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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.

The units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, guest rooms at 55TG Boutique Suites have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a seating area. The rooms have a desk. Certain units include a kitchenette, dining, and a washing machine facilities.

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🤙

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9.1
Wonderful
168 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

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.

Each room is fitted with a private bathroom.

Friendly staff, lovely common areas and gardens & rooftop with ocean views. Great food options close by and easy access to tuk tuks and Ubers. We stayed in a triple room, it was perfect for our needs.

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9.3
Wonderful
253 reviews
Price from
$64
per night

Ideally set in Colombo, Regent Residencies - Colombo is a recently renovated homestay, which offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. With city views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Very nice room in the heart of Colombo, very attentive, flexible and helpful staff.

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9.3
Wonderful
33 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Located 4.4 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Hotel 106 offers accommodation with a balcony. It is situated 4.6 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and features a 24-hour front desk. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

An excellent stay across the board. If you’re new in town, and want a feel of cozy, Lankan hospitality and a feel of home but with your own space and privacy - this is ideal. Vishwa is great with any help you might need with recommendations or basic advise. Friendly staff to help with bags or walking in and out. Clean, safe, and no issues for a young woman alone in town for a few days - I couldn’t recommend a better place or better people.

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$36.90
per night

Set within 1.3 km of Milagiriya Beach and 1.7 km of Bambalapitiya Beach, Highbury Colombo offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo. This recently renovated homestay is located 1.7 km from Wellawatte Beach and 1.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The home has an incredible architecture, The owner are kind and extremely polite and welcoming. The breakfast is home made by the owner, and you can feel all the love she’s putting while preparing it. This was one of the best accommodation I have saw in life.

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9.7
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
$48
per night

Some units in the homestay have private entrance and are fitted with desk and outdoor furniture. Units come with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace and some have city views. All units in the homestay are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and with cable channels.

The room was very nice and cold because of the aircon. Also, the stuff was friendly and helped us with some issues

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9.3
Wonderful
13 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Certain units in the homestay have private entrance and are equipped with wardrobe and outdoor furniture. Some of the units feature a cable TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer. At the homestay, the units come with bed linen and towels.

Breakfast wishes are customizable and extraordinary dilicious, western and Sri Lankan style. The view from the apartment is wonderful.

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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

The recently renovated Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays is set in Colombo, near Sinhalese Sports Club and The Independence Square. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Besides beautiful linen and a comfortable bed, there was a frig in the room, rock solid wifi, a lounge to socialize, and a small kitchen if you wish to cook. A great location and a hostess who was extremely helpful with city information, and any other global issue you wanted to talk about:)

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9.4
Wonderful
34 reviews
Price from
$44.55
per night

All units at the homestay come with a seating area. The homestay offers some units that feature a terrace and inner courtyard view, and units are fitted with a private bathroom and a desk. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

First of all, that's not a soulless hotel for privacy, that's a cozy house that's being serviced by a very heartful landlady. A place where you can dive into an atmosphere of family with deep conversations during the meal or tea. About the house: there's a safe place to park a bike. A terrace and a rooftop (!) to enjoy the sunsets or city views or to sit alone and read a book. By the way, there's a decent library of English books in the house! About the room: it was the biggest bed I've ever seen. Not a king-size, a sheikh-size 😅 AC and everything was great. Breakfast was included, and you may ask for a dinner as well, and for the reasonable price landlady will cook it for you. National cuisine, very tasty! Special thanks and hi to Shihath, we had a great time together :)

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9.3
Wonderful
98 reviews
Price from
$16.20
per night

Set just 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Dumi's Shelter Home Stay features accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. This homestay offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

Owner very patient and helpful. Has all the local knowledge. There were excellent self-catering facilities. Everything was immaculate. Veranda for chilling out/meals. Washing machine. Very spacious.Nothing to complain about.

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9.2
Wonderful
84 reviews
Price from
$37.80
per night

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  • 55TG Boutique Suites
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 168 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.

    Great service, great staff and really unique design 👍🏻

  • Sayura House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 253 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sayura House offers accommodations in Colombo, 2.2 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free private parking is available on site.

    Amazing stay and the most helpful and super friendly staff!

  • Regent Residencies - Colombo
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 33 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Fort district of Colombo, Regent Residencies - Colombo is a 12-minute walk from Khan Clock Tower.

    Really friendly and helpful owners. Enjoyed my stay there :)

  • Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    A 15-minute walk from Galle Face Beach in Colombo, Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle provides accommodations with access to a hot tub and fitness room. Guests may go for a swim in the pool with a view.

    Aussicht, Rooftop infinity Pool, tolles gym, perfekte Lage

  • Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 34 reviews

    Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays is a recently renovated homestay in Colombo near Sinhalese Sports Club. This homestay offers air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony and free Wifi.

