Colombo 3 Star Hotels

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Hotel Sapphire

6.8 / 10

(140 Reviews)

From 47$
Metro Port City Hotel

7.1 / 10

(359 Reviews)

From 22$
Mirage Colombo Hotel

7.4 / 10

(87 Reviews)

From 56$
Opulent River Face Hotel

7.8 / 10

(72 Reviews)

From 40$
Golden Pier City Hotel

8.3 / 10

(105 Reviews)

From 39$

When travelling, most people want to make sure they are getting the best value for their money. Often, this means choosing a 3 star hotel over a higher-rated one. But why should people choose a 3 star hotel when travelling to Colombo in Sri Lanka?

There are a few reasons. Firstly, 3 star hotels usually offer good value for money. They are not as expensive as luxury hotels, but they offer more amenities and services than budget hotels. Secondly, 3 star hotels in Colombo are often located in the city centre or other prime locations, making it easy to get around and see all the sights. Finally, 3 star hotels in Colombo are usually well-rated, meaning that guests can expect a comfortable and pleasant stay.

So if you’re looking for a good value, centrally located hotel in Colombo, a 3 star option is a great choice.

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Best 3 Star Hotels in Colombo

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Hotel Sapphire Metro Port City Hotel Mirage Colombo Hotel Opulent River Face Hotel Hotels 3 Star In Colombo City Centre Golden Pier City Hotel Grand 7 Hotel -Kesbewa Ceylon City Hotel,Colombo Cheap 3 Star Hotels in Colombo Fair View Hotel Colombo Colombo City Hotels Metro City Hotel

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6.8
Good
140 Reviews

Hotel Sapphire

📍 No. 371, Galle Road

From 47$

The modern accommodation in the Wellawatte district of Colombo is a 5-minute ride from the running Dehiwala Zoological Garden and at a 2.6 km distance from such shopping venues as Majestic City Colombo. The Sapphire Colombo is also located within a 5-minute walk of Worship and within 10 minutes' drive of National Art Gallery.

The nearby cultural experience includes the engaging Traditional Puppet Art Museum, which is about a 15-minute walk away.

Some of the 40 spacious rooms come with a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making equipment, and essentials such as an individual climate control, an iron and ironing board. They are furnished with double beds along with a writing table. Together with a bidet and a shower, the private bathrooms come with hairdryers and bath sheets. Guests can also enjoy views of the pool.

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7.1
Good
359 Reviews

Metro Port City Hotel

📍 108 Kathiresan Street

From 22$

New Kathiresan Kovil is located within 5 minutes' walk of this Colombo property, and such natural sites as the public Viharamahadevi Park is 10 minutes away by car. The historic Red Mosque is a few minutes drive from the Metro Port City Colombo and the decorative 1909 Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque is about 9 minutes' walk away.

The accommodation is placed within a 10-minute drive of the Historic Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, and Central bus station is 0.8 km away.

This property features 26 rooms with an adjoining terrace and a balcony, furnished with a work desk. Other comforts include an individual climate control and an iron with ironing board along with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your entertainment. The private bathrooms are fitted with free toiletries.

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7.4
Good
87 Reviews

Mirage Colombo Hotel

📍 Mirage Colombo No 61,Marine Drive, Colombo 06

From 56$

This family-friendly accommodation is placed in the Wellawatte district of Colombo, a 25-minute stroll from a sacred site like the Early 20th-century Isipathanarama Buddhist Temple. Guests can visit Wellawatte Market, which is a 5-minute walk away, and Colombo City which is a 15-minute drive from the elegant Mirage.

Entertainment in the area includes Royal Colombo Golf Club a 10-minute ride from the luxury property.

There are 51 rooms with a balcony and a dining area. Some of them offer complimentary WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels together with a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making machines. The units are furnished with soundproof windows along with a marble flooring. Offering an additional toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are also fitted with a hair dryer and guest toiletries.

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Hotels 3 Star In Colombo City Centre

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7.8
Very good
72 Reviews

Opulent River Face Hotel

📍 166, Koswatta Road

From 40$

The budget property is placed about 0.5 km from Kelaniya airport and approximately 10 minutes' drive from such cultural venues as the national monument "Independence Memorial Hall". The area includes such religious sights as Ashokaramaya Buddhist Temple (3.5 km) and Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Temple (6 km).

Visit Diyawanna Lake, at an 18 km distance from this designer hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Sri Lanka. Also, Opulent River Face Hotel is within 3.9 km of the 60 acre urban wetland Diyasaru Park, while Narahenpita train station is placed approximately 3.3 km away.

