Bambalapitiya Travel Guide
Colombo
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
Things to do
Jewel Hunt Tour of Colombo Shore Excursion from Colombo Port
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk
Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets
Top hotels in Bambalapitiya
Radisson Hotel Colombo
Hotel is ok. Rooms are nice but we had two large families next to us and their children were constantly running all around the corridors slamming doors. We told management and they had a word but this carried on until midnight. Also, pool and area is too small as there is no other outdoor space to ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
The Ocean Colombo
It is in a convenient location. Rooms were clean. Staff was nice
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Shangri-La Colombo
Fabulous hotel. Beautiful, clean and great staff Buffet breakfast is extraordinary, lots of choice, tasty and great staff. Highly,highly recommend!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
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
Taj Samudra
At check-in, we were told our room was not ready even though we arrived 2 hrs after check in time, when I questioned why that was the case for a “5 star” hotel, they miraculously found another room available to give us, figure that! There were plenty of friendly staff, but they were not attentive. ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
We found couple of cockroaches in the room.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bambalapitiya
Wellawatta North
Wellawatta North might not have many top sights, but Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Bellagio Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Havelock Town
While there might not be top attractions in Havelock Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Majestic City and Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.
Milagiriya
Milagiriya might not have many top sights, but Bellagio Casino and Majestic City are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wellawatte
Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.
Pamankada West
While there might not be top attractions in Pamankada West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Majestic City.
Wellawatta South
Though Wellawatta South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Lavinia Beach and Dehiwala Zoological Garden.
