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A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a waterfront location and a bridge connecting to the main building.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A modern interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a large window.

1. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 3.1 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Maibel

฿4,735

฿6,361 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A spacious lobby with a central floral arrangement, high ceilings, and a modern chandelier.

A terrace with wicker furniture, a large vase, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

2. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Sithara

฿4,363

฿5,861 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A hotel lobby with a wooden door labeled "Luggage & Storage," a mounted television, a fire extinguisher, a small table with papers, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

3. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Peter

฿896

฿1,057 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A resort with a large swimming pool, a river, and high-rise buildings in the background.

A hotel courtyard with a central water feature, surrounded by buildings with illuminated windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean, a sofa, a dining table, and a small coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

4. Hilton Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Meorin

฿2,995

฿4,024 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, a curved ceiling, and a central walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

A spacious interior with a central staircase, wooden shelving units, and a dining area.

5. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Jeffrey

฿1,222

฿1,442 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel interior with a glass entrance, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa set, a desk with a computer, and a large window offering a view of the street.

An open balcony with a view of tall buildings and a hanging light fixture.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, and a green bottle. There is a wall with a 'C1' sign and a door leading outside.

6. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Muhammad Zarwan

฿1,053

฿1,255 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a polished floor.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central blue structure, and a modern design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a city view.

A modern interior with a curved reception desk, a blue sofa, and a geometric railing.

7. Orion City Hotel

2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Duminda

฿1,661

฿2,010 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A large, white building with a sign reading "The Kingsbury." It features a spacious lawn in front and a modern glass facade.

A modern kitchen with a central island, multiple food stations, and a chef in uniform.

A room with a view of the ocean and city skyline, featuring a table with a vase of flowers and two armchairs.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pool, and hanging lights.

8. The Kingsbury Colombo

Fort, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

John

฿2,636

฿3,541 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A vertical garden with various plants and flowers against a tiled wall.

A modern lobby with a green vertical garden wall, two dark green chairs, and a sign indicating the eighth floor with room numbers 804 to 806.

A round table with white chairs, each with a gold sashed backrest, set for a formal event.

9. Zest Metropole

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Alexis

฿1,776

฿2,096 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A building with the sign "Fairway Colombo" and multiple flags, including the UK and India flags.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a city view.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, framed pictures on the walls, and doors on either side.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large compass design on the floor.

10. Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Rita

฿2,076

฿2,720 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a glass display table with snacks.

A lobby with a stone wall, a hanging light fixture, and a potted plant.

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a view of a city skyline.

11. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Kaushika

฿2,454

฿3,297 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

A bartender pouring a blue drink into a martini glass at a bar.

A multi-story hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and flags.

A spacious lobby with wooden paneling, a bar area, and leather seating.

12. The Steuart by Citrus

Fort, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Bal

฿1,614

฿2,114 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A building with a white facade, a dark brown arched entrance, and a metal awning above the door.

A row of white buildings with red-tiled roofs and large windows.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a street lamp, and a sign for Hotel Nippan.

A spacious lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, a chandelier, and seating areas.

13. Hotel Nippon Colombo

Hunupitiya, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Prabodini

฿1,332

฿1,745 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a tower with a lighted top, and a sunset sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape and tower through the window.

A gym with various exercise machines, large windows, and a view of a pool and lawn.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a city view, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with a lamp.

14. Hilton Colombo Residence

Ibbanwala, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Lennox

฿3,138

฿4,215 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A row of potted plants against a yellow wall, arranged in a planter box on a tiled floor.

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a bookshelf labeled "3RD FLOOR", a potted plant, and a ceiling fan.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, black leather chairs, and an air conditioning unit.

A buffet table with various food items and utensils, a fruit platter, and a colorful painting above.

15. CityRest Fort - Hostel

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Rita

฿1,199

฿1,571 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious lobby with a polished marble floor, several potted plants, and a mix of seating options including chairs and a small table.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a green curtain.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with patterned curtains, and hanging pendant lights.

An outdoor patio area with white plastic chairs and tables, two umbrellas, and a brick wall.

16. Shalimar Hotel

2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Klaus

฿947

฿1,118 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, colorful cushions, a glass coffee table with a book and a plant, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two yellow pillows, and two pendant lights.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round wicker table, and a colorful abstract wall.

A hallway with a geometric pendant light, a potted plant, and a door with a number sign.

17. City Beds Colombo

Hunupitiya, 3.1 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Satoshi

฿906

฿1,176 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A reception area with a chandelier, reception desk, and potted orchids.

A lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a decorative wall with animal prints.

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A table set for dining with a view of a port and cranes in the background.

18. Grand Oriental Hotel

Fort, 2.5 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Peter

฿1,319

฿1,443 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a large window, a round dining table, and a sofa.

A rooftop infinity pool with white loungers and a glass balustrade, overlooking a city skyline and the ocean.

A modern hotel with a unique geometric design, featuring multiple levels and a prominent rooftop garden.

19. Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Kompannaweediya, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

YUJIN

฿5,295

฿7,113 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A large, historic building with a prominent 'OOH' sign, likely a hotel, featuring classical architecture with multiple stories and a central dome.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a construction site, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

A grand lobby with white columns, a red carpeted staircase, and patterned flooring.

20. Grand Oriental Hotel

Fort, 2.5 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Kelly

฿883

฿1,208 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to St Lucia’s Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 186 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 659 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
Hilton Colombo	8.8 Excellent 579 reviews	View
Dutch Heritage Colombo	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View

Top St Lucia’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"Taj brand maintained well - breakfast was great"

Hilton Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Very much comfortable room, quite area, good locality, in city centre where all tourist locations are nearby"

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

8/10 Good

"Everything was absolutely great here EXCEPT they charged me a hefty fee to get into my room a few hours early after a long overnight flight when I just needed to sleep. The room was clean and available, but they didn't let me in without paying extra. I was already paying a lot for a nice room so that annoyed me. And I checked out the night before and of course they didn't give me any money back for leaving 14 hours early. A premium hotel with nice employees and excellent food. BUT little things like that charge for a room that was mine and empty will linger with me in my memory of their approach to their guests."

Granbell Hotel Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic"

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"everything was very nice, great location"

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible hotel, Erenga at reception was really lovely and helped us sort out an issue with our room. The customer service was unmatched. The breakfast was also phenomenal!"

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful short stay at this hotel. The property was very well maintained, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. I especially enjoyed the delicious food at the poolside restaurant and its relaxing setup. I would happily stay here again."

The Kingsbury Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed briefly at the Kingsbury and our overall experience was fantastic. It's central location is great for exploring Colombo if your trip is short and the actual hotel and food is fantastic. Our room was spacious and clean, and had a great view. The only minor issue is that staff weren't communicative at the restaurants about how to order or the expectation for the buffet/high tea or settling the bill. It was slightly awkward trying to figure out whether we could just grab food or we had to wait etc. It'd be nice if staff provided direction."

Zest Metropole

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel and great staff."

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St Anthony’s Church

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

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R. Premadasa Stadium

6.4/10 (21 reviews)

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All Saints Church

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St Lucia's Cathedral?

St Lucia's Cathedral is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to St Lucia's Cathedral?

White Avenue is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this guest house offers a rooftop terrace and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St Lucia's Cathedral. Other good choices close by include Port View City Hotel and Kings Grand Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near St Lucia's Cathedral?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St Lucia's Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St Lucia's Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near St Lucia's Cathedral.

What can I see and do near St Lucia's Cathedral?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum. Sights like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Elphinstone Theatre and High Commission of India are must-sees while exploring the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for St Lucia’s Cathedral hotels

1. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

2. Shangri-La Colombo

3. THE DEN 23

4. Hilton Colombo

5. Dutch Heritage Colombo

6. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

7. Orion City Hotel

8. The Kingsbury Colombo

9. Zest Metropole

10. Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

11. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

12. The Steuart by Citrus

13. Hotel Nippon Colombo

14. Hilton Colombo Residence

15. CityRest Fort - Hostel

16. Shalimar Hotel

17. City Beds Colombo

18. Grand Oriental Hotel

19. Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

20. Grand Oriental Hotel

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Top St Lucia’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

Hilton Colombo

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Granbell Hotel Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

The Kingsbury Colombo

Zest Metropole

Other attractions near St Lucia’s Cathedral

Sugathadasa Stadium

Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil

St Anthony’s Church

Wolvendaal Church

Grand Mosque of Colombo

R. Premadasa Stadium

All Saints Church

New Kathiresan Kovil

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