Guest rooms have a balcony and a dining area, along with tea and coffee making facilities for your convenience. Furnished with a sofa and a work desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Some units include views of the lake.

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8.3
Very good
105 Reviews

Golden Pier City Hotel

📍 No. 74 Kb Christie Perera Road

From 39$

The 5 ha ocean-side urban park "Galle Face Green" is 10 minutes by car from this budget property and nearly 17 minutes' walk from Sugathadasa Multi-Purpose Stadium. Guests can visit places of worship such as the grand 19th-century Roman Catholic church "St Lucia's Cathedral", set just a pleasant stroll away from the Golden Pier City Colombo.

Also, the accommodation is within 18 minutes' walk of the standing Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, while Narahenpita train station is placed approximately 10 km away.

Furnished with sound-proofed windows, all rooms are equipped with cable channels along with coffee/tea makers. Guests can also make use of a bidet and a separate toilet, as well as comforts such as hairdryers and towels. Some units include views of the street.

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Hotels in Colombo

Airport nearby 🛬 Bentota River Seaplane Base, Bandaranaike International, Victoria Reservoir SPB, Polgolla Reservoir Sea Plane, Kelaniya
Rating 🏅 38
Colombo Hotels 🛎️ 529
Cities Nearby 🌇 Maligawatta, New Bazaar, Pettah
Minimum Price 💸 7$
Family Hotel 👪 Hotel Sapphire
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Metro Port City Hotel
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ Mirage Colombo Hotel

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9.4
Excellent
9 Reviews

Grand 7 Hotel -Kesbewa

📍 154\/1 Mihindu Mawatha Kesbewa

From 52$

The property is set within 5 minutes' walk of Kasbewa Tank. A popular place in Colombo is Madapatha, which is approximately 10 minutes away by car.

The hotel is situated fairly close to Sri Lanka Air Force Museum, while Kesbewa bus station lies about 5 minutes' walk away.

Furnished with soundproof windows, all rooms are equipped with cable channels along with a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making machines. For more comfort, complimentary toiletries and towels together with a bidet are provided. The units also look over the mountain.

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Cheap 3 Star Hotels in Colombo

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6.8
Good
279 Reviews

Ceylon City Hotel,Colombo

📍 11, Upatissa Road

From 28$

Mlesna Tea Centre is located a 5-minute walk from the accommodation, and such natural sites as the public Viharamahadevi Park is approximately 2.7 km away. Excel World Entertainment Park is around 10 minutes' drive from the 3-star hotel and Ratmalana Air Force Base airport is 0.5 km away.

This property is approximately 25 minutes' walk from National Museum of Colombo and other main attractions of Colombo.

Facing the street, some of the 39 rooms come with cable channels, and such essentials as an individual climate control and ironing facilities. A bidet, together with such comforts as hair dryers and complimentary toiletries are also provided.

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8.4
Very good
468 Reviews

Fair View Hotel Colombo

📍 Ramakrishna Road, Wellawatte

From 40$

Located in the Wellawatte district, this hotel is within 3.3 km of the places of worship like the Tranquil Ashokaramaya Buddhist Temple. Natural attractions in the area include the running Dehiwala Zoological Garden, a 5-minute ride from the 3-star hotel, and a beach is a mere 6 minutes' stroll away.

The accommodation is placed on the doorstep of National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka, and Jaffna / Batticaloa Private bus station is approximately 5 minutes' walk away.

The Fair View Hotel provides guests with 50 rooms appointed with sound-proofed windows along with tea and coffee making facilities. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts as an ironing set and air-conditioning are also featured. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bidet and a bathtub together with a hair dryer and towels. Some units have views of the street.

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7.2
Good
32 Reviews

Colombo City Hotels

📍 33, Canal Row Fort

From 40$

The centre of Colombo can be reached within 30 minutes' walk of the accommodation, and such cultural venues as J R Jayawardena Centre Cultural Center are 2.7 km away. The twin towers "World Trade Center" is within 150 metres of the 3-star hotel and National Museum of Colombo is 3.1 km away.

This property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Beira Lake 11 km away. Colombo City Hotels is located a few metres away from Old Parliament Building, in Colombo.

Furnished with sound-proofed windows, all rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi along with a minibar fridge and coffee/tea makers. A bidet and a tub, together with such comforts as hairdryers and guest toiletries are also provided. Some units have views of the sea.

