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Here is a quick list of Guest Houses in Colombo, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| City Beds - The Regent |
8.3 / 10 (1129 Reviews) |
From 50$ | |
| 55Tg Boutique Suites |
8.9 / 10 (191 Reviews) |
From 100$ | |
| Rr House |
6.1 / 10 (31 Reviews) |
From 12$ | |
| Drop Inn Hostels |
8.6 / 10 (1454 Reviews) |
From 8$ | |
| White Villa |
6.0 / 10 (85 Reviews) |
From 19$ |
There are many types of accommodation to choose when travelling. One of the options is Guest House. If you are thinking of choosing Guest House then here are some reasons why you should go for it.
Guest Houses usually offer a more personal and homely experience when compared to a hotel. This is due to the smaller size of the Guest House and the fact that the owner usually lives on site. Guest Houses are also usually in a better location, often in a residential area, which means that you can get a more authentic feel for the city you are visiting.
Another reason to choose Guest House is the cost. Guest Houses are often much cheaper than a hotel, especially if you are travelling as a group. This can save you a lot of money, which you can then use to enjoy your holiday more.
Finally, Guest Houses often offer a more flexible check in and check out time, which can be really helpful if your flight is late or if you have a late departure. This gives you more flexibility and means that you don’t have to worry about rushing to leave the house in time.
Overall, there are many reasons why Guest House should be your choice of accommodation when travelling. It is more affordable than a hotel, it offers a more personal experience and it is in a better location. So, why not give it a try on your next holiday?.
Luxury Guest Houses in Colombo
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City Beds - The Regent
From 50$
The 2-star City Beds - The Regent Colombo is set around a 25-minute walk from Pettah Floating Market and around a 25-minute walk from J R Jayawardena Centre Cultural Center.
Kelaniya airport is 15 km from the guest house, which lies in Fort, which is a great choice for travellers interested in seafood, relaxation and sightseeing. A 25-minute walk will take you into the centre of Colombo. This Colombo hotel is located within close distance of Bally's Casino. The accommodation is within short walking distance of Regal Cinema bus station.
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55Tg Boutique Suites Colombo is set 2.9 km from the national monument "Independence Memorial Hall" and a 25-minute stroll from Wetland Park- Nawala. The guest house offers parking on site and a swimming pool.
The centre of Colombo can be reached within a 25-minute walk. This 4-star hotel is sited not too far from Sigma bus stop. Due to its location 15 km from Ratmalana Air Force Base airport, it will take about 20 minutes' drive to get there.
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Within 18 minutes' walk of the running Dehiwala Zoological Garden, Rr House Hotel Colombo includes 7 rooms. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in the rooms, as well as a cash machine and a currency exchange on site.
Situated in a residential area of Colombo, this guest house is set a short distance away from Muhiyadeen Grand Jumma Mosque. The 3-star hotel in Colombo is 10 minutes by car from the Early 20th-century Isipathanarama Buddhist Temple. Banks are also just walking distance from the accommodation. The nearest bus stop is Roxi film hall halt, 5 minutes' walk away.
Cheap Guest Houses in Colombo
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Drop Inn Colombo is set at a 2.9 km distance from National Museum of Colombo and about a 10-minute drive from the laid-back Viharamahadevi Park.
Colombo centre can be reached within 20 minutes' walk. This inn is located a few minutes drive from Ashokaramaya. Narahenpita bus stop lies only 10 minutes' walk away. The 2-star hotel is about 20 minutes' drive from Ratmalana Air Force Base airport, which is 15 km away.
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The 3-star White Villa Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is set a mere 1.5 km from Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya and 5 minutes by car from Attidiya Bird Sanctuary Wildlife Refuge.
The centre of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia can be reached within 15 minutes' walk of this budget guest house. Kalutara Bodhiya lies within easy walking distance of the accommodation.
