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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.

F
Francesco Saverio La Notte
From
Italy
Chosen almost by chance, hidden behind an insignificant gate, a small Eden garden, one of the most beautiful houses I have ever seen, with a wonderful exotic charm and two cultured, affable and welcoming hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 311 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.

R
Robert
From
Australia
A very comfortable home stay. Gayathri is friendly and can help with finding things to see and do in Colombo. The rooms are very clean and spacious. We made sure to stay here again on our return trip. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
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.

D
Denis
From
Bulgaria
The place was super nice. Big cozy room and king-size bed. Very clean. Warm water. The house is beautiful with lovely garden. Maddu was very sweet helpfully and chatty. Couldn't want more ❤️ thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 269 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.

K
Karan
From
Australia
Exceptional and unique. Service and cleanliness was impeccable. The room itself is very spacious, and at a comfortable temperature despite the heat outside. Piyanth, our host, was friendly and accomodating. Highly recommended - the sort of experience you will not find in any hotel or resort. We were pleasantly surprised, and the very high rating is well deserved.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
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
Anita
From
Latvia
We liked property design very much. Exceptionally great and comfortable room. Polite and helpful staff. We chose Sri Lanka breakfast and it was very delicious. Our 8 years old daughter enjoyed the pool😀
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 342 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.

B
Burak
From
Turkey
Beautiful design, very helpful employees with smile on their face all the time. Good location that is close to city and has silence. Amazing room. We had to chance to meet with the owner Mr. TG who designed the hotel and he helped us for nice locations to visit. I will definetely stat here when i come back to Colombo🤙
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 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.

T
Tomoaki
From
Japan
The hostess was very kind and explained to me how to get from the airport to the hotel. Furthermore, despite the early hour in the morning, both the hostess and the host attended to us properly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 193 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.

S
Stijn
From
Belgium
Our stay was perfect! It was our first day in Sri Lanka and we arrived already early in the morning, but they went the extra mile in providing a room immediately - after a welcome drink - so we could recover from an overnight flight. Very thoughtful and friendly staff! We fell at home immediately in this little oasis of calm! As a plus, the dinner was delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews
Price from
US$57.75
1 night, 2 adults

White Room in Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

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.

T
Tim
From
Germany
Clean and spacious apartment with friendly host/ caretaker. The apartment is located near to all famous tourist attractions but still surrounded by an more quiet neighbourhood, which I enjoyed a lot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$34
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.

P
Patrick
From
Austria
The hostess and the host are super kind people who try everything that u feel like home. the house is big and beautiful. beside of a great breakfast i orderd twice a meal and the hostess is such a great chef. everything was fresh prepared and deliciouse. closeby there is a supermarket and the area is calm. i would stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

F
Francesco Saverio La Notte
From
Italy
Chosen almost by chance, hidden behind an insignificant gate, a small Eden garden, one of the most beautiful houses I have ever seen, with a wonderful exotic charm and two cultured, affable and welcoming hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 311 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.

R
Robert
From
Australia
A very comfortable home stay. Gayathri is friendly and can help with finding things to see and do in Colombo. The rooms are very clean and spacious. We made sure to stay here again on our return trip. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$49.50
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.

D
Denis
From
Bulgaria
The place was super nice. Big cozy room and king-size bed. Very clean. Warm water. The house is beautiful with lovely garden. Maddu was very sweet helpfully and chatty. Couldn't want more ❤️ thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 269 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.

K
Karan
From
Australia
Exceptional and unique. Service and cleanliness was impeccable. The room itself is very spacious, and at a comfortable temperature despite the heat outside. Piyanth, our host, was friendly and accomodating. Highly recommended - the sort of experience you will not find in any hotel or resort. We were pleasantly surprised, and the very high rating is well deserved.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
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
Anita
From
Latvia
We liked property design very much. Exceptionally great and comfortable room. Polite and helpful staff. We chose Sri Lanka breakfast and it was very delicious. Our 8 years old daughter enjoyed the pool😀
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 342 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.

B
Burak
From
Turkey
Beautiful design, very helpful employees with smile on their face all the time. Good location that is close to city and has silence. Amazing room. We had to chance to meet with the owner Mr. TG who designed the hotel and he helped us for nice locations to visit. I will definetely stat here when i come back to Colombo🤙
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 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.

T
Tomoaki
From
Japan
The hostess was very kind and explained to me how to get from the airport to the hotel. Furthermore, despite the early hour in the morning, both the hostess and the host attended to us properly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 193 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.

S
Stijn
From
Belgium
Our stay was perfect! It was our first day in Sri Lanka and we arrived already early in the morning, but they went the extra mile in providing a room immediately - after a welcome drink - so we could recover from an overnight flight. Very thoughtful and friendly staff! We fell at home immediately in this little oasis of calm! As a plus, the dinner was delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews
Price from
US$57.75
1 night, 2 adults

White Room in Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

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.

T
Tim
From
Germany
Clean and spacious apartment with friendly host/ caretaker. The apartment is located near to all famous tourist attractions but still surrounded by an more quiet neighbourhood, which I enjoyed a lot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$34
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.

P
Patrick
From
Austria
The hostess and the host are super kind people who try everything that u feel like home. the house is big and beautiful. beside of a great breakfast i orderd twice a meal and the hostess is such a great chef. everything was fresh prepared and deliciouse. closeby there is a supermarket and the area is calm. i would stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$24
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 8.4
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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 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 970 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 851 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, 435 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$14.50 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.

Flower Road Villa

Colombo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 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.

Freedom Hut

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

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
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 205 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, 41 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

Visakha 6

Colombo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 448 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

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 970 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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 43 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

Villa 53

Battaramulla
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 181 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 423 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 294 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.

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

Enjoy breakfast in Colombo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews

Featuring a balcony with city views, a garden and a bar, Dolce Italia Rooms can be found in Colombo, close to Milagiriya Beach and 1.8 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

From US$50.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
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$616 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Featuring city views, Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays features accommodation with balcony, around 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

From US$64.90 per night

Blackberry villa

Colombo
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 51 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$25.47 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 5.5 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 8.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Lake View Colombo Nawala offers a garden and air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews

Set in Colombo on a private peninsula by the banks of the historic Diyawanna Lake, Aathma Colombo House provides accommodation with a garden.

From US$205 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte in the Colombo District region, Nest Villas offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

From US$52.03 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$35
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$147.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 311 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$147.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 311 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 970 reviews
Nice area, really comfy beds, great host
Guest review by
Michelle
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 423 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