Title: 10 Historic Hotels in Sri Lanka for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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#### Colombo

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![Kandy](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213508-Kandy-Sri-Lanka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Kandy

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![Galle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213549-Galle-Sri-Lanka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Galle

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## Our top choices for Sri Lanka historic hotels

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/dbaae932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/03327f14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/c77ceab7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/c68a3fd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Galle Face Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Galle-Face-Hotel.h11080678.Hotel-Information)

Kollupitiya

9.2/10

Wonderful

(1002)

"Enjoyed my stay at the Galle Face Hotel. Enjoyed the heritage aspect, the Christmas decorations, the location overlooking the beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful too. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Andrew

CA $131

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Galle-Face-Hotel.h11080678.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/a26e2dea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/50b36f2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/68fd3566.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/268f896c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-The-Lakeside-Hotel-At-Nuwarawewa.h8794057.Hotel-Information)

Anuradhapura

7.2/10

Good

(40)

"This property offered value for money - it was cheap. In its heyday, it must have been a very nice hotel but maintenance has fallen behind over the years. The common areas are fine but the rooms and exterior/grounds are very tired and badly need to be updated. Perhaps the owners can't afford it - there were only 4 guests booked in on the night we stayed."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

michael

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-The-Lakeside-Hotel-At-Nuwarawewa.h8794057.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8970000/8965800/8965793/469b1133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8970000/8965800/8965793/9c567869.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8970000/8965800/8965793/e7a5cf84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8970000/8965800/8965793/5ce1b649.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Nilketha Villa Eco Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Nilketha-Villa-Eco-Hotel.h8965793.Hotel-Information)

Anuradhapura

6.2/10

(31)

"A notre arrivée, l'hôtelier nous a dit qu'il n'y avait pas de réservation à notre nom, qu'il venait de racheter cet hôtel et que pour pouvoir y dormir, il fallait annuler notre réservation auprès d'hotel.com (ce qui était impossible sans perdre les 60 € déjà payés car il nous demandait une annulation pour le jour même) et qu'ensuite, il fallait le payer en espèces le prix de la chambre (environ 45 €). Sans moyen de contacter Hotel.com car 4h du matin en France, nous avons préféré quitter cet...

![France](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/fr.svg)

VERONIQUE

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Nilketha-Villa-Eco-Hotel.h8965793.Hotel-Information)

![Porch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1609800/1609730/1a65775d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1609800/1609730/7f4dc848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1609800/1609730/9de2ae0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1609800/1609730/1bb716d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Sigiriya

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sigiriya-Hotels-Hotel-Sigiriya.h1609730.Hotel-Information)

Sigiriya

8.8/10

Excellent

(542)

"Nice restaurant and live music "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Kenny

CA $171

CA $224 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sigiriya-Hotels-Hotel-Sigiriya.h1609730.Hotel-Information)

![2 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/w842h556x0y4-2fb84a5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/ac9073d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/7cccb766.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Sports bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/w842h556x0y4-094367da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Heritage Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Heritage-Hotel.h5857549.Hotel-Information)

Anuradhapura

7.2/10

Good

(68)

"The Heritage is set in a fabulous location, in magnificent grounds on the edge of a lake, peaceful and comfortable. Yet in easy reach of the Sacred City. The staff were helpful and breakfasts superb."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Jeff

CA $129

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Heritage-Hotel.h5857549.Hotel-Information)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/9c7eafb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/9f4e28c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/078be838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/02c06c8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cottage Tourist Rest

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Cottage-Tourist-Rest.h9031905.Hotel-Information)

Anuradhapura

7.0/10

Good

(6)

"silent place.no meal. T V not working. other than that good place to stay for short period."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Sudath

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Cottage-Tourist-Rest.h9031905.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/05b068b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/246db863.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/24ada2f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/75057558.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Alakamanda

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Hotel-Alakamanda.h8036252.Hotel-Information)

Anuradhapura

6.0/10

(14)

"Disappointing Stay – Not as Advertised This hotel looked great in the Expedia photos, but upon arrival, it was a completely different story—false advertising at its finest. The property looked nothing like the pictures, and mosquitoes were a major issue throughout our stay. Right away, we encountered problems with the hot water in our room. After multiple calls to the front desk and waiting for maintenance, it took hours to fix, and even then, we only had lukewarm water. The entrance was...

