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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.

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

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

1. Marino Beach Colombo

0.9 km from University of Colombo

Kugan

￥11,179

￥14,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

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.

2. Ishq Colombo

0.6 km from University of Colombo

Niels

￥25,825

￥33,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

3. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 2.9 km from University of Colombo

Maibel

￥22,027

￥29,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A pool area with a clear view of the pool, lounge chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A dining area with a table set for two, featuring a white tablecloth, a teapot, cups, and pastries.

A grand staircase leading to a second floor, flanked by columns and potted plants, with a chandelier above.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.

4. La maison de Colombo

Pamankada East, 3.1 km from University of Colombo

Theo

￥16,472

￥19,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 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 hallway with a wooden floor, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

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

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

5. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from University of Colombo

Jonathan

￥13,273

￥14,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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 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 a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

6. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 2.5 km from University of Colombo

Peter

￥3,993

￥4,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

1.9 km from University of Colombo

Tom

￥13,728

￥18,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.6 km from University of Colombo

Ella

￥10,578

￥14,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.5 km from University of Colombo

Lars Toft

￥16,042

￥21,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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

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.

10. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.9 km from University of Colombo

David

￥20,617

￥27,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

11. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.7 km from University of Colombo

Prem

￥12,666

￥17,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

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, 1.6 km from University of Colombo

Stach

￥13,574

￥18,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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

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

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

13. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 0.7 km from University of Colombo

Fjorn

￥9,948

￥13,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

14. MaRadha Colombo

1 km from University of Colombo

Yasotha

￥11,483

￥15,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.3 km from University of Colombo

Paul

￥8,332

￥11,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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.

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

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

16. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 3.2 km from University of Colombo

MOHOMED UMAR

￥22,906

￥30,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

17. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.1 km from University of Colombo

kandiah

￥9,651

￥11,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

18. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.5 km from University of Colombo

Lee

￥7,060

￥8,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

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, and a TV.

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

19. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from University of Colombo

Guillaume

￥10,775

￥14,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A dining area with a view of the sea, featuring round tables, chairs, and a table setting with wine glasses and a plate of food.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a palm tree, and a chandelier.

20. Taj Samudra

Kompannaweediya, 2.8 km from University of Colombo

Sobha

￥11,569

￥15,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 184 reviews	View
La maison de Colombo	9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa	9.6 Exceptional 49 reviews	View

Top University of Colombo Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful hotel with very friendly staff. Yasiru in the dining room is one of the greatest wait staff ever. It’s always touching to be remembered by name and he nailed it every time. I especially like the way they have a cat house for the three cats they look after at the property. The two younger cats (Pinot and Noir) are very friendly. When looking for a place that has high standards in Colombo the Taj will meet your expectations every time."

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."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent"

Cinnamon Red Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and modern hotel, friendly staff, and a nice rooftop bar and pool. I was impressed."

Renuka City Hotel

8/10 Good

"I most appreciated the attentive staff and how relatively quiet my room was. What I liked least was that the air conditioning struggled to keep the room cool but managed to occasionally introduce cigarette smoke and other strong smells from some mysterious ventilation source."

Colombo Court Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very so good"

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"

Shiloh Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"The room is really beautiful & the staff go above and beyond to accommodate you! I wanted to check in early and check out late - this was no problem. They ensured I had everything I needed and even communicated with driver for me when I was struggling to communicate."

Ishq Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"I very rarely leave reviews but Ishq was exceptional. If you are looking for an alternative to big, chain hotels this small, intimate property is perfect. Beautiful rooms and spaces with personal service. Food exceptional. Thanks Darshana."

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Geoffrey Bawa's Residence

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Bellagio Casino

6.8/10 (58 reviews)

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Independence Memorial Hall

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kurunduwatta when you spend time at Independence Memorial Hall. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Independence Square

You can find out about the history of Kurunduwatta with a trip to Independence Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments.

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Marino Mall

8.6/10 (23 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Marino Mall during your trip to Colombo 03.

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Sri Lanka National Museum

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum during your travels in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Arcade Independence Square

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Arcade Independence Square during your stay in Colombo 07. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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St Anthony's Church

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

After visiting St Anthony's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Colombo?

University of Colombo is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 07 known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 100 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of Colombo?

Marino Beach Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from University of Colombo. Other good options within a short distance include Mandarina Colombo and Colombo Court Hotel & Spa.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to University of Colombo?

Expedia has 100 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Colombo.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near University of Colombo.

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What can I see and do near University of Colombo?

You'll want to browse the collections at Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum, and Traditional Puppet Art Museum. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around University of Colombo. You can enjoy live performances at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre and Elphinstone Theatre.

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Our top choices for University of Colombo hotels

1. Marino Beach Colombo

2. Ishq Colombo

3. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

4. La maison de Colombo

5. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

6. THE DEN 23

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

10. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

11. Galle Face Hotel

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

13. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

14. MaRadha Colombo

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

16. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

17. Zylan Colombo

18. Palm Grove

19. Jetwing Colombo Seven

20. Taj Samudra

Compare popular hotels close to University of Colombo

Top University of Colombo Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Cinnamon Red Colombo

Renuka City Hotel

Colombo Court Hotel & Spa

Granbell Hotel Colombo

Shiloh Apartments

Ishq Colombo

Other attractions near University of Colombo

Geoffrey Bawa's Residence

Bellagio Casino

Independence Memorial Hall

Independence Square

Marino Mall

Sri Lanka National Museum

Arcade Independence Square

St Anthony's Church

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