Where to stay in Sri Lanka

The neighbourhoods to stay in, and hotels, homes and tours with photos and prices, in Colombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, Ella, Galle and Mirissa.

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Colombo

First visit
Galle Face
By the seafront green and the old Fort district.
Hotels in Galle Face
Longer stay
Cinnamon Gardens
Leafy Colombo 7, with the museum and quieter streets.
Hotels in Cinnamon Gardens

Hotels, homes and tours in Colombophotos and prices

Hotels and homes

Near: Galle FaceCinnamon Gardens

Tours and activities

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Kandy

First visit
By the lake
Walk to the Temple of the Tooth and the market.
Hotels in By the lake
Longer stay
The hills above town
Guesthouses with views, a tuk-tuk ride from the centre.
Hotels in The hills above town

Hotels, homes and tours in Kandyphotos and prices

Hotels and homes

Near: By the lakeThe hills above town

Tours and activities

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Sigiriya

First visit
Sigiriya village
Close enough to climb the rock at opening, before the heat.
Hotels in Sigiriya village

Hotels, homes and tours in Sigiriyaphotos and prices

Hotels and homes

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Ella

First visit
Ella town
Cafés, the station and the trail to Little Adam’s Peak on foot.
Hotels in Ella town
Longer stay
The hills around Ella
Guesthouses looking over Ella Gap, a short tuk-tuk ride out.
Hotels in The hills around Ella

Hotels, homes and tours in Ellaphotos and prices

Hotels and homes

Near: Ella townThe hills around Ella

Tours and activities

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Galle

First visit
Galle Fort
Inside the ramparts: old streets, cafés and sunset walks.
Hotels in Galle Fort
Longer stay
Unawatuna
A beach village a short ride away.
Hotels in Unawatuna