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Sandyta

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels-Hotel-Alakamanda.h8036252.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/0aa7e743.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/2e080a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/cfe0252d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/bbaa9235.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hotel Topaz

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-Hotel-Topaz.h1680453.Hotel-Information)

Kandy

8.0/10

Very good

(32)

"Beautiful property with super friendly staff and good food options for breakfast and dinner. Incredible view of Kandy and surroundings. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Dario

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-Hotel-Topaz.h1680453.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/c2af2974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Twin Room Triple](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/3d3506bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/63f9a6e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/fc2fef0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Tourmaline

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-The-Tourmaline.h5616757.Hotel-Information)

Kandy

8.4/10

Very good

(51)

"Nice hotel at a good price. Very clean rooms and very friendly staff."

![Germany](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/de.svg)

Holger

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-The-Tourmaline.h5616757.Hotel-Information)

![Lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/6144fbfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Game drive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/b2630061.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/03e8359d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/02ac4573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kataragama-Hotels-Heina-Nature-Resort-Yala-Safari.h11567036.Hotel-Information)

Kataragama

8.6/10

Excellent

(12)

"We arrived to a warm welcome from the staff. They were caring and attentive throughout our stay. There's not a lot to do after your safari in the surrounding area in terms of shops or stalls. There are however really beautiful rice paddy and lake scenes for anyone who wants to get adventurous on the bikes they provide and the locals are really friendly. The food was delicious. We didn't request anything in particular they just cooked up rice or noodles with chicken one night and the garlic...

![Saudi Arabia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sa.svg)

Anonymous traveller

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Kataragama-Hotels-Heina-Nature-Resort-Yala-Safari.h11567036.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Sri Lanka Hotel Reviews

![Mandarina Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17400000/17399600/17399512/7fe80c66_y.jpg)

### Mandarina Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful. Well appointed rooms"

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Mandarina-Colombo.h17399512.Hotel-Information)

![Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104810000/104800800/104800745/e4a70ad8_y.jpg)

### Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff, amenities, food. This is the cinnamon life"

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Cinnamon-Life.h104800745.Hotel-Information)

![Galle Face Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/dbaae932_y.jpg)

### Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Old but, well kept hotel.The location was great and liked the hotel vibe."

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Galle-Face-Hotel.h11080678.Hotel-Information)

![Radisson Collection Resort, Galle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111160000/111150400/111150337/f0de5305_y.jpg)

### Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel and as always im Sri Lanka, great staff. Amazing location and views. Points to note. Dont pay for the higher floor option. Its not taken seriously by the hotel. We were put in the 2nd floor and told anything above ground was considered the higher floor collection. Cheeky. You cant swim in the sea from the hotel. Its all foilage and coral. Thats all said its right on the sea and is an incredible spot to spend time. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Unawatuna-Hotels-Radisson-Collection-Resort.h111150337.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/181900/181855/4895c143_y.jpg)

### Hilton Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay as always ! Thank you "

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Hilton-Colombo.h181855.Hotel-Information)

![Marino Beach Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29970000/29961100/29961010/46836ee4_y.jpg)

### Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"From that moment, when you arrive the service is excellent, anything you need they will go out there way to assist, high stanard of service Always stay here when visting Sri Lanka No more to had"

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Marino-Beach-Colombo.h29961010.Hotel-Information)

![Cinnamon Grand Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/916300/916269/46a7601f_y.jpg)

### Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Pretty good other than very pungent smell in hallways "

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Cinnamon-Grand-Colombo.h916269.Hotel-Information)

![Shangri-La Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19414300/19414242/8b709302_y.jpg)

### Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"wonderful country with amazing people! Looking forward coming back again "

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Shangri-La-Colombo.h19414242.Hotel-Information)

![Mount Lavinia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/878800/878703/ec947e34_y.jpg)

### Mount Lavinia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Couldn't fault the staff for their care and friendliness. Lovely hotel. Old world charm. Loved the dining experience."

[](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Lavinia-Hotels-Mount-Lavinia-Hotel.h878703.Hotel-Information)