Colombo District, Western Province
Where to stay in Colombo
68 well-reviewed hotels, villas, guest houses and homestays - compared in one place.
- Places listed
- 68
- Average rating
- 4.5 / 5
- SLTDA registered
- 13
- No website of their own
- 30
Staying in Colombo
This is the complete list of well-reviewed places to stay in Colombo - 68 properties across hotels (34), hostels (10) and apartments (8), every one holding a Google rating of 4.0 or better from real guests. The table below ranks the standouts; the sections after it cover every listed property by type.
Unlike the big booking platforms, this directory also includes the 30 Colombo properties that run no website of their own - family guest houses, small villas and homestays you would otherwise only find by walking past. 13 of the 68 are registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, and the average guest rating across all of them is 4.5.
The shortlist
Top-rated stays in Colombo
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume - a lone perfect score doesn't beat hundreds of consistent ones.
| # | Property | Type | Google rating | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Kingsbury | Hotel | 4.6(21596) | SLTDA |
| 2 | Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo | Hotel | 4.6(17686) | SLTDA |
| 3 | Shangri- La Hotel Colombo | Hotel | 4.6(16903) | SLTDA |
| 4 | Marino Beach | Hotel | 4.6(9687) | SLTDA |
| 5 | Galle Face Hotel | Hotel | 4.5(10035) | - |
| 6 | Radisson Colombo | Hotel | 4.5(7621) | SLTDA |
| 7 | Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams | Hotel | 4.6(4509) | - |
| 8 | Cinnamon Red Colombo | Hotel | 4.4(6021) | SLTDA |
| 9 | ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo | Hotel | 4.5(2851) | - |
| 10 | Mandarina Colombo | Hotel | 4.3(3540) | SLTDA |
34 listed
Hotels in Colombo
Hotel
Nest Villas
84, 21 5th Ln, Nawala, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, 11222
Hotel
Colombo Eco Lodge & Wellness Centre
157, 13 Sausiri Uyana, Malabe, 10115
Hotel
Universal College of Learning
510/2A Negombo Rd, Awariyawatta, Wattala, 11300
Hotel
IGN Residence
578, 1 Galle Rd, Colombo 03, Colombo, 00300
Hotel
Aathma Colombo House
485/69 Diyawanna Residencies, Rajagiriya, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, 10100
Hotel
La Maison de Colombo Hotel, Restaurant & bar
82 Stratford Ave, Colombo 06, Colombo, 06000
10 listed
Hostels in Colombo
Hostel
Ceylon StayZ
24-1/2 Albert Cres, Colombo, 00700
Hostel
Bunkyard Hostels
20A Guildford Cres, Colombo, 00700
Hostel
Sathkara City Center | Colombo (Hostel & Cafe)
18 Boyd Pl, Colombo 03, Colombo, 00300
Hostel
Alma Hostel - Colombo
71 School Ln, Colombo 03, Colombo, 00300
Hostel
Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux
21 Galle Face Terrace, Colombo 03, Colombo, 00300
Hostel
Havelock City Hostel, Colombo
40, 18 Park Rd, Colombo 05, Colombo, 00500
8 listed
Apartments in Colombo
Apartment
Ridmi Home Stay - Family Suite
Kalubowila, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Apartment
Cheerful 2 bedroom house with free parking
Kalubowila, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Apartment
Green Woods - Apartment with Terrace
Nugegoda
Apartment
Mitrayu - One-Bedroom House
Ethul Kotte
Apartment
606 THE ADDRESS
606 A2, Colombo 03, Colombo, 00300
Apartment
Marine Suites
12 Nimalka Gardens, Colombo 03, Colombo, 00300
8 listed
Guest houses in Colombo
Guest house
Lotus Colombo Guesthouse
132 Thimbirigasyaya Rd, Colombo 05, Colombo, 00500
Guest house
SLTDAManiumpathy Hotel
NO. 129, KYNSEY ROAD, COLOMBO 8
Guest house
De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa
61/6 Ward Pl, Colombo 08, Colombo, 00700
Guest house
City Stay by Sunrise
101/6, 02 Hunupitiya Lake Rd, Colombo 02, Colombo, 00200
Guest house
Fern BnB
78 Rosmead Pl, Colombo, 00700
Guest house
International Guest House - Union Place
393/3 Union Pl, Colombo 02, Colombo, 00200
1 listed
Homestays in Colombo
1 listed
Boutique hotels in Colombo
Good to know
Colombo accommodation questions
How many places to stay are there in Colombo?
This directory lists 68 places to stay in Colombo with consistently strong reviews - hotels (34), hostels (10) and apartments (8). Every property listed holds a Google rating of at least 4.0 from a minimum of 10 reviews.
What are the highest-rated places to stay in Colombo?
Based on current Google review data, the top-rated stays include Villa Vikasa Colombo - Entire Place (5.0), Colombo Eco Lodge & Wellness Centre (4.9), Universal College of Learning (4.8). Ratings shift as new reviews arrive, so treat them as a strong signal rather than a fixed ranking.
Are Colombo hotels and guest houses SLTDA-registered?
13 of the 68 properties listed here appear in the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority's public register. Registration is a good trust signal, but plenty of excellent small guest houses operate informally - check recent reviews either way.
How do I book a Colombo guest house that has no website?
30 of the listed properties have no website of their own. Call them directly (numbers are on each listing page), message them on Facebook where linked - or tell us your dates and we'll arrange the stay as part of a tailor-made Colombo trip.
Can CeyRoutes arrange my stay in Colombo?
Yes - that's what we do. We build tailor-made Sri Lanka trips with hand-picked stays, a private driver and local support, and we know Colombo first-hand. Tell us your dates and style, and we'll recommend the right base and handle the booking end to end.
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