Borella Travel Guide

Colombo

A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and surrounding buildings.

Stay near popular Borella attractions

House of Fashions

8.0/10 (13 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at House of Fashions during your stay in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Private Sigiriya Day Tour from Kandy: Temples & Elephants

Private Sigiriya Day Tour from Kandy: Temples & Elephants

฿768
per adult
Private Sigiriya Day Tour from Kandy: Temples & Elephants
Tuk ride is very cheap in colombo

Colombo Tuk Tuk Safari With Friendly Guide ( All Inclusive)

฿668
per adult
Colombo Tuk Tuk Safari With Friendly Guide ( All Inclusive)
Picture 7 for Activity Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets

Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets

฿810
per adult
Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets
Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

฿2,671
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka

Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka

฿2,282
per traveller
Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka
Kandy City Tour - Cultural Heart of Srilanka

Kandy City Tour - Cultural Heart of Srilanka

฿607
per adult
Kandy City Tour - Cultural Heart of Srilanka
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Top hotels in Borella

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

3 out of 5
293 Ward Pl Colombo WP
The price is ฿3,026 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿3,026
฿3,571 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and House ...
7.4/10 Good! (14 reviews)
"Friendly staffs accommodated my requests"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is ฿2,193 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,193
฿2,949 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (477 reviews)
"My 4th stay at the Taj and as always a beautiful time. The staff are so warm and welcoming. Located in a great part of Colombo on the Indian Ocean. A very safe area. A big choice of restaurants within the hotel. Special thanks to all staff in Ports of Call restaurant. I will return. Thank you ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is ฿4,389 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿4,389
฿5,897 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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 ...
Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is ฿2,658 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,658
฿3,482 total
26 Oct - 27 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 breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Marino Beach 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 ฿4,761 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,761
฿6,397 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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
Colombo International Airport Hotel

Colombo International Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
124 New Minuwangoda Road Katunayake WP
The price is ฿1,772 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿1,772
฿2,380 total
26 Oct - 27 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (85 reviews)
"Walking distance from the airport so great proximity. Friendly, quick, easy check in and comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Colombo International Airport Hotel
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Where to stay in Borella

Find the best Borella 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 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 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 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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