| complimentary breakfast is served in a functional dining room. a 2 minute walk from the indian ocean, this laid back hotel is 10 minutes on foot from kollupitiya railway station and 2 km from the national museum of colombo. featuring flat screen tvs, the unpretentious rooms come with safes, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. theres also a rooftop terrace offering ocean views.
Bandaranaike International Airport 50 min
Gangaramaya Temple (8 min)
Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Pettah Floating Market (15 min)
Food, clothing, electronics & other goods sold from 90+ stalls, including some on built on boats. Galle Face Green (6 min)
Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Seema Malakaya (6 min)
Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Colombo Lotus Tower (12 min)
Towering 1,168 ft. complex featuring a tv tower, hotel, auditorium, observation deck & mall. Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (34 min)
Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist. Viharamahadevi Park (7 min)
Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (15 min)
Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Diyatha Uyana (24 min)
Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Beira Lake (11 min)
Expansive lake near the city center known for its scenic island, Buddhist temple & lakefront paths. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (15 min)
Landmark long-standing mosque known for its striking red & white brick facade. Dutch Museum (14 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. Bally's Casino (14 min)
Poker, table games & slots offered in an upscale environment with live dance & music shows. Independence Square (8 min)
Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. | 
