Anuradhapura

Travel Guide

Photo by Koray Koymen
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Where to stay in Anuradhapura

At the end of our day at Anuradhapura, we kept walking to our hotel. On the way, we saw this monkey was eating some fruits. This creature is endemic to Sri Lanka. Furthermore, it presents all over the Island. They live as groups and kind of the time they become too aggressive. So, if you capturing them when they are too close to you, keep it in your mind to switch off the flasher.

Wijayapura

While Wijayapura might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nuwara Wewa and Sri Maha Bodhi.

Wijayapura
The Lake Forest Hotel

The Lake Forest Hotel

3 out of 5
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC
The price is ₩133,047 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
₩133,047
₩156,996 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Mirisawetiya Stupa are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
"This is a place with beautiful scenery by the lake and Buddhist stuupa . Highly recommend for wedding shooting Very beautiful place."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

The Lake Forest Hotel
Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura

Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura

3 out of 5
Ramanayake Mawatha, Trincomalee Road, Anuradhapura
The price is ₩69,850 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
₩69,850
₩90,665 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Kantaka Chetiya are ...
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"Although the team were helpful the room wasn’t clean and my partner had doubts about whether the bedsheets had been changed. A bit grim to even thing about."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2024

Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura
Heritage Hotel

Heritage Hotel

3 out of 5
Galwala Road, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura
The price is ₩140,716 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
₩140,716
₩184,327 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Mirisawetiya Stupa ...
7.2/10 Good! (67 reviews)
"The Heritage is set in a fabulous location, in magnificent grounds on the edge of a lake, peaceful and comfortable. Yet in easy reach of the Sacred City. The staff were helpful and breakfasts superb."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

Heritage Hotel
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Villa Tambaka Retreat

Villa Tambaka Retreat

3.5 out of 5
Saliya Mawatha, Anuradhapura, North Central
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly villa in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Kuttam Pokuna and Samadhi ...
Villa Tambaka Retreat
Green Villa Homestay

Green Villa Homestay

2.5 out of 5
No K8 Nuwara Wewa Mawatha, Anuradhapura, North Central
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya ...
Green Villa Homestay
Isi Arana Eco Villa

Isi Arana Eco Villa

3 out of 5
Kurunegala Road, Alankulama Bus Top, Anuradhpura, NC
Stay at this 3-star villa in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Mirisawetiya Stupa ...
Isi Arana Eco Villa
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Thousands of people visit Ruwanweli Stupa a day. So, buckets full of lotus and many other flowers are collected in this way. Lotus seeds have become one of the most preferred food for the monkeys who live near the stupa. This monkey also ate lotus seeds for a long period and I took loads of photos.

Ruwanwelisaya

5/5(10 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Ruwanwelisaya
Offerings at the jaya sri maha bodhi or the temple of the sacred bodhi tree in anuradhapura, Sri Lanka #petersoeteweyphotography #wanderlust #srilanka #anuradhapura #jayasrimahabodi #sacredbodhithree

Sri Maha Bodhi

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Sri Maha Bodhi is just one of the places to see in Anuradhapura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Sri Maha Bodhi
Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka

Abhayagiri Dagoba

5/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Abhayagiri Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Abhayagiri Dagoba
Ancient palace ruins

Kuttam Pokuna

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Kuttam Pokuna. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Kuttam Pokuna
Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration. Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism. This is considered the earliest monument, the construction of which was chronicled Sri Lanka. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.

Thuparama Dagoba

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you spend time at Thuparama Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Thuparama Dagoba

Nuwara Wewa

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Nuwara Wewa. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Nuwara Wewa