Cinnamon Gardens

Colombo

Independence Memorial or Commemoration Hall at Independence Square in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, for commemoration of the independence from the British rule.
Independence Memorial or Commemoration Hall at Independence Square in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, for commemoration of the independence from the British rule.
Independence Square in Colombo.
A stunning colonial building. Inside 15 rooms all dedicated to different parts of Sri Lanka’s history.
The main entrance to the "independence Arcade" overlooking Independence Square at dusk. This clock tower building was restored to its former glory early this year. Now housing some of the up market retail stores.

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Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

3 out of 5
16/6 Cambridge Place, Colombo 7 Colombo
Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Food options and general property cleaning

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place
Zylan Colombo

Zylan Colombo

3.5 out of 5
115, Rosmead Place Colombo
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and House of ...
9/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
It is a good location, a tuk tuk offers easy and quick access to Pettah market (fascinating and bustling), Colombo Fort Station (the main train station) and the beach area with modern hotels (although somewhat lacking in Sri Lankan atmosphere). The room was spacious, air conditioned and clean, with ...

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Zylan Colombo
Palm Grove

Palm Grove

3 out of 5
Horton Pl Colombo WP
The price is CA $58 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
CA $58
CA $68 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
Central location in Colombo. Clean. Handy cafe at the front. Courteous staff.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Palm Grove
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is CA $197 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
CA $197
CA $265 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (565 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay… A+ experience and highly recommended

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is CA $114 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
CA $114
CA $152 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Yes, I had an ocean view and balcony and the spa was lovely! Thanks to Lin who is amazing!

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is CA $109 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
CA $109
CA $146 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (418 reviews)
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 Mar 4, 2026

Taj Samudra
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Other neighbourhoods around Cinnamon Gardens

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Ibbanwala

While Ibbanwala isn't home to many top sights, Colombo City Centre and Chabad of Sri Lanka are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ibbanwala
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), is a convention center located in Colombo. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention center was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka from 1956 to 1959.
The construction of the Hall was carried out by a joint Sri Lankan and Chinese workforce with a considerable portion of the building materials being imported from China.

In 1998 a small Exhibition Centre, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, was built on the grounds as a gift from China.
The BMICH premises is managed by the S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation (BNMF) which is chaired by the President of Sri Lanka.
The BNMF has an academic wing specialized in International Relations, Languages & Cultural Studies named "Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies

Thimbirigasyaya

If you're spending some time in Thimbirigasyaya, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square are top sights worth seeing.

Thimbirigasyaya
It's a wonderful and different sea beach from other beaches

Suduwella

While there might not be top attractions in Suduwella, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.

Suduwella
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Borella

5/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Borella enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, House of Fashions is worth a stop.

Borella
Colombo cityscape with view of Beira Lake surrounded by ny large businesses, condos and Lotus Tower

Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.

Kollupitiya
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Narahenpita

While there might not be top attractions in Narahenpita, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Arcade Independence Square.

Narahenpita


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