About Colombo - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Colombo-the capital of Sri Lanka-is the largest city and main port of Sri Lanka. It is also the commercial and financial center of Sri Lanka. A bustling metropolis, the city is an attractive blend of old and new.

It has the lazy charm of the bygone era combined with the verve and vivaciousness of a modern city. Colombo is an ideal location to start the Sri Lanka sojourn.

North of the centre is the Fort district, the country's business centre. South is Galle Face Green, a seafront expanse of occasional green. East of the fort is the pungent Pettah bazaar district. The city is home to over 600,000 people.

Colombo has some interesting places that are a must for every visitor including the National Museum, the Art Gallery and the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara - a temple to Buddha.

Mount Lavinia is a beach just 12 km from Colombo. It was a famous beach even during the colonial times. The Governor's House built in 1805 by Sir Thomas Maitland now forms part of the famous Mount Lavinia Hotel.


Colombo | Colombo-the capital of Sri Lanka-is the largest city and main port of Sri Lanka. It is also the commercial and financial center of Sri Lanka. A bustling metropolis, the city is an attractive blend of old and new

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Top hotels in Colombo

Cinnamon Bey, Colombo

Cinnamon Bey

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

  • All Inclusive  
  • Airplane (10/05 - 01/13/2026)
  • No transport provided
Hilton, Colombo

Hilton

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

    • Airplane (11/02 - 01/13/2026)
    • No transport provided
    Me Colombo, Colombo

    Me Colombo

    Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

      • Airplane (02/24 - 05/13/2025)
      • No transport provided
      The Residence, Colombo

      The Residence

      Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

        • Airplane (02/24 - 05/13/2025)
        • No transport provided
        Lake Lodge, Colombo

        Lake Lodge

        Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

          • Airplane (03/28 - 03/27/2026)
          • No transport provided
          Pegasus Reef, Colombo

          Pegasus Reef

          Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

          • Full Board  
          • Airplane (04/04 - 04/03/2026)
          • No transport provided
          Ozo Colombo, Colombo

          Ozo Colombo

          Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

          • Full Board  
          • Airplane (03/01 - 02/28/2026)
          • No transport provided
          Ceylon City Hotel, Colombo

          Ceylon City Hotel

          Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

            • Airplane (02/24 - 05/13/2025)
            • No transport provided
            The Steuart By Citrus, Colombo

            The Steuart By Citrus

            Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

            • Full Board  
            • Airplane (02/24 - 05/13/2025)
            • No transport provided
            Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites And Apartments, Colombo

            Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites And Apartments

            Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

              • Airplane (02/27 - 02/26/2026)
              • No transport provided
              Taj Samudra, Colombo

              Taj Samudra

              Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

              • Full Board  
              • Airplane (03/25 - 03/24/2026)
              • No transport provided
              Bella Vista Apartments Onthree20 Colombo, Colombo

              Bella Vista Apartments Onthree20 Colombo

              Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                • Airplane (02/24 - 05/13/2025)
                • No transport provided
                Best Westernelyon Colombo, Colombo

                Best Westernelyon Colombo

                Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                  • Airplane (02/27 - 02/26/2026)
                  • No transport provided
                  Colombo Court Hotel And Spa, Colombo

                  Colombo Court Hotel And Spa

                  Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                    • Airplane (03/25 - 03/24/2026)
                    • No transport provided
                    Colombo Residency, Colombo

                    Colombo Residency

                    Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                      • Airplane (02/24 - 05/13/2025)
                      • No transport provided
                      Comfort15 Hotel Colombo, Colombo

                      Comfort15 Hotel Colombo

                      Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                        • Airplane (02/24 - 05/13/2025)
                        • No transport provided
                        Earl #039;S Red Colombo, Colombo

                        Earl #039;S Red Colombo

                        Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                          • Airplane (02/27 - 02/26/2026)
                          • No transport provided
                          Euro Lanka, Colombo

                          Euro Lanka

                          Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                            • Airplane (03/28 - 03/27/2026)
                            • No transport provided
                            Global Towers Hotel And Apartments, Colombo

                            Global Towers Hotel And Apartments

                            Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                              • Airplane (02/24 - 05/13/2025)
                              • No transport provided
                              Janaki, Colombo

                              Janaki

                              Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                                • Airplane (02/24 - 05/13/2025)
                                • No transport provided
                                Metro City, Colombo

                                Metro City

                                Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                                  • Airplane (03/28 - 03/27/2026)
                                  • No transport provided
                                  Pearl City, Colombo

                                  Pearl City

                                  Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                                    • Airplane (02/24 - 05/13/2025)
                                    • No transport provided
                                    Pearl Grand Hotel, Colombo

                                    Pearl Grand Hotel

                                    Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                                    • Full Board  
                                    • Airplane (03/24 - 03/23/2026)
                                    • No transport provided
                                    Port View City, Colombo

                                    Port View City

                                    Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                                      • Airplane (03/28 - 03/27/2026)
                                      • No transport provided
                                      Renuka City, Colombo

                                      Renuka City

                                      Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

                                      • Full Board  
                                      • Airplane (02/24 - 05/13/2025)
                                      • No transport provided

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