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

![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)

![Porch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/ff20f844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/57be7ea3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11080700/11080678/370f763d.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

(1000)

"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 $110

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 18 - Dec 19

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

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/15169225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/3fac6468.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/f14327a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/e1fc1686.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)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8970000/8965800/8965793/88a7b96a.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 entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8970000/8965800/8965793/9c567869.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)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1609800/1609730/29bfb8ec.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)

![Superior Room, 1 Single Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1609800/1609730/818aeea1.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 $169

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 17 - Jan 18, 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)

![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/2b5fb9f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Banquet hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/1fcb1b94.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)

### 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 $123

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 19 - Dec 20

[](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)

![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/048b3960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/4a70a8c9.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)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/62f8b821.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)

![Fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/1a38d74c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8040000/8036300/8036252/3d434574.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)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/86343a90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/4e219e7a.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)

![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1680500/1680453/5f150df8.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)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/b0db85b4.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)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/b81bec79.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)

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

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/7286bd5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![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)

![2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/804a8e44.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

![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)

![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

"Rooms were very nice. Nothing to complain about Just a bit pricey "

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

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

### Mandarina Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean, staff very nice good location ."

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