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Located in the suburbs of Colombo city, 55TG Boutique Suites offers an authentic home stay experience in a two story 1920's period house with a garden, outdoor pavilion, living room and a lounge.

The units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, guest rooms at 55TG Boutique Suites have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a seating area. The rooms have a desk. Certain units include a kitchenette, dining, and a washing machine facilities.

This place is an oasis in Colombo. We just had one overnight after our arrival at Colombo airport. It’s about 45min from the airport (wo. traffic jam). The interieur and garden area of the boutique hotel is really nice. The staff was very friendly and supportive. The Sri Lankan breakfast is a recommendation.

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9.1
Superb
168 reviews

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sayura House offers accommodation in Colombo, 3.5 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free private parking is available on site.

Each room is fitted with a private bathroom.

The best part of the Sayura house is its staff. Gamini and his staff go above and beyond to ensure you are comfortable during your stay. Colombo is a hectic town and I felt lucky to be in a quiet corner of the city by the ocean. The roof top view during breakfast is incredible. Cannot wait to stay here again.

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9.3
Superb
254 reviews
Price from
UAH 2,786
per night

Ideally set in Colombo, Regent Residencies - Colombo is a recently renovated homestay, which offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. With city views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Very centrally located with lovely family hosts. So welcoming to our little family of 4. Gave us some great local knowledge and FANTASTIC breakfast. Even accommodated to our young kids that weren’t too sure about Sri Lankan food. This accommodation is on the third floor, stairs only with access through the lower level parkade. We never had any issues and seemed a safe area of Colombo.

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9.3
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
UAH 1,581
per night

Located 4.4 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Hotel 106 offers accommodation with a balcony. It is situated 4.6 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and features a 24-hour front desk. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

I had an extremely pleasant stay, and the owner was exceptionally friendly. I highly recommend Hotel 106

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
UAH 2,943
per night

Set within 1.3 km of Milagiriya Beach and 1.7 km of Bambalapitiya Beach, Highbury Colombo offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo. This recently renovated homestay is located 1.7 km from Wellawatte Beach and 1.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Delicious home cooked food, stunning peaceful garden, wonderful architecture, spacious, minimalist rooms, meditative feel, escape from the city absolutely ideal for me 💚

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9.6
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
UAH 2,090
per night

Some units in the homestay have private entrance and are fitted with desk and outdoor furniture. Units come with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace and some have city views. All units in the homestay are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and with cable channels.

The room was very nice and cold because of the aircon. Also, the stuff was friendly and helped us with some issues

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9
Superb
14 reviews
Price from
UAH 1,010
per night

Certain units in the homestay have private entrance and are equipped with wardrobe and outdoor furniture. Some of the units feature a cable TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer. At the homestay, the units come with bed linen and towels.

Breakfast wishes are customizable and extraordinary dilicious, western and Sri Lankan style. The view from the apartment is wonderful.

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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
UAH 3,352
per night

The recently renovated Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays is set in Colombo, near Sinhalese Sports Club and The Independence Square. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Besides beautiful linen and a comfortable bed, there was a frig in the room, rock solid wifi, a lounge to socialize, and a small kitchen if you wish to cook. A great location and a hostess who was extremely helpful with city information, and any other global issue you wanted to talk about:)

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9.4
Superb
34 reviews
Price from
UAH 1,957
per night

All units at the homestay come with a seating area. The homestay offers some units that feature a terrace and inner courtyard view, and units are fitted with a private bathroom and a desk. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

The neighborhood was nice. There are great outdoors sitting in and a beautiful garden with birds. The hostess is attentive and kind. She's also a great cook and for a small fee will make you an authentic, tasty Sri Lankan dinner.

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9.3
Superb
98 reviews
Price from
UAH 712
per night

Set just 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Dumi's Shelter Home Stay features accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. This homestay offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

Super clean, very comfortable, nice people. Despite being in the city there are gardens around with singing birds, i slept like in heaven.

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9.2
Superb
84 reviews
Price from
UAH 1,496
per night

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  • 55TG Boutique Suites
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 168 reviews

    Located in the suburbs of Colombo city, 55TG Boutique Suites offers an authentic home stay experience in a two story 1920's period house with a garden, outdoor pavilion, living room and a lounge.

    Great service, great staff and really unique design 👍🏻

  • Sayura House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 254 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sayura House offers accommodation in Colombo, 3.5 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free private parking is available on site.

    Amazing stay and the most helpful and super friendly staff!

  • Regent Residencies - Colombo
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews

    Ideally set in Colombo, Regent Residencies - Colombo is a recently renovated homestay, which offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Really friendly and helpful owners. Enjoyed my stay there :)

  • Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Set within 1.3 km of Galle Face Beach and 1.8 km of Kollupitiya Beach, Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    Aussicht, Rooftop infinity Pool, tolles gym, perfekte Lage

  • Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 34 reviews

    The recently renovated Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays is set in Colombo, near Sinhalese Sports Club and The Independence Square. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

    Perfect location. Clean and cozy. Good for 1-2 nights.

  • Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 97 reviews

    Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 features free WiFi and views of the city. In a prime location in the Kollupitiya district, this guest house features a terrace.

    Rohana, the caretaker, was extremely kind and helpful

  • Aathma Colombo House
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews

    Set in Colombo on a private peninsula by the banks of the historic Diyawanna Lake, Aathma Colombo House provides accommodation with a garden.

    Очень аутентичное место, обставленное со вкусом, шикарные завтраки, ребята очень стараются сделать ваш отдых комфортным. Спасибо за гостеприимство.

  • Visakha 6
    Breakfast options
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 286 reviews

    Visakha 6, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Colombo, 300 metres from Milagiriya Beach, 600 metres from Bambalapitiya Beach, as well as 1.5 km from Wellawatte Beach.

    Speedy response from owner, good location, very clean

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  • Hotel 106
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Located 4.4 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Hotel 106 offers accommodation with a balcony. It is situated 4.6 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and features a 24-hour front desk.

    owner so kind. nice to talk with him,helpful and consider.

  • Highbury Colombo
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews

    Set within 1.3 km of Milagiriya Beach and 1.7 km of Bambalapitiya Beach, Highbury Colombo offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    Amazing house!!! Host very kind ;) and good area of Colombo!

  • Dumi's Shelter Home Stay
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 84 reviews

    Set just 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Dumi's Shelter Home Stay features accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Location is perfect and the owner is very welcoming!

  • City Stay By Sunrise
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 355 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and city views, City Stay By Sunrise is an accommodation situated in Colombo, just 1.5 km from Kollupitiya Beach and 1.8 km from Galle Face Beach.

    The bed was amazing! The best we've slept on in Sri Lanka

  • Greenscape Colombo
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 488 reviews

    Located in Colombo, near Milagiriya Beach and Bambalapitiya Beach, Greenscape Colombo is a recently renovated property, featuring, free bikes and garden.

    Very nice staff. Super friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Great location

  • The Dutch Burgher Union
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 20 reviews

    Set just less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach, The Dutch Burgher Union offers accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a lift.

    Staff members were excellent and helpful in many ways.

  • Dolce Casa
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 34 reviews

    Situated 1.2 km from Milagiriya Beach, Dolce Casa offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a terrace and a bar. It is set 1.5 km from Bambalapitiya Beach and offers full-day security.

    Very spacious and clean room. Friendly staff. Great location.

  • Serene Haven in Colombo 8

    Situated in Colombo, 4.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Serene Haven in Colombo 8 features recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a garden.

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  • Colombo Orchid Villa
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 45 reviews

    Located 500 meters from Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, Colombo Orchid Villa features free WiFi access and free private parking. The homestay also offers car hire.

    very clean sheets and room with peaceful quiet space.

  • The Big House
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    The Big House features a 24-hour front desk. Each room at this homestay is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

  • Leisure Villa
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 91 reviews

    Situated within 7.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 12 km of R Premadasa Stadium, Leisure Villa features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    L hospitalité et la gentillesse de notre hôte Nilu

  • College House Close to Fort
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, College House Close to Fort is located in Colombo, 2.7 km from Khan Clock Tower and 2.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

  • Leisure home
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 98 reviews

    Set within 6 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 9 km of R Premadasa Stadium, Leisure home provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    Very warm welcome, tasty breakfast, hospitality. Thank you Madu

  • The WISH RESIDENCE
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews

    Set 600 metres from Kollupitiya Beach, 1.2 km from Milagiriya Beach and less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, The WISH RESIDENCE provides accommodation located in Colombo.

    Very close to the hospital and it was very clean and tidy.

  • Sunrise Boutique
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 316 reviews

    Situated in the Wellawatte district in Colombo, 1.6 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital, Sunrise Boutique boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very nice, helpful staff. Beautifully decorated hotel.

  • Olu Colombo Villa
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 53 reviews

    Just 300 metres from Independence square and the new Arcade shopping centre, Olu Colombo Villa offers accommodation in Colombo. The property offers free WiFi.

    Calm environment, central location, homely feel, good staff

  • Heritage Villa colombo7
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 96 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Heritage Villa colombo7 offers accommodation with balcony, around 2.2 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

    Everything was nice, the owner was polite and helpful.

  • Avega Urban - Colombo 07
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Colombo, 4.3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 5.3 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Avega Urban - Colombo 07 offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

  • Elegance Oasis, Colombo 3
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 119 reviews

    Offering free bikes and garden view, Elegance Oasis, Colombo 3 is situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Kollupitiya Beach and 1.6 km from Milagiriya Beach.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful with everything we needed.

  • Blue Lotus Garden Hotel piliyandala
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews

    Offering a garden and quiet street view, Blue Lotus Garden Hotel piliyandala is situated in Colombo, 18 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 22 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

  • Blackberry villa
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 11 reviews

    Located just 4.1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Blackberry villa provides accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

  • Beverly Villa
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 30 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of garden, Beverly Villa is a recently renovated guest house situated in Colombo, 300 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach.

