The Best Hotels Closest to Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo for 2026

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A dining area with tables set for two, black chairs, and white walls with decorative moldings.

A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table set with tea and pastries, and a glimpse of a room with a bed and red canopy.

A spacious living area with a pool view, elegant furniture, and a large mirror.

A large, white colonial-style building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a cobblestone pathway.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Neil

₩257,959

₩337,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, TV, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring lounge chairs and a glass railing.

A spacious dining area with numerous tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a modern ceiling design.

2. Marino Beach Colombo

1.9 km from Gangaramaya Temple

isuru

₩107,549

₩140,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a traditional wooden structure.

A courtyard with a swing set, a tiled patio, and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and trees, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with a traditional architectural style in the background.

A serene indoor garden with a small water feature, steps leading to a seating area, and lush green plants.

3. Ishq Colombo

1.6 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Niels

₩260,843

₩338,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

A hotel lobby with a wooden door labeled "Luggage & Storage," a mounted television, a fire extinguisher, a small table with papers, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a window.

A reception desk with a brick wall, potted plants, a framed picture, and a wooden counter.

4. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Peter

₩36,458

₩43,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A traditional wooden furniture arrangement with a sofa, chairs, and a table in a courtyard with a view of greenery and a yellow wall.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a view of a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bedroom with a bed, a staircase, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

5. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Jonathan

₩121,735

₩133,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A terrace with wicker furniture, a large vase, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A spacious lobby with a central floral arrangement, high ceilings, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

6. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.8 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Sithara

₩177,576

₩238,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern cafe with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

A modern hotel with a unique geometric facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a body of water with a traditional structure in the foreground.

A rooftop terrace with dining tables and chairs, offering a city view.

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

0.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Tom

₩128,334

₩172,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, arranged for dining.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a colorful abstract painting, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern building with a paved courtyard, large potted plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.3 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Ella

₩95,859

₩125,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a large potted plant.

A modern bar area with seating, a high ceiling with geometric patterns, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Lars Toft

₩142,061

₩190,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A dining table set with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages, with a sofa and a staircase in the background.

A cozy living room with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a pillow.

An outdoor swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by a patio area with chairs and tables.

10. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Fjorn

₩62,575

₩81,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, ocean views, and a large umbrella.

A long, well-lit hallway with ceiling fans, chandeliers, and wooden chairs lined up on one side.

11. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Prem

₩116,107

₩155,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a sofa with colorful cushions, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers, and a modern pendant light.

A restaurant with a view of the ocean, featuring a waiter serving a tray with glasses.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the ocean.

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Stach

₩104,906

₩140,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern lounge with a curved seating arrangement, a central table with a bottle and glasses, and a large window offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a reflective floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the sea through expansive windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of the ocean.

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.6 km from Gangaramaya Temple

MOHOMED UMAR

₩202,740

₩272,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, a curved ceiling, and a central walkway.

A grand entrance with a sign for Capital Exchange, featuring a classical architectural style with arches and columns.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

14. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.3 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Jeffrey

₩48,826

₩57,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A rooftop bar with a barista preparing drinks, surrounded by tables and chairs, and shelves with bottles.

A rooftop bar with checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

A modern living room with a large window, a wine rack, and a reception desk.

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.5 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Paul

₩73,786

₩99,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A person in an infinity pool with a sunset view.

A table with a teapot, cups, and fruit, facing a view of the sea.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with fruits and a teapot, and a large potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a view of the ocean.

16. MaRadha Colombo

2.4 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Yasotha

₩108,185

₩144,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A pathway leading through a bamboo forest to a building entrance.

A spacious living area with a piano, sofas, and a dining table.

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A swimming pool with a canopy and lights, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

17. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

kandiah

₩81,858

₩96,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A staircase with ornate railings, a patterned bench, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

18. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.4 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Lee

₩62,481

₩73,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a polished floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a city view.

A modern interior with a curved reception desk, a blue sofa, and a geometric railing.

19. Orion City Hotel

2.7 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Duminda

₩67,615

₩81,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a wooden desk, a chair, a bed with white bedding, and a bathtub.

A modern restaurant with large windows offering city views, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.5 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Ashani

₩102,548

₩133,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
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Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
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Top Gangaramaya Temple Hotel Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Best"

Taj Samudra

8/10 Good

"Good for a short stay, staff were friendly, location is also great but the property is very tired, definitely needs a big refresh, there was a big leak in my room coming from the ceiling fixtures that was extremely annoying. Overall a pleasant stay, but just a very tired and dated hotel"

Renuka City Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel in Colombo city, friendly staff and easy access"

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! It’s connected to a shopping mall. Room is clean and gorgeous. We’d like to come back soon."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are very helpful and everything is nearby. Lovely warm welcome from staff."

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It's a beautiful 5-star property, centrally located, on the ocean, with a history of over 160 years, with excellent amenities, including salt water swimming pool, gym, and restaurant, where royalty, prime ministers, presidents, movie stars, and celebrities have stayed over the years. It's highly recommended."

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"We checked-in to suite at Cinnamon life City of Dreams for two nights on our vacation. Cleanliness in the suite was excellent and the bed was very comfortable and a very quite atmosphere. The staff was very courteous and helpful. The Breakfast buffet was excellent with a wide spead. The pool was very clean and the pool staff was great. The Butler Service assigned for our suite was excellent too."

Granbell Hotel Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We returned to this hotel because we liked it so much, and again loved the location and surroundings of it. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. Due to the public holidays, it was very busy this time and the breakfast room seemed a bit overwhelmed, plus it was difficult to get a towel"

THE DEN 23

10/10 Excellent

"Bed is comfortable huge room, good customer service great working ac. Thanks"

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Chabad of Sri Lanka

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Viharamahadevi Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Liberty Plaza

7.8/10 (130 reviews)

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National Art Gallery

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

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Sri Lanka National Museum

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

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Dewatagaha Mosque

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gangaramaya Temple?

Gangaramaya Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 02 known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 163 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gangaramaya Temple?

Adjacent to Gangaramaya Temple, Courtyard By Marriott Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Taj Samudra and Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gangaramaya Temple?

Expedia has 163 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gangaramaya Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gangaramaya Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Gangaramaya Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gangaramaya Temple?

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What can I see and do near Gangaramaya Temple?

Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum, and Traditional Puppet Art Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Elphinstone Theatre. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for Gangaramaya Temple hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Marino Beach Colombo

3. Ishq Colombo

4. THE DEN 23

5. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

6. Shangri-La Colombo

7. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

10. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

11. Galle Face Hotel

12. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

14. Dutch Heritage Colombo

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

16. MaRadha Colombo

17. Zylan Colombo

18. Palm Grove

19. Orion City Hotel

20. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Compare popular hotels close to Gangaramaya Temple

Top Gangaramaya Temple Hotel Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

Taj Samudra

Renuka City Hotel

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Granbell Hotel Colombo

THE DEN 23

Other attractions near Gangaramaya Temple

Colombo City Centre

Chabad of Sri Lanka

Gem Museum

Viharamahadevi Park

Liberty Plaza

National Art Gallery

Sri Lanka National Museum

Dewatagaha Mosque

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