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Sayura House, hotel in Colombo

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sayura House offers accommodation in Colombo, 3.5 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free private parking is available on site.

Beautiful oasis in amongst bustling Colombo. Great restaurant and excellent staff
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
423 reviews
Price from
£66.52
1 night, 2 adults
55TG Boutique Suites, hotel in Colombo

Located in the suburbs of Colombo city, 55TG Boutique Suites offers an authentic home stay experience in a two story 1920's period house with a garden, outdoor pavilion, living room and a lounge.

Quiet location. Easy to arrange to transport from.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
183 reviews
Price from
£95.52
1 night, 2 adults
Aathma Colombo House, hotel in Colombo

Set in Colombo on a private peninsula by the banks of the historic Diyawanna Lake, Aathma Colombo House provides accommodation with a garden.

The hospitality is second to none. The beautiful owner and the lovely people who work there are genuinely welcoming and want nothing more than for their guests to be happy and well-cared for.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
127 reviews
Price from
£106.30
1 night, 2 adults
Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11, hotel in Colombo

Featuring city views, Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 provides accommodation with a balcony, around 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

Private house turned into a museum
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
118 reviews
Price from
£256.35
1 night, 2 adults
Leisure Villa, hotel in Colombo

Situated within 7.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 12 km of R Premadasa Stadium, Leisure Villa features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

Great little place. Funky common area to hang around in with a good little kitchen area.. the room had great AC, was very clean. I loved the bathrobe, very nice touch. The hosts are lovely and very helpful. They had great recommendations for local food places, train station and even dropped me off nearby. Lovely stay
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
£22.49
1 night, 2 adults
Highbury Colombo, hotel in Colombo

Set within 1.3 km of Milagiriya Beach and 1.7 km of Bambalapitiya Beach, Highbury Colombo offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

Beautiful oasis in the heart of Colombo. Delicious Sri Lankan breakfast.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
140 reviews
Price from
£53.97
1 night, 2 adults
The Big House, hotel in Colombo

Located 7.1 km from R Premadasa Stadium, 7.8 km from Khan Clock Tower and 34 km from Leisure World, The Big House provides accommodation situated in Colombo.

"The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the cleanliness of the rooms is good. It would be nice if the guest house had twenty-four hours front desk service
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£29.44
1 night, 2 adults
Colombo Orchid Villa, hotel in Colombo

Set just 11 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Orchid Villa provides accommodation in Colombo with access to a terrace, a shared lounge, as well as room service.

The house was beautiful and the host is nice. Also the facilities like hot water, breakfast , comfortable bed was nice
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
65 reviews
Price from
£26.17
1 night, 2 adults
Dumi's Shelter Home Stay, hotel in Colombo

Set just 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Dumi's Shelter Home Stay features accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

What a fantastic find this was, we was greeted by Dumi and his wife when we arrived , so friendly The garden was beautiful as was the room , we were made very welcome Would really recommend a stay here
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
91 reviews
Price from
£30.91
1 night, 2 adults
Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays, hotel in Colombo

A recently renovated property, Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays is set in Colombo near Sinhalese Sports Club, The Independence Square. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

The hosts were lovely. It was really great to chat with them when I arrived and over breakfast. They gave good suggestions of where to go and helped arrange transport. The room was even better than expected and had really great facilities. The room was spotless and well decorated/kept. Had a real personal touch - photos don't do it justice.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
69 reviews
Price from
£53.07
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Aathma Colombo House
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 127 reviews

    Set in Colombo on a private peninsula by the banks of the historic Diyawanna Lake, Aathma Colombo House provides accommodation with a garden.

    Most beatiful hotel! Super good food. Perfect host!

  • 55TG Boutique Suites
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 183 reviews

    Located in the suburbs of Colombo city, 55TG Boutique Suites offers an authentic home stay experience in a two story 1920's period house with a garden, outdoor pavilion, living room and a lounge.

    Super friendly and helpful staff and the food was excellent.

  • Sayura House
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 423 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sayura House offers accommodation in Colombo, 3.5 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free private parking is available on site.

    The garden was beautiful as well as the reception and breakfast room.

  • Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 69 reviews

    A recently renovated property, Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays is set in Colombo near Sinhalese Sports Club, The Independence Square. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

    Clean room, convenient location and pleasant stay.

  • Rosmead Place by Thilanka
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 145 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, Rosmead Place by Thilanka is an accommodation located in Colombo, 2.8 km from Kollupitiya Beach and 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

    Good location. Friendly helpful staff, nice breakfast

  • Visakha 6
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 382 reviews

    Visakha 6, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Colombo, 300 metres from Milagiriya Beach, 600 metres from Bambalapitiya Beach, as well as 1.5 km from Wellawatte Beach.

