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

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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 $114

CA $155 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

[](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)

![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)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/50b36f2c.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/e07979ec.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)

### 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)

![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)

![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)

![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 $110

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 12 - Dec 13

[](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)

![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/2b5fb9f0.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)

![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)

### Heritage Hotel

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

Anuradhapura

7.2/10

Good

(69)

"We did not stay due to floods the hotel was closed. They had already taken the payment but have not refunded it. "

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

Dianne

CA $132

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 30 - Dec 31

[](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)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/02c06c8a.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)

![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)

### 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)

![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/75057558.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)

![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)

### 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)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/f94e5b42.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)

![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)

![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 lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/10f55437.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)

![2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/23827217.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

![Radisson Hotel Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10450000/10442700/10442617/w3836h2155x4y4-bc302291_y.jpg)

### Radisson Hotel Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean, felt spacious and very modern. Air conditioning could have been a little bit better though. The dinner buffet was lovely and staff were really friendly. Would definitely stay here again!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-Radisson-Hotel-Kandy.h10442617.Hotel-Information)

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

### Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great old world charm befitting a 'grand' hotel."

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

![Radisson Hotel Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9740000/9733000/9732923/w3839h2656x0y0-d5567bec_y.jpg)

### Radisson Hotel Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was as expected. Clean and friendly staff. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-OZO-Colombo-Sri-Lanka.h9732923.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

"Great event space "

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

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

### Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing property with an exceptional breakfast buffet"

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

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

### Mandarina Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect "

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

![ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102380000/102371500/102371455/bab414a2_y.jpg)

### ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience for my first time in Sri Lanka, I was looked after very well by Lakshitha, Hiranya and Tharusha whom I thank very much. I will be back!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-ITC-Ratnadipa-Colombo.h102371455.Hotel-Information)

![Hilton Colombo Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/610000/607900/607883/8c2bb45e_y.jpg)

### Hilton Colombo Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally located we felt very safe at this hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was very spacious with a comfortable bed. The breakfast was good with plenty of options."

[](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Hilton-Colombo-Residence.h607883.Hotel-Information)