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Recommended trip: 1–3 day(s)

Recommended trip: 1–3 day(s)

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Looking for things to do in Colombo? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Colombo National Museum
Colombo National Museum
5.5
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Independence Square
Independence Square
5.4
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Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
5.2
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Galle Face Green
Galle Face Green
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BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)
BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)
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Diyatha Uyana Park
Diyatha Uyana Park
4.4
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Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
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Historic landmark
Colombo Lotus Tower
Colombo Lotus Tower
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Colombo Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Colombo Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
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Zoos & aquariums
Gangaramaya Temple
Gangaramaya Temple
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Colombo, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Cinnamon Red Colombo
Cinnamon Red Colombo
4.4/5495 Reviews
Supun Arcade Residency
Supun Arcade Residency
4.0/51,383 Reviews
Cinnamon Lakeside
Cinnamon Lakeside
4.5/5315 Reviews
Marino Beach Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo
4.7/5497 Reviews
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
4.5/5185 Reviews
Hilton Colombo Hotel
Hilton Colombo Hotel
4.5/5168 Reviews
Sofia Colombo City Hotel
Sofia Colombo City Hotel
4.5/5255 Reviews
Jetwing Colombo Seven
Jetwing Colombo Seven
4.6/565 Reviews
The Kingsbury Colombo
The Kingsbury Colombo
4.6/5135 Reviews
Sheraton Colombo Hotel
Sheraton Colombo Hotel
4.5/5115 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Colombo dishes and foodie spots.
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Shang Palace
Shang Palace
4.5/58 Reviews
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Sichuan Cuisine
Avg. €24/person
The London Grill
The London Grill
4.6/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. €37/person
The Avenue colombo
The Avenue colombo
4.0/56 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. €28/person
The Lagoon
The Lagoon
4.4/564 Reviews
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Seafood
Avg. €41/person
Upali's by Nawaloka
Upali's by Nawaloka
4.4/511 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €13/person
The Bavarian German Restaurant and pub
The Bavarian German Restaurant and pub
5.0/58 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. €22/person
Sea Fish Restaurant
Sea Fish Restaurant
3.7/566 Reviews
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Seafood
Avg. €13/person
Monsoon Colombo
Monsoon Colombo
4.3/512 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €9/person
Palmyrah Restaurant
Palmyrah Restaurant
4.3/510 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €15/person
Tenku
Tenku
4.6/57 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Sea view
Avg. €12/person
Headquarters by W15
Headquarters by W15
4.0/58 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
View of landmarks
Avg. €13/person
Virticle by Jetwing
Virticle by Jetwing
4.4/58 Reviews
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Western cuisine
View of landmarks
Avg. €28/person

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