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
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum - Entry Tickets Included

Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum - Entry Tickets Included

£13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum - Entry Tickets Included
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
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
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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 £39 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£39
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (13 reviews)
"Friendly staffs accommodated my requests"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is £145 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£145
18 Aug - 19 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 ...
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 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£73
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay at this beach hotel! The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the food was excellent. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we enjoyed every moment of our stay. We will definitely be back the next time we visit, and ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 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 £66 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
£66
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 ...
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
Fully refundable
The price is £141 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£141
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
"We enjoyed the stay very much. Our stay started with very good greetings at the entrance. Check in was very smooth. The rooms are bigger than we expected and very good sea view. Rooms were cleaned thorough and staff are exceptional. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a great ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is £90 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£90
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (452 reviews)
"Very good service good location"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Taj Samudra
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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 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 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 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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