Pettah Travel Guide

Colombo

A large, ornate building with intricate architectural details and multiple domes.
A building with intricate red and white patterns, a central tower, and arched windows.
A coastal scene with a ferry, buses, and parked cars near the shore.
A coastal town with a prominent red crane, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.
Intricate checkered patterns and ornate architectural details on a building facade.

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Top hotels in Pettah

Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is £90 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£90
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (446 reviews)
"The room size is acceptable, but the shower place is too small and inadequate, water flows on bathroom floors while having shower. The A/C has to keep at 20 deg C or else room with get moisture which makes room floor slippery, room floors are not wiped properly, this I noticed when I cleaned the ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is £150 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£150
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (623 reviews)
"Clean nice property. Would go back 10/10"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is £80 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£80
17 Aug - 18 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 breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent service from staff . Whatta view from roof top pool. I don't think any of the hotels are with roof top pool."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 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 £79 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
£79
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (419 reviews)
"Great facilities, great location, and great service. I would definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

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
The price is £129 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£129
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (153 reviews)
"It's a really amazing experience."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

5 out of 5
77, Galle Road Colombo
The price is £89 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£89
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (989 reviews)
"Very good staff"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Cinnamon Grand Colombo
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Where to stay in Pettah

Find the best Pettah areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Wellawatte

Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.

Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.

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.

Bambalapitiya

While Bambalapitiya isn't home to many top sights, Majestic City and Bellagio Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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