    Good price, friendly staff, ac room, ideal location in mount Lavinia and comfortable bed

  • MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 207 reviews

    MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3 is set in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, 1.3 km from Bambalapitiya Beach, 1.6 km from Galle Face Beach and 3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

    Big room with bathroom, very quiet, good to sleep.

  • Blackout Boutique Hotel
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 99 reviews

    Set in Colombo, within 2.8 km of Kollupitiya Beach and 2.9 km of Galle Face Beach, Blackout Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests...

    quite cool! nice bar. super friendly and we'll located!

  • Thambili Island @ Stubbs
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 177 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Colombo, 2.2 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital, Thambili Island @ Stubbs features a sun terrace and views of the city. Free private parking is available on site.

    Staff are really friendly and this place quite good to chill 😊

  • Asian House
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 12 reviews

    Offering city views, Asian House is an accommodation situated in Colombo, 1.4 km from Bambalapitiya Beach and 1.8 km from Galle Face Beach.

    People from the accommodation were very helpful, the room was OK, Wi-Fi was working without issues.

  • MercuryFM 107 House - 45 Alfred House Garden Colombo 3 -15-5
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 18 reviews

    Located within 600 metres of Bambalapitiya Beach and 1.2 km of Kollupitiya Beach, MercuryFM 107 House - 45 Alfred House Garden Colombo 3 -15-5 provides rooms with air conditioning and a private...

  • Relation Hotel
    2.3
    Scored 2.3
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Colombo with Wellawatte Beach and Milagiriya Beach nearby, Relation Hotel offers accommodation with free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.6 km from Mount Lavinia Beach.

  • College House Close to Fort and Pettah

    College House Close to Fort and Pettah is set in Colombo, 8.2 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 31 km from Leisure World, and 37 km from St Anthony's Church.

  • Flower Road Apartment

    Flower Road Apartment is situated in Colombo, 1.2 km from Bambalapitiya Beach, 2.1 km from Galle Face Beach, and 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

  • No 21

    Situated just 1.4 km from Bambalapitiya Beach, No 21 features accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as bicycle parking.

  • Heaven Villa colombo

    Heaven Villa colombo, a property with a garden, is located in Colombo, less than 1 km from Milagiriya Beach, a 12-minute walk from Bambalapitiya Beach, as well as 2.2 km from Wellawatte Beach.

  • Urban Homestay
    Central location

    Located in Colombo, within 5.5 km of R Premadasa Stadium and 5.6 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Urban Homestay provides accommodation with a terrace as well as free private parking for guests...

  • Hotel Mood wellawaththa

    Set within 600 metres of Wellawatte Beach and 1.2 km of Milagiriya Beach, Hotel Mood wellawaththa offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

  • LUMBINI home stay
    Central location

    Offering garden views, LUMBINI home stay is an accommodation set in Colombo, 11 km from Khan Clock Tower and 12 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

  • Kenz Villa
    Central location

    Boasting quiet street views, Kenz Villa features accommodation with balcony, around 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

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Homestays that guests love in Colombo

  • Avg. price/night: UAH 5,144.75
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews
    Great hosts and property
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 1,634.45
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 62 reviews
    Spacious, clean, all the facilities we needed, homely and lovely host
    Madeleine
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 1,187.25
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 53 reviews
    Shuresh is a great host: very knowledgeable and makes you feel like home. The place is so peaceful we cannot believe we actually are in Colombo. I loved the garden.
    armand
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 1,537.49
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 72 reviews
    Good location, AC and fan are new and amazing, great host! She called me to see if everything was ok when I was later then expected for my check in. Check in time is really 24/7. Room with view over the city.
    Brecht
    Solo traveller
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews
    Lovely family homestay, spacious room in a good location close to the center. It's a renovated house so the facilities are quite new. Very kind and helpful hosts.
    Daniela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 3,549.09
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 145 reviews
    It was just beautiful. Very clean with comforting air conditioning and fan. Relaxing shower and comfy bed. Lovely welcoming host family.
    Sudell
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 784 reviews
    It’s good hostel in the main city centre staff is good friendly and they have free good breakfast I recommend best in city with low price
    Rajith
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 2,394.29
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 297 reviews
    Very charmy kind of historical house Big room with lovely balcony to chill (when the sun is not too strong) Spacious cool bathroom All clean Wifi works well Very customer orientated communication of the host Cool cafe place with both trendy locals and foreigners Good neighbourhood Close to downtown / oceanfront with tuktuk
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 1,262.44
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 180 reviews
    Great place to stay. Good location. Lovely warm welcome. Great hosts who gave excellent onward advice. Nice clean room. I would stay again.
    Moira
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: UAH 1,068.52
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 148 reviews
    Leo's home stay is extremely clean and well maintained with all amenities and polite staff.
    Bandookwala
    People with friends

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