Bambalapitiya Travel Guide

Colombo

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a clear sky, and a sunset.
A coastal railway track with buildings and a clear sky.
An outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, covered by colorful striped tablecloths.

Stay near popular Bambalapitiya attractions

Majestic City

7.4/10 (81 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Majestic City during your trip to Colombo. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

Rp1.445.200
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Kandy City Tour from Colombo Seaport

Rp1.646.083
per adult
Kandy City Tour from Colombo Seaport
Private Guided Colombo City Tour from Colombo

Colombo City Tour And Private Guided

Rp993.575
per adult
Colombo City Tour And Private Guided
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Rp1.534.400
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
Picture 7 for Activity Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets

Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets

Rp430.709
per adult
Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets
From Colombo: Galle Fort, Madu River, Epic Day Trip Tour

Galle Fort & Bentota Private Day Trip with Madu River Safari

Rp1.695.916
per adult
Galle Fort & Bentota Private Day Trip with Madu River Safari
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Top hotels in Bambalapitiya

Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is Rp1.260.630 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.260.630
Rp1.693.746 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux ...
Radisson Hotel Colombo
The Beehive Hotel

The Beehive Hotel

2 out of 5
8B, Vajira road, Bambalapitiya Colombo
The price is Rp209.844 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp209.844
Rp274.878 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Colombo. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and climate control. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Majestic ...
5/10 (15 reviews)
"Room is very old not so clean but the hotel closer to restaurants and shops Bathroom is not so clean"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

The Beehive Hotel
The Ocean Colombo

The Ocean Colombo

3.5 out of 5
# 40, Melbourne Avenue Colombo
The price is Rp1.556.194 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp1.556.194
Rp2.019.939 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux Brothers are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (155 reviews)
"while I was checking in front desk staff specifically one girl was very rude, I might never being rude with my guest like that while working. Then there room floor was not that clean also the window glass. I booked sea view room due to the blurr window i couldn’t enjoy the view that much. AC was ..."

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Ocean Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is Rp2.791.575 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp2.791.575
Rp3.750.213 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (627 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and I will recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is Rp1.607.663 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp1.607.663
Rp2.105.972 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Marino Beach Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
The price is Rp1.616.488 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.616.488
Rp1.907.513 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Granbell Hotel Colombo
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Where to stay in Bambalapitiya

Find the best Bambalapitiya areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a beach with a road running parallel to it, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

Wellawatte

Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a tower with a spherical observation deck.

Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.

A red and white patterned building with multiple domes and intricate architectural details.

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.

A beach at sunset with calm waves and a distant city skyline.
Photo by Kalunde Mbevi
Open Photo by Kalunde Mbevi

Kompannaweediya

If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A large, traditional building with a tiled roof and stone columns.

Cinnamon Gardens

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Sri Lanka National Museum or Colombo Town Hall.

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