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

1. Marino Beach Colombo

1.3 km from Gem Museum

Lorraine

￥14,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

2. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.2 km from Gem Museum

Kush

￥30,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

3. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.6 km from Gem Museum

danuka

￥27,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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

4. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

0.7 km from Gem Museum

Pat

￥19,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

5. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.4 km from Gem Museum

Ella

￥12,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

6. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.7 km from Gem Museum

Shagufta

￥5,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

7. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from Gem Museum

Andrew

￥7,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

8. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 0.6 km from Gem Museum

Lars Toft

￥24,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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.

9. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.7 km from Gem Museum

"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

￥33,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

10. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.5 km from Gem Museum

James

￥17,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A dining table set with various dishes, including flatbreads, curries, and a fruit salad.

11. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 0.7 km from Gem Museum

Fjorn

￥13,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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.

12. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2 km from Gem Museum

Manouri

￥34,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

13. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 0.6 km from Gem Museum

Stach

￥18,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

14. Orion City Hotel

3.1 km from Gem Museum

Duminda

￥8,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

15. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.1 km from Gem Museum

kandiah

￥11,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 15 - Dec 16

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

16. MaRadha Colombo

1.7 km from Gem Museum

Yasotha

￥17,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A rooftop bar with checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

17. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.1 km from Gem Museum

Julie

￥15,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

18. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.1 km from Gem Museum

Sujatha

￥23,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

19. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.8 km from Gem Museum

Ashani

￥14,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A resort with a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and overlooking a river.

20. Hilton Colombo

Fort, 2.6 km from Gem Museum

Alessandro

￥21,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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A modern infinity pool with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset.

Pullman Colombo Downtown

Kollupitiya

￥12,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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A person in orange robes standing in front of a temple with large Buddha statues and intricate carvings.

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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A traditional room with a wooden bed, a sofa, a television, and a patterned rug.

Ishq Colombo

Colombo

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Maniumpathy

Borella

10/10 Excellent

Hotel is a former 100-year old mansion that has been beautifully and sensitively transformed into a boutique hotel. Each of the 8 rooms is individually decorated with the upstairs rooms being especially spacious. Room decor is reflective of the colonial era (teak canopy beds, secretaries, decorative antiques) with fully modern amenities (lovely bathroom, A/C, satellite TV). We had dinner and breakfast at the property. Both were delicious with spice levels matching guest preference. While...

Amanda

Marino Beach Colombo

Colombo

10/10 Excellent

Sivapathasunderam

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

Colombo

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON

Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya

10/10 Excellent

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Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens

10/10 Excellent

William

Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya

10/10 Excellent

Janaka

Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens

10/10 Excellent

this was a perfect boutique hotel. staff was helpful, room was very good and the restaurant had amazing food. there is only one issue that I had with the room - there were not enough sockets in the wall for a computer, phone, etc. the staff did bring an extra electrical strip but the connections were not tight enough and worked on and off. since there are only 10 rooms the staff gave a lot of personal attention

Roberta

Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya

10/10 Excellent

We were disappointed that we were unable to stay more than one night! My partner and I misread our flight schedule and had to leave a night earlier than anticipated. The Cinnamon Red staff were wonderful and we were given a beautiful room fir our final night in Colombo. We paid extra for late check-out and it was worth it! We will definitely stay again if we're lucky enough to visit Sri Lanka again. Thank you

Teg

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Gem Museum?

Gem Museum is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 03 known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 168 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Gem Museum?

Adjacent to Gem Museum, Cinnamon Red Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Marino Beach Colombo and Taj Samudra.

How many hotels will I find close to Gem Museum?

Expedia has 168 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gem Museum.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Gem Museum.

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

For more details about updating your stay near Gem Museum or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Gem Museum?

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

How can I get to Gem Museum?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Bambalapitiya Railway Station. There might not be many public transit stops near Gem Museum so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Gem Museum hotels

1. Marino Beach Colombo

2. Shangri-La Colombo

3. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

4. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

5. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

6. THE DEN 23

7. Dutch Heritage Colombo

8. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

9. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

10. Galle Face Hotel

11. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

12. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

13. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

14. Orion City Hotel

15. Zylan Colombo

16. MaRadha Colombo

17. Cinnamon Red Colombo

18. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

19. Jetwing Colombo Seven

20. Hilton Colombo

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Ishq Colombo

10/10 Excellent

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