    Sorrounded by amazing river water rafting and jungle

  • Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 73 reviews

    Featuring sea views, Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle offers accommodation with a rooftop pool, an indoor pool and a garden, around 1.3 km from Galle Face Beach.

    Aussicht, Rooftop infinity Pool, tolles gym, perfekte Lage

  • Dolce Italia Rooms
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 55 reviews

    Featuring a balcony with city views, a garden and a bar, Dolce Italia Rooms can be found in Colombo, close to Milagiriya Beach and 1.5 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

    Very spacious and clean room. Friendly staff. Great location.

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  • Highbury Colombo
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 140 reviews

    Set within 1.3 km of Milagiriya Beach and 1.7 km of Bambalapitiya Beach, Highbury Colombo offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    Great and helpful host, beautiful place to relax after a long trip.

  • Dumi's Shelter Home Stay
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 91 reviews

    Set just 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Dumi's Shelter Home Stay features accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Location is perfect and the owner is very welcoming!

  • City Stay By Sunrise
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 528 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and city views, City Stay By Sunrise is an accommodation situated in Colombo, just 1.5 km from Kollupitiya Beach and 1.8 km from Galle Face Beach.

    The bed was amazing! The best we've slept on in Sri Lanka

  • Greenscape Colombo
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 675 reviews

    Located in Colombo, near Milagiriya Beach and Bambalapitiya Beach, Greenscape Colombo is a recently renovated property, featuring, free bikes and garden.

    Great place. The staff.. especially Chami was very helpful

  • Trellis Homes
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 164 reviews

    Offering city views, Trellis Homes is an accommodation set in Colombo, 50 metres from Bambalapitiya Beach and 500 metres from Kollupitiya Beach.

    Great host. Very helpful. Nice and fast communication.

  • Sunrise Boutique
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 446 reviews

    Situated in the Wellawatte district in Colombo, 1.6 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital, Sunrise Boutique boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very nice, helpful staff. Beautifully decorated hotel.

  • The Dutch Burgher Union - DBU Colombo 4
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 29 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of inner courtyard, The Dutch Burgher Union - DBU Colombo 4 is a recently renovated guest house set in Colombo, less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

    Staff members were excellent and helpful in many ways.

  • Olu Colombo Villa
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 82 reviews

    Offering a shared lounge and garden view, Olu Colombo Villa is situated in Colombo, 2.4 km from Bambalapitiya Beach and 2.6 km from Milagiriya Beach.

    A beautiful house at a perfect location in Colombo

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  • College House Cosy Room
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Offering garden views, College House Cosy Room is an accommodation located in Colombo, 2.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium and 8.2 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

  • LUMBINI home stay
    Central location
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Offering garden views, LUMBINI home stay is an accommodation set in Colombo, 11 km from Khan Clock Tower and 12 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

  • Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 118 reviews

    Featuring city views, Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 provides accommodation with a balcony, around 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

    A lovely, excuisite design and architecture experience

  • Colombo Orchid Villa
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 65 reviews

    Set just 11 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Orchid Villa provides accommodation in Colombo with access to a terrace, a shared lounge, as well as room service.

    very clean sheets and room with peaceful quiet space.

  • Flower Road Villa
    Central location
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Colombo, less than 1 km from Kollupitiya Beach and a 14-minute walk from Bambalapitiya Beach, Flower Road Villa offers free WiFi, a terrace and air conditioning.

  • Leisure home
    Central location
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 162 reviews

    Set within 6 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 9 km of R Premadasa Stadium, Leisure home provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    Indian restaurant is near.host is good beautiful garden

  • The Big House
    Central location
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 5 reviews

    Located 7.1 km from R Premadasa Stadium, 7.8 km from Khan Clock Tower and 34 km from Leisure World, The Big House provides accommodation situated in Colombo.

    "The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the cleanliness of the rooms is good. It would be nice if the guest house had twenty-four hours front desk service

  • Leisure Villa
    Central location
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 145 reviews

    Situated within 7.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 12 km of R Premadasa Stadium, Leisure Villa features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    Staff were helpful and the place was pleasant to stay.

  • Regent Residencies - Colombo
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 208 reviews

    Ideally set in Colombo, Regent Residencies - Colombo is a recently renovated homestay, which offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Happy with Regent. Staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Blue Lotus Garden Hotel piliyandala
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 32 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Blue Lotus Garden Hotel piliyandala is situated in Colombo, 18 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 22 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

    Nice place, reasonable price , helpful good staff...

  • Heritage Villa colombo7
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 174 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Heritage Villa colombo7 offers accommodation with terrace, around 2.2 km from Bambalapitiya Beach. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    Everything was nice, the owner was polite and helpful.

