Borella Travel Guide

Colombo

Stay near popular Borella attractions

House of Fashions

8.0/10 (13 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.
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Things to do

Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka

Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka

£14
per adult
Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo

Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo

£25
per adult
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo
Picture 12 for Activity Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

£23
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup
Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours

Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours

£23
per adult
Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

£22
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Shore Excursion Colombo City tour

Shore Excursion Colombo City tour

£15
per adult
Shore Excursion Colombo City tour
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Top hotels in Borella

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

3 out of 5
293 Ward Pl Colombo WP
The price is £50 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£50
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and House ...
Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is £146 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£146
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (623 reviews)
"Clean nice property. Would go back 10/10"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is £91 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£91
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (446 reviews)
"The room size is acceptable, but the shower place is too small and inadequate, water flows on bathroom floors while having shower. The A/C has to keep at 20 deg C or else room with get moisture which makes room floor slippery, room floors are not wiped properly, this I noticed when I cleaned the ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Taj Samudra
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is £81 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£81
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent service from staff . Whatta view from roof top pool. I don't think any of the hotels are with roof top pool."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
The price is £80 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£80
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (422 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5 out of 5
No. 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha 02 Colombo Colombo
The price is £135 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£135
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Beira Lake are located ...
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
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Where to stay in Borella

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An aerial view of a beach with a road running parallel to it, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

Wellawatte

Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a tower with a spherical observation deck.

Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.

A red and white patterned building with multiple domes and intricate architectural details.

Fort

Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market.

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a clear sky, and a sunset.

Bambalapitiya

While Bambalapitiya isn't home to many top sights, Majestic City and Bellagio Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

A beach at sunset with calm waves and a distant city skyline.
Photo by Kalunde Mbevi
Open Photo by Kalunde Mbevi

Kompannaweediya

If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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