Borella Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and surrounding buildings.

Stay near popular Borella attractions

House of Fashions

8.0/10 (13 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Colombo Heritage &Culture City Tour by Tuk Tuk ALL INCLUSIVE

Private Heritage & Culture City Tour by TukTuk ALL INCLUSIVE

NZ$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Heritage & Culture City Tour by TukTuk ALL INCLUSIVE
Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

NZ$141
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Old Parliment

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

NZ$88
per adult
Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights
From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari

From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari

NZ$131
per adult
From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

NZ$159
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
Colombo City tour

Colombo City tour

NZ$79
per adult
Colombo City tour
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Our pick of the best Borella Hotel Deals

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel

3 out of 5
293 Ward Pl Colombo WP
The price is NZ$100 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$100
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and House ...
7.4/10 Good! (14 reviews)
"Friendly staffs accommodated my requests"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is NZ$155 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$155
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (480 reviews)
"Good customer service"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is NZ$310 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$310
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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! (671 reviews)
"Top hotel"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is NZ$176 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$176
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Marino Beach 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 NZ$298 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$298
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 ...
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Colombo International Airport Hotel

Colombo International Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
124 New Minuwangoda Road Katunayake WP
The price is NZ$144 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$144
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath Arana are ...
8.2/10 Very good! (93 reviews)
"unhelpful unfortunately, never-mind"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Colombo International Airport Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Borella

Find the best Borella areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Borella
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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 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 Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market.

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 coastal railway track with buildings and a clear sky.
Photo by Brandon Dale
Open Photo by Brandon Dale

Bambalapitiya

While Bambalapitiya isn't home to many top sights, Majestic City and Bellagio Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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