| it's a 3 minute walk from the nearest bus stop. simply furnished rooms feature free wi fi, flat screen tvs and safes, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities; some offer minifridges, balconies and/or city views. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a penthouse. amenities include a restaurant, a gym, and a rooftop pool with a bar. suites add sitting areas. on a residential street, this modern hotel is 3 km from wellawatte beach on the laccadive sea, and 4 km from historical and cultural artefacts at the national museum
Bandaranaike International Airport 50 min
Seema Malakaya (11 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (12 min)
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Diyawanna Lake (21 min)
Lake and wetland Mount Lavinia Beach (18 min)
Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand, waves, lifeguards, hotels & nearby restaurants. Independence Square (11 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Viharamahadevi Park (12 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Gangaramaya Temple (13 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Colombo Lotus Tower (17 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Galle Face Green (14 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (23 min)
Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Dutch Museum (22 min)
Former 17th-century governor's residence now a museum featuring artifacts from Dutch colonial rule. Diyatha Uyana (21 min)
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (34 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. National Museum (9 min)
Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. Beira Lake (17 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. | 
