Cinnamon Gardens

Colombo

Independence Memorial or Commemoration Hall at Independence Square in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, for commemoration of the independence from the British rule.
Independence Memorial or Commemoration Hall at Independence Square in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, for commemoration of the independence from the British rule.
Independence Square in Colombo.
A stunning colonial building. Inside 15 rooms all dedicated to different parts of Sri Lanka’s history.
The main entrance to the "independence Arcade" overlooking Independence Square at dusk. This clock tower building was restored to its former glory early this year. Now housing some of the up market retail stores.

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Top hotels in Cinnamon Gardens

Jetwing Colombo Seven

Jetwing Colombo Seven

5 out of 5
57, Ward Place Colombo
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (315 reviews)
2 bedroom apartment is very spacious, and includes a kitchen and washing machine. We didn't use either so can't comment on how functional they are. Roof top pool is nice and the bar is ideal for viewing sunset. The food was superb and very delicious but there was a little bit of wait time. The only ...

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Jetwing Colombo Seven
Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

3 out of 5
16/6 Cambridge Place, Colombo 7 Colombo
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sri Lanka National Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
It’s a house near the national museum in an area with many embassies. We arrived during cyclone ditmah so there were lots of fallen trees and water but still found it walkable. Staff were friendly and able to arrange tuktuk ride. Breakfast was our first experience of Sri Lankan food and was serviceable ...

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place
Zylan Colombo

Zylan Colombo

3.5 out of 5
115, Rosmead Place Colombo
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions House of Fashions and Sinhalese Sports ...
9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
Very relaxing hotel Staff very helpful and accommodating

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Zylan Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is RM573 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
RM573
RM769 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (536 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Shangri-La Colombo
Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Galle Road Colombo
The price is RM433 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
RM433
RM581 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Fantastic hotel full of character with wonderful staff. The veranda for dining and the chess board for a sundowner are magical

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Galle Face Hotel
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is RM394 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
RM394
RM516 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent.Thank you

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Cinnamon Gardens

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Ibbanwala

Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Colombo Town Hall.

Ibbanwala
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), is a convention center located in Colombo. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention center was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka from 1956 to 1959.
The construction of the Hall was carried out by a joint Sri Lankan and Chinese workforce with a considerable portion of the building materials being imported from China.

In 1998 a small Exhibition Centre, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, was built on the grounds as a gift from China.
The BMICH premises is managed by the S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation (BNMF) which is chaired by the President of Sri Lanka.
The BNMF has an academic wing specialized in International Relations, Languages & Cultural Studies named "Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies

Thimbirigasyaya

While visiting Thimbirigasyaya, you might make a stop by sights like Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square.

Thimbirigasyaya
It's a wonderful and different sea beach from other beaches

Suduwella

While Suduwella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.

Suduwella
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Borella

Visitors to Borella enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, House of Fashions is worth a stop.

Borella
Colombo cityscape with view of Beira Lake surrounded by ny large businesses, condos and Lotus Tower

Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like High Commission of India and Casino Marina Colombo.

Kollupitiya
The boys waiting patiently for the poya parade to start...

Maradana

When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo Town Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Maradana


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