Borella Travel Guide

Colombo

Popular places to visit

Galle Face Green

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.

Galle Face Green
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

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.

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

House of Fashions

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at House of Fashions during your stay in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

House of Fashions

Colombo City Centre

You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.

Colombo City Centre

Nawaloka Hospital

If Nawaloka Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Colombo 02.

Nawaloka Hospital

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.

Pettah Market

Things to do

Gangaramaya

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

Rp1.305.600
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Colombo: Guided City Tour with Entry Tickets

Colombo: Guided City Tour with Entry Tickets

Rp595.285
per adult
Colombo: Guided City Tour with Entry Tickets
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

Rp1.195.277
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Private Guided Colombo City Tour from Colombo

Colombo City Tour And Private Guided

Rp897.600
per adult
Colombo City Tour And Private Guided
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Rp1.623.504
per adult
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
Negombo Colombo City Tour

Negombo Colombo City Tour

Rp2.023.680
per traveller
Negombo Colombo City Tour
See all activities in Colombo

Top hotels in Borella

Artisan Villa Colombo

Artisan Villa Colombo

3 out of 5
18 Tickell Rd, Colombo, WP
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions House of Fashions and Royal Colombo ...
"Atthough an interesting property it needs to be professionally managed and serviced. The general quality of the bedding could be better. The air conditioning was noisy - which meant we could not sleep well. Nevertheless the staff were helpful & friendly"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2024

Get rates
Artisan Villa Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face, Colombo
The price is Rp2.221.560 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp2.221.560
Rp2.984.446 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (468 reviews)
"Amazing service, breakfast buffet and the Shang Palace is definitely worth a visit! A perfect place to unwind and get over jet lag."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Shangri-La Colombo
Mandarina Colombo

Mandarina Colombo

5 out of 5
433, Galle Road, Colombo
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, very Moderna and comfortable. Breakfast was good value for money too."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Get rates
Mandarina Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP
The price is Rp1.394.888 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp1.394.888
Rp1.827.189 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"I stayed at Marino Beach Hotel for five nights recently and it was perfect. The staff made the biggest difference in my stay, they were friendly, available, and provided services immediately. This makes a big difference when you are jet lagged and need something early in the morning or late at night. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Marino Beach Colombo
Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Galle Road, Colombo
The price is Rp1.481.040 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.481.040
Rp1.989.695 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
A grand hotel
"For such a large hotel we were not given any information during checkin. The member of staff was too busy trying to persuade us to pay for an upgrade. As our stay was so brief it didn’t seem worth it so we politely declined which he seemed annoyed about. We were escorted to our room but still not ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Galle Face Hotel
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5, Colombo, Western Province
The price is Rp1.172.984 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.172.984
Rp1.384.114 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (278 reviews)
"Absolutely stunning hotel, highly recommend a sea view room here. Beautiful room, excellent view, even the gym is rooms including dance studio have ocean views! Rooftop pool overlooking the ocean is magnificent, with nice minima progressive house music playing. Staff are the best. Just book your ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Granbell Hotel Colombo
See all 1,053 properties in Borella
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Borella

Default Image

Cinnamon Gardens

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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 Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.

Cinnamon Gardens
Default Image

Maradana

When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Maradana
Default Image

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.

Ibbanwala
Colombo which includes a high-rise building, general coastal views and a city

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.

Suduwella
Default Image

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.

Hunupitiya
Default Image

Thimbirigasyaya

While visiting Thimbirigasyaya, you might make a stop by sights like Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square.

Thimbirigasyaya

Borella Travel Guide