Panchikawatte Travel Guide

Colombo

Popular places to visit

Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green

4/5(61 reviews)

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

4/5(22 reviews)

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
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

4/5(9 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Colombo with a stop at Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Colombo City Centre

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Colombo City Centre

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

4/5(5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Colombo 07 with a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

Pettah Market

3.5/5(18 reviews)

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

Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

£65
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge for Sunrise

Ella Private Day Tour - Departing from Any Location in Sri Lanka

£218
per adult
Ella Private Day Tour - Departing from Any Location in Sri Lanka
Wonder Orangutan Sarawak Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Tour

Wonder Orangutan Sarawak Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Tour

£65
per adult
Wonder Orangutan Sarawak Semenggoh Wildlife Centre Tour
Picture 9 for Activity From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari

£66
per adult
From Colombo: Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Trip and Safari
Colombo City Sightseeing

Colombo City Sightseeing

£37
per adult
Colombo City Sightseeing
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen

£81
per adult
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
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Top hotels in Panchikawatte

Shalimar Hotel
Shalimar Hotel
3 out of 5
46, Panchikawatte Road Maradana, Colombo
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Elphinstone Theatre ...
7.2/10 Good! (100 reviews)
"Good size room, clean, comfortable bed, excellent air conditioning Downsides - shower cold despite own boiler, thin curtains so woken by sunrise"

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2024

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Shalimar Hotel
Mandarina Colombo
Mandarina Colombo
5 out of 5
433, Galle Road, Colombo
The price is £41 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
£41
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"had a great stay, thank you mandarina."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Mandarina Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo
5 out of 5
1 Galle Face, Colombo
The price is £128 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£128
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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! (447 reviews)
2 night stay.
"Good location of hotel. Clean and friendly service. Only issue was check in was very slow even though there was no rush."

Reviewed on 1 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 £72 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£72
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (265 reviews)
"Convenient, easy to check in with 24 hour manned reception. The rooms were great, so was the pool and the view. Wouldn’t recommend the Japanese restaurant."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Galle Face Hotel
Galle Face Hotel
5 out of 5
2 Galle Road, Colombo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £65 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£65
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Service was slow."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Galle Face Hotel
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 £157 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£157
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
Preferred Hotel in Colombo
"Great location, good service, rooftop bar, well appointed rooms."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
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Other neighbourhoods around Panchikawatte

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Maradana

When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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Pettah

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

Pettah
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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 Sri Lanka National Museum.

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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