Maradana Travel Guide

Colombo

Photo by Steffi H.
Photo by Steffi H.

Popular places to visit

Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green

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.

Galle Face Green
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

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.

Elphinstone Theatre

Colombo City Centre

You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.

Colombo City Centre

Nawaloka Hospital

If Nawaloka Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Colombo 02.

Nawaloka Hospital

Pettah Market

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.

Pettah Market

Things to do

Kandy to Pinnawala Orphanage and Ambuluwawa TukTuk Day Tour

Kandy to Pinnawala Orphanage and Ambuluwawa TukTuk Day Tour

£19
per adult
Kandy to Pinnawala Orphanage and Ambuluwawa TukTuk Day Tour
Colombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk City Tour

Colombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk City Tour All inclusive

£16
per adult
Colombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk City Tour All inclusive
Guided Colombo Half-Day City Tour

Guided Colombo Half-Day City Tour

£27
per adult
Guided Colombo Half-Day City Tour
Colombo: Guided City Tour with Entry Tickets

Colombo: Guided City Tour with Entry Tickets

£27
per adult
Colombo: Guided City Tour with Entry Tickets
Colombo City Tour by Tuk tuk with Hotel Pickup - All Include

Colombo City Tour by Tuk tuk with Hotel Pickup - All Include

£19
per adult
Colombo City Tour by Tuk tuk with Hotel Pickup - All Include
Port of Colombo

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

£23
per adult
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo
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Top hotels in Maradana

Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face, Colombo
The price is £136 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£136
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (468 reviews)
"Amazing service, breakfast buffet and the Shang Palace is definitely worth a visit! A perfect place to unwind and get over jet lag."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Shangri-La Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5, Colombo, Western Province
The price is £63 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£63
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (278 reviews)
"Absolutely stunning hotel, highly recommend a sea view room here. Beautiful room, excellent view, even the gym is rooms including dance studio have ocean views! Rooftop pool overlooking the ocean is magnificent, with nice minima progressive house music playing. Staff are the best. Just book your ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

5 out of 5
No. 254, Galle Road, Colombo, Western Province
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Liberty Plaza and Casino Marina Colombo are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
We stayed at Amari Hotel in Colombo for one night
"We stayed at Amari Hotel in Colombo for one night upon landing in Sri Lanka, en route to Bentota. We chose this hotel because it is reasonably priced for an overnight stay and is newly built. It turned out to be a very decent and comfortable option. Although we didn’t get to make full use of the ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP
The price is £79 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£79
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Very comfy and clean, customer service excellent"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Marino Beach Colombo
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

5 out of 5
Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo
The price is £162 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£162
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Galle Face Green and Galle Face Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
"Except for minor hickups, the stay was pleasant"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Galle Road, Colombo
The price is £77 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£77
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
A grand hotel
"For such a large hotel we were not given any information during checkin. The member of staff was too busy trying to persuade us to pay for an upgrade. As our stay was so brief it didn’t seem worth it so we politely declined which he seemed annoyed about. We were escorted to our room but still not ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Galle Face Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Maradana

Colombo which includes a high-rise building, general coastal views and a city

Suduwella

While Suduwella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.

Suduwella
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Hunupitiya

Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hunupitiya
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Ibbanwala

Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Colombo Town Hall.

Ibbanwala
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Weekanda

While visiting Weekanda, you might make a stop by sights like Colombo City Centre and Gangaramaya Temple.

Weekanda
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Pettah

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Pettah. You might want to make time for a stop at Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque or Pettah Market.

Pettah
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Kompannaweediya

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

Kompannaweediya

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