Bambalapitiya

Colombo

Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea
Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea
Colombo, despite it's location alongside the ocean, still has a very industrial feel to it.  For some reason, the contrast of this scene resonated with me.
We had read about this place online and it lived up to reviews. It is a cafe that is attached to an art gallery and retail store. The food is great, the fabrics and other things for sale are really beautiful and the ambience is nice. Also, they have pretty decent, mostly thick milkshakes.

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Top hotels in Bambalapitiya

Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is HK$809 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
HK$809
HK$1,087 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Raux Brothers and Majestic ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (576 reviews)
Room needs updating.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel Colombo
The Ocean Colombo

The Ocean Colombo

3.5 out of 5
# 40, Melbourne Avenue Colombo
The price is HK$975 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
HK$975
HK$1,266 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Raux Brothers and Majestic City are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (154 reviews)
It is in a convenient location. Rooms were clean. Staff was nice

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

The Ocean Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is HK$1,133 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
HK$1,133
HK$1,523 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (554 reviews)
Beautiful property. Amazing breakfast buffet. Attentive staff.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is HK$635 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
HK$635
HK$852 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
The staff's professionalism and warm hospitality, especially from the housekeeping staff, significantly enhanced my experience. I would highly recommend Marino Beach to anyone seeking a welcoming and comfortable place to stay.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Mount Lavinia Hotel

Mount Lavinia Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Hotel Road Mount Lavinia
Stay at this beach hotel in Mount Lavinia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mount Lavinia Beach and Traditional ...
8/10 Very Good! (735 reviews)
Is this hotel really four-star standard⁉️ I traveled from the USA to visit my family in Sri Lanka and reserved a two-night stay at Mount Lavinia Hotel. After more than 32 hours of flying, I arrived just before check-in time only to be told they couldn’t find my reservation. First, I want to give ...

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Mount Lavinia Hotel
Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Galle Road Colombo
The price is HK$705 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$705
HK$969 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Steeped in history, good location and facilities. Good restaurant choices. Outside bar area is great overlooking the sea. Service was slow at times and hotel is a bit tired in places.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Galle Face Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Bambalapitiya

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Wellawatta North

Wellawatta North might not have many top sights, but Marino Mall and Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Wellawatta North
A beautiful stretch of beach along the coast in Colombo, Sri Lanka 💕 #BeachBound

Havelock Town

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Havelock Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Majestic City and Marino Mall.

Havelock Town
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Milagiriya

Milagiriya might not have many top sights, but Marino Mall and Bellagio Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Milagiriya
Aerial top down view of the streets of Wellawatta district in Colombo city, Sri Lanka.

Wellawatte

4/5(23 area reviews)

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

Wellawatte
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Pamankada West

While there might not be top attractions in Pamankada West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dehiwala Zoological Garden and Majestic City.

Pamankada West
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Wellawatta South

Though Wellawatta South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Lavinia Beach and Dehiwala Zoological Garden.

Wellawatta South


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