Maradana Travel Guide

Colombo

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Stay near popular Maradana attractions

Elphinstone Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Elphinstone Theatre during your stay in Colombo 10. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka

Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka

£13
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

£22
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

£22
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

£22
per adult
Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours
Picture 1 for Activity Colombo: Guided City Tour with Entry Tickets

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 Maradana

Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is £80 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£80
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (457 reviews)
"Great location, yummy food, friendly & helpful staff. Very clean & comfortable room."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is £129 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
£129
25 Sept - 26 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 helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (649 reviews)
"Absolutely flawless, the staff is the most helpful and will make you feel at home as soon as you arrive. The breakfast was a life altering experience."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is £69 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£69
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,006 reviews)
"The views are stunning. The rooftop infinity pool overlooking the sea was beautiful. The access to the mall was great. The pianist in the evenings was very nice. Its a very old money type of property but the service and ameneties was great."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 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 £120 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£120
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£49
5 Oct - 6 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! (57 reviews)
"A much needed and conveniently located hotel for early or transit flights. However airport shuttle ‘forgot’ to collect us from airport despite several prior emails confirming the service. Hotel was very clean and well maintained having only recently opened (catering facilities not fully functional ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

colombo international airport hotel
Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is £68 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£68
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 Majestic ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (622 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, great beds, quiet. Great view of the beach and outstanding morning breakfast. Highly recommended especially if you want to stay in a nice hotel!"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Radisson Hotel Colombo
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Where to stay in Maradana

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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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