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 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.

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.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Neil

₩256,683

₩336,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

A cozy indoor space with wicker furniture, a wooden bench, and a sofa with cushions. There are potted plants and a wooden lattice structure.

2. Ishq Colombo

1.6 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Niels

₩231,597

₩300,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

Two black chairs facing a sea view through 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.

3. Marino Beach Colombo

1.9 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Pirahas

₩107,017

₩140,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a waterfront location and a bridge connecting to the main building.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting fixtures.

A modern interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a large window.

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Vijayasingham

₩169,133

₩227,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

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.

5. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Peter

₩36,258

₩42,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A hotel entrance with a large window, a tree sculpture, and a staircase visible through the window.

6. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.6 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Jonathan

₩121,070

₩133,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

7. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.3 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Andrew

₩95,334

₩124,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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.

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

A pool area with yellow umbrellas and lounge chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

8. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.8 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Jennifer

₩176,605

₩237,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

₩158,945

₩213,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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 spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

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.

10. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

0.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Tom

₩120,907

₩162,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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 poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

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

11. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.2 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Prem

₩127,020

₩170,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by white umbrellas and potted plants.

A bar with a mirrored wall, shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

A grand building with a central fountain, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a chandelier, and a view through a doorway.

12. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.5 km from Gangaramaya Temple

David

₩166,232

₩217,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A spacious indoor area with a curved staircase, a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

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

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

13. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Fjorn

₩97,567

₩127,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 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.

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

14. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 1 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Amartya

₩123,080

₩165,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

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

15. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 1.6 km from Gangaramaya Temple

DHANIKA

₩201,737

₩271,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

₩107,593

₩143,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

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

Colin

₩82,027

₩96,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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 gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike, overlooking a city and the sea.

18. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.5 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Paul

₩80,727

₩108,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

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

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

19. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.3 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Jeffrey

₩74,093

₩87,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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.

20. Orion City Hotel

2.7 km from Gangaramaya Temple

Duminda

₩67,246

₩81,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Gangaramaya Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 177 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 80 reviews	View

Top Gangaramaya Temple Hotel Reviews

Galle Face Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff and the property were very nice and enjoyed the stay. This is our second time and we will continue to stay here. Food was one of the highlight of this hotel."

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"The service of the staff is above any other in the Colombo city hotel. They go extra length to meet your needs"

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Marino Beach Hotel exceeded expectations. The staff provided exceptional, warm hospitality throughout our stay, ensuring every detail was handled with genuine care and absolute professionalism."

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"

Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is a stunning boutique hotel in a nice part of Colombo close to a picturesque lake. The staff are very hopeful and can’t do enough for you. You are welcomed with a delicious welcome frozen mango juice (delicious) and check in a comfortable lounge area. The property is really stylish with beautiful decor in both the communal areas and the room. The breakfast is à la carte and exceptional. This hotel is highly recommended and will be my go to hotel if and when I return to Sri Lanka."

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, yummy food, friendly & helpful staff. Very clean & comfortable room."

Hilton Colombo Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Clean specious rooms and helpful staff"

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean & well maintained room & amenities. Only lobby is not very convenient to reach. Shopping or food option within same mall is good."

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

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Colombo City Centre

8.4/10 (225 reviews)

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Chabad of Sri Lanka

Learn about the local history of Colombo 03 when you take a trip to Chabad of Sri Lanka. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Gem Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gem Museum during your trip to Colombo 03. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

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Viharamahadevi Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Viharamahadevi Park is just one of the places to see in Kurunduwatta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Liberty Plaza

7.8/10 (130 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Liberty Plaza during your stay in Colombo 03. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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National Art Gallery

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Art Gallery during your trip to Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Sri Lanka National Museum

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum during your travels in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Dewatagaha Mosque

After visiting Dewatagaha Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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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 162 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 Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams and Taj Samudra.

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

Expedia has 162 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 High Commission of India, Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, 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. Ishq Colombo

3. Marino Beach Colombo

4. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5. THE DEN 23

6. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

7. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

8. Shangri-La Colombo

9. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

10. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

11. Galle Face Hotel

12. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

13. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

14. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

15. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

16. MaRadha Colombo

17. Zylan Colombo

18. Cinnamon Red Colombo

19. Dutch Heritage Colombo

20. Orion City Hotel

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Top Gangaramaya Temple Hotel Reviews

Galle Face Hotel

Shangri-La Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Taj Samudra

Hilton Colombo Residence

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

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

Frequently asked questions