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Destination guide

Delight in the oceanfront landscape of Colombo

Come and experience Colombo and its temples, culture and festivals. Renowned for its sporting events, cafés and seaside, this city welcomes all visitors. If you're looking for accommodations with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.

Activities

Activities and attractions in Colombo

Do you want to discover things to do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Colombo a fun spot to vacation. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Royal Colombo Golf Club (1.5 mi / 2.5 km)
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka (4.1 mi / 6.7 km)
Water World Lanka (5.8 mi / 9.3 km)
Guruge Nature Park (10.8 mi / 17.4 km)

Natural features

Exploring the natural landscape of Colombo

Travelers appreciate the beautiful ocean views and breathtaking sunsets, which is just a taste of what Colombo has to offer. Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Colombo is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most enchanting sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Viharamahadevi Park (0.1 mi / 0.1 km)
Beira Lake (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
Galle Face Beach (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
Galle Face Green (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
Diyatha Uyana (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
Mount Lavinia Beach (5 mi / 8.1 km)

How to get there

How to get to and around Colombo

Fly into Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.), the closest airport, located 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from the city center.

If you'd rather travel by train, make your way to Colombo Fort Station or Wellawatta Railway Station and explore the city from there.

How many vacation rentals are available around Colombo?

Our 2019 vacation rental listings offer a large selection of 132 house rentals around Colombo. From 23 Houses to 79 Condos/Apartments, find unique vacation rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay around Colombo is on HomeAway.

What is the best area to stay when travelling to Colombo?

Whether you're travelling with family or friends, here are the areas with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Colombo:

Wellawatte: 25 vacation rentals
Kollupitiya: 21 vacation rentals
Ibbanwala: 20 vacation rentals
Bambalapitiya: 24 vacation rentals
Colombo 05: 21 vacation rentals

For other neighbourhoods, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.

What are the popular points of interest near where I can stay when travelling to Colombo?

HomeAway offers a large selection of lodging choices near lovely places in Colombo. From HomeAway travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

Sri Lanka National Museum: 166 home rentals
Dewatagaha Mosque: 172 home rentals
New Kathiresan Kovil: 194 home rentals
Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre: 167 home rentals
Khan Clock Tower: 187 home rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Colombo listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.