Pettah
Colombo
Popular places to visit
Pettah Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pettah Market during your trip to Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
Galle Face Green
After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Find out about the history of Colombo 07 with a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Gangaramaya Temple
After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
Things to do
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
Top hotels in Pettah
Shangri-La Colombo
The room was beautiful and spotless, the food was divine, and all of the public spaces (restaurants, gym, pool, etc) were stunning and exceptionally well-maintained. These things we anticipated — the level of attention that every staff member paid to all guests went beyond any expectation we could ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Marino Beach Colombo
Room was amazing. Huge. Very attentive staff. Great breakfast and dinner buffets. No beach at the hotel, despite its name, but a beautiful private one with food and drink 15 mins away on a shuttle bus which goes once an hour. Small criticism, the step from the main room into the bathroom was a bit ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Taj Samudra
At check-in, we were told our room was not ready even though we arrived 2 hrs after check in time, when I questioned why that was the case for a “5 star” hotel, they miraculously found another room available to give us, figure that! There were plenty of friendly staff, but they were not attentive. ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
We found couple of cockroaches in the room.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Mandarina Colombo
The breakfast was great, maybe slightly overpriced compared to others I've experienced across SL. Staff were friendly, room was clean, but very noisy. Struggled to sleep most evenings in a room fronting the main road. Pool area is nice, only 6 sunbeds though. Gym is well equipped but very little ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Yes Ocean was clearly visible from my room , Great view , very clean Spa is very good experience
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pettah
Fort
Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Hunupitiya
Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Ibbanwala
Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Chabad of Sri Lanka.
Kollupitiya
While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.