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3 Star Hotels Near Colombo Airport

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7.4
Good
261 Reviews

Metro City Hotel

📍 122, Justice Akbar Mawatha

From 21$

The property is approximately 15 minutes by car from the restored Khan Clock Tower and within close distance of the 5 ha ocean-side urban park "Galle Face Green". Popular natural sights near the hotel are the expansive Beira Lake (900 meters) and the laid-back Viharamahadevi Park (2 km).

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Beira Lake, which is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Also, Metro City Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Pettah Market, and Narahenpita train station is placed about 7 km away.

There are well-appointed rooms at the accommodation, some of them come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and include private bathrooms fitted with a shower. The units are designed in a comfortable manner.

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8.5
Very good
246 Reviews

City Hotel Colombo 02

📍 23 Lillie St

From 27$

The accommodation is placed about 0.5 km from Kelaniya airport and approximately a 5-minute ride from such cultural venues as National Art Gallery. The hotel offers proximity to such natural sights as the 5 ha ocean-side urban park "Galle Face Green" (1.6 km) and the expansive Beira Lake (2.4 km).

Visit Beira Lake, 1.2 km from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Sri Lanka. Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil is just 1.1 km away, while Narahenpita is situated around a 10-minute drive from City Hotel Colombo 02.

The City Hotel Colombo 02 features allergy-friendly rooms appointed with ironing facilities and air-conditioning as well as high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For more comfort, guest toiletries and towels together with a bidet and an additional toilet are provided.

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6.6
Good
39 Reviews

Lafala Hotel & Service Apartment

📍 No.7, 40Th Lane

From 22$

The property is situated within 3.2 km of Thimbirigasyaya and at a 3.9 km distance from the 50-acre University of Colombo. Religious sights in the area include Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya Buddhist Temple (4.1 km) and Sri Anjaneyar Kovil Hindu Temple (1.4 km).

There is Attidiya Bird Sanctuary Wildlife Refuge approximately 4.3 km away, and Jaffna / Batticaloa Private bus station a minute's walk from the hotel.

Complete with a work desk, the rooms also have a stone fireplace and soundproof windows for guests' comfort. The units have a mini-fridge-bar for self-catering along with cable channels for entertainment. Bathrooms have a bath together with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Certain units overlook the sea.

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8.6
Excellent
1533 Reviews

C 1 Colombo Fort

📍 37 Mudalige Mawatha Road

From 33$

This property offers a location in the heart of Colombo, moments from Khan Clock Tower. Located 5 minutes on foot from St Peter's Church, the hotel is within a 5-minute walk of King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell.

Visit Beira Lake, at a 7 km distance from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Sri Lanka. C 1 Colombo Fort Hotel also provides access to shopping attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, which are only 8 minutes' walk away.

Some of the comfortable rooms of the C 1 Colombo Fort face the inner courtyard, and comprise a balcony and a kitchenette. Guests can use a bidet and a shower together with hairdryers and bath sheets.

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7.4
Good
133 Reviews

Gsh Colombo Hotel

📍 382 Galle Road

From 35$

The property is set in the business Wellawatte district, 10 minutes by car from the scenic Mount Lavinia Beach. Cultural sights in the area are National Museum of Colombo (4.7 km) and the engaging Traditional Puppet Art Museum (0.8 km).

This Colombo hotel is situated within easy reach from for PW, while Jaffna / Batticaloa Private bus station lies about a 5-minute walk away.

The air-conditioned rooms at the property are fitted with wireless Internet and a TV set, some of them feature soundproof windows. A tub and a shower, together with such amenities as hairdryers and toiletries, are also at guests' disposal.

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7
Good
171 Reviews

Hotel Sunhill - Colombo

📍 No.26, Palmyrah Avenue

From 46$

The designer property is placed in the very heart of Colombo, nearly 25 minutes on foot from the Asokaramaya Ashokaramaya Buddhist Temple and just 550 metres from German Embassy In Colombo. A shopping neighbourhood, where the Sunhill - Colombo sits, grants access to cultural attractions like the permanent viewing Saskia Fernando Gallery, which is a 5-minute ride away.

This modern accommodation is located a short distance away from Majestic Cinema in Colombo.

There are 23 rooms comprising a kitchenette and a dining area. They come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as such comforts as ironing facilities and air conditioner. A bidet, a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hair dryers and a shower cap, are provided.

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4.4
Good
5 Reviews

My Holiday Ticket

📍 31/A, Clifford Place, Colombo 4

From 19$

Located in the Havelock Town district, the accommodation is a 25-minute stroll from the places of worship like the Asokaramaya Ashokaramaya Buddhist Temple. The My Holiday Ticket is within an easy walking distance from St. Pauls Church and 0.5 km from Ratmalana Air Force Base airport.

