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All units at the homestay come with a seating area. The homestay offers some units that feature a terrace and inner courtyard view, and units are fitted with a private bathroom and a desk. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Best homestay ever! A home away from home. The owner and her son were very kind and helpful. The breakfast and dinner are very delicious. Highly reccommended.

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9.3
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
€ 17
per night

Located in the suburbs of Colombo city, 55TG Boutique Suites offers an authentic home stay experience in a two story 1920's period house with a garden, outdoor pavilion, living room and a lounge.

The units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, guest rooms at 55TG Boutique Suites have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a seating area. The rooms have a desk. Certain units include a kitchenette, dining, and a washing machine facilities.

This is an exceptional place to stay. Beautifully furnished, immaculately clean, wonderful staff and amazing food. I cannot recommend Villa Saltasia highly enough. Best place we stayed in Sri Lanka.

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9.1
Superb
169 reviews
Price from
€ 120
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sayura House offers accommodation in Colombo, 3.5 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free private parking is available on site.

Each room is fitted with a private bathroom.

We really liked the roof terrace and dining area. It felt like a little sanctuary to get away from the streets.

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9.3
Superb
260 reviews
Price from
€ 65
per night

Ideally set in Colombo, Regent Residencies - Colombo is a recently renovated homestay, which offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. With sea views, this accommodation features a balcony. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Fantastic breakfast, nice and friendy staff. Accomodation close to the city centre

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9.3
Superb
44 reviews
Price from
€ 37
per night

Located 4.4 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Hotel 106 offers accommodation with a balcony. It is situated 4.6 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and features a 24-hour front desk. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

An excellent stay across the board. If you’re new in town, and want a feel of cozy, Lankan hospitality and a feel of home but with your own space and privacy - this is ideal. Vishwa is great with any help you might need with recommendations or basic advise. Friendly staff to help with bags or walking in and out. Clean, safe, and no issues for a young woman alone in town for a few days - I couldn’t recommend a better place or better people.

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
€ 86
per night

Set within 1.3 km of Milagiriya Beach and 1.7 km of Bambalapitiya Beach, Highbury Colombo offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo. This recently renovated homestay is located 1.7 km from Wellawatte Beach and 1.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Highbury Colombo is truly exceptional, if you appreciate visual art, Sri Lankan culture and excellent architecture this is the place to stay in Colombo. Situated in a quiet residential street, the moment you walk in the gate you can feel the tranquility, the beautiful plants and trees along the path leading to the house add to a quiet and refined atmosphere. I learned from the very interesting hosts that the house was influenced by the work of the highly renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. This didn’t surprise me as there is a wonderful flow to the building including the incredibly well designed suite I was very fortunate to stay in. I had a home cooked dinner and breakfast during my stay which was delicious.

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9.6
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
€ 66
per night

Some units in the homestay have private entrance and are fitted with desk and outdoor furniture. Units come with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace and some have sea views. All units in the homestay are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and with cable channels.

Great location and staff were very friendly

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9
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
€ 27
per night

The recently renovated Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays is set in Colombo, near Sinhalese Sports Club and The Independence Square. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

I booked 2 nights and extended, so in total stayed 4. I instantly felt comfortable and at home. The sheets, the bed, the room - all super clean, tidy, comfy and beautiful. I loved the common area as well to eat or to hang out. Breakfast was either local sri lankan or eggs and toast. I particularly loved the fresh fruit (fresh mango from the garden) and the sri lankan dhal and string hoppers. Everyone that I met in the house was super lovley, chatty and super easy-going. I will definitely come (infact already booked the same room ;) ) - so can highly recommend this place if you want to stay in a local house with a homey vibe. It was also pretty nicely located, you can easily reach everything within 10-15 minutes in the tuktuk. The street is quiet and chill, the area residential so super quiet as well. All I can say: enjoyyy :)

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9.5
Exceptional
36 reviews
Price from
€ 46
per night

Set just 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Dumi's Shelter Home Stay features accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. This homestay offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

Very friendly host. Lovely house. Nice quiet area but close to the city.

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9.2
Superb
85 reviews
Price from
€ 35
per night

Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 features free WiFi and views of the city. In a prime location in the Kollupitiya district, this guest house features a terrace.

At the guest house, all rooms include a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with free toiletries. Guest rooms include a seating area.

I couldn’t be thank you enough for how Rohana support me in my stay . the house is really soulful. calm cozy and modern at the same times. my stay is amazing

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9.8
Exceptional
97 reviews
Price from
€ 289
per night

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  • 55TG Boutique Suites
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 169 reviews

    Located in the suburbs of Colombo city, 55TG Boutique Suites offers an authentic home stay experience in a two story 1920's period house with a garden, outdoor pavilion, living room and a lounge.

    Great service, great staff and really unique design 👍🏻

  • Sayura House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 260 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sayura House offers accommodation in Colombo, 3.5 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free private parking is available on site.

    The manager was the nicest and most helpful person I met in Sri Lanka

  • Regent Residencies - Colombo
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 44 reviews

    Ideally set in Colombo, Regent Residencies - Colombo is a recently renovated homestay, which offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Really friendly and helpful owners. Enjoyed my stay there :)

  • Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 36 reviews

    The recently renovated Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays is set in Colombo, near Sinhalese Sports Club and The Independence Square. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

    Perfect location. Clean and cozy. Good for 1-2 nights.

  • Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 97 reviews

    Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 features free WiFi and views of the city. In a prime location in the Kollupitiya district, this guest house features a terrace.

    Rohana, the caretaker, was extremely kind and helpful

  • Aathma Colombo House
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews

    Set in Colombo on a private peninsula by the banks of the historic Diyawanna Lake, Aathma Colombo House provides accommodation with a garden.

    The decoration was so unique and beautiful! We loved the swimming pool, it was so relaxing and all of the beautiful spots you can sit to relax!

  • Visakha 6
    Breakfast options
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 289 reviews

    Visakha 6, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Colombo, 300 metres from Milagiriya Beach, 600 metres from Bambalapitiya Beach, as well as 1.5 km from Wellawatte Beach.

    Speedy response from owner, good location, very clean

  • Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 18 reviews

    1.3 km from Galle Face Beach in Colombo, Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle provides accommodation with access to a hot tub and fitness room.

    Aussicht, Rooftop infinity Pool, tolles gym, perfekte Lage

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  • Hotel 106
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Located 4.4 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Hotel 106 offers accommodation with a balcony. It is situated 4.6 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and features a 24-hour front desk.

    owner so kind. nice to talk with him,helpful and consider.

  • Highbury Colombo
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 reviews

    Set within 1.3 km of Milagiriya Beach and 1.7 km of Bambalapitiya Beach, Highbury Colombo offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    Amazing house!!! Host very kind ;) and good area of Colombo!

  • Dumi's Shelter Home Stay
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 85 reviews

    Set just 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Dumi's Shelter Home Stay features accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Location is perfect and the owner is very welcoming!

  • City Stay By Sunrise
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 364 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and city views, City Stay By Sunrise is an accommodation situated in Colombo, just 1.5 km from Kollupitiya Beach and 1.8 km from Galle Face Beach.

    The bed was amazing! The best we've slept on in Sri Lanka

  • Greenscape Colombo
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 498 reviews

    Located in Colombo, near Milagiriya Beach and Bambalapitiya Beach, Greenscape Colombo is a recently renovated property, featuring, free bikes and garden.

    Very nice staff. Super friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Great location

  • Elegance Oasis, Colombo 3
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 120 reviews

    Offering free bikes and garden view, Elegance Oasis, Colombo 3 is situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Kollupitiya Beach and 1.6 km from Milagiriya Beach.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful with everything we needed.

  • Trellis Homes
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 146 reviews

    Offering city views, Trellis Homes is an accommodation set in Colombo, 50 metres from Bambalapitiya Beach and 500 metres from Kollupitiya Beach.

    Great host. Very helpful. Nice and fast communication.

  • The Dutch Burgher Union
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 20 reviews

    Set just less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach, The Dutch Burgher Union offers accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a lift.

    Staff members were excellent and helpful in many ways.

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  • No 21
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Situated just 1.4 km from Bambalapitiya Beach, No 21 features accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as bicycle parking.

  • Colombo Orchid Villa
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 45 reviews

    Located 500 meters from Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, Colombo Orchid Villa features free WiFi access and free private parking. The homestay also offers car hire.

    very clean sheets and room with peaceful quiet space.

  • Leisure Villa
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 92 reviews

    Situated within 7.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 12 km of R Premadasa Stadium, Leisure Villa features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    L hospitalité et la gentillesse de notre hôte Nilu

  • College House Close to Fort
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, College House Close to Fort is located in Colombo, 2.7 km from Khan Clock Tower and 2.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

  • Leisure home
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 101 reviews

    Set within 6 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 9 km of R Premadasa Stadium, Leisure home provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

    Very warm welcome, tasty breakfast, hospitality. Thank you Madu

  • THE WISH RESIDENCE BEACH SIDE KOLUPITIYA Colombo 3
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 18 reviews

    Offering city views, THE WISH RESIDENCE BEACH SIDE KOLUPITIYA Colombo 3 is an accommodation set in Colombo, 600 metres from Kollupitiya Beach and 1.2 km from Milagiriya Beach.

    Very close to the hospital and it was very clean and tidy.

  • Dolce Casa
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 34 reviews

    Situated 1.2 km from Milagiriya Beach, Dolce Casa offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a terrace and a bar. It is set 1.5 km from Bambalapitiya Beach and offers full-day security.

    Very spacious and clean room. Friendly staff. Great location.

  • Sunrise Boutique
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 328 reviews

    Situated in the Wellawatte district in Colombo, 1.6 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital, Sunrise Boutique boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very nice, helpful staff. Beautifully decorated hotel.

  • Olu Colombo Villa
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 53 reviews

    Just 300 metres from Independence square and the new Arcade shopping centre, Olu Colombo Villa offers accommodation in Colombo. The property offers free WiFi.

    Calm environment, central location, homely feel, good staff

  • Avega Urban - Colombo 07
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Colombo, 4.3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 5.3 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Avega Urban - Colombo 07 offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

  • Heritage Villa colombo7
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 106 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Heritage Villa colombo7 provides accommodation with balcony, around 2.2 km from Bambalapitiya Beach. This guest house offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