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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.

R
Rizk
From
Egypt
Apart than the house being really beautiful, each time discovering another artistic detail, the location was perfect and central to beach and touristic attractions yet also a high end residential area. I asked for a pancake breakfast and it was delicious and the hosts were a couple that were inviting, friendly and always eager to help. I unfortunately only booked 2 nights but upon arrival I took pictures of this gem and sent it to my close friends. I am lucky to have found this place and will most certainly come back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 295 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.

M
Martina
From
Croatia
Great value for the price. Located in a quiet neighborhood, only a 15-minute tuk-tuk ride to the center of Colombo. The host was very friendly and approachable, and the breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The room was clean and tidy. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a peaceful, comfortable, and affordable stay in Colombo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 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.

H
Hayashibara
From
Japan
It was fun to spend time with wonderful people. I stayed for a week.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 262 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.

H
HYUNBO
From
South Korea
memorable place related to Geoffrey.. quiet and peaceful..
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.

A
Aly.Fawzy
From
Egypt
Everything, staff are amazing Imran the reception Host is a lovely person. Architecture of the place is more than amazing with lots of details that u would never be bored of. Lastly Food is amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 325 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
Markéta
From
Czech Republic
We appreciate the beautiful design of the accommodation, very pleasant and helpful staff, we were given towels for the pool. The breakfast was very tasty, we could choose what we liked. There were clean towels, soap, shampoo in the bathroom. We lacked nothing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 186 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.

f
fabianXavier
From
Hungary
We got a very warm welcome from the amazing staff of Sayura House on our first day in Sri Lanka. Great location, isolated from the noise of the nearby busy streets. The place is beautiful with trees, birds and squirrels. Everything is very clean. They are also very enviroment friendly, there are no plastic in the hotel at all. Also recommending their restaurant. Poke65 has delicious foods. Thank you for having us!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 702 reviews
Price from
US$57.75
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.

M
Manith
From
Sri Lanka
Very clean calm perfect location. The owner was very friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$24.30
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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 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 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$79.20
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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Save money on homestays in Colombo and nearby – budget options available

City Stay By Sunrise

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 817 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

Freedom Hut

Colombo
Budget options available

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

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$28 per night
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

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

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, 39 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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 177 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$58 per night

Enjoy breakfast 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.

Flower Road Villa

Colombo
Breakfast options
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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

Set in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 8.1 km from R Premadasa Stadium and 8.5 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, The Fortress offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi...

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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 201 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

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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 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$23.36 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 428 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 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.

From US$37.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Located less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 5 km from Khan Clock Tower and 6.8 km from R Premadasa Stadium, THE WISH RESIDENCE Kollupitiya, SeaSide Next To Marino beach Hotel, Colombo 3...

From US$38.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

Situated in the heart of Colombo, 2.2 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital, Thambili Island @ Stubbs features a sun terrace and views of the city. Free private parking is available on site.

From US$20.06 per night

Blackberry villa

Colombo
Central location
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$27.75 per night

Beverly Villa

Colombo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Beverly Villa is situated in Colombo, 300 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach and 6.5 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

From US$55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

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

From US$79.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

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

From US$484 per night

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Homestays that guests love in Colombo

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Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 66 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$184
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 295 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$184
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
Architecture, furniture, tranquility, garden, air con, lovely hosts and amazing breakfast.
Guest review by
Courtney
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$46
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 954 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, 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