| streamlined rooms with sleek, minimalist decor feature free wi fi, flat screen tvs and minifridges, along with tea and coffeemakers, and rainfall showers. set 1 km from both dehiwala railway station and the national zoological gardens, this modern hotel is also 10 km from gangaramaya temple. amenities include an international restaurant with a terrace, plus a laid back lounge and an outdoor pool
Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 4
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (28 min)
Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Colombo Lotus Tower (26 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Diyawanna Lake (26 min)
Lake and wetland Independence Square (22 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Mount Lavinia Beach (6 min)
Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand, waves, lifeguards, hotels & nearby restaurants. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (14 min)
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Galle Face Green (19 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Gangaramaya Temple (21 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Viharamahadevi Park (20 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Diyatha Uyana (30 min)
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Beira Lake (24 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Dutch Museum (27 min)
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Seema Malakaya (19 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (47 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. National Museum (20 min)
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. | 
