Maradana Travel Guide
Colombo
Popular places to visit
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
Galle Face Green
After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Pettah Market
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.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Find out about the history of Colombo 07 with a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Gangaramaya Temple
After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
Things to do
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Top hotels in Maradana
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Breakfast was not good and staff was not trained well. Also guests need to learn table manners !!!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Shangri-La Colombo
Very well appointed hotel, comfortable rooms, good health facilities and spa, really nice breakfast, but the nicest thing was the staff... friendly, helpful, polite and engaging
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Room was clean, staff were very helpful. We went to the second floor restaurant for breaky buffet and it has great variety. The rooftop has infinity pool and jacuzzi and we enjoyed having a dip in the evening.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
The staff at this hotel are exceptional; I've never encountered such helpful service during my travels through over 30 countries. They go above and beyond to assist. When I booked a car and the driver was delayed, the staff quickly ordered another one through their phone and guided the driver exactly ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Taj Samudra
Outstanding
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Good
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maradana
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.
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.
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 Town Hall.
Pettah
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Pettah. You might want to make time for a stop at Pettah Market or Dutch Period Museum.
Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Colombo Town Hall or Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
