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 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.

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

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Neil

￥27,782

￥37,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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

Two black chairs facing a sea view through a glass railing.

2. Marino Beach Colombo

2 km from Colombo City Centre

Valentina

￥11,332

￥15,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

3. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Shagufta

￥4,219

￥4,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

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.

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.

4. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.7 km from Colombo City Centre

Sithara

￥20,550

￥27,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

William Reed

￥18,590

￥24,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 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.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

6. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.8 km from Colombo City Centre

Jonathan

￥12,541

￥13,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

< 0.1 km from Colombo City Centre

Pat

￥12,488

￥16,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

8. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

Lars Toft

￥17,389

￥23,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

9. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.2 km from Colombo City Centre

Fjorn

￥10,983

￥14,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a colorful abstract painting, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

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

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

10. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.3 km from Colombo City Centre

Ella

￥9,356

￥12,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a chandelier, and a view through a doorway.

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.

11. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Colombo City Centre

"I have travelled the World extensively, and this property is possibly my favourite of any I have stayed in. It maintains old world colonial character and charm, with its very high standards, excellent staff, and wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. We stayed 8 years ago and have been planning g a return since. We are however devastated to hear that the hotel will close at the end of its current lease in August 2027, so this was likely to be our last ever visit."

Clifford

￥23,724

￥31,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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 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.

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Colombo City Centre

Stach

￥12,141

￥16,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

13. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.1 km from Colombo City Centre

Prem

￥12,958

￥17,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

An interior with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a view of palm trees.

14. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.4 km from Colombo City Centre

Manouri

￥24,898

￥33,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

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

15. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.2 km from Colombo City Centre

Jeffrey

￥5,757

￥6,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A person in an infinity pool with a sunset view.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a view of the ocean.

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

￥8,545

￥11,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 hotel with multiple floors, a central courtyard with greenery, and a prominent tower in the background.

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

17. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.8 km from Colombo City Centre

Sujatha

￥15,513

￥21,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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

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

18. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.1 km from Colombo City Centre

kandiah

￥10,884

￥12,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

￥6,260

￥7,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

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

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

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

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Colombo City Centre

Ashani

￥10,687

￥14,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Colombo City Centre

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 85 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 664 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.4 Exceptional 193 reviews	View

Top Colombo City Centre Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great service! The staff is absolutely amazing here, the property also is beautiful and well kept!"

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"It is a wonderful stay at Taj samudra."

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Very beautiful hotel. The rooms were lovely, the rooftop pool and jacuzzi were absolutely insane"

THE DEN 23

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very good and cooperative"

Hilton Colombo Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Very large apartment overlooking the tower. A little older but clean and still good value for money."

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent modern property! A delight to stay here….excellent views of the ocean too. And walking distance to almost everything. The drop off/ pick up arrangements are weird with multiple levels of lobbies but that is the architect’s fault….not the hotel’s. We will definitely be back"

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Był to najlepszy hotel, w którym spaliśmy na Sri Lance. Ma bardzo dobrą relację ceny do jakości, obsługa jest przemiła, pokoje przestronne, a jedzenie jest wybitne, zdecydowanie polecam 👌"

Park Street Suites - Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel in a great location! The staff were absolutely superb friendly, helpful, and welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it."

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. Marino Beach Colombo

3. THE DEN 23

4. Shangri-La Colombo

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

6. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

8. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

9. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

10. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

11. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

13. Galle Face Hotel

14. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

15. Dutch Heritage Colombo

16. MaRadha Colombo

17. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

18. Zylan Colombo

19. Orion City Hotel

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Compare popular hotels close to Colombo City Centre

Top Colombo City Centre Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Taj Samudra

Marino Beach Colombo

THE DEN 23

Hilton Colombo Residence

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Park Street Suites - Colombo

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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