuttam Pokuna and Samadhi ...
Villa Tambaka Retreat
Green Villa Homestay

Green Villa Homestay

2.5 out of 5
No K8 Nuwara Wewa Mawatha, Anuradhapura, North Central
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya ...
Green Villa Homestay
Green Haven – Peaceful Holiday Retreat in Anuradhapura

Green Haven – Peaceful Holiday Retreat in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura
Stay at this vacation home in Anuradhapura. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Sri Maha Bodhi are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Good place.
"Everything is good. I don’t have saying any words for bad. Thanks"

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Green Haven – Peaceful Holiday Retreat in Anuradhapura
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Popular places to visit

Thousands of people visit Ruwanweli Stupa a day. So, buckets full of lotus and many other flowers are collected in this way. Lotus seeds have become one of the most preferred food for the monkeys who live near the stupa. This monkey also ate lotus seeds for a long period and I took loads of photos.

Ruwanwelisaya

You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Ruwanwelisaya
Offerings at the jaya sri maha bodhi or the temple of the sacred bodhi tree in anuradhapura, Sri Lanka #petersoeteweyphotography #wanderlust #srilanka #anuradhapura #jayasrimahabodi #sacredbodhithree

Sri Maha Bodhi

Sri Maha Bodhi is just one of the places to see in Anuradhapura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Sri Maha Bodhi
Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka

Abhayagiri Dagoba

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Abhayagiri Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Abhayagiri Dagoba
Ancient palace ruins

Kuttam Pokuna

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Kuttam Pokuna. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Kuttam Pokuna
Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration. Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism. This is considered the earliest monument, the construction of which was chronicled Sri Lanka. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.

Thuparama Dagoba

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you spend time at Thuparama Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Thuparama Dagoba

Nuwara Wewa

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Nuwara Wewa. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Nuwara Wewa

Things to do

Sri Lanka 11 Days of Heritage, Hills, and Coastlines Tour

Sri Lanka 11 Days with Driver and Vehicle (Customizable)

￥195,967
per traveler
Sri Lanka 11 Days with Driver and Vehicle (Customizable)
Wilpattu Half Day Safari From Anuradhapura

Wilpattu Half Day Safari From Anuradhapura

￥17,221
per adult
Wilpattu Half Day Safari From Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka Tour Packages - ASY Tours

Golden Sri Lanka - 8 Days

￥132,278
per adult
Golden Sri Lanka - 8 Days
3 Days Cultural Triangle Sri Lanka Private Tour

3 Days Cultural Triangle Sri Lanka Private Tour

￥236,645
per adult
3 Days Cultural Triangle Sri Lanka Private Tour
Explore the History Of Anuradhapura in a Private Guided Tour

Explore the History Of Anuradhapura in a Private Guided Tour

￥4,157
per traveler
Explore the History Of Anuradhapura in a Private Guided Tour
Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter From Hatton

Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter From Hatton

￥557,022
per adult
Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter From Hatton
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Reviews of Anuradhapura

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