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Recommended trip: 1–3 day(s)

Recommended trip: 1–3 day(s)

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Things to do in Colombo

What to do

Looking for things to do in Colombo? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Colombo National Museum
Colombo National Museum
4.5/5212 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
4.5/580 Reviews
Independence Square
Independence Square
4.5/5238 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Night view
Galle Face Green
Galle Face Green
4.4/5113 Reviews
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Night view
Colombo Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Colombo Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
4.0/552 Reviews
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Zoos & aquariums
Gangaramaya Temple Colombo
Gangaramaya Temple Colombo
4.3/583 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Viharamahadevi Park
Viharamahadevi Park
4.3/580 Reviews

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Colombo, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Mount Lavinia Hotel
Mount Lavinia Hotel
3.5/5124 Reviews
Radisson Hotel Colombo
Radisson Hotel Colombo
4.1/5105 Reviews
Sai Sea City Hotel
Sai Sea City Hotel
3.1/536 Reviews
Mandarina Colombo
Mandarina Colombo
4.5/5313 Reviews
Clock Inn Colombo
Clock Inn Colombo
4.0/5153 Reviews
Seconds Colombo
Seconds Colombo
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Jetwing Colombo Seven
Jetwing Colombo Seven
4.8/547 Reviews
Hotel Janaki
Hotel Janaki
3.4/523 Reviews
Galle Face Hotel
Galle Face Hotel
4.4/5113 Reviews
Supun Arcade Residency
Supun Arcade Residency
4.0/528 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Colombo dishes and foodie spots.
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Ministry of Crab
Ministry of Crab
4.6/598 Reviews
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Seafood
Avg. £62/person
Golden Dragon - Taj Samudra
Golden Dragon - Taj Samudra
4.0/510 Reviews
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Sichuan cuisine
Avg. £22/person
Shang Palace
Shang Palace
4.5/58 Reviews
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Sichuan cuisine
Sea view
Avg. £21/person
Crystal Jade
Crystal Jade
4.9/57 Reviews
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Sichuan cuisine
Avg. £21/person
7 Degrees Restaurants
7 Degrees Restaurants
4.7/53 Reviews
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Asian cuisine
Immersive experience
The London Grill
The London Grill
4.6/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. £32/person
The Avenue colombo
The Avenue colombo
4.0/56 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. £24/person
Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo
Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo
4.6/59 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. £18/person
The Lagoon
The Lagoon
4.4/564 Reviews
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Seafood
Avg. £35/person
Sea Fish Restaurant
Sea Fish Restaurant
3.7/566 Reviews
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Seafood
Avg. £10/person
Tenkū
Tenkū
4.5/56 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Sea view

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