Hotels in Colombo
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | City Beds - The Regent |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | 55Tg Boutique Suites |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Rr House |
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The 3-star One Bhakthi Sri Lanka Hotel Colombo is set around 15 minutes by car from Beddagana Wetland Park and 6 km from R Premadasa Stadium. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences such as WiFi throughout the property and access to a work desk and a fax machine.
Ratmalana Air Force Base airport is 15 km from the guest house, which lies in the Wellawatte district of Colombo. The centre of Colombo is reachable within 25 minutes' walk. The nearest bus stop is Bungalow Junction Sri Jayawardhana Kotte, it is a 10-minute walk away.
Guest Houses in Colombo With Parking
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The 2-star Thambili Island @ Stubbs Hotel Colombo is set 18 minutes on foot from Isipathanarama Temple and within 20 minutes' walk of for PW. Located a 15-minute drive from R Premadasa Stadium, this Colombo guest house features 29 rooms with views of the garden.
Ratmalana Air Force Base airport is 15 km from the property, which lies in the Havelock Town district of Colombo. The centre of Colombo is reachable within 30 minutes' walk. One of the most important attractions in Colombo is Raux Brothers and it is located within arm's reach of the hotel. Situated in the heart of Colombo, Thambili Island @ Stubbs Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Dr Lester James Peries Mawatha bus stop.
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6 km from Central Bank Currency Museum, the 3-star Dolce Casa Hotel Colombo includes 6 rooms. The guest house serves Italian dishes prepared in the à la carte restaurant on site.
Ratmalana Air Force Base airport is 15 km from the accommodation, which lies in the Havelock Town district of Colombo. This Colombo hotel is settled 10 minutes by car from the public Sri Lanka Planetarium. The property is sited a walking distance from Dr Lester James Peries Mawatha bus stop.
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Udara'S Colombo Residences
From 7$
Udara'S Colombo Residences is set within 3.8 km of the regional Archaeological Museum of Kotte and within 4.4 km of Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara. Guests will have access to parking on site for added convenience.
The budget guest house is 7 minutes' drive from Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base airport.
Guest Houses in Colombo City Centre
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Lilac By Seclusion Hotel Colombo is set 2.6 km from Thimbirigasyaya and 10 minutes by car from the expansive Beira Lake. This 3-star guest house has views of the city and features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The accommodation enjoys a quiet location in the Kollupitiya district, near St Anthony's Church. A 30-minute walk from the hotel will get you to the heart of Colombo. The property is located 15 km from Ratmalana Air Force Base airport and approximately a 5-minute walk from Kollupitiya ACBT halt bus stop.
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Colombo Guest
From 18$
The 3-star New Colombo Guest Hotel is set a 10-minute ride from the Asokaramaya Ashokaramaya Buddhist Temple and 1.9 km from Dehiwala Zoological Garden.
One of the most important attractions in Colombo is Kalutara Bodhiya and it is located only a few steps from this low-budget guest house.
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Visakha 6 Hotel Colombo is set nearly a 25-minute walk from St Anthony's Church and at 350 metres from Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple.
The centre of Colombo can be reached within 30 minutes' walk of the guest house. Just near the property, guests will find Majestic City Colombo. Bambalapitiya Milagiriya halt bus stop is close enough to this Colombo hotel. Ratmalana Air Force Base airport lies 15 km away from the accommodation and it takes about 20 minutes by car to get there.
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Heina Nature Villa Colombo
From 56$
The 3-star Heina Nature Villa Colombo is set 20 minutes on foot from Diyatha Uyana and at a 2.9 km distance from Beddagana Wetland Park. This Colombo guest house serves American dishes prepared in the American-style restaurant on site.
Kelaniya airport lies 10 km away from the property and it takes about 20 minutes by car to get there.
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Situated in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, the 3-star Yoho Ocean Studios offers quick access to Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base airport within 11 minutes' drive. Featuring 7 rooms with views of the sea, this budget guest house is set within 4.2 km of Excel World Entertainment Park.
