| the warm, unpretentious rooms feature flat screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is available. amenities include a simple restaurant, a cafe and an unfussy bar. upgraded rooms provide balconies. set in a colonial style building from the 19th century, this relaxed hotel is a 6 minute walk from kompannavidiya train station, 8 minutes walk from beira lake, and 2 km from the national museum of colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport 46 min
Galle Face Green (15 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Colombo Lotus Tower (8 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Pettah Floating Market (10 min)
Food, clothing, electronics & other goods sold from 90+ stalls, including some on built on boats. Viharamahadevi Park (6 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (29 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (25 min)
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Bally's Casino (9 min)
Poker, table games & slots offered in an upscale environment with live dance & music shows. Dutch Museum (8 min)
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. National Museum (6 min)
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. Independence Square (8 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Diyatha Uyana (23 min)
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Gangaramaya Temple (13 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Seema Malakaya (10 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Beira Lake (4 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (10 min)
Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. | 
