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Colombo

Colombo & Negombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s historic capital, is a busy and growing city with an understated — hero photograph

Colombo, Sri Lanka’s historic capital, is a busy and growing city with an understated charm.

Once overlooked, Colombo is fast becoming a must visit as it has its own unique identity and plays a significant role in Sri Lanka's wider story. Once a vital port along ancient trade routes, its colonial past lingers in stately mansions, tree-lined streets and timeworn churches and it blends this history with it's strong Sinhalese, Tamil and Islamic culture, history and influence.

Today you'll find boutique hotels in restored villas, modern malls, incredible dining, markets, temples, shops and contemporary art galleries that offer a glimpse into its evolving identity. If you have time to spare, we recommend at least one night here to begin or end your journey and we'd recommend having time with a local specialist to get the most out of it.

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Private experiences in Colombo

Snack and Sip Like A Sailor — experience photograph
Snack and Sip Like A Sailor
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo Street Eats — experience photograph
Colombo Street Eats
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Colombo Discover by Tuk Tuk
Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Where is Colombo

Featured hotels in Colombo

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Galle Face Hotel
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Jetwing Colombo Seven
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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ISHQ
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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