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A dining area with tables set for two, black chairs, and white walls with decorative moldings.

A spacious living area with a pool view, elegant furniture, and a large mirror.

A large, white colonial-style building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a cobblestone pathway.

A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table set with tea and pastries, and a glimpse of a room with a bed and red canopy.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.3 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Neil

￥29,045

￥38,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a traditional wooden structure.

A cozy indoor space with wicker furniture, a wooden bench, and a sofa with cushions. There are potted plants and a wooden lattice structure.

A serene indoor garden with a small water feature, steps leading to a seating area, and lush green plants.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and trees, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with a traditional architectural style in the background.

2. Ishq Colombo

3.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Niels

￥29,480

￥38,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

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

3. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.7 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Vijayasingham

￥21,644

￥29,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

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.

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.

4. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 0.8 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Peter

￥3,832

￥4,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A traditional wooden furniture arrangement with a sofa, chairs, and a table in a courtyard with a view of greenery and a yellow wall.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a view of a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel entrance with a large window, a tree sculpture, and a staircase visible through the window.

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, and a large window with a view of greenery.

5. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.7 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Jonathan

￥13,153

￥14,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

6. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Jennifer

￥19,984

￥26,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, arranged for dining.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

A modern building with a paved courtyard, large potted plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

7. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.9 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Ella

￥10,787

￥14,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

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

A modern cafe with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

A modern hotel with a unique geometric facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a body of water with a traditional structure in the foreground.

8. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Tom

￥13,681

￥18,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

A modern bar area with seating, a high ceiling with geometric patterns, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a large potted plant.

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Lars Toft

￥17,985

￥24,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

A long, well-lit hallway with ceiling fans, chandeliers, and wooden chairs lined up on one side.

A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, ocean views, and a large umbrella.

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

10. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Prem

￥12,622

￥17,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by white umbrellas and potted plants.

A grand building with a central fountain, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a fireplace with large vases and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A bar with a mirrored wall, shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

11. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.8 km from Elphinstone Theatre

David

￥18,828

￥24,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A dining table set with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages, with a sofa and a staircase in the background.

A spacious indoor area with a curved staircase, a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a pillow.

An outdoor swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by a patio area with chairs and tables.

12. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.5 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Fjorn

￥9,858

￥12,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with a view of the ocean, featuring a waiter serving a tray with glasses.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books and a vase of flowers, and a view of the sea.

13. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 2.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Stach

￥12,728

￥17,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reflective floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the sea through expansive windows.

14. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.1 km from Elphinstone Theatre

MOHOMED UMAR

￥22,827

￥30,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A spacious lobby with a large skylight, a central decorative sculpture, and a marble floor.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple floors, and a central area with a patterned carpet and decorative vases.

A modern building with a central courtyard featuring a fountain, surrounded by a circular walkway.

A covered walkway with wooden flooring, white pillars, and hanging lights.

15. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Kollupitiya, 2.1 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Devaka

￥12,111

￥17,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A pathway leading through a bamboo forest to a building entrance.

A swimming pool with a canopy and lights, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A spacious living area with a piano, sofas, and a dining table.

16. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

kandiah

￥9,557

￥11,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

17. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Jeffrey

￥5,956

￥7,028 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 modern interior with a curved reception desk, a blue sofa, and a geometric railing.

18. Orion City Hotel

1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Duminda

￥7,077

￥8,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A staircase with ornate railings, a patterned bench, and a wooden floor.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

19. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Lee

￥6,402

￥7,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a reception area, featuring a minimalist design with branches and a glass partition.

A modern restaurant with large windows offering city views, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Elphinstone Theatre

Guillaume

￥10,883

￥14,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 177 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View

Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing staff, great gym, good views."

Hilton Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"all good"

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great city centre hotel"

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely flawless, the staff is the most helpful and will make you feel at home as soon as you arrive. The breakfast was a life altering experience."

THE DEN 23

10/10 Excellent

"Bed is comfortable huge room, good customer service great working ac. Thanks"

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean & well maintained room & amenities. Only lobby is not very convenient to reach. Shopping or food option within same mall is good."

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

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9.4/10 (17 reviews)

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All Saints Church

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

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R. Premadasa Stadium

6.4/10 (21 reviews)

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Wolvendaal Church

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7.6/10 (100 reviews)

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Dutch Period Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elphinstone Theatre?

Elphinstone Theatre is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 10 known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 80 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Elphinstone Theatre?

Adjacent to Elphinstone Theatre, Shalimar Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options close by include THE DEN 23 and Ez Stay Guesthouse.

How many hotels will I find close to Elphinstone Theatre?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Elphinstone Theatre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elphinstone Theatre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Elphinstone Theatre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Elphinstone Theatre?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Elphinstone Theatre, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Elphinstone Theatre?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Kayman's Gate Bell Tower. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for Elphinstone Theatre hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Ishq Colombo

3. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

4. THE DEN 23

5. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

6. Shangri-La Colombo

7. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

8. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

10. Galle Face Hotel

11. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

12. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

13. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

14. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

15. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

16. Zylan Colombo

17. Dutch Heritage Colombo

18. Orion City Hotel

19. Palm Grove

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

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Top Elphinstone Theatre Hotel Reviews

Marino Beach Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Hilton Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

THE DEN 23

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Other attractions near Elphinstone Theatre

Colombo Lotus Tower

All Saints Church

Grand Mosque of Colombo

R. Premadasa Stadium

Wolvendaal Church

Dewatagaha Mosque

Bally's Casino

Dutch Period Museum

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