Title: Pettah Travel Guide: Best of Pettah, Colombo Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Pettah](https://expedia.co.uk/Pettah-Colombo-Hotels.0-n553248635939578369-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Pettah Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pettah.d553248635939578369.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pettah Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pettah.d553248635939578369.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Pettah Travel Guide ## Colombo ![Red mosque Pettah, COlombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578369/014981ec-31d4-4722-b337-aceb03daa850.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View on Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque or Red Masjid Mosque is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578369/bd111679-34e0-4ea9-9ff7-4c9000106ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pettah](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/006dabed-5761-48b9-ac12-ec1ee4250fe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pettah](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/48302231-9bf8-43cb-8420-bf7bf2dc409f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pettah](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/3bbc2989-201a-4c12-9444-5357f20683af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Pettah Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Colombo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo.dx869) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Gopuram tower of Hindu Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121038/63985d0b-5289-4f26-a2b1-308366094226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pettah-Market-Fort.d6121038.Attraction) ![Beautiful Colombo city buildings and skyline in Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974766275/8e75d0b8-8577-4835-b941-cbc96ebf193c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo City Centre You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02\. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-City-Centre-Colombo-02.d553248635974766275.Attraction) ![Galle Face Green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/c06f9bf7-768c-4719-acff-520cefa6ccb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galle-Face-Green-Colombo.d6228088.Attraction) ![Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6330818/8ef89c33-9c18-4c59-a5c4-18cfcaae1c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bandaranaike-Memorial-International-Conference-Hall-Colombo.d6330818.Attraction) ![Gangaramaya Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/2b677267-81b1-42d5-8b15-678add07e1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gangaramaya Temple After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02\. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gangaramaya-Temple-Colombo-02.d6228078.Attraction) ![One Galle Face](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/8b67863c-cebe-4891-a747-1f180e2671ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### One Galle Face You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03\. [](https://expedia.co.uk/One-Galle-Face-Colombo.d553248635998085741.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46947800/5b4d8e4c-3388-49ca-8a51-9825af5f9e85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour) £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/udawalawe-national-park-half-day-jeep-safari-private-tour.a46947800.activity-details) ![Colombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46986099/78b846b9-49c7-4949-b075-3397f57c872e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included £19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-by-tuk-tuk-sightseeing-entry-tickets-included.a46986099.activity-details) ![Port of Colombo ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5144438/5d83997c-74ca-4c55-9b37-76fb6da6238e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tuk-tuk-private-safari-tour-exploring-sri-lankas-capital-colombo.a5144438.activity-details) ![Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46269199/34c3fc59-7d3d-4006-9e0c-da6460b12dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-explore-history-different-food-tasting.a46269199.activity-details) ![Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47692322/cd9bdbd6-1460-4a6a-bda7-a821d65e2d49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup £22 per traveller **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colombo-city-sightseeing-tour-by-tuk-tuk-with-pickup.a47692322.activity-details) ![Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50943498/cdc0c58e-f1f3-4b4c-833c-cdec8f7e5dea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/udawalawe-national-park-wildlife-safari-tours.a50943498.activity-details) [See all activities in Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Pettah ![Shangri-La Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19414300/19414242/890133fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La Colombo 1 Galle Face Colombo £147 20 Apr - 21 Apr 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! (574 reviews) Mixed experience. The room was a good size, the pool area was pleasant and never felt overcrowded, and the gym was modern and well equipped. Breakfast also offered a wide choice, and staff throughout the hotel were generally polite and welcoming. What let it down was the overall standard of service. ... Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=19414242&PinnedHotelID=19414242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578369) ![Marino Beach Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29970000/29961100/29961010/81cad1f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marino Beach Colombo 590 Marine Drive Colombo WP £74 23 Apr - 24 Apr 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! (1,001 reviews) Wonderful stay ..rooms beautiful ocean views.Rooftop pool open till 10pm.Happy hour A$2 beers ..A$10 cocktails. Food delicous & cheap. Great short free city tour included. Beach club free shuttles ..fabulous turtle hatchery there .Wonderful seafood platter for 2 ...A$33.. Marino Mall attached cheap ... Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=29961010&PinnedHotelID=29961010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578369) ![Taj Samudra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8518/c838c318_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Samudra 25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo £91 24 Apr - 25 Apr 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! (421 reviews) The first thing I noticed was the courteous and ready to help staff, Taj has large tree covered property with both ocean and city views. I used the buffets styled restaurant offering international food and with more Indian themed food choices. (not surpised there since Taj is an Indian hotel company ... Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F04%2F2026&endDate=25%2F04%2F2026&selected=8518&PinnedHotelID=8518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578369) ![Granbell Hotel Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76370800/76370717/081fad85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Granbell Hotel Colombo Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province £94 18 Apr - 19 Apr 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! (379 reviews) Check in takes time apart of that excellent Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F04%2F2026&endDate=19%2F04%2F2026&selected=76370717&PinnedHotelID=76370717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578369) ![Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104810000/104800800/104800745/79162965_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams No. 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha 02 Colombo Colombo £146 22 Apr - 23 Apr 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! (137 reviews) The hotel and rooms are great. The infinity pool overlooking the Indian ocean is a sight to behold. We had dinner and breakfast buffets at the Quizine and the food was very flavourful and lots of variety. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=104800745&PinnedHotelID=104800745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578369) ![Galle Face Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/c77ceab7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Galle Face Hotel 2 Galle Road Colombo £92 31 Mar - 1 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews) Our first experience of Sri Lanka and historic Galle Face Hotel was outstanding well managed and maintained to high quality. All the staff from reception to pool were amazing so helpful and courteous. The buffet restaurant is amazing Salt water Pool! It is about 50 mins from airport about 3 hours ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=11080678&PinnedHotelID=11080678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635939578369) [See all 1,177 properties in Pettah](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635939578369) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Fort.dx553248633981711463) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kochchikade Kochchikade might not have many top sights, but Pettah Market and Bally's Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Kochchikade-South.dx553248635976399480) ![Kompannaweediya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/c06f9bf7-768c-4719-acff-520cefa6ccb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kompannaweediya If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Kompannaweediya.dx885799010078720000) ![Hunupitiya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/6340bfbc-8d64-4424-9cd6-7f94e4cc1967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hunupitiya.dx553248635976397500) ![Suduwella](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/fe1b76cb-0d16-49ba-8e35-225eba30e3e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Suduwella.dx553248635976398252) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Lotus Tower. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Ibbanwala.dx553248635976398969) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Pettah Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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