Borella Travel Guide
Colombo
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
Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.
Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch
Colombo City Highlights 5 hour Guided Tour with AC Car
Top hotels in Borella
Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo
Fabulous hotel. Beautiful, clean and great staff Buffet breakfast is extraordinary, lots of choice, tasty and great staff. Highly,highly recommend!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Wonderful stay ..rooms beautiful ocean views.Rooftop pool open till 10pm.Happy hour A$2 beers ..A$10 cocktails. Food delicous & cheap. Great short free city tour included. Beach club free shuttles ..fabulous turtle hatchery there .Wonderful seafood platter for 2 ...A$33.. Marino Mall attached cheap ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Taj Samudra
At check-in, we were told our room was not ready even though we arrived 2 hrs after check in time, when I questioned why that was the case for a “5 star” hotel, they miraculously found another room available to give us, figure that! There were plenty of friendly staff, but they were not attentive. ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
We found couple of cockroaches in the room.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Mandarina Colombo
The breakfast was great, maybe slightly overpriced compared to others I've experienced across SL. Staff were friendly, room was clean, but very noisy. Struggled to sleep most evenings in a room fronting the main road. Pool area is nice, only 6 sunbeds though. Gym is well equipped but very little ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Borella
Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sinhalese Sports Club.
Narahenpita
When in Narahenpita, you can plan a visit to Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square, 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.
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.
Thimbirigasyaya
While visiting Thimbirigasyaya, you might make a stop by sights like Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square.
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.
