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.

Stay near popular Pettah attractions

The New Kathiresan Temple with intricate carvings and statues.

Pettah Market

7.6/10 (256 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.
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Things to do

Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka

Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka

£13
per adult
Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka
Picture 1 for Activity Colombo: Guided City Tour with Entry Tickets

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

£22
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo

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

£22
per adult
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo
Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours

Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours

£22
per adult
Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

£22
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup
Colombo Heritage &Culture City Tour by Tuk Tuk ALL INCLUSIVE

Colombo Heritage &Culture City Tour by Tuk Tuk ALL INCLUSIVE

£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colombo Heritage &Culture City Tour by Tuk Tuk ALL INCLUSIVE
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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 £79 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£79
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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 ...
Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is £129 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£129
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (649 reviews)
"Absolutely flawless, the staff is the most helpful and will make you feel at home as soon as you arrive. The breakfast was a life altering experience."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £69 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£69
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
colombo international airport hotel

colombo international airport hotel

3.5 out of 5
124 New Minuwangoda Road Katunayake WP
The price is £49 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
£49
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath Arana are ...
colombo international airport hotel
Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is £62 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
£62
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Majestic ...
Radisson 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 £142 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£142
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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 ...
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
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Where to stay in Pettah

Find the best Pettah areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a beach with a road running parallel to it, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

Wellawatte

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

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a tower with a spherical observation deck.

Kollupitiya

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

A red and white patterned building with multiple domes and intricate architectural details.

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.

A coastal railway track with buildings and a clear sky.
Photo by Brandon Dale
Open Photo by Brandon Dale

Bambalapitiya

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

A beach at sunset with calm waves and a distant city skyline.
Photo by Kalunde Mbevi
Open Photo by Kalunde Mbevi

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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