Title: 10 Historic Hotels in Sri Lanka for 2025 | Expedia.ca [Sri Lanka Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Sri-Lanka.dx167)[Sri Lanka Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Sri-Lanka.d167.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Sri Lanka](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Sri-Lanka.d167.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Sri Lanka Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Sri-Lanka.d167.Flight-Destinations)[Sri Lanka Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Sri-Lanka.d167.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Sri Lanka Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Sri-Lanka.d167.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471485-Kandy-Sri-Lanka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Historic Hotels in Sri Lanka - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Top Cities in Sri Lanka ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471473-Colombo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Colombo [](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Historic-Hotel.0-0-d869-tHistoricHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![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 [](https://expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-Historic-Hotel.0-0-d178045-tHistoricHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![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 [](https://expedia.ca/Galle-Hotels-Historic-Hotel.0-0-d6025764-tHistoricHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ## Check availability on Sri Lanka Historic Hotels Tonight [Nov 2 - Nov 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=167&startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Nov 3 - Nov 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=167&startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=167&startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=167&startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top 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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ### Galle Face Hotel Kollupitiya 9.2/10 Wonderful (1003) "Very nice hotel " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) JOHN CA $90 CA $123 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](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) ![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) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8794100/8794057/bfb5229c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lakeside Hotel at Nuwarawewa 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/9000000/8970000/8965800/8965793/5ce1b649.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 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) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1609800/1609730/2593a69c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Sigiriya Sigiriya 8.8/10 Excellent (537) "Nice restaurant and live music " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Kenny CA $123 CA $162 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9 [](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) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5857600/5857549/2b5fb9f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura 7.2/10 Good (68) "Stayed for 2 nights. Food was great for a 3 star place. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's an old hotel but great location. The walk around the lake is beautiful. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Milo CA $135 CA $180 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](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) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9040000/9032000/9031905/4a70a8c9.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) ### Cottage Tourist Rest Anuradhapura 7.0/10 Good (6) "If you need somewhere to lay your head then okay but mouldy walls no kettle to make coffee no nothing. People friendly and nice is the only thing that is good about this place- but you get what you pay for- it’s cheap " ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Sean William [](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 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) ![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) ![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 Kandy 8.0/10 Very good (32) "I would just like to thank the staff of Hotel Topaz for making our stay so comfortable! From the minute you enter the hotel the staff was always so friendly and always willing to take care of any questions we had. The housekeeping staff made sure our room was always spotless and they would go so far to make the bed in a different design every day. We were there for nine nights and so details like this were something we looked forward to and always put a smile on our faces. Special thank you to... ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Nadeeka CA $99 CA $132 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](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 lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5620000/5616800/5616757/10f55437.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) ### The Tourmaline Kandy 8.4/10 Very good (51) "Do not recommend this place at all. There was nobody at the reception. Gave us the wrong room. Then we asked for the room that we paid for. They charged exrtra for that. We didn't receive any bed sheets. The best part is I wanted to go the toilet at 4.00 am and found out no water in the toilet and I had to call the manager lady early in the morning but no answer. Terribel place. Avoid this place at all cost. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Ruchira [](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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/02ac4573.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) ![Game drive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11570000/11567100/11567036/b2630061.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heina Nature Resort & Yala Safari Kataragama 8.6/10 Excellent (12) "Lovely stay and fantastic safari (as well as temple visit) organised by hotel staff" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Georgia [](https://www.expedia.ca/Kataragama-Hotels-Heina-Nature-Resort-Yala-Safari.h11567036.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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" [](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Marino-Beach-Colombo.h29961010.Hotel-Information) ![Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104810000/104800800/104800745/79162965_y.jpg) ### Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams 10/10 Excellent "Rooms are small, Breakfast was ok" [](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Cinnamon-Life.h104800745.Hotel-Information) ![Radisson Hotel Kandy](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10450000/10442700/10442617/w3836h2155x4y4-bc302291_y.jpg) ### Radisson Hotel Kandy 10/10 Excellent "Great location with lake views. Big rooms..air conditioning works well. Buffet breakfast has a great selection and variety." [](https://expedia.ca/Kandy-Hotels-Radisson-Hotel-Kandy.h10442617.Hotel-Information) ![Shangri-La Colombo](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19414300/19414242/8b709302_y.jpg) ### Shangri-La Colombo 10/10 Excellent "Hotel in line with normal Shangri-La standards. Team here however was absolutely superb - helpful, friendly, great fun people. They made the stay particularly enjoyable. Breakfast is solid 5 star level with good, diverse buffet; the capital bar is wonderful, world standard. Food and beverage was strong throughout. Will stay here again. " [](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Shangri-La-Colombo.h19414242.Hotel-Information) ![Jetwing Beach](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1451600/1451532/f42e54fd_y.jpg) ### Jetwing Beach 10/10 Excellent "Lovely property right on the beachm very well maintained " [](https://expedia.ca/Negombo-Hotels-Jetwing-Beach.h1451532.Hotel-Information) ![Mandarina Colombo](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17400000/17399600/17399512/7fe80c66_y.jpg) ### Mandarina Colombo 10/10 Excellent "Excellent " [](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Mandarina-Colombo.h17399512.Hotel-Information) ![Taj Samudra](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8600/8518/1973c44b_y.jpg) ### Taj Samudra 10/10 Excellent "Very safe" [](https://expedia.ca/Colombo-Hotels-Taj-Samudra.h8518.Hotel-Information) ![Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19413500/19413442/67eafb25_y.jpg) ### Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa 10/10 Excellent "amazing location great facilities and staff" [](https://expedia.ca/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information)