Pettah Travel Guide
Colombo
Popular places to visit
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.
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
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.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
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.
One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
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.
Things to do
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup
Top hotels in Pettah
Shangri-La Colombo
All of the above
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Wow what a hotel. The rooms are amazing, the food excellent and the staff could not be more accommodating.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Galle Face Hotel
Great old colonial era hotel, all the staff are really good, super view from the room and all spotlessly clean. Dining in The Veranda restaurant offers a great choice for both breakfast and dinner.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Excellent breakfast was excellent and very clean and modern comfortable rooms Overall an excellent stay in an excellent hotel
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Great amenities. Good size, clean and modern rooms. Really enjoyed the sea view from the 21st floor.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Beautiful, elegant hotel with very welcoming staff.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pettah
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.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Ibbanwala
Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Chabad of Sri Lanka.
Kollupitiya
While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.
