Borella Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stay near popular Borella attractions

House of Fashions

8.0/5 (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

Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

NZ$136
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Old Parliment

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

NZ$85
per adult
Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

NZ$153
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum - Entry Tickets Included

Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum - Entry Tickets Included

NZ$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum - Entry Tickets Included
Colombo City tour

Colombo City tour

NZ$77
per adult
Colombo City tour
Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

NZ$76
per adult
Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & 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$92 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$92
28 June - 29 June
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 ...
Trillium Boutique Express Hotel
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is NZ$345 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$345
14 July - 15 July
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! (614 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 June 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$118 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$118
30 June - 1 July
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 June 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is NZ$214 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$214
29 June - 30 June
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 June 2026

Taj Samudra
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 NZ$369 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$369
29 June - 30 June
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 June 2026

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

5 out of 5
No. 254, Galle Road Colombo Western Province
The price is NZ$190 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$190
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Liberty Plaza are located ...
Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
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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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Aerial top down view of the streets of Wellawatta district in Colombo city, Sri Lanka.

Wellawatte

Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.

Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea

Bambalapitiya

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

Colombo cityscape with view of Beira Lake surrounded by ny large businesses, condos and Lotus Tower

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.

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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