Borella Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green

4/5(39 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Galle Face Green, a lovely green space in Colombo 03. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Galle Face Green
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

4/5(26 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Gangaramaya Temple

Gangaramaya Temple

4/5(18 reviews)

Find out about the history of Colombo 02 when you spend time at Gangaramaya Temple. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

Gangaramaya Temple

House of Fashions

4/5(2 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at House of Fashions during your stay in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

House of Fashions

Colombo City Centre

3.5/5(4 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.

Colombo City Centre

Bally's Casino

3.5/5(7 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Bally's Casino during your travels in Colombo 10? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Bally's Casino

Activities

Discover where locals love to eat and taste delicious street food of Sri Lankan cuisine.

The 10 Tastings of Colombo With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

AU$215
Per adult
The 10 Tastings of Colombo With Locals: Private Street Food Tour
Colombo: Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet

Colombo: Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet

AU$105
Per adult
Colombo: Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

AU$134
Per adult
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

AU$167
Per adult
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
Colombo City tour

Colombo City tour

AU$69
Per adult
Colombo City tour
Picture 5 for Activity From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

AU$137
Per adult
From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari
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Our pick of the best Borella Hotel Deals

Rockwell Colombo
Rockwell Colombo
3.5 out of 5
14 Cross Road, (Off Ward Place), Colombo
The price is AU$73 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
AU$73
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions House of Fashions and Pettah Hindu ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (120 reviews)
Front desk service top notch
"The breakfast was cooked to order by the hotel chef. Any issues the front desk manager solved them immediately. Very helpful getting Ubers and providing valuable information. TV was great and room was excellent. Would stay there again!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2024

Rockwell Colombo
Maniumpathy
Maniumpathy
4.5 out of 5
129, Kynsey Road, Colombo
The price is AU$401 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$401
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions House of Fashions and Pettah Hindu ...
10/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Great place
"Only 7 rooms. Great unique place. Very friendly staff. Dinner offerings, including quality of menu, could be better. With such fresh ingredients, the chef could have a special of the day. 90% of offerings are spicy. Would lower that ratio."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Maniumpathy
Marino Beach Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo
5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP
The price is AU$148 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (952 reviews)
Good Stay
"Good Stay at the Marino Beach Colombo. Very friendly staff and nice clean room."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Marino Beach Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo
3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5, Colombo, Western Province
The price is AU$129 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (162 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay in Colombo. Make sure to get an ocean view room or better yet with a balcony. The facilities were great, rooftop bar, infinity pool, cafe & gym area all at a great price. The only downside was the painfully slow check in process - felt like I was applying for a mortgage rather ..."

Reviewed on 13 Nov. 2024

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Mandarina Colombo
Mandarina Colombo
5 out of 5
433, Galle Road, Colombo
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (840 reviews)
"I liked the location of the property, easily accessible within Colombo, the rooms were nicely decoratored & furnished. The hotel felt safe. The room service was excellent. The breakfast buffet had great options. The lunch buffet was good too. The staff were very polite & helpful. The only negative ..."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

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Mandarina Colombo
Hilton Colombo
Hilton Colombo
5 out of 5
2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner, Colombo
The price is AU$209 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (436 reviews)
"GOOD HOTEL VERY GOOD LOBY VERY GOOD BREAKFAST"

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Borella

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Wanathamulla

When in Wanathamulla, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Sugathadasa Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wanathamulla
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Cinnamon Gardens

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sri Lanka National Museum.

Cinnamon Gardens
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Maradana

When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Gangaramaya Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Maradana
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Ibbanwala

Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gangaramaya Temple and Colombo City Centre.

Ibbanwala
Colombo which includes a high-rise building, general coastal views and a city

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.

Suduwella
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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.

Hunupitiya

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