Dematagoda Travel Guide
Colombo
Visit Dematagoda
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.
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.
One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
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 Dematagoda
Shangri-La Colombo
Everything is great from the staff, to the room, to the amenities and location.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Fab hotel. Really loved and would stay again
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 22 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
Taj Samudra
Fantastic room, great staff and a lovely view. The property does not have a private beach but you can access the port area bang in front of the property.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Perfect experience.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dematagoda
Borella
Visitors to Borella enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, House of Fashions is worth a stop.
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.
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.
Ibbanwala
Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Chabad of Sri Lanka.
Pettah
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Pettah. You might want to make time for a stop at Pettah Market or Dutch Period Museum.
