Pettah Travel Guide

Colombo

Red mosque Pettah, COlombo, Sri Lanka
Red mosque Pettah, COlombo, Sri Lanka
View on Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque or Red Masjid Mosque is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Railway Station on sea beach U will not find this anywhere
U will find a few station besides sea beach That's unique

Popular places to visit

Gopuram tower of Hindu Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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
Beautiful Colombo city buildings and skyline in Sri Lanka

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
#Reflections...the sunset reflection on the ocean was really something!

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
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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
Hong Kong Waffles now available at One Galle Face Mall, WAFL Sri Lanka doing a great job and glad to see more and more foreign brands opening up in the Mall. Located LG at One Galle Face In the picture is a Nutella and KitKat Waffle which was priced at 1180/- LKR #trover #whatshot #foodies #troverfoodies #waffles #eeeeats

One Galle Face

You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.

One Galle Face
Nice surronding within Colombo

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

Things to do

Half Day Private Tour to Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari

Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)

£26
per adult
Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)
Colombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk City Tour

Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included

£20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included
Port of Colombo

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

£24
per adult
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

£20
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

£53
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

£22
per traveller
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup
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Top hotels in Pettah

Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is £142 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
£142
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (547 reviews)
All of the above

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is £82 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
£82
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,012 reviews)
All aspects, excellent in all categories.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Galle Road Colombo
The price is £102 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
£102
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
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

Galle Face Hotel
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 £137 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
£137
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Beira Lake and Galle Face Green are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
Five star experience. Everything was perfect from room comfort, customer service to dinning! We enjoyed our five day stay with great comfort!

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Mount Lavinia Hotel

Mount Lavinia Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Hotel Road Mount Lavinia
Stay at this beach hotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mount Lavinia Beach and Traditional ...
8/10 Very Good! (731 reviews)
The hotel still has the charm . The doormen make it , dressed the part and charming . The rooms are now shabby ,dirty , grouting all black in bathroom , bedroom walls are mouldy and the carpets need ripping out . 3 star at best The sun loungers poolside have nice thick mattress on so comfort exceeds ...

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

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Mount Lavinia Hotel
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
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! (362 reviews)
Great room lovely staff great hotel would stay again !

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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Granbell Hotel Colombo
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Other neighbourhoods around Pettah

Old Galle Buck Lighthouse in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Fort

4/5(36 area reviews)

Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market.

Fort
#Reflections...the sunset reflection on the ocean was really something!

Kompannaweediya

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

Kompannaweediya
Beira lake is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. It has been one of the top tourist destinations in the commercial capital, Colombo as Gangarama Temple is located just next to Beira lake. I really recommend this place for you who are visiting Sri Lanka. Other than the religious background, it's a great place to capture some water birds as well.

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
It's a wonderful and different sea beach from other beaches

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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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.

Ibbanwala
Colombo cityscape with view of Beira Lake surrounded by ny large businesses, condos and Lotus Tower

Kollupitiya

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

Kollupitiya

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