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

From Kandy : Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park Day Tour

From Kandy : Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park Day Tour

฿1,370
per adult
From Kandy : Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park Day Tour
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

฿987
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
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

฿789
per adult
Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets
Premium Service

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day

฿1,026
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Colombo private city tour by tuk tuk morning and evening

Colombo private city tour by tuk tuk morning and evening

฿496
per adult
Colombo private city tour by tuk tuk morning and evening
Visit Muthurajawela Wetlands Scenic Boat Ride & Birdwatching

Colombo/Negombo Muthurajawela Wetland Birdwatching Boat Tour

฿2,335
per adult
Colombo/Negombo Muthurajawela Wetland Birdwatching Boat Tour
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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 ฿4,304 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿4,304
฿5,782 total
4 Sept - 5 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 helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (637 reviews)
"Incredible hotel as expected. Dining was expansive and delicious, staff in the restaurant were fantastic also. Check-in was friendly and kind, we were offered an upgrade for a small extra charge which we opted for. We were also able to get late check out for no charge which was very helpful and impressive. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is ฿2,608 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,608
฿3,416 total
1 Sept - 2 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Overall a very nice place to spend time during vacation"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
The price is ฿2,457 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,457
฿2,899 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Granbell 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 ฿4,906 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿4,906
฿6,591 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is ฿2,648 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,648
฿3,560 total
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (453 reviews)
"Very good service good location"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Taj Samudra
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

5 out of 5
Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is ฿4,916 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿4,916
฿6,604 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
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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 Liberty Plaza and Casino Marina Colombo.

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a clear sky, and a sunset.

Bambalapitiya

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

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 Pettah Market and Bally's Casino.

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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