The Best Hotels Closest to Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo - 2026 Updated Prices

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A dining area with tables set for two, black chairs, and white walls with decorative moldings.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and a decorative vase on the nightstand.

A large, white colonial-style building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a cobblestone pathway.

A spacious living area with a pool view, elegant furniture, and a large mirror.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Neil

Rp3.382.700

Rp4.431.060 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a traditional wooden structure.

A courtyard with a swing set, a tiled patio, and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A cozy indoor space with wicker furniture, a wooden bench, and a sofa with cushions. There are potted plants and a wooden lattice structure.

A serene indoor garden with a small water feature, steps leading to a seating area, and lush green plants.

2. Ishq Colombo

1.6 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Niels

Rp3.419.873

Rp4.438.995 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A spacious dining area with numerous tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, TV, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring lounge chairs and a glass railing.

3. Marino Beach Colombo

1.9 km from Gangaramaya Temple

isuru

Rp1.410.325

Rp1.847.411 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a waterfront location and a bridge connecting to the main building.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A modern interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a large window.

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a central courtyard and a pool on the rooftop.

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Maibel

Rp2.526.113

Rp3.393.591 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

A reception desk with a brick wall, potted plants, a framed picture, and a wooden counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

5. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Peter

Rp477.831

Rp563.945 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A spacious lobby with a central floral arrangement, high ceilings, and a modern chandelier.

A pool area with yellow umbrellas and lounge chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

6. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.8 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Sithara

Rp2.327.390

Rp3.126.625 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern hotel with a unique geometric facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a body of water with a traditional structure in the foreground.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

A rooftop terrace with dining tables and chairs, offering a city view.

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

0.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Pat

Rp1.682.882

Rp2.260.612 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a colorful abstract painting, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, arranged for dining.

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.3 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Ella

Rp1.256.365

Rp1.645.737 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

A modern bar area with seating, a high ceiling with geometric patterns, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, and a chandelier.

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Lars Toft

Rp1.969.330

Rp2.645.604 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

A long, well-lit hallway with ceiling fans, chandeliers, and wooden chairs lined up on one side.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, ocean views, and a large umbrella.

10. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Prem

Rp1.521.755

Rp2.044.165 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A dining table set with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages, with a sofa and a staircase in the background.

A spacious indoor area with a curved staircase, a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a pillow.

An outdoor swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by a patio area with chairs and tables.

11. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Fjorn

Rp967.787

Rp1.267.722 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books and a vase of flowers, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a sofa with colorful cushions, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers, and a modern pendant light.

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Stach

Rp1.375.949

Rp1.848.394 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern lounge with a curved seating arrangement, a central table with a bottle and glasses, and a large window offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

An interior with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a view of palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a reflective floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the sea through expansive windows.

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.6 km from Gangaramaya Temple

MOHOMED UMAR

Rp2.658.596

Rp3.571.569 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, a curved ceiling, and a central walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

A grand entrance with a sign for Capital Exchange, featuring a classical architectural style with arches and columns.

14. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.3 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Jeffrey

Rp639.935

Rp755.123 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A rooftop bar with checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

A modern living room with a large window, a wine rack, and a reception desk.

A rooftop bar with a barista preparing drinks, surrounded by tables and chairs, and shelves with bottles.

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.5 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Paul

Rp967.774

Rp1.300.110 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A person in an infinity pool with a sunset view.

A table with a teapot, cups, and fruit, facing a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a side table with drinks, a potted plant, and a large window overlooking the sea.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with fruits and a teapot, and a large potted plant.

16. MaRadha Colombo

2.4 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Yasotha

Rp1.417.918

Rp1.887.871 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A pathway leading through a bamboo forest to a building entrance.

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A swimming pool with a canopy and lights, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

17. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

kandiah

Rp1.072.865

Rp1.265.981 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A staircase with ornate railings, a patterned bench, and a wooden floor.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a television.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

18. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.4 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Lee

Rp819.331

Rp966.811 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a polished floor.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central blue structure, and a modern design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a city view.

A modern interior with a curved reception desk, a blue sofa, and a geometric railing.

19. Orion City Hotel

2.7 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Duminda

Rp886.198

Rp1.072.511 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a wooden desk, a chair, a bed with white bedding, and a bathtub.

A modern restaurant with large windows offering city views, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a reception area, featuring a minimalist design with branches and a glass partition.

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.5 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Ashani

Rp1.344.738

Rp1.745.470 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 184 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View

Top Gangaramaya Temple Hotel Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Best"

Taj Samudra

8/10 Good

"Good for a short stay, staff were friendly, location is also great but the property is very tired, definitely needs a big refresh, there was a big leak in my room coming from the ceiling fixtures that was extremely annoying. Overall a pleasant stay, but just a very tired and dated hotel"

Renuka City Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel in Colombo city, friendly staff and easy access"

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! It’s connected to a shopping mall. Room is clean and gorgeous. We’d like to come back soon."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are very helpful and everything is nearby. Lovely warm welcome from staff."

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It's a beautiful 5-star property, centrally located, on the ocean, with a history of over 160 years, with excellent amenities, including salt water swimming pool, gym, and restaurant, where royalty, prime ministers, presidents, movie stars, and celebrities have stayed over the years. It's highly recommended."

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"We checked-in to suite at Cinnamon life City of Dreams for two nights on our vacation. Cleanliness in the suite was excellent and the bed was very comfortable and a very quite atmosphere. The staff was very courteous and helpful. The Breakfast buffet was excellent with a wide spead. The pool was very clean and the pool staff was great. The Butler Service assigned for our suite was excellent too."

Granbell Hotel Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We returned to this hotel because we liked it so much, and again loved the location and surroundings of it. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. Due to the public holidays, it was very busy this time and the breakfast room seemed a bit overwhelmed, plus it was difficult to get a towel"

THE DEN 23

10/10 Excellent

"Bed is comfortable huge room, good customer service great working ac. Thanks"

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Gem Museum

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Viharamahadevi Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Liberty Plaza

7.8/10 (130 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Liberty Plaza during your stay in Colombo 03. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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National Art Gallery

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Art Gallery during your travels in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Sri Lanka National Museum

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Dewatagaha Mosque

After visiting Dewatagaha Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gangaramaya Temple?

Gangaramaya Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 02 known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 163 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gangaramaya Temple?

Adjacent to Gangaramaya Temple, Courtyard By Marriott Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Taj Samudra and Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gangaramaya Temple?

Expedia has 163 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gangaramaya Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gangaramaya Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Gangaramaya Temple.

What can I see and do near Gangaramaya Temple?

Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum and Traditional Puppet Art Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India and Elphinstone Theatre. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for Gangaramaya Temple hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Ishq Colombo

3. Marino Beach Colombo

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5. THE DEN 23

6. Shangri-La Colombo

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

10. Galle Face Hotel

11. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

14. Dutch Heritage Colombo

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

16. MaRadha Colombo

17. Zylan Colombo

18. Palm Grove

19. Orion City Hotel

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Compare popular hotels close to Gangaramaya Temple

Top Gangaramaya Temple Hotel Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

Taj Samudra

Renuka City Hotel

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Granbell Hotel Colombo

THE DEN 23

Other attractions near Gangaramaya Temple

Colombo City Centre

Chabad of Sri Lanka

Gem Museum

Viharamahadevi Park

Liberty Plaza

National Art Gallery

Sri Lanka National Museum

Dewatagaha Mosque

Frequently asked questions