Pettah Travel Guide

Colombo

A large, ornate building with intricate architectural details and multiple domes.
A building with intricate red and white patterns, a central tower, and arched windows.
A coastal scene with a ferry, buses, and parked cars near the shore.
A coastal town with a prominent red crane, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.
Intricate checkered patterns and ornate architectural details on a building facade.

Stay near popular Pettah attractions

The New Kathiresan Temple with intricate carvings and statues.

Pettah Market

7.6/10 (256 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

Rp1.428.880
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Kandy City Tour from Colombo Seaport

Rp1.627.494
per adult
Kandy City Tour from Colombo Seaport
Private Guided Colombo City Tour from Colombo

Colombo City Tour And Private Guided

Rp982.355
per adult
Colombo City Tour And Private Guided
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Rp1.522.335
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
From Colombo: Galle Fort, Madu River, Epic Day Trip Tour

Galle Fort & Bentota Private Day Trip with Madu River Safari

Rp1.682.581
per adult
Galle Fort & Bentota Private Day Trip with Madu River Safari
Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Rp1.428.880
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.
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Top hotels in Pettah

Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is Rp1.411.360 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp1.411.360
Rp1.897.221 total
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (459 reviews)
"The food was amazingly good (breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets). A lot of choices and service great as well. Yasiru made us very welcome and Harsha was always attentive. The grounds were beautiful. The massage/spa was good and hair salon was great as well. The money exchange within the hotel was ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is Rp2.293.460 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
Rp2.293.460
Rp3.081.043 total
26 Sept - 27 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 helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (649 reviews)
"Absolutely flawless, the staff is the most helpful and will make you feel at home as soon as you arrive. The breakfast was a life altering experience."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is Rp1.389.765 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp1.389.765
Rp1.820.479 total
8 Sept - 9 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! (1,008 reviews)
"The location is perfect for shopping, dining and meeting friends. Facilities are excellent. Staff are very helpful. Buffet meals has a good variety of food both authentic and international. Can’t expect more from a hotel and therefore my stay was excellent at Marino BH"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Marino Beach 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 Rp2.222.892 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
Rp2.222.892
Rp2.986.241 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 ...
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
colombo international airport hotel

colombo international airport hotel

3.5 out of 5
124 New Minuwangoda Road Katunayake WP
The price is Rp889.157 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp889.157
Rp1.194.497 total
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
colombo international airport hotel
Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.199.656 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
Rp1.199.656
Rp1.611.597 total
10 Sept - 11 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (622 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, great beds, quiet. Great view of the beach and outstanding morning breakfast. Highly recommended especially if you want to stay in a nice hotel!"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Radisson Hotel Colombo
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Where to stay in Pettah

Find the best Pettah areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 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 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.

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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