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Highbury Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Featuring a terrace and views of garden, Highbury Colombo is a recently renovated homestay set in Colombo, 1.1 km from Milagiriya Beach.

G
Geraldine Jane
From
Netherlands
Wat a beautiful place this was! Well decorated. Warm welcome. Good location. Close to the centre. But the building itself is in oase of calmness. So you can get your rest here🥰 Will come back again♥️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Price from
US$77
1 night, 2 adults

Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays

Colombo

Featuring city views, Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays features accommodation with balcony, around 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

R
Robert
From
Australia
A very comfortable home stay. Gayathri is friendly and can help with finding things to see and do in Colombo. The rooms are very clean and spacious. We made sure to stay here again on our return trip. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
US$54.45
1 night, 2 adults

Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11

Colombo

Featuring city views, Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 provides accommodation with balcony, around less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

E
Emilio III
From
Philippines
Staff was extremely helpful and took great pride in looking after the impeccable house. We felt like we were Mr Bawa's weekend guests.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
US$418
1 night, 2 adults

Aathma Colombo House

Colombo

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

A
Anita
From
Latvia
We liked property design very much. Exceptionally great and comfortable room. Polite and helpful staff. We chose Sri Lanka breakfast and it was very delicious. Our 8 years old daughter enjoyed the pool😀
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
Price from
US$130
1 night, 2 adults

55TG Boutique Suites

Colombo

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.

A
Anand
From
India
Beautiful design, architecture and staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Price from
US$85
1 night, 2 adults

Sayura House

Wellawatte, Colombo

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.

N
Naomi
From
Australia
Friendly staff, lovely common areas and gardens & rooftop with ocean views. Great food options close by and easy access to tuk tuks and Ubers. We stayed in a triple room, it was perfect for our needs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews
Price from
US$57.75
1 night, 2 adults

COLOMBO Eco Lodge & Wellness Centre

Colombo

Located within 15 km of R Premadasa Stadium and 16 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, COLOMBO Eco Lodge & Wellness Centre provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

s
sian
From
United Kingdom
We booked very late notice due to flight delay and getting into Colombo late. He cooked us traditional Sri Lankan food and it was absolutely superb! He was kind and very accommodating. A very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend. He also organised a well priced taxi to Sigiriya in the morning
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

IGN Residence Colombo

Colombo

A recently renovated property, IGN Residence Colombo is situated in Colombo near Bambalapitiya Beach, Bambalapitiya Railway Station and Barefoot Gallery.

J
Janis
From
Germany
Looking for history without kitsch I discovered this discrete Guesthouse . Away from the crowds of Colombo, the spacious room and antique charm gave me a fantastic rest after exploring Sri Lanka’s capital. With all the qualities of a classic hotel I could enjoy style and comfort while maintaining the privacy of home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$79.20
1 night, 2 adults

LUMBINI home stay

Colombo

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.

D
Dianne
From
Canada
Beautiful home surrounded by greenery. Spacious room that's well appointed and comfortable bed, mini fridge et al. The owner Rohan is lovely, friendly and helpful. Getting to the centre by tuk tuk is adventurous 🤩
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Duvi's Shelter Bungalow

Colombo

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

A
Annabel
From
Sri Lanka
Dumi's Shelter is the loveliest and most peaceful place you could hope to stay in Colombo, located in the heart of Battaramulla It is walking distance to the visa office, and also, of interest, to Parliament, and is an easy bus ride to Colombo Fort / Pettah and other places around town The rooms are of an extremely high standard, with private terraces to enjoy the idyllic garden setting, and the hosts are very, very kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Price from
US$38.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 800 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Colombo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 406 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

Featuring sea views, Luxe Colombo Heights offers accommodation with a rooftop pool, an indoor pool and a garden, around 1.3 km from Galle Face Beach.

From US$155.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 800 reviews

Situated in Colombo, 1.5 km from Kollupitiya Beach and 3.9 km from Khan Clock Tower, City Stay By Sunrise features city views and free WiFi.

From US$58.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

Set in Colombo within 800 metres of Kollupitiya Beach and 3 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3 offers rooms with free WiFi.

