Popular places to visit
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.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
After visiting Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Elphinstone Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Elphinstone Theatre during your stay in Colombo 10. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
R. Premadasa Stadium
Catch an event at R. Premadasa Stadium during your trip to Colombo 10. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Tour with Driver and Vehicle
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Top hotels in Maradana
Shangri-La Colombo
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Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Galle Face Hotel
Very classy hotel with a real colonial style and great staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Clean rooms, excellent staff good amenities
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Stylish, clean and well located!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Absolutely one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in. We moved here from another luxury brand hotel after coming for dinner and drinks, and were completely blown away — so much so that we changed our stay. The hotel is spotless and beautifully new, with stunning amenities. The infinity pool is ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Beautiful room, very nice staff and excellent service
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maradana
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 Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.
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.
Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Colombo Town Hall or Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
