Pettah Travel Guide
Colombo





Top hotels in Pettah

Shangri-La Colombo
A beautiful hotel in every respect. Excellent location, lovely room, great amenities, very good food, and a beautiful pool. The staff were wonderful throughout our stay.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Taj Samudra
Yes
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Lovely
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Five stars without hesitation. It’s among the top hotels in Colombo. From the stunning view of the coffee and pastry shop to the workstations on the main floor and the pool on the rooftop, it's one of Colombo’s premier spots. One thing I noticed is that whenever there's a lineup at the front, the ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
The hotel and rooms are great. The infinity pool overlooking the Indian ocean is a sight to behold. We had dinner and breakfast buffets at the Quizine and the food was very flavourful and lots of variety.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Galle Face Hotel
An excellent, excellent stay at the Galle Face Hotel. The staff were so kind and attentive, especially the entire guest relations team of Darshi, Viduni, Kithara, Dinushi, and Ivoni, who surprised us with a gorgeous setup for our anniversary, and Kenan who gave us a special hotel 'heritage tour.' ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pettah

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.

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

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.

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 Colombo Lotus Tower.

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