  • Blackberry villa
    Central location
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 25 reviews

    Located just 4.1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Blackberry villa provides accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Super close to some of the important hospitals in Colombo

  • THE WISH RESIDENCE Kollupitiya,SeaSide Next To Marino beach Hotel,Colombo 3
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 36 reviews

    Located 600 metres from Kollupitiya Beach, 1.2 km from Milagiriya Beach and less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, THE WISH RESIDENCE Kollupitiya, SeaSide Next To Marino beach Hotel,...

    Friendly staff... Very good room service.. fast internet

  • Beverly Villa
    Central location
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 31 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of garden, Beverly Villa is a recently renovated guest house situated in Colombo, 300 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach.

    Good price, friendly staff, ac room, ideal location in mount Lavinia and comfortable bed

  • MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 308 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3 is set 800 metres from Kollupitiya Beach, 1.3 km from Bambalapitiya Beach and 1.6 km from Galle Face...

    Staff behaviour is very well Nice room and facility

  • RR House
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 82 reviews

    RR House is situated in the Wellawatte district of Colombo, 600 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach, 1.5 km from Wellawatte Beach and 2.1 km from Milagiriya Beach.

    Owner, Location, Comfort, Facilities and Value All Good.

  • Thambili Island @ Stubbs
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 238 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Colombo, 2.2 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital, Thambili Island @ Stubbs features a sun terrace and views of the city. Free private parking is available on site.

    Staff are really friendly and this place quite good to chill 😊

  • Asian House
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 14 reviews

    Offering city views, Asian House is an accommodation situated in Colombo, less than 1 km from Kollupitiya Beach and a 16-minute walk from Bambalapitiya Beach.

    People from the accommodation were very helpful, the room was OK, Wi-Fi was working without issues.

  • Relax on Plus Hotel

    Located in Colombo with Colombo Town Hall and National Art Gallery nearby, Relax on Plus Hotel provides accommodation with free private parking.

  • Guest house

    Situated in Colombo, 1 km from Mount Lavinia Beach and 1.1 km from Wellawatte Beach, Guest house offers air conditioning.

  • Wetland Whispers
    Central location

    Situated in Colombo, 8.6 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 9 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Wetland Whispers offers a garden and air conditioning.

  • Room at Oikos Colombo Cottage

    Featuring a garden and views of garden, Room at Oikos Colombo Cottage is a recently renovated guest house located in Colombo, 11 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

  • Lovely Room in Colombo 15

    Set 5.2 km from Khan Clock Tower, 11 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 32 km from Leisure World, Lovely Room in Colombo 15 provides accommodation situated in Colombo.

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  • Avg. price/night: £26.98
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 65 reviews
    Friendly helpful Homestay, with a wonderful welcome drink. The house is beautiful, with a very comfortable room and attached shower area. Very clean and well presented
    Samantha
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £94.44
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 140 reviews
    It’s a wonderful house. I didn’t realize it was a home stay, but was very grateful it was for my list night in Sri Lanka. When I walked in, music was playing and the water sounds coming from the indoor garden’s pond immediately made me feel like I had stepped out of the busy city and into an oasis. Relaxing house with lots of nooks and crannies, areas to curl up and read a book. I wish I had spent another night.
    A
    Alysse
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £94.44
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 140 reviews
    Architecture, furniture, tranquility, garden, air con, lovely hosts and amazing breakfast.
    Courtney
    People with friends
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 49 reviews
    This is a great location and a really fun place to stay, in a high-rise full of extremely friends locals. Jay sent very detailed instructions, with photos, of how to find the apartment upon arrival, and the caretaker was waiting there to meet me, so it was all very easy. I loved having this space to cook and do laundry and relax (with a/c!) in between bouts of being out around town. I would definitely stay here again and I highly recommend it.
    Lindsey
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 28 reviews
    Lovely host Priyantha and had a relax 2 nights
    Dona
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 675 reviews
    Nice area, really comfy beds, great host
    Michelle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £20.44
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 376 reviews
    Really relaxed, cosy clean place over looking the water. You are staying in a large apartment with multiple bedrooms, so have access to kitchen, dinning area and lounge room. Balcony’s off all bedrooms and lounge room. It was absolutely perfect for us. Veronica was a great host, super friendly and knowledgeable (fluent English/German) and the team were super nice.
    Leanne
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 208 reviews
    Loved staying at this home stay. The owner took me out to a supermarket and gave me all sorts of information. Would stay here again!
    Marloes
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £65.40
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 9 reviews
    Clean, good location, lovely hosts!
    Georgia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £44.83
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,686 reviews
    Dennis is very good host and they have new apartment also opening soon.
    elesh
    Family with young children

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