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A dining area with tables set for two, black chairs, and white walls with decorative moldings.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and a decorative vase on the nightstand.

A spacious living area with a pool view, elegant furniture, and a large mirror.

A large, white colonial-style building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a cobblestone pathway.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.2 km from Gem Museum

Neil

฿6,333

฿8,295 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A spacious dining area with numerous tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a modern ceiling design.

Two black chairs facing a sea view through a glass railing.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, TV, and a view of the ocean.

2. Marino Beach Colombo

1.3 km from Gem Museum

Valentina

฿2,640

฿3,458 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A reception desk with a brick wall, potted plants, a framed picture, and a wooden counter.

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.

3. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.7 km from Gem Museum

Shagufta

฿895

฿1,056 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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.

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.

4. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.2 km from Gem Museum

Sithara

฿4,373

฿5,874 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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 with a unique architectural design, featuring a central courtyard and a pool on the rooftop.

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

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.6 km from Gem Museum

William Reed

฿3,941

฿5,295 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A traditional wooden furniture arrangement with a sofa, chairs, and a table in a courtyard with a view of greenery and a yellow wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A hotel entrance with a large window, a tree sculpture, and a staircase visible through the window.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

6. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.9 km from Gem Museum

Jonathan

฿2,831

฿3,114 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A rooftop terrace with dining tables and chairs, offering a city view.

A modern hotel with a unique geometric facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a body of water with a traditional structure in the foreground.

A modern cafe with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

0.7 km from Gem Museum

Pat

฿2,657

฿3,570 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a large potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

8. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 0.6 km from Gem Museum

Lars Toft

฿3,687

฿4,953 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A dining table set with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages, with a sofa and a staircase in the background.

An outdoor swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by a patio area with chairs and tables.

A spacious indoor area with a curved staircase, a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a pillow.

9. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 0.7 km from Gem Museum

Fjorn

฿2,328

฿3,050 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a colorful abstract painting, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, arranged for dining.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

10. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.4 km from Gem Museum

Ella

฿2,180

฿2,855 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books and a vase of flowers, and a view of the sea.

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a sofa with colorful cushions, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers, and a modern pendant light.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the ocean.

11. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 0.6 km from Gem Museum

Stach

฿2,574

฿3,458 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by white umbrellas and potted plants.

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a chandelier, and a view through a doorway.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a fireplace with large vases and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A grand building with a central fountain, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

12. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.7 km from Gem Museum

"I have travelled the World extensively, and this property is possibly my favourite of any I have stayed in. It maintains old world colonial character and charm, with its very high standards, excellent staff, and wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. We stayed 8 years ago and have been planning g a return since. We are however devastated to hear that the hotel will close at the end of its current lease in August 2027, so this was likely to be our last ever visit."

Clifford

฿5,526

฿7,239 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, ocean views, and a large umbrella.

A long, well-lit hallway with ceiling fans, chandeliers, and wooden chairs lined up on one side.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

13. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.5 km from Gem Museum

Prem

฿2,757

฿3,704 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A grand entrance with a sign for Capital Exchange, featuring a classical architectural style with arches and columns.

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

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

14. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from Gem Museum

Jeffrey

฿1,221

฿1,440 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern lounge with a curved seating arrangement, a central table with a bottle and glasses, and a large window offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a reflective floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the sea through expansive windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of the ocean.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

15. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2 km from Gem Museum

Manouri

฿5,279

฿7,091 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A person in an infinity pool with a sunset view.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a side table with drinks, a potted plant, and a large window overlooking the sea.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with fruits and a teapot, and a large potted plant.

16. MaRadha Colombo

1.7 km from Gem Museum

Yasotha

฿1,991

฿2,651 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A rooftop bar with checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike, overlooking a city and the sea.

A modern living room with a large window, a wine rack, and a reception desk.

17. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.1 km from Gem Museum

Imali

฿2,213

฿2,973 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

18. Orion City Hotel

3.1 km from Gem Museum

Duminda

฿1,475

฿1,785 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A pathway leading through a bamboo forest to a building entrance.

A swimming pool with a canopy and lights, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

A spacious living area with a piano, sofas, and a dining table.

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

19. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.1 km from Gem Museum

kandiah

฿2,488

฿2,936 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a reception area, featuring a minimalist design with branches and a glass partition.

A modern restaurant with large windows offering city views, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.8 km from Gem Museum

Ashani

฿2,517

฿3,268 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gem Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 85 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 664 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.4 Exceptional 193 reviews	View

Top Gem Museum Hotel Reviews

Pullman Colombo City Centre

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located , well maintained and has extremely helpful staff. The restaurants are also very good. The only negative issues is that the lobby is very small and there is hardly a coffee shop worth talking of . Difficult to receive people etc at the reception, Lobby ."

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great service! The staff is absolutely amazing here, the property also is beautiful and well kept!"

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"It is a wonderful stay at Taj samudra."

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Very beautiful hotel. The rooms were lovely, the rooftop pool and jacuzzi were absolutely insane"

Hilton Colombo Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Very large apartment overlooking the tower. A little older but clean and still good value for money."

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent modern property! A delight to stay here….excellent views of the ocean too. And walking distance to almost everything. The drop off/ pick up arrangements are weird with multiple levels of lobbies but that is the architect’s fault….not the hotel’s. We will definitely be back"

Sofia Colombo City Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice, smallish room, great view to the ocean."

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Gangaramaya Temple

8.6/10 (129 reviews)

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a body of water, and a traditional pavilion.

Colombo City Centre

8.4/10 (225 reviews)

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Chabad of Sri Lanka

Learn about the local history of Colombo 03 when you take a trip to Chabad of Sri Lanka. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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St Anthony's Church

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

After visiting St Anthony's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Liberty Plaza

7.8/10 (130 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Liberty Plaza during your stay in Colombo 03. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sri Lanka National Museum

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Bellagio Casino

6.8/10 (58 reviews)

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.

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National Art Gallery

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gem Museum?

Gem Museum is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 03 known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 168 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gem Museum?

Adjacent to Gem Museum, Cinnamon Red Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Marino Beach Colombo and Taj Samudra.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gem Museum?

Expedia has 168 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gem Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gem Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Gem Museum.

What can I see and do near Gem Museum?

Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum and Traditional Puppet Art Museum feature captivating exhibits. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India and Elphinstone Theatre are some of the local landmarks to explore. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

How can I get to Gem Museum?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Bambalapitiya Railway Station. There might not be many public transport stops near Gem Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Gem Museum hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Marino Beach Colombo

3. THE DEN 23

4. Shangri-La Colombo

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

6. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

8. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

9. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

10. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

11. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

12. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

13. Galle Face Hotel

14. Dutch Heritage Colombo

15. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

16. MaRadha Colombo

17. Cinnamon Red Colombo

18. Orion City Hotel

19. Zylan Colombo

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

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Top Gem Museum Hotel Reviews

Pullman Colombo City Centre

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Taj Samudra

Marino Beach Colombo

Hilton Colombo Residence

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Sofia Colombo City Hotel

Other attractions near Gem Museum

Gangaramaya Temple

Colombo City Centre

Chabad of Sri Lanka

St Anthony's Church

Liberty Plaza

Sri Lanka National Museum

Bellagio Casino

National Art Gallery

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