    Perfect location. Clean and cozy. Good for 1-2 nights.

  • Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 97 reviews

    Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 features free WiFi and views of the city. In a prime location in the Kollupitiya district, this guest house features a terrace.

    Rohana, the caretaker, was extremely kind and helpful

  • Aathma Colombo House
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 15 reviews

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

    Очень аутентичное место, обставленное со вкусом, шикарные завтраки, ребята очень стараются сделать ваш отдых комфортным. Спасибо за гостеприимство.

  • Visakha 6
    Breakfast options
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 286 reviews

    Visakha 6 provides air-conditioned rooms in Colombo. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and bicycle parking, along with free Wifi throughout the property.

    Speedy response from owner, good location, very clean

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  • Hotel 106
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Hotel 106 offers accommodations in Colombo, 2.8 miles from R Premadasa Stadium and 2.9 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

    owner so kind. nice to talk with him,helpful and consider.

  • Highbury Colombo
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews

    Highbury Colombo is a recently renovated homestay in Colombo where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

    Amazing house!!! Host very kind ;) and good area of Colombo!

  • Dumi's Shelter Home Stay
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 84 reviews

    Dumi's Shelter Home Stay in Colombo provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. This homestay offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

    Location is perfect and the owner is very welcoming!

  • City Stay By Sunrise
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 355 reviews

    City Stay By Sunrise offers accommodations in Colombo, 2.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 2.7 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station. Featuring city views, this guest house also includes free Wifi.

    The bed was amazing! The best we've slept on in Sri Lanka

  • Greenscape Colombo
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 487 reviews

    Greenscape Colombo is a recently renovated guest house in Colombo where guests can make the most of its free bikes and garden.

    Very nice staff. Super friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Great location

  • The Dutch Burgher Union
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 20 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Bambalapitiya Beach and 0.8 miles from Milagiriya Beach, The Dutch Burgher Union features accommodations in Colombo, with a garden, a terrace, and a bar.

    Staff members were excellent and helpful in many ways.

  • Dolce Casa
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 34 reviews

    Offering a terrace and a bar, Dolce Casa in Colombo is close to Milagiriya Beach and Bambalapitiya Beach. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

    Very spacious and clean room. Friendly staff. Great location.

  • Serene Haven in Colombo 8

    Serene Haven in Colombo 8 offers accommodations in Colombo, 19 miles from Leisure World and 24 miles from St. Anthony's Church.

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  • Colombo Orchid Villa
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 45 reviews

    Located 1640 feet from Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, Colombo Orchid Villa features free WiFi access and free private parking. The homestay also offers car hire.

    very clean sheets and room with peaceful quiet space.

  • The Big House
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    The Big House features a 24-hour front desk. Each room at this homestay is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

  • Leisure Villa
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 91 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Leisure Villa offers accommodations in Colombo. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    L hospitalité et la gentillesse de notre hôte Nilu

  • College House Close to Fort
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 4 reviews

    Providing a garden, College House Close to Fort provides accommodations in Colombo. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Leisure home
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 98 reviews

    Offering garden views, Leisure home in Colombo features accommodations and a garden. The air-conditioned accommodations are 3.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

    Very warm welcome, tasty breakfast, hospitality. Thank you Madu

  • The WISH RESIDENCE
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews

    The WISH RESIDENCE enjoys a location in Colombo, 3.1 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 4.2 miles from R Premadasa Stadium. The air-conditioned accommodations are a few steps from Bambalapitiya Beach.

    Very close to the hospital and it was very clean and tidy.

  • Sunrise Boutique
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 316 reviews

    Located in the Wellawatte district in Colombo, 1 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital, Sunrise Boutique features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very nice, helpful staff. Beautifully decorated hotel.

  • Olu Colombo Villa
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 53 reviews

    Just 984 feet from Independence square and the new Arcade shopping center, Olu Colombo Villa offers accommodations in Colombo. The property offers free WiFi.

    Calm environment, central location, homely feel, good staff

  • Heritage Villa colombo7
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 96 reviews

    Heritage Villa colombo7 in Colombo provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This guest house offers air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace and free Wifi.

    Everything was nice, the owner was polite and helpful.

  • Blue Lotus Garden Hotel piliyandala
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Blue Lotus Garden Hotel piliyandala provides accommodations in Colombo. The air-conditioned accommodations are 11 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

  • Avega Urban - Colombo 07
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Just a 17-minute walk from Sinhalese Sports Club and 1.2 miles from The Independence Square, Avega Urban - Colombo 07 features accommodations in Colombo, with a garden and a terrace.

  • Elegance Oasis, Colombo 3
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 119 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Bambalapitiya Beach and 0.7 miles from Kollupitiya Beach, Elegance Oasis, Colombo 3 features accommodations in Colombo, with free bikes.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful with everything we needed.

