Borella Travel Guide

Colombo

Stay near popular Borella attractions

House of Fashions

8.0/10 (13 reviews)
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.
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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 Borella

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

3 out of 5
293 Ward Pl Colombo WP
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.080.368 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp1.080.368
Rp1.274.834 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and House ...
Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is Rp2.803.046 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp2.803.046
Rp3.765.966 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! (629 reviews)
"Beautiful property… gorgeous staff and incredibly helpful - all of them!!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is Rp1.614.269 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp1.614.269
Rp2.114.626 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Recommended"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
The price is Rp1.623.130 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.623.130
Rp1.915.351 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
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5 out of 5
No. 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha 02 Colombo Colombo
The price is Rp2.508.112 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp2.508.112
Rp3.369.409 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Beira Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
"BF was truly amazing. Such a big spread."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is Rp1.627.470 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.627.470
Rp2.187.862 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (451 reviews)
"The room was subpar. It’s so old and badly maintained. I needed to change rooms twice and so did the rest of the 3 families that were travelling with us. Two rooms smelled bad, one room has its AC down. The buffet was awful. Very disappointed. Highly discouraged people staying here especially ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Taj Samudra
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Where to stay in Borella

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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 cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a clear sky, and a sunset.

Bambalapitiya

While Bambalapitiya isn't home to many top sights, Majestic City and Bellagio Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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.

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