The nearby entertainment options include Royal Colombo Golf Club, which is approximately 4 km away.

Some of the well-appointed rooms have a balcony and a dining area, and such facilities as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with an electric kettle. Guests can use a walk-in shower together with a hair dryer and guest toiletries. These luxury units also feature views of the sea.

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9.3
Excellent
149 Reviews

Villa Raha

📍 No 33 Macleod Road, Colombo 4

From 83$

The property is placed about 0.5 km from Ratmalana Air Force Base airport and 5 minutes by car from such cultural venues as the national monument "Independence Memorial Hall". The Villa Raha Colombo is situated 20 minutes on foot from Ashokaramaya Buddhist Temple, which is considered to be a sacred site.

A family vacation to Colombo will become more exciting if you visit the public Sri Lanka Planetarium lying within 3.2 km of the accommodation.

Some rooms have a ceiling fan, an iron and ironing board, as well as a balcony and a seating area to ensure a comfortable stay. Self-catering facilities include a microwave oven, an electric kettle and a fridge.

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7.8
Very good
269 Reviews

A One Hotel - "The Marine"

📍 37 Frances Road Wellawatte,600

From 40$

Set within a 15-minute drive of Galle Face Green, this Colombo property is also 10 minutes by car from Isipathanarama Temple. The hotel is situated 2.5 km from the Asokaramaya Ashokaramaya Buddhist Temple, which is considered to be a sacred site.

Along with other cultural attractions the engaging Traditional Puppet Art Museum is nestled a 20-minute walk from the accommodation.

The 12 rooms at this Colombo property are equipped with comforts such as ironing facilities and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. These units also have marble floors. Bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet together with shower caps and bath sheets. Some of the units look out over the sea.

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8.7
Excellent
522 Reviews

Moss Bnb Colombo

📍 160/2 Bauddhaloka Mawatha

From 47$

Within a 5-minute stroll of St. Mary's Church in Colombo, the property is 25 minutes on foot from Amana Bank. Standing only 450 metres from German Embassy In Colombo, the hotel is a stroll from for PW.

Entertainment in the area includes Sinhalese Sports Club a 20-minute stroll from the accommodation.

The 14 rooms at this Colombo property are equipped with comforts such as an iron and ironing board, and air-conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature coffee/tea making facilities.

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8.6
Excellent
295 Reviews

Nivasa Hotel

📍 42/3, Dickmans Rd

From 30$

Majestic City Colombo is a mere 6 minutes' stroll from the property and Isipathanarama Temple is only a 14-minute walk away. R Premadasa Stadium is also located within a 15-minute drive of this Colombo hotel.

Raux Brothers is a few steps from the accommodation.

All of the air-conditioned rooms are complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player as well as a mini-fridge-bar and an electric kettle, and some of them comprise a balcony and a sitting area. For your comfort, you will find a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets. Guests can also enjoy views of the courtyard.

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8.7
Excellent
356 Reviews

Drift Bnb Colombo

📍 646 Galle Road

From 10$

Located only a few minutes from Marino Mall, the designer property is sited in the Bambalapitiya district of Colombo. National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka is around 10 minutes' drive from the hotel, while Kollupitiya ACBT halt bus stop is a mere 750 metres away.

Also, this budget accommodation is within a 10-minute drive of German Embassy In Colombo, and Narahenpita train station is placed about 7 km away.

The rooms at Drift Bnb feature a writing desk, along with sound-proofed windows for guests' convenience. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. Some of the spacious units have views of the garden.

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Colombo 3 Star Hotels FAQ
Which 3 Star hotels are popular among city visitors?
These 3 Star hotels are known for their convenient locations, and positive customer reviews:
What are the top places in Colombo city centre?
There are 4 hotels and other accommodations in Colombo city centre to choose from. Shalimar Hotel rated 6.8/10 is the best hotel with shuttle service, restaurant and bar, located 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. To see more central hotels click here.
What are the greatest places to stay in Galle Face Beach district, Colombo?
More than 6 properties are situated in Galle Face Beach district. One of the best hotels is Shangri-La Colombo with rating 8.2/10. Offering an indoor swimming pool, facials and a business centre on site, this property is a 25-minute walk from Seema Malaka. Another top accommodation is The Galadari Hotel at the cost of 48US$ per night, which can offer an outdoor swimming pool, porter service and shopping service on site. Ramada Colombo is a hotel with rating 7.2/10 at the cost of 62US$ per one night. To see more hotels in this area go here.

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