Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka, home to around 648,034 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Galle Face Green
Gangaramaya Temple
Old Dutch Hospital precinct
Independence Memorial Hall
Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar)
National Museum of Colombo
Pettah Market
Mount Lavinia Beach
Gangaramaya Temple
Independence Memorial Hall
Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar)
Pettah Market
Mount Lavinia Beach
St Luke's Anglican Church
St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church
St Andrew's Scots Kirk church
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
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Local favourites
New Yarl Eat House
It serves traditional Jaffna style rice and curries with excellent value for money crabs.
The Cricket Club Cafe
This cafe is a must for any cricket lover. The walls are covered in autographed memorabilia and photos with sports (usually cricket) being s
The Gallery Cafe
Wonderful atmosphere in beautiful building - designed by famous Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Large food menu featuring many internati
The Lagoon
This restaurant focuses primarily on seafood with colourful Sri Lankan flavours. The friendly, professional staff create an enjoyable dining
Mango Tree
One of the finest restaurants in the city. North Indian Cuisine, full of innovative dishes. Service is occasionally slow.
The Palmyrah Restaurant
Serves Jaffna style cuisine which is difficult to find outside of Northern Sri Lanka
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Sapphire Hotel
5 minutes away from the ocean. Has an on-site restaurant and bar. Each room includes air-conditioning, 24-hour room service, and satellite t
Hotel Clarion
All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a TV with cable channels and are wheelchair accessible. Also in the hotel is the 180 restauran
Hotel Galadari
Has 446 rooms, including 23 suites. There are special executive level and handicap rooms. There are a variety of dining facilities in the ho
Hotel Janaki
This 3-star hotel offers its guests rooms with air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, and a room safe. There is a restaurant and bar on site,
Palm Village Hotel
Located between the city and the airport, has 50 air-conditioned rooms with either a balcony or a terrace. Has a restaurant and bar, as well