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

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

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

฿4,796

฿6,443 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

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

2. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Peter

฿896

฿1,058 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

A pool area with yellow umbrellas and lounge chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

3. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Sithara

฿4,366

฿5,865 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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.

4. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Jeffrey

฿1,834

฿2,164 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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.

5. Orion City Hotel

2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Duminda

฿1,662

฿2,012 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 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.

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

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.

6. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Muhammad Zarwan

฿1,054

฿1,256 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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.

7. Hilton Colombo Residence

Ibbanwala, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Lennox

฿2,969

฿3,988 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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.

An outdoor seating area with thatched umbrellas and wooden tables, surrounded by palm trees.

8. The Kingsbury Colombo

Fort, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

John

฿2,624

฿3,526 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass-enclosed bathroom, and a marble floor.

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.

9. Zest Metropole

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Alexis

฿1,777

฿2,097 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

A lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the walls and a sign indicating a lounge area.

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

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Rita

฿2,078

฿2,722 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

A large hotel with multiple floors and balconies, a floating barge in the foreground, and a body of water in the background.

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

11. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Vincent

฿2,456

฿3,299 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

A hotel lobby with green walls, wooden ceiling beams, and multiple seating areas.

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

฿1,501

฿1,966 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

A buffet setup with various dishes and serving utensils.

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

13. Hotel Nippon Colombo

Hunupitiya, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Prabodini

฿1,333

฿1,746 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

The exterior of Shalimar Restaurant with a traditional wooden facade, large glass windows, and a green awning.

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

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

14. Shalimar Hotel

2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Klaus

฿948

฿1,118 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A building with a storefront and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

฿1,067

฿1,397 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 white stupa surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

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

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

16. City Beds Colombo

Hunupitiya, 3.1 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Satoshi

฿907

฿1,177 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 hotel room with two beds, a small table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious lounge area with wooden flooring, multiple seating options including benches and sofas, and a large wall of greenery.

17. Hilton Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Meorin

฿3,140

฿4,218 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 four-poster bed with a canopy, a small table with a vase, and a chair in a room with a tiled floor and wooden ceiling beams.

18. Grand Oriental Hotel

Fort, 2.5 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Peter

฿1,319

฿1,443 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

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

฿4,600

฿6,179 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spa with massage chairs, a reception desk, and shelves with products.

20. Thilhara Colombo

Hunupitiya, 3.1 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Gerald

฿1,003

฿1,313 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to St Lucia’s Cathedral

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Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 184 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 659 reviews	View
Dutch Heritage Colombo	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Orion City Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews	View

Top St Lucia’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, lovely food , great hospitality. Rgds"

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed one night at the hotel the room was very clean and nice. The hotel staff was excellent and friendly."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are well furnished, The hotel has great choice in available food for breakfast and dinner which is very tasty. There is Siri Lankan, chinese and other types of cuisine, The staff are attentive and provide excellent service. The lobby areas are attractive"

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."

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! It’s connected to a shopping mall. Room is clean and gorgeous. We’d like to come back soon."

Grand Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"Beautiful old building with friendly staff"

Shalimar Hotel

8/10 Good

"Super friendly and helpful staff. Quiet rooms in the back of hotel. Food and breakfast is good."

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It's a beautiful 5-star property, centrally located, on the ocean, with a history of over 160 years, with excellent amenities, including salt water swimming pool, gym, and restaurant, where royalty, prime ministers, presidents, movie stars, and celebrities have stayed over the years. It's highly recommended."

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"We checked-in to suite at Cinnamon life City of Dreams for two nights on our vacation. Cleanliness in the suite was excellent and the bed was very comfortable and a very quite atmosphere. The staff was very courteous and helpful. The Breakfast buffet was excellent with a wide spead. The pool was very clean and the pool staff was great. The Butler Service assigned for our suite was excellent too."

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St Anthony’s Church

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

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Wolvendaal Church

Wolvendaal Church is just one of the places to see in Colombo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Grand Mosque of Colombo

Grand Mosque of Colombo is just one of the places to see in Colombo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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R. Premadasa Stadium

6.4/10 (21 reviews)

Catch an event at R. Premadasa Stadium during your trip to Colombo 10. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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All Saints Church

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

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New Kathiresan Kovil

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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. THE DEN 23

3. Shangri-La Colombo

4. Dutch Heritage Colombo

5. Orion City Hotel

6. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

7. Hilton Colombo Residence

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. Shalimar Hotel

15. CityRest Fort - Hostel

16. City Beds Colombo

17. Hilton Colombo

18. Grand Oriental Hotel

19. Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

20. Thilhara Colombo

Compare popular hotels close to St Lucia’s Cathedral

Top St Lucia’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Taj Samudra

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

The Kingsbury Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

Grand Oriental Hotel

Shalimar Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

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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