Pettah Travel Guide
Colombo
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.
Top hotels in Pettah
Shangri-La Colombo
A beautiful hotel in every respect. Excellent location, lovely room, great amenities, very good food, and a beautiful pool. The staff were wonderful throughout our stay.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Taj Samudra
Marino Beach Colombo
All great great
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Five stars without hesitation. It’s among the top hotels in Colombo. From the stunning view of the coffee and pastry shop to the workstations on the main floor and the pool on the rooftop, it's one of Colombo’s premier spots. One thing I noticed is that whenever there's a lineup at the front, the ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
The hotel and rooms are great. The infinity pool overlooking the Indian ocean is a sight to behold. We had dinner and breakfast buffets at the Quizine and the food was very flavourful and lots of variety.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Galle Face Hotel
An excellent, excellent stay at the Galle Face Hotel. The staff were so kind and attentive, especially the entire guest relations team of Darshi, Viduni, Kithara, Dinushi, and Ivoni, who surprised us with a gorgeous setup for our anniversary, and Kenan who gave us a special hotel 'heritage tour.' ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pettah
Fort
Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Colombo Lotus Tower.
Kollupitiya
While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.