The property is a 10-minute ride from J R Jayawardena Centre Cultural Center, a 10-minute drive from the standing Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. The centre of Colombo is reachable within 30 minutes' walk. The hotel is located just near Colombo Swimming Club in Colombo. Kollupitiya bus stop is 5 minutes' walk from Yoho Ocean Studios.
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The 5-star Geoffrey Bawa'S Home Number 11 Colombo is set around 14 minutes on foot from National Museum of Colombo and 5 minutes' drive from Excel World Entertainment Park. Guests will have access to parking on site for added convenience.
The guest house offers a prime location within 20 minutes' ride of Ratmalana Air Force Base airport. The centre of Colombo is reachable within 25 minutes' walk. The public Sri Lanka Planetarium lies relatively close to this Colombo hotel. Thummulla bus stop is located 10 minutes away from Geoffrey Bawa'S Home Number 11.
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The 2-star Robert Residence Colombo is set within a 10-minute drive of the public Viharamahadevi Park and around 10 minutes by car from Majestic City Colombo.
The budget guest house is in the Wellawatte district of Colombo, fairly close to Gandhara Furniture Store. Guests can reach Colombo city centre in 30 minutes on foot. Situated in the heart of Colombo, the hotel is 10 minutes on foot from Pamankada Halt bus stop. Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base airport can be accessed in 11 minutes' car journey.
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Nestled in the Wellawatte district, Haggai Tourist Bungalow Hotel Colombo is a 25-minute walk from the running Dehiwala Zoological Garden.
Kirillapone Jumma Masjid is located right next to this guest house, and Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base airport is approximately a 12-minute drive away. The property in Colombo is 3.5 km from Royal Colombo Golf Club. Kirulapona Market bus stop lies a 10-minute walk away.
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Blackout
From 30$
Nestled in Cinnamon Gardens, which is walking and jogging, Blackout Boutique Hotel Colombo is a mere 1.3 km from the Historic Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple.
The centre of Colombo can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Guests can visit Town Hall, set a few minutes drive from this guest house, as well as J R Jayawardena Centre Cultural Center, which is 850 metres away. The hotel is located less than 5 minutes' walk from Dewata-Gaha Mosque. The nearest bus stop is Town hall, only 5 minutes' walk away. Kelaniya airport lies 15 km away from Blackout Boutique Hotel and it takes about 20 minutes by car to get there.
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Elegance Oasis, Colombo 3 Hotel is set 2.5 km from Excel World Entertainment Park and 10 minutes by car from the national monument "Independence Memorial Hall". For business travellers, a photocopier and a desk are available on request.
Located adjacent to Sri Lanka Tea Board Shop, this guest house is about 30 minutes' walk from Colombo city centre. For PW lies nearly a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The nearest bus stop Kollupitiya Marino Mall halt is a 5-minute walk away. Elegance Oasis, Colombo 3 Hotel can be reached in 20 minutes by car from Ratmalana Air Force Base airport.
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The 4-star Rosmead Place By Thilanka Hotel is placed in an entertainment area of Colombo, around a 16-minute stroll from the laid-back Viharamahadevi Park and only 14 minutes on foot from the Historic Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. This Colombo guest house offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and has a work desk and a xerox.
The centre of Colombo can be reached within 15 minutes' walk of the property. The hotel is located in gardens. The accommodation is located right off Town Hall in Colombo. Town hall bus stop is 250 metres of Rosmead Place By Thilanka Hotel.
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Beverly Villa Colombo is set at a 2.9 km distance from Attidiya Bird Sanctuary Wildlife Refuge and about a 10-minute ride from Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya.
You can also easily reach Mount Lavinia Beach, which is only a 6-minute walk away. This Colombo guest house is located 10 km from Ratmalana Air Force Base airport and at a medium distance from Mount Lavinia bus stop.