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

7.6/5 (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

Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

฿2,628
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

฿978
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

฿978
per adult
Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets
The Tuk-Tuk Safari Colombo : Sounds fun, modern, and high-energy

The Tuk-Tuk Safari Colombo : Sounds fun, modern, and high-energy

฿877
per adult
The Tuk-Tuk Safari Colombo : Sounds fun, modern, and high-energy
Premium Service

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day

฿1,018
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
From Kandy : Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park Day Tour

From Kandy : Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park Day Tour

฿1,419
per adult
From Kandy : Sigiriya & Minneriya National Park Day Tour
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Top hotels in Pettah

Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is ฿3,004 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿3,004
฿4,038 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (440 reviews)
"Stayed at the Luxury & Club room. When entering the room, toilet was not clean with stains in toilet. Amenities were not replenished, toothbrush given was of poor quality. Corridors were dirty and smelly. Wrote an email to both duty manager & general manager, yet not even a single reply. Went for ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is ฿4,673 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿4,673
฿6,277 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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! (615 reviews)
"This was the best hotel stay experience in Sri Lanka (or anywhere). Excellent location, excellent and energetic staff, brilliant breakfast experience. Thank you"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
The price is ฿2,313 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿2,313
฿2,729 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (411 reviews)
"A really nice hotel. With spacious rooms and a beautiful infinity pool on the balcony. It does get busy near the bar & pool so would be great if there was some more seating. Would book again."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
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 ฿5,174 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿5,174
฿6,950 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (153 reviews)
"The"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection 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 ฿4,629 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
฿4,629
฿6,219 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"One of the best hotel that I ever stayed with."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

5 out of 5
77, Galle Road Colombo
The price is ฿3,221 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,221
฿4,327 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (979 reviews)
"It’s one of the best hotels in Colombo. Service was excellent, rooms and the amenities were top notch."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Cinnamon Grand 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 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 Marino Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 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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