From US$25 per night

Flower Road Villa

Colombo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located within less than 1 km of Kollupitiya Beach and 2.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Flower Road Villa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

From US$145 per night

White Room in Colombo Seven, a property with a garden, is set in Colombo, 4.6 km from Khan Clock Tower, 4.7 km from R Premadasa Stadium, as well as 31 km from Leisure World.

From US$35.52 per night

Freedom Hut

Colombo
Central location

Set within 300 metres of Bambalapitiya Beach and 1.3 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Freedom Hut offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

From US$31.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews

Featuring garden views, Heritage Villa colombo7 offers accommodation with terrace, around 2.2 km from Bambalapitiya Beach. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

From US$25.49 per night

Save money on homestays in Colombo and nearby – budget options available

Trellis Homes

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

Set within 50 metres of Bambalapitiya Beach and less than 1 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station in Colombo, Trellis Homes features accommodation with seating area.

From US$30 per night

Visakha 6

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews

Located in Colombo, near Milagiriya Beach, Bambalapitiya Railway Station and Barefoot Gallery, Visakha 6 features a shared lounge.

From US$53.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews

Greenscape Colombo offers free bikes, as well as accommodation with a kitchenette in Colombo, 1.6 km from Milagiriya Beach.

From US$47 per night

Tasneem Villa

Havelock Town, Colombo
Budget options available

Located in Colombo with Milagiriya Beach nearby, Tasneem Villa provides accommodation with free private parking.

From US$59.94 per night

The Big House

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

The Big House is located in Colombo, 7.3 km from R Premadasa Stadium, 7.9 km from Khan Clock Tower, as well as 34 km from Leisure World.

From US$35 per night

Located in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 5.3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 8.8 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Luna House Nawala provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony...

From US$96.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Offering a garden and city view, Jays Guest Diyatha Waterfront is situated in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 7.1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 7.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

From US$41.82 per night

Villa 53

Battaramulla
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews

Located just 10 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Villa 53 offers accommodation in Battaramulla with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as full-day security.

From US$53 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Colombo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Located 11 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Enderamulla Casual Home provides accommodation in Wattala with access to wellness packages. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking.

From US$12.32 per night

Manimalar guest

Colombo
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.7
Poor - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Featuring city views, Manimalar guest provides accommodation with balcony, around 1.8 km from Khan Clock Tower.

Anandagiri

Maradana
Breakfast options

With garden views, Anandagiri has accommodation with a kitchenette situated in Maradana. It is located 3.4 km from R Premadasa Stadium and provides a shared kitchen.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Boasting inner courtyard views, The Dutch Burgher Union - DBU Colombo 4 features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar, around less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

From US$80.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Situated in Bambalapitiya, 700 metres from Bambalapitiya Beach and 700 metres from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Sousa Residence features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

Featuring city views, Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays features accommodation with balcony, around 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

From US$74.34 per night

Blackberry villa

Colombo
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews

Situated just 7.1 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Diyawanna Leisure features accommodation in Rajagiriya with access to a fitness centre, a garden, as well as a lift.

From US$27.97 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Friendly helpful Homestay, with a wonderful welcome drink. The house is beautiful, with a very comfortable room and attached shower area. Very clean and well presented
Guest review by
Samantha
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$126.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
It’s a wonderful house. I didn’t realize it was a home stay, but was very grateful it was for my list night in Sri Lanka. When I walked in, music was playing and the water sounds coming from the indoor garden’s pond immediately made me feel like I had stepped out of the busy city and into an oasis. Relaxing house with lots of nooks and crannies, areas to curl up and read a book. I wish I had spent another night.
Guest review by
Alysse
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$126.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Architecture, furniture, tranquility, garden, air con, lovely hosts and amazing breakfast.
Guest review by
Courtney
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$47
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews
Nice area, really comfy beds, great host
Guest review by
Michelle
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews
Loved staying at this home stay. The owner took me out to a supermarket and gave me all sorts of information. Would stay here again!
Guest review by
Marloes
Solo traveller