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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.

X
XINGZHENG
From
China
The hotel has a really great environment and an excellent sense of design. When I checked in, the owner wasn't around, but someone else was arranged to help me with the check-in process, which was quite an interesting experience. The next day, when I left, the owner was very kind. All in all, it was a wonderful stay. However, I only stayed in Colombo for one day. The room gave me a really nice feeling that day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 304 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.

K
Katrina
From
United Kingdom
Such a cute room. Lovely hosts! Very clean. Recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
US$54.45
1 night, 2 adults

Leisure home

Colombo

Set within 5.7 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.

J
Jana
From
Czech Republic
The owner is extremely nice! It is like being back at home when mom takes care of you. The room was really nice, air condition as long as I wanted, own bathroom, also very quiet place in Colombo. The breakfast was super big and cold water included. I really recomand this accomodation. It felt like at home. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews
Price from
US$22.50
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.

A
Aleksandra
From
Russia
Absolutely amazing experience! I recommend also taking a tour of the house before your stay, as there are many interesting things to see. The stay itself was wonderful, and the staff were very kind and friendly. In the evening, the atmosphere of the house is beautiful, and the sunrise is just as stunning. Highly recommended for architects and art lovers!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 144 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.

R
Rox_Petrescu
From
Romania
The accommodation has a stunning design, you could easily spend hours in the lobby just analyzing the beautiful collection of design objects. The pool is just perfect, the staff is very helpful. Everything is super clean, the breakfast is absolutely delicious, the bed is super-comfy, the garden is an oasis. For us, two adults and a 5 years old, this was the perfect way to start our adventure in Sri Lanka. Thank you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 329 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.

M
Michal
From
Israel
An amazing place with a great heart. lots of beautiful arts and crafts, the swimming pool was perfect, the room was very convenient and well designed, and last but definitely not least - the team!! They organised a birthday breakfast celebration for us and helped us in any possible way. Thanks a lot! We are very grateful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Price from
US$85
1 night, 2 adults

Leisure Villa

Colombo

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.

j
june
From
0
Nilu was so kind and helpful. She ordered tuktuk for me when I needed one. The breakfast was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
US$27
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.

A
Aditi
From
India
This is a cute place with all facilities you would require for a leisure trip. The host, Gamini is exceptionally helpful and helped us a lot with finding a car for our further travels. Also, us being a group of vegetarians, it is very hard to find vegetarian breakfast, but Gamini incorporated all our requests for our breakfast! The place is also very close to the city center and we enjoyed the views in the mornings on the rooftop.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews
Price from
US$56.25
1 night, 2 adults

Mervins & Indus Residence

Colombo

Offering a garden and garden view, Mervins & Indus Residence is located in Colombo, 10 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 13 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

D
Dario
From
Switzerland
Most amazing host and hostess. The house is absolutely beautiful, the food is amazing and the location really quiet, but not to far from the center. They will make their best to make you feel at home. They have everything you might ever want.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$24
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.

T
Teja
From
Slovenia
Everything from start to finish. Sampath is just an EXCEPTIONAL host! He welcomed us, offered tea/coffee/snacks, gave us plenty of tips and ideas about what to do in the area. Personally took us to some places. The Eco Lodge is kept extremely nice and clean. Very comfortable beds and all facilities. Also, Sampath's wife is an amazing cook. Both breakfast and dinner were delicious and our wishes were totally taken into account. They also have a super cute dog and cat. Just... Book this place, it's amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$23
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 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 412 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 963 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, 412 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.

From US$53.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 202 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, 831 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 429 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$14.65 per night

Lanka165J

Colombo
Central location

Set within 3.4 km of R Premadasa Stadium and 3.8 km of Khan Clock Tower, Lanka165J offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

From US$49.95 per night

Flower Road Villa

Colombo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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$140 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

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.

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

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, 201 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$29.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 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$93.44 per night

Visakha 6

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 963 reviews

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

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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 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$36.59 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Colombo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set just 7 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Sanhinda Rooms Nugegoda provides accommodation in Nugegoda with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

From US$11.10 per night

Villa 53

Battaramulla
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 178 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$61 per night

Manimalar guest

Colombo
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 4 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 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

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

Blackberry villa

Colombo
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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.

From US$26.64 per night

StayOne20Nine

Narahenpita
Breakfast options

Situated in Narahenpita in the Colombo District region, StayOne20Nine features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Wattala Villa- The Guardian Bungalow, a property with a garden, is situated in Wattala, 6.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium, 7.1 km from Khan Clock Tower, as well as 13 km from Bambalapitiya Railway...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 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$138
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 304 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$138
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews
Architecture, furniture, tranquility, garden, air con, lovely hosts and amazing breakfast.
Guest review by
Courtney
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 963 reviews
Nice area, really comfy beds, great host
Guest review by
Michelle
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$53.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 412 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