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

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a central courtyard and a pool on the rooftop.

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

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

1. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 3.1 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Maibel

₩191,059

₩256,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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.

2. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Peter

₩36,140

₩42,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

3. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Sithara

₩176,029

₩236,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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.

4. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Jeffrey

₩48,402

₩57,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central blue structure, and a modern design.

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

5. Orion City Hotel

2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Duminda

₩67,027

₩81,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel interior with a glass entrance, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa set, a desk with a computer, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a computer, and a green bottle. There is a wall with a 'C1' sign and a door leading outside.

A staircase leading to a room with a wooden door, a doormat with a letter, and a glass wall on one side.

6. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Muhammad Zarwan

₩43,506

₩51,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a tower with a lighted top, and a sunset sky.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining space, a living area with a sofa and TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a city view, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with a lamp.

A gym with various exercise machines, large windows, and a view of a pool and lawn.

7. Hilton Colombo Residence

Ibbanwala, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Lennox

₩125,455

₩168,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A large, white building with a sign reading "The Kingsbury." It features a spacious lawn in front and a modern glass facade.

An outdoor seating area with thatched umbrellas and wooden tables, surrounded by palm trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pool, and hanging lights.

A room with a view of the ocean and city skyline, featuring a table with a vase of flowers and two armchairs.

8. The Kingsbury Colombo

Fort, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

John

₩106,430

₩142,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A vertical garden with various plants and flowers against a tiled wall.

A round table with white chairs, each with a gold sashed backrest, set for a formal event.

A modern lobby with a green vertical garden wall, two dark green chairs, and a sign indicating the eighth floor with room numbers 804 to 806.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass-enclosed bathroom, and a marble floor.

9. Zest Metropole

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Alexis

₩71,658

₩84,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A building with the sign "Fairway Colombo" and multiple flags, including the UK and India flags.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, framed pictures on the walls, and doors on either side.

A lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the walls and a sign indicating a lounge area.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a city view.

10. Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Rita

₩65,605

₩85,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.

A lobby with a stone wall, a hanging light fixture, and a potted plant.

A large hotel with multiple floors and balconies, a floating barge in the foreground, and a body of water in the background.

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and a view of a city skyline.

11. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Vincent

₩97,866

₩131,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

A bartender pouring a blue drink into a martini glass at a bar.

A spacious lobby with wooden paneling, a bar area, and leather seating.

A multi-story hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and flags.

12. The Steuart by Citrus

Fort, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Bal

₩60,472

₩79,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A building with a white facade, a dark brown arched entrance, and a metal awning above the door.

A row of white buildings with red-tiled roofs and large windows.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a street lamp, and a sign for Hotel Nippan.

A buffet setup with various dishes and serving utensils.

13. Hotel Nippon Colombo

Hunupitiya, 3 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Prabodini

₩53,753

₩70,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious lobby with a polished marble floor, several potted plants, and a mix of seating options including chairs and a small table.

The exterior of Shalimar Restaurant with a traditional wooden facade, large glass windows, and a green awning.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with patterned curtains, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a green curtain.

14. Shalimar Hotel

2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Klaus

₩38,212

₩45,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern living room with a sofa, colorful cushions, a glass coffee table with a book and a plant, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hallway with a geometric pendant light, a potted plant, and a door with a number sign.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two yellow pillows, and two pendant lights.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round wicker table, and a colorful abstract wall.

15. City Beds Colombo

Hunupitiya, 3.1 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Satoshi

₩36,560

₩47,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A row of potted plants against a yellow wall, arranged in a planter box on a tiled floor.

A buffet table with various food items and utensils, a fruit platter, and a colorful painting above.

A building with a storefront and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, black leather chairs, and an air conditioning unit.

16. CityRest Fort - Hostel

Fort, 2.7 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Rita

₩32,252

₩42,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A resort with a large swimming pool, a river, and high-rise buildings in the background.

A spacious lounge area with wooden flooring, multiple seating options including benches and sofas, and a large wall of greenery.

A hotel courtyard with a central water feature, surrounded by buildings with illuminated windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean, a sofa, a dining table, and a small coffee table.

17. Hilton Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Meorin

₩126,606

₩170,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A reception area with a chandelier, reception desk, and potted orchids.

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a small table with a vase, and a chair in a room with a tiled floor and wooden ceiling beams.

A lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a decorative wall with animal prints.

18. Grand Oriental Hotel

Fort, 2.5 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Peter

₩53,132

₩58,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A rooftop infinity pool with white loungers and a glass balustrade, overlooking a city skyline and the ocean.

A modern living room with a large window, a round dining table, and a sofa.

19. Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Kompannaweediya, 3.2 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

YUJIN

₩188,889

₩253,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A spa with massage chairs, a reception desk, and shelves with products.

20. Thilhara Colombo

Hunupitiya, 3.1 km from St Lucia’s Cathedral

Gerald

₩40,423

₩52,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to St Lucia’s Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams	9.6 Exceptional 184 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 81 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 659 reviews	View
Dutch Heritage Colombo	9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews	View
Orion City Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews	View

Top St Lucia’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

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."

Grand Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"Beautiful old building with friendly staff"

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"A great hotel with great facilities. The change rooms / amenities area was fabulous even down to provided blow dryers. Fantastic pool area, very well kept. We had a club room on level 7 with complimentary nibbles, soft drink, tea and coffee throughout the day and evening. The afternoon tea included three choices of hot food , and a variety of sandwiches. Complimentary happy hour also included three choices of hot food and assorted finger food. Great services from all staff encountered"

Shalimar Hotel

8/10 Good

"Super friendly and helpful staff. Quiet rooms in the back of hotel. Food and breakfast is good."

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."

THE DEN 23

10/10 Excellent

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

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"very good"

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All Saints Church

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St Lucia's Cathedral?

St Lucia's Cathedral is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to St Lucia's Cathedral?

White Avenue is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers a rooftop terrace and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St Lucia's Cathedral. Other good choices close by include Port View City Hotel and Kings Grand Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near St Lucia's Cathedral?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St Lucia's Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St Lucia's Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to St Lucia's Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St Lucia's Cathedral?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near St Lucia's Cathedral, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near St Lucia's Cathedral?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum and Dutch Period Museum. Sights like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Elphinstone Theatre, and High Commission of India are must-sees while exploring the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for St Lucia’s Cathedral hotels

1. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

2. THE DEN 23

3. Shangri-La Colombo

4. Dutch Heritage Colombo

5. Orion City Hotel

6. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

7. Hilton Colombo Residence

8. The Kingsbury Colombo

9. Zest Metropole

10. Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

11. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

12. The Steuart by Citrus

13. Hotel Nippon Colombo

14. Shalimar Hotel

15. City Beds Colombo

16. CityRest Fort - Hostel

17. Hilton Colombo

18. Grand Oriental Hotel

19. Nuwa at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

20. Thilhara Colombo

Compare popular hotels close to St Lucia’s Cathedral

Top St Lucia’s Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Grand Oriental Hotel

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Shalimar Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

THE DEN 23

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Other attractions near St Lucia’s Cathedral

Sugathadasa Stadium

Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil

St Anthony’s Church

Wolvendaal Church

Grand Mosque of Colombo

R. Premadasa Stadium

All Saints Church

New Kathiresan Kovil

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