  • Blackberry villa
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 11 reviews

    Blackberry villa enjoys a location in Colombo, 4.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 20 miles from Leisure World.

  • Beverly Villa
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 30 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Beverly Villa offers accommodations in Colombo.

    Good price, friendly staff, ac room, ideal location in mount Lavinia and comfortable bed

  • MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 205 reviews

    MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3 enjoys a location in Colombo, 1.9 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 2.6 miles from Khan Clock Tower.

    Big room with bathroom, very quiet, good to sleep.

  • Blackout Boutique Hotel
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 99 reviews

    Offering a terrace and a bar, Blackout Boutique Hotel in Colombo is close to Colombo Town Hall and National Art Gallery.

    quite cool! nice bar. super friendly and we'll located!

  • Thambili Island @ Stubbs
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 176 reviews

    Located in the heart of Colombo, 1.4 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital, Thambili Island @ Stubbs features a sun terrace and views of the city. Free private parking is available on site.

    Staff are really friendly and this place quite good to chill 😊

  • Asian House
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 12 reviews

    Asian House enjoys a location in Colombo, 2 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 2.7 miles from Khan Clock Tower.

    People from the accommodation were very helpful, the room was OK, Wi-Fi was working without issues.

  • MercuryFM 107 House - 45 Alfred House Garden Colombo 3 -15-5
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 17 reviews

    MercuryFM 107 House - 45 Alfred House Garden Colombo 3 -15-5 features air-conditioned rooms in Colombo. With sea views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

  • Relation Hotel
    2.3
    Scored 2.3
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 3 reviews

    Relation Hotel offers accommodations in Colombo, a 19-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach and 1.6 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

  • College House Close to Fort and Pettah

    College House Close to Fort and Pettah is located in Colombo, just 5.1 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 19 miles from Leisure World.

  • Flower Road Apartment

    Flower Road Apartment enjoys a location in Colombo, 1.3 miles from Galle Face Beach and 1.8 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

  • No 21

    Offering a garden and a terrace, No 21 in Colombo is close to Bambalapitiya Beach and Kollupitiya Beach. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Heaven Villa colombo

    Just a 11-minute walk from Milagiriya Beach and 0.7 miles from Bambalapitiya Beach, Heaven Villa colombo features accommodations in Colombo with a garden.

  • Urban Homestay
    Central location

    Urban Homestay enjoys a location in Colombo, 18 miles from Leisure World and 25 miles from St. Anthony's Church.

  • LUMBINI home stay
    Central location

    LUMBINI home stay is located in Colombo, just 3.5 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 7 miles from Khan Clock Tower.

  • Kenz Villa
    Central location

    Kenz Villa offers accommodations in Colombo, 6.1 miles from R Premadasa Stadium and 7 miles from Khan Clock Tower. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. St.

  • SevenSun HomeStay Villa

    Providing a garden, SevenSun HomeStay Villa offers accommodations in Colombo. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Colombo

  • Avg. price/night: $130
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 15 reviews
    Great hosts and property
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $41.30
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 61 reviews
    Spacious, clean, all the facilities we needed, homely and lovely host
    Madeleine
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $30
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 53 reviews
    Shuresh is a great host: very knowledgeable and makes you feel like home. The place is so peaceful we cannot believe we actually are in Colombo. I loved the garden.
    armand
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $38.85
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 71 reviews
    Good location, AC and fan are new and amazing, great host! She called me to see if everything was ok when I was later then expected for my check in. Check in time is really 24/7. Room with view over the city.
    Brecht
    Solo traveler
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews
    Lovely family homestay, spacious room in a good location close to the center. It's a renovated house so the facilities are quite new. Very kind and helpful hosts.
    Daniela
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $89.68
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 145 reviews
    It was just beautiful. Very clean with comforting air conditioning and fan. Relaxing shower and comfy bed. Lovely welcoming host family.
    Sudell
    Solo traveler
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 784 reviews
    It’s good hostel in the main city centre staff is good friendly and they have free good breakfast I recommend best in city with low price
    Rajith
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $60.50
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 296 reviews
    Very charmy kind of historical house Big room with lovely balcony to chill (when the sun is not too strong) Spacious cool bathroom All clean Wifi works well Very customer orientated communication of the host Cool cafe place with both trendy locals and foreigners Good neighbourhood Close to downtown / oceanfront with tuktuk
    Daniel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $31.90
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 180 reviews
    Great place to stay. Good location. Lovely warm welcome. Great hosts who gave excellent onward advice. Nice clean room. I would stay again.
    Moira
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.50
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 147 reviews
    Leo's home stay is extremely clean and well maintained with all amenities and polite staff.
    Bandookwala
    Travelers with friends

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