Borella Travel Guide

Colombo

A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and surrounding buildings.

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

Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka

Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka

Rp1.222.693
per traveller
Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka
Visit Muthurajawela Wetlands Scenic Boat Ride & Birdwatching

Colombo/Negombo Muthurajawela Wetland Birdwatching Boat Tour

Rp1.235.401
per adult
Colombo/Negombo Muthurajawela Wetland Birdwatching Boat Tour
Colombo to Kandy Solo Bike Adventure Day Tour

Colombo to Kandy Solo Bike Adventure Day Tour

Rp1.313.325
per adult
Colombo to Kandy Solo Bike Adventure Day Tour
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

Rp533.205
per adult
Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets
Picture 5 for Activity Sigiriya & Dambulla All Inclusive Day Trip

Sigiriya & Dambulla All Inclusive Day Trip

Rp1.488.435
per adult
Sigiriya & Dambulla All Inclusive Day Trip
Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

Rp1.403.760
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
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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
The price is Rp808.877 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp808.877
Rp954.475 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (14 reviews)
"Friendly staffs accommodated my requests"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is Rp2.308.540 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
Rp2.308.540
Rp3.101.302 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 ...
Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is Rp1.398.903 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.398.903
Rp1.832.448 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very good place"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
colombo international airport hotel

colombo international airport hotel

3.5 out of 5
124 New Minuwangoda Road Katunayake WP
The price is Rp958.932 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp958.932
Rp1.288.232 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath Arana are ...
8.2/10 Very good! (68 reviews)
"Strange hotel. No restraint as such just a cafe. Pay as you go. Aircon in rooms pumped out damp humid air. Some floors not finished constructed. Could do with a gym or some facilities. Not even toilets in the lobby area. Not great."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

colombo international airport hotel
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is Rp1.331.850 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
Rp1.331.850
Rp1.790.717 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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 ...
Taj Samudra
Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is Rp1.047.722 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp1.047.722
Rp1.407.854 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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 Majestic ...
Radisson Hotel Colombo
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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 beach with palm trees, a flag, and the ocean.
Photo by ‎‎Mihiri de Silva
Open Photo by ‎‎Mihiri de Silva

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 coastal railway track with buildings and a clear sky.
Photo by Brandon Dale
Open Photo by Brandon Dale

Bambalapitiya

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

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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