Anuradhapura

Travel Guide

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥16,281 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
￥16,281
￥19,212 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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! (61 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
Saubagya Inn Tourist Guesthouse

Saubagya Inn Tourist Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
395/10 Bandaranaike Mawatha, Airport Road, Anuradhapura, North Central
Stay at this guesthouse in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya Vihara are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"Everything was excellent - many thanks"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

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Saubagya Inn Tourist Guesthouse
The Ivy Lake

The Ivy Lake

3 out of 5
115 Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura
The price is ￥3,253 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
￥3,253
￥3,838 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Jetawanaramaya Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"Excellent service."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

The Ivy Lake
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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

5/5(10 reviews)

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

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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

5/5(5 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

Day Tour Anuradhapura from Kandy by Lux Tours Lanka

Day Tour Anuradhapura from Kandy by Lux Tours Lanka

￥16,030
per traveler
Day Tour Anuradhapura from Kandy by Lux Tours Lanka
Private Day Trip To Anuradhapura Ancient City

Private Day Trip To Anuradhapura Ancient City

￥15,181
per adult
Private Day Trip To Anuradhapura Ancient City
Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour

Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour

￥4,429
per adult
Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour
Jaya sri maha Bodhi tree

One Day Tour - Sacred city of Anuradhapura & Sacred city of Mihintale. (Sunset)

￥7,591
per adult
One Day Tour - Sacred city of Anuradhapura & Sacred city of Mihintale. (Sunset)
lunch time

Sri Lanka Culture Tour

￥68,315
per adult
Sri Lanka Culture Tour
Anuradhapura ancient city

Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura

￥4,508
per adult
Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura
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Reviews of Anuradhapura

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Top Destination
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