Borella Travel Guide

Colombo

A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and surrounding buildings.

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 Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo

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

£22
per adult
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo
Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka

Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka

£18
per adult
Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum - Entry Tickets Included

Colombo Private City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum Entry Ticket Included

£14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colombo Private City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum Entry Ticket Included
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour: History and Different Food Tastings

£22
per adult
Colombo City Tour: History and Different Food Tastings
Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing Entry Fees & Food Included

Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing Entry Fees & Food Included

£17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing Entry Fees & Food Included
Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours

Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours

£23
per adult
Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours
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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 £77 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
£77
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (14 reviews)
"Friendly staffs accommodated my requests"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is £65 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
£65
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (478 reviews)
"The property exhibits significant signs of aging and requires a comprehensive renovation. Room quality is merely adequate, and the breakfast buffet is unremarkable, with one instance of Poha being served in an unpalatable, hard consistency. Furthermore, the presence of a solicitor frequently stationed ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is £131 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£131
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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! (669 reviews)
"Great location, the Chinese restaurant on site was amazing!"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is £73 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£73
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Marino Beach 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 £143 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
£143
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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
Colombo International Airport Hotel

Colombo International Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
124 New Minuwangoda Road Katunayake WP
The price is £49 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£49
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath Arana are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (91 reviews)
"Smooth check in and check out, the team were polite and had really helpful advice ahead of my flight. The property is also an easy 5 minute walk from the airport."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Colombo International Airport Hotel
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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 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 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 coastal railway track with buildings and a clear sky.
Photo by Brandon Dale
Open Photo by Brandon Dale

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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