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

Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

NZ$134
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Old Parliment

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

NZ$84
per adult
Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

NZ$151
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
Colombo City tour

Colombo City tour

NZ$75
per adult
Colombo City tour
Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

NZ$75
per adult
Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo

Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo

NZ$50
per adult
Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo
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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$89 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$89
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is NZ$305 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$305
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (659 reviews)
"Great location! It’s connected to a shopping mall. Room is clean and gorgeous. We’d like to come back soon."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is NZ$169 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$169
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel in Colombo, big clean rooms and facilities, excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
colombo international airport hotel

colombo international airport hotel

3.5 out of 5
124 New Minuwangoda Road Katunayake WP
The price is NZ$117 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$117
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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! (71 reviews)
"The location was very convenient from the airport. The room was clean and cozy too."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

colombo international airport hotel
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is NZ$176 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
NZ$176
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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 ...
Taj Samudra
Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is NZ$162 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$162
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Majestic ...
Radisson Hotel Colombo
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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 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 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 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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