Wijayapura

Anuradhapura

Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Photo by Minul Tennakoon
Photo by Minul Tennakoon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wijayapura Hotel Deals

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 ...
Photos don’t always give the full picture
"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
Kutumbaya

Kutumbaya

3 out of 5
803 Freeman Mawatha, Anuradhapura
The price is ₩31,099 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
₩31,099
₩42,202 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
Great value stay
"I really enjoyed my stay at Kutumbaya. The staff were really friendly and helped organise a safari and tour of the ancient ruins for me. The food was great, particularly the Sri Lankan breakfasts. The WiFi and air con were good and I even found some Premiership football on the TV. I’d definitely ..."

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

Kutumbaya
Uga Ulagalla - Anuradhapura

Uga Ulagalla - Anuradhapura

5 out of 5
Dambulla Anuradhapura Road, Tirappane
The price is ₩425,890 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
₩425,890
₩552,798 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Tirappane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private plunge pools. Popular attractions Sri Swarnabimbaramaya Temple and Nachchadoowa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Treated Like Royalty
"This resort has a good reputation for a reason. Our stay here was truly magical. The resort grounds, staff, facilities, and food are hands-down the best we experienced in Sri Lanka. The spa is a must where Lina and her colleagues will pamper you like royalty. It was so very difficult to leave. We ..."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2019

Uga Ulagalla - Anuradhapura
Rajarata Hotel

Rajarata Hotel

3.5 out of 5
77 Rowing Club Road, Anuradhapura
The price is ₩119,031 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
₩119,031
₩155,921 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and ...
7.8/10 Good! (112 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Rajarata Hotel
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