Title: Visit Anuradhapura: Best of Anuradhapura Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Anuradhapura](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels.d500596.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Anuradhapura](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Vacation-Rentals.d500596.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Anuradhapura Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Anuradhapura.d500596.Car-Rental-Guide)[Anuradhapura Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura.d500596.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Anuradhapura ## Travel Guide ![Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/9a0c3ab7-0fae-4041-b87c-eaf181ad4098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/9a0c3ab7-0fae-4041-b87c-eaf181ad4098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jaw dropping ... how they built this almost perfect half sphere one brick at a time? #stupa #Ruwanwelisaya #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/fe59b2f4-22da-4fde-9793-7c303dcda0f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A city full of ancient Buddhist ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/19d09539-787b-478b-811e-971cc11d6014.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the stupas in Anuradhapura ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/8e3a62ee-d2c3-4bd9-8613-fbe6185b315e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Anuradhapura Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Anuradhapura ![As we walked 12km along the roads of Anuradhapura, we felt too tired. Fortunately, this poor looking shop was there. Though the appearance is so, Orange juice made by this lady is delicious. It completely reduced our thirst and tiresome nature. People in these poor villages prefer to do these kind of shops in order to earn something more. Their principal way of earning is agriculture. But it's really difficult to overcome the battle of living as they don't have enough money even to buy primary necessities. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/e9d41922-2d63-42f5-8abe-73d96b2c0326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wijayapura While Wijayapura might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nuwara Wewa and Mirisawetiya Stupa. [](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Wijayapura.dx553248635976398683) - Anuradhapura Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Anuradhapura ![The Lake Forest Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39810000/39801900/39801879/1e1d409d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lake Forest Hotel 103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama Anuradhapura NC CA $191 CA $227 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Mirisawetiya Stupa are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews) Beautiful location on a lake. The hotel was clean and comfortable but the staff was not very friendly. Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=39801879&PinnedHotelID=39801879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500596) ![Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112240000/112237000/112236903/4149cd28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monaara Leisure - Anuradhapura 93/D Arippu Rd Anuradhapura NC CA $86 CA $102 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Basawakkulama and Mirisawetiya ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Buena relación calidad precio. 100% recomendable! Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=112236903&PinnedHotelID=112236903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500596) ![Kutumbaya ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17040000/17038400/17038369/427579e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kutumbaya 803 Freeman Mawatha Anuradhapura CA $31 CA $43 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (33 reviews) Well located. Nice pool. Helpful staff. A bit of a weird room layout (partially outdoor bathroom) but manageable. Had fridge, kettle, coffee/tea, tv. Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=17038369&PinnedHotelID=17038369&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=500596) [See all 182 properties in Anuradhapura](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=500596) 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. ![Villa Tambaka Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111080000/111071000/111070996/49762669_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Tambaka Retreat Saliya Mawatha Anuradhapura North Central Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Kuttam Pokuna and Samadhi ... 6/10 (1 review) The lodging was ok Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Villa-Tambaka-Retreat.h111070996.Hotel-Information) ![Green Haven – Peaceful Holiday Retreat in Anuradhapura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96380000/96370600/96370522/e94810a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Green Haven – Peaceful Holiday Retreat in Anuradhapura Anuradhapura NC Stay at this vacation home in Anuradhapura. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Sri Maha Bodhi are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Good place. Everything is good. I don’t have saying any words for bad. Thanks Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Self-Catering-Holiday-Rental-Home-In-The-Sacred-City-Of-Anuradhapura.h96370522.Hotel-Information) ![Green Villa Homestay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25020000/25018000/25017991/db61c3fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Green Villa Homestay No K8 Nuwara Wewa Mawatha Anuradhapura North Central Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya ... [](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Green-Villa-Homestay.h25017991.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Anuradhapura](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=500596&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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