Popular places to visit
Galle Face Green
After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
After visiting Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Elphinstone Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Elphinstone Theatre during your stay in Colombo 10. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
R. Premadasa Stadium
Catch an event at R. Premadasa Stadium during your trip to Colombo 10. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Colombo/Negombo to Sigiriya, Dambulla & Jeep Safari Day Tour
Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup
Top hotels in Maradana
Shangri-La Colombo
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Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Galle Face Hotel
We had to wait over an hour for our room to be ready, and then call three times and visit reception to get towels. The dinner buffet was not great. Otherwise, the room was very comfortable, with huge bed. The hotel really is a time travel experience and worthy of a one or two night stay
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Clean and large rooms, bathroom has speakers so can listen to television; fridge has several complimentary drinks, biscuits and peanuts - nice and unexpected; roof top pool was enjoyable; free city tour definitely worth the time (2:30-5:30pm).
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
We have stayed at many fine hotels around the world, but this is as good as any
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Clean, efficient and impressive!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hilton Colombo
Room service was 5 star and Exec lounge staff were brilliant.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maradana
Suduwella
While Suduwella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.
Hunupitiya
Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ibbanwala
Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Colombo Town Hall.
Pettah
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Pettah. You might want to make time for a stop at Pettah Market or Dutch Period Museum.
Cinnamon Gardens
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sri Lanka National Museum.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
