Title: Bambalapitiya Travel Guide: Best of Bambalapitiya, Colombo Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bambalapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Bambalapitiya-Colombo-Hotels.0-n553248635964996976-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Bambalapitiya Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bambalapitiya.d553248635964996976.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bambalapitiya Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bambalapitiya.d553248635964996976.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bambalapitiya Travel Guide ## Colombo ![Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635964996976/ac0ea5c7-8b33-4501-ba5f-6ba33fad220e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bambalapitiya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/46b4fea7-6787-4475-97ef-4cf5b5af03a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bambalapitiya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/bc926168-0844-44f7-a7c1-b81c909121bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bambalapitiya Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Colombo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo.dx869) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Beautiful Colombo city buildings and skyline in Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974766275/8e75d0b8-8577-4835-b941-cbc96ebf193c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo City Centre 4.5/5(4 reviews) You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02\. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-City-Centre-Colombo-02.d553248635974766275.Attraction) ![Galle Face Green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/c06f9bf7-768c-4719-acff-520cefa6ccb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galle Face Green 4/5(61 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galle-Face-Green-Colombo.d6228088.Attraction) ![Gopuram tower of Hindu Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121038/63985d0b-5289-4f26-a2b1-308366094226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pettah Market 3.5/5(18 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pettah-Market-Fort.d6121038.Attraction) ![Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6330818/8ef89c33-9c18-4c59-a5c4-18cfcaae1c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall 4/5(6 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bandaranaike-Memorial-International-Conference-Hall-Colombo.d6330818.Attraction) ![Gangaramaya Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/2b677267-81b1-42d5-8b15-678add07e1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gangaramaya Temple 4/5(23 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gangaramaya-Temple-Colombo-02.d6228078.Attraction) ![One Galle Face](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/8b67863c-cebe-4891-a747-1f180e2671ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### One Galle Face You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03\. [](https://expedia.co.uk/One-Galle-Face-Colombo.d553248635998085741.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Half Day Private Tour to Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46947800/cf1bfe1c-ed8f-4d4e-bbd1-5fd072647015.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour) £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/udawalawe-national-park-half-day-jeep-safari-private-tour.a46947800.activity-details) ![Colombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46986099/78b846b9-49c7-4949-b075-3397f57c872e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included £21 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-by-tuk-tuk-sightseeing-entry-tickets-included.a46986099.activity-details) ![Port of Colombo ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5144438/5d83997c-74ca-4c55-9b37-76fb6da6238e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tuk-tuk-private-safari-tour-exploring-sri-lankas-capital-colombo.a5144438.activity-details) ![Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46269199/34c3fc59-7d3d-4006-9e0c-da6460b12dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-explore-history-different-food-tasting.a46269199.activity-details) ![Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47692322/cd9bdbd6-1460-4a6a-bda7-a821d65e2d49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup £22 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colombo-city-sightseeing-tour-by-tuk-tuk-with-pickup.a47692322.activity-details) ![Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50943498/cdc0c58e-f1f3-4b4c-833c-cdec8f7e5dea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/udawalawe-national-park-wildlife-safari-tours.a50943498.activity-details) [See all activities in Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Bambalapitiya ![Radisson Hotel Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9740000/9733000/9732923/w3839h2656x0y0-d5567bec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Hotel Colombo No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo £77 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (589 reviews) Great service Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=9732923&PinnedHotelID=9732923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635964996976) ![The Ocean Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9020000/9018500/9018480/8edd57e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ocean Colombo \# 40, Melbourne Avenue Colombo Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £49 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux Brothers are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (154 reviews) It is in a convenient location. Rooms were clean. Staff was nice Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=9018480&PinnedHotelID=9018480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635964996976) ![Shangri-La Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19414300/19414242/890133fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La Colombo 1 Galle Face Colombo £146 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (574 reviews) Mixed experience. The room was a good size, the pool area was pleasant and never felt overcrowded, and the gym was modern and well equipped. Breakfast also offered a wide choice, and staff throughout the hotel were generally polite and welcoming. What let it down was the overall standard of service. ... Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=19414242&PinnedHotelID=19414242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635964996976) ![Marino Beach Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29970000/29961100/29961010/81cad1f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marino Beach Colombo 590 Marine Drive Colombo WP £73 11 Apr - 12 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews) Wonderful stay ..rooms beautiful ocean views.Rooftop pool open till 10pm.Happy hour A$2 beers ..A$10 cocktails. Food delicous & cheap. Great short free city tour included. Beach club free shuttles ..fabulous turtle hatchery there .Wonderful seafood platter for 2 ...A$33.. Marino Mall attached cheap ... Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=29961010&PinnedHotelID=29961010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635964996976) ![Taj Samudra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8518/c838c318_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Samudra 25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo £91 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night Market ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (421 reviews) The first thing I noticed was the courteous and ready to help staff, Taj has large tree covered property with both ocean and city views. I used the buffets styled restaurant offering international food and with more Indian themed food choices. (not surpised there since Taj is an Indian hotel company ... Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=8518&PinnedHotelID=8518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635964996976) ![Granbell Hotel Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76370800/76370717/081fad85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Granbell Hotel Colombo Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province £81 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (378 reviews) Good Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=76370717&PinnedHotelID=76370717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635964996976) [See all 1,055 properties in Bambalapitiya](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635964996976) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Wellawatta-North.dx553248635976730432) ![Havelock Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/59da0746-4b9e-4878-9d73-e7950c878d38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Havelock Town While there might not be top attractions in Havelock Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Majestic City and Marino Mall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Havelock-Town.dx553248635976399739) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Milagiriya Milagiriya might not have many top sights, but Marino Mall and Bellagio Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Milagiriya.dx553248635976400315) ![Aerial top down view of the streets of Wellawatta district in Colombo city, Sri Lanka.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981712668/e343404c-a10b-4d88-bf72-04cec7dc1085.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wellawatte Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Wellawatte.dx553248633981712668) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pamankada West While there might not be top attractions in Pamankada West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Majestic City. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Pamankada-West.dx553248635976399150) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wellawatta South Though Wellawatta South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Lavinia Beach and Dehiwala Zoological Garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Wellawatta-South.dx553248635976396905) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Bambalapitiya Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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