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

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • 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
    The Residence, Colombo

    The Residence

    Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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

      Vivanta Colombo Airport Garden

      Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

      • Full Board  
      • Airplane (03/14 - 05/21/2025)
      • No transport provided
      Pegasus Reef, Colombo

      Pegasus Reef

      Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

      • Full Board  
      • Airplane (01/21 - 01/20/2026)
      • 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
          Best Westernelyon Colombo, Colombo

          Best Westernelyon Colombo

          Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

            • Airplane (02/27 - 02/26/2026)
            • No transport provided
            Breeze Of Paradise, Colombo

            Breeze Of Paradise

            Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

              • Airplane (04/04 - 04/03/2026)
              • 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
                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
                          Me Colombo, Colombo

                          Me Colombo

                          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
                                  Rococo Residence, Colombo

                                  Rococo Residence

                                  Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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

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