The Best Hotels Closest to Colombo City Centre in Colombo for 2026

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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 four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and a decorative vase on the nightstand.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Neil

￥28,231

￥37,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 courtyard with a swing set, a tiled patio, and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

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

2. Ishq Colombo

1.7 km from Colombo City Centre

Niels

￥30,314

￥39,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring lounge chairs and a glass railing.

A spacious dining area with numerous tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, TV, and a view of the ocean.

3. Marino Beach Colombo

2 km from Colombo City Centre

isuru

￥10,880

￥14,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting fixtures.

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

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

Maibel

￥22,195

￥29,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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.

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

5. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Peter

￥4,198

￥4,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

6. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.7 km from Colombo City Centre

Sithara

￥20,638

￥27,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

A rooftop terrace with dining tables and chairs, offering a city view.

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.

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

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

< 0.1 km from Colombo City Centre

Pat

￥14,784

￥19,859 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 modern building with a paved courtyard, large potted plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

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

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Ella

￥10,580

￥14,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, and a chandelier.

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

Lars Toft

￥17,301

￥23,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

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

10. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.1 km from Colombo City Centre

Prem

￥12,684

￥17,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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 cozy living room with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

11. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.2 km from Colombo City Centre

Fjorn

￥10,086

￥13,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a sofa with colorful cushions, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers, and a modern pendant light.

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.

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

Stach

￥12,192

￥16,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 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.

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

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.4 km from Colombo City Centre

MOHOMED UMAR

￥23,356

￥31,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

14. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.2 km from Colombo City Centre

Jeffrey

￥5,674

￥6,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A modern living room with a large window, a wine rack, and a reception desk.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike, overlooking a city and the sea.

A rooftop bar with a barista preparing drinks, surrounded by tables and chairs, and shelves with bottles.

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.6 km from Colombo City Centre

Paul

￥9,004

￥12,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A person in an infinity pool with a sunset view.

A table with a teapot, cups, and fruit, facing a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a side table with drinks, a potted plant, and a large window overlooking the sea.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with fruits and a teapot, and a large potted plant.

16. MaRadha Colombo

2.4 km from Colombo City Centre

Yasotha

￥11,692

￥15,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

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

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

17. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.1 km from Colombo City Centre

kandiah

￥9,512

￥11,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a television.

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

18. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Colombo City Centre

Lee

￥6,694

￥7,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

19. Orion City Hotel

2.8 km from Colombo City Centre

Duminda

￥7,308

￥8,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a wooden desk, a chair, a bed with white bedding, and a bathtub.

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Colombo City Centre

Ashani

￥10,970

￥14,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Colombo City Centre

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 184 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View

Top Colombo City Centre Hotel Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Best"

Taj Samudra

8/10 Good

"Good for a short stay, staff were friendly, location is also great but the property is very tired, definitely needs a big refresh, there was a big leak in my room coming from the ceiling fixtures that was extremely annoying. Overall a pleasant stay, but just a very tired and dated hotel"

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."

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"

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."

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."

Granbell Hotel Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We returned to this hotel because we liked it so much, and again loved the location and surroundings of it. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. Due to the public holidays, it was very busy this time and the breakfast room seemed a bit overwhelmed, plus it was difficult to get a towel"

THE DEN 23

10/10 Excellent

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

Other attractions near Colombo City Centre

Gangaramaya Temple

8.6/10 (129 reviews)

After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

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Chabad of Sri Lanka

Learn about the local history of Colombo 03 when you take a trip to Chabad of Sri Lanka. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Gem Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gem Museum during your trip to Colombo 03. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

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Liberty Plaza

7.8/10 (130 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Liberty Plaza during your stay in Colombo 03. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Crescat Shopping Mall

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Crescat Shopping Mall during your stay in Colombo 03. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Viharamahadevi Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Viharamahadevi Park is just one of the places to see in Kurunduwatta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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St. Andrew's Scots Kirk Church

St. Andrew's Scots Kirk Church is just one of the places to see in Colombo 03, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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High Commission of India

7.6/10 (10 reviews)

High Commission of India is just one of the places to see in Colombo 03, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Colombo City Centre?

Colombo City Centre is located in Colombo 02. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 158 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Colombo City Centre?

Adjacent to Colombo City Centre, Courtyard By Marriott Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Taj Samudra and Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

How many hotels are there near Colombo City Centre?

Expedia has 158 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Colombo City Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Colombo City Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Colombo City Centre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Colombo City Centre?

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What can I see and do near Colombo City Centre?

Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum, and Traditional Puppet Art Museum feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Elphinstone Theatre. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for Colombo City Centre hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Ishq Colombo

3. Marino Beach Colombo

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5. THE DEN 23

6. Shangri-La Colombo

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

10. Galle Face Hotel

11. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

14. Dutch Heritage Colombo

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

16. MaRadha Colombo

17. Zylan Colombo

18. Palm Grove

19. Orion City Hotel

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Compare popular hotels close to Colombo City Centre

Top Colombo City Centre Hotel Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

Taj Samudra

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Granbell Hotel Colombo

THE DEN 23

Other attractions near Colombo City Centre

Gangaramaya Temple

Chabad of Sri Lanka

Gem Museum

Liberty Plaza

Crescat Shopping Mall

Viharamahadevi Park

St. Andrew's Scots Kirk Church

High Commission of India

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