Borella Travel Guide
Colombo
Popular places to visit
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.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
House of Fashions
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.
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
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.
Bellagio Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Bellagio Casino during your travels in Colombo 03? Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Tour with Driver and Vehicle
Multinational Colombo City Tour & Delicious Food Tasting
Jewel Hunt Tour of Colombo Shore Excursion from Colombo Port
Kandy to Pinnawala Orphanage and Ambuluwawa Guided Day Tours
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Top hotels in Borella
Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Artisan Villa Colombo
Atthough an interesting property it needs to be professionally managed and serviced. The general quality of the bedding could be better. The air conditioning was noisy - which meant we could not sleep well. Nevertheless the staff were helpful & friendly
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2024
Maniumpathy
丁寧なサービスで楽しく過ごせました。
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Colombo
To be in the position where your children become unwell overseas is extremely stressful, we were fortunate however to experience a service at Shangri-la Colombo that went above and beyond my expectations of any accomodation. A particular mention to the chefs- particularly the head chef who prepared ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Marino Beach Colombo
Breakfast was very good
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Excellent, the brand new texture , feel wonderful
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Borella
Kuppiyawatta
Kuppiyawatta might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo Town Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sri Lanka National Museum.
Ibbanwala
Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Colombo Lotus Tower.
Suduwella
While Suduwella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.
Hunupitiya
Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Thimbirigasyaya
While visiting Thimbirigasyaya, you might make a stop by sights like Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square.
