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Colombo Travel Guide

Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka and is known as the “Crossroads of the Orient.” It is a typical coastal city of Southeast Asia, with a charming seaside landscape and towering skyscrapers, as well as resplendent temple halls. The romantic and leisurely atmosphere gives Colombo its special enchanting character. Colombo's National Museum and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall are both symbolic locations worth visiting. You can also depart from the railway station at the Colombo Fortress and experience the feel of a seaside train like in the film “Spirited Away.”
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What to Do

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

6.1
4.5/5181 Reviews
"Museums"
Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green

5.3
4.5/5109 Reviews
"Golf Courses"
"City Parks"
Independence Square

Independence Square

5.3
4.5/5228 Reviews
"City Parks"
"Historical Sites"
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

5.0
4.5/573 Reviews
"Mosques"
"Monuments"
BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)

BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)

4.8
4.5/5121 Reviews
"Modern Architecture"
Colombo Municipal Council

Colombo Municipal Council

4.5
4.3/580 Reviews
"City Halls"
Gangaramaya Temple

Gangaramaya Temple

4.5
4.4/569 Reviews
"Temples"
Gangarama Seema Malakaya, ගංගාරාම සීමා මාලකය.

Gangarama Seema Malakaya, ගංගාරාම සීමා මාලකය.

4.4
4.2/560 Reviews
"Buildings by Famous Architects"
"Temples"
Parliament of Sri Lanka

Parliament of Sri Lanka

4.1
4.4/559 Reviews
"City Halls"
"Buildings by Famous Architects"
Diyatha Uyana

Diyatha Uyana

4.0
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"City Parks"
"Water Parks"

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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Sai Sea City Hotel

Sai Sea City Hotel

3.0/58 Reviews
Clock Inn Dehiwala

Clock Inn Dehiwala

4.5/512 Reviews
Hotel Sapphire

Hotel Sapphire

3.4/515 Reviews
Courtyard Colombo

Courtyard Colombo

4.7/542 Reviews
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

4.6/5136 Reviews
Hotel Janaki

Hotel Janaki

2.9/51 Reviews
Mandarina Colombo

Mandarina Colombo

4.4/5130 Reviews
GSH Colombo

GSH Colombo

3.7/510 Reviews
Cinnamon Lakeside

Cinnamon Lakeside

4.5/573 Reviews
Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

4.1/567 Reviews

What to Eat

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Sea Fish

Sea Fish

4.2/559 Reviews
Avg. AUD21/person
"Seafood"
"Open Late"
Ministry of Crab

Ministry of Crab

4.6/5103 Reviews
Avg. AUD162/person
"Seafood"
Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi

4.3/58 Reviews
Avg. AUD9/person
"Japanese"
The Lagoon.

The Lagoon.

4.4/555 Reviews
Avg. AUD67/person
"Seafood"
"Open Late"
Raja Bojun

Raja Bojun

4.7/510 Reviews
Avg. AUD8/person
"Asian Cuisine"
The Manhattan Fish Market Sri Lanka

The Manhattan Fish Market Sri Lanka

5.0/56 Reviews
Avg. AUD10/person
"Seafood"
"Open Late"
Sky Lounge

Sky Lounge

4.8/54 Reviews
Avg. AUD9/person
"Bar/Bistro"
"Open Late"
China Manor Hotel

China Manor Hotel

4.6/521 Reviews
Taprobane

Taprobane

4.7/57 Reviews
Avg. AUD6/person
"Asian Cuisine"
The Bavarian

The Bavarian

5.0/58 Reviews
Avg. AUD32/person
"Western-style"
"Famous Restaurants"
Dinemore

Dinemore

4.0/52 Reviews
Avg. AUD3/person
"Fast Food"
"Open Late"
The Bayleaf

The Bayleaf

4.5/54 Reviews
Avg. AUD21/person
"Western-style"

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