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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.

J
Jolanta
From
Lithuania
An oasis of peace in the city. Very kind hosts and delicious breakfast. Thank you.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 294 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.

S
Sara
From
Portugal
The property is very pleasant, peaceful and clean. Despite being in a more residential area, it’s easy to access other parts of the city by walking or TukTuk. The owner is very friendly and available to help.
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.

K
Kirill
From
Russia
Nice place. Friendly host. She helped me a lot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 261 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.

r
romana
From
Thailand
It is a real experience to stay here in Bawa's city home. Dear Rohana makes sure that everyone feels at home. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 145 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.

K
Kendra
From
New Zealand
Everything was beautiful, our room was stunning it was massive room and very clean. Food and cocktails were also delicious! staff were so lovely and very accommodating wish we stayed longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 324 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.

H
Heather
From
South Africa
Excellent - from the staff to the decor to the ambiance! Just gorgeous! Highly recommended!
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.

N
Nuša
From
Slovenia
The room was very clean and comfortable, the entire place had a very peaceful vibe to it, especially being situated in a busy and loud city. The shower had hot water. The hosts very extremely friendly and helpful. The wi-fi worked great, for any remote workers out there. The rooftop restaurant is exceptional, I ate there every night!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 699 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.

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, 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.

P
Perera
From
Australia
The place was clean, cozy and convenient access from all directions. Definitely a real Sri Lankan experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 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 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 953 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 699 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, 410 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 813 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$67.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 427 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$25 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

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
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
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

Trellis Homes

Colombo
Central location
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$30 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Colombo and nearby

Visakha 6

Colombo
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews

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

From US$56.34 per night

Located in Colombo with Milagiriya Beach nearby, Tasneem Villa provides accommodation with free private parking.

From US$59.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 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
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.

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.

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

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

Save money on homestays in Colombo and nearby – budget options available

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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 953 reviews

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

From US$46 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

Blackberry villa

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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.

StayOne20Nine

Narahenpita
Budget options available

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

Situated within 7.4 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 7.7 km of R Premadasa Stadium, Spaces Rajagiriya features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte.

55TG Boutique Suites

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

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.

From US$168.74 per night

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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, 294 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, 294 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, 953 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, 410 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