Borella Travel Guide
Colombo
Popular places to visit
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
Galle Face Green
After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Pettah Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pettah Market during your trip to Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Find out about the history of Colombo 07 with a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
Gangaramaya Temple
After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Colombo/Negombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla & Jeep Safari Day Tour
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
Colombo City Highlights 5 hour Guided Tour with AC Car
Top hotels in Borella
Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo
Beautiful property. Amazing breakfast buffet. Attentive staff.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
We had a fine stay, but this is definitely not a 5-star hotel. Rooftop was beautiful and breakfast was delicious, however our room had frosted glass so we couldn't see outside and the finishes were very cheap.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Galle Face Hotel
This property is very run down and expensive for the price. The staff is great but I would look for a newer property or another colonial building which has been renovated.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Mount Lavinia Hotel
Is this hotel really four-star standard⁉️ I traveled from the USA to visit my family in Sri Lanka and reserved a two-night stay at Mount Lavinia Hotel. After more than 32 hours of flying, I arrived just before check-in time only to be told they couldn’t find my reservation. First, I want to give ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Entire facilities including the rooms were spotless Tastefully decorated Staff went above and beyond to help Only got to enjoy the breakfast buffet, it was exceptional Located around all the key locations Colombo has to offer Would love to stay again
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Borella
Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sinhalese Sports Club.
Maradana
When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Suduwella
While Suduwella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.
Ibbanwala
Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.
Thimbirigasyaya
While visiting Thimbirigasyaya, you might make a stop by sights like Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square.
Hunupitiya
Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
