Title: Colombo 02 Travel Guide: Best of Colombo 02, Colombo Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Colombo 02](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-02-Hotels.d553248635976383924.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Colombo 02](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-02-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635976383924.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Colombo 02 Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Colombo-02.d553248635976383924.Car-Hire-Guide)[Colombo 02 Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-02.d553248635976383924.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Colombo 02 Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Overlooking the Beira Lake in the heart of Colombo, at sunset. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/175ffb7f-e145-46bc-9857-3962f96e4415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Overlooking the Beira Lake in the heart of Colombo, at sunset. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/175ffb7f-e145-46bc-9857-3962f96e4415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Reflections...the sunset reflection on the ocean was really something! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/c06f9bf7-768c-4719-acff-520cefa6ccb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gangaramaya temple is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. I highly recommend you to visit this place if you find yourself in Sri Lanka. You will witness thousands of temples while you are traveling around Sri Lanka. All those temples are influenced by Theravada. But, Gangaramaya temple is influenced by a mixture of Theravada and Mahayana and it's really a nice place. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/2b677267-81b1-42d5-8b15-678add07e1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vesak - the festival celebrating Lord Buddha's birth. The streets are full of beautifully lit pandals featuring lanterns like these. The whole city is lit up - it's like fairyland ! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/acd8a841-6441-4056-9885-29156c06a778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Colombo 02 Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635976383924) - Top hotels in Colombo 02 - Top Holiday Rentals in Colombo 02 ![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 £144 7 Mar - 8 Mar 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! (126 reviews) Clean rooms Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=104800745&PinnedHotelID=104800745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383924) ![Hilton Colombo Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/610000/607900/607883/54fddc44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Colombo Residence 200 Union Place Colombo £78 4 Apr - 5 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (472 reviews) It is very good Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=607883&PinnedHotelID=607883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383924) ![Courtyard By Marriott Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91020000/91017300/91017278/aa02f9d4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard By Marriott Colombo Colombo City Centre, 137 Muttiah Road Colombo £89 13 Mar - 14 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Chabad of Sri Lanka are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=91017278&PinnedHotelID=91017278&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383924) [See all 1,131 properties in Colombo 02](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976383924) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5350000/5345100/5345013/19054200_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites No. 30, Hyde Park Corner Colombo Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Viharamahadevi ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (107 reviews) The apartment was tired and broken, the walls dirty, kitchen draws broken, bed uncomfortable, no kettle, the bathroom was peeling, no alcohol permitted on the premises!! Beetles in the bathroom at night, we checked out a night early as the place was so depressing - I cannot understand how it has ... Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Unique-Towers-Luxury-Boutique-Suites.h5345013.Hotel-Information) ![Rococo Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19470000/19464500/19464470/df57fab7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rococo Residence 203, Sir James Peiris Mawatha Colombo Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Chabad ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews) The beds were comfortable and toilets were clean. The staff was also very attentive. The place has been well designed but isn't maintained well. The walls were very dirty and we had a problem with a bad smell coming out of one of the toilets. They tried to fix it and had to give us another room, ... Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels-Rococo-Residence.h19464470.Hotel-Information) ![Skyline Escapes by The Governor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122140000/122134000/122133950/w1024h655x0y0-7e344bb1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Skyline Escapes by The Governor Glennie St Colombo WP Stay at this apartment in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Beira Lake are located ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Colombo 02 hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383924&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[4 Mar - 5 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383924&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383924&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06)[5 Mar - 6 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383924&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383924&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383924&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383924&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976383924&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![#Reflections...the sunset reflection on the ocean was really something! ](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) ![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) ![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 is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. I highly recommend you to visit this place if you find yourself in Sri Lanka. You will witness thousands of temples while you are traveling around Sri Lanka. All those temples are influenced by Theravada. But, Gangaramaya temple is influenced by a mixture of Theravada and Mahayana and it's really a nice place. ](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) ![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](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 ![Half Day Private Tour to Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46947800/cf1bfe1c-ed8f-4d4e-bbd1-5fd072647015.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 £21 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 £24 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) ![Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2143475/c711af03-338d-4391-8209-baa714027fec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour £54 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-car-hire-with-driver-guide-for-03-days-round-tour.a2143475.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 02](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Colombo-02.d553248635976383924.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Colombo 02 ![Colombo showing heritage elements and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/671dd5e4-1178-420a-b2e2-9214549c9df2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Colombo ![The boys waiting patiently for the poya parade to start...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/1049c3b0-dd1f-40d9-8e3c-1f820214df29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Colombo 10 ![🛤](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/865f2b3f-f97a-4a18-ab2a-57bd95300976.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Colombo 09 ![Independence Square in Colombo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/4128d78c-c392-4189-8a0e-f051617c1064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kurunduwatta - Cities near Colombo 02 - Places of interest [Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo.dx869)[Colombo 10](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-10.dx553248635976007400)[Colombo 09](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-09.dx553248635976384070)[Kurunduwatta](https://expedia.co.uk/Kurunduwatta.dx553248635976398269) - [Nawaloka Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nawaloka-Hospital-Colombo.d553248621579093725.Attraction) - [Pettah Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pettah-Market-Fort.d6121038.Attraction) - [Durdans Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Durdans-Hospital-Colombo.d6330914.Attraction) - [Casino Marina Colombo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Casino-Marina-Colombo-Kollupitiya.d553248633860243835.Attraction) - [Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sri-Jayewardenepura-General-Hospital-Sri-Jayawardenepura-Kotte.d553248635837535166.Attraction) - [Andiambalama Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Andiambalama-Temple-Seeduwa-Katunayake.d553248635974530639.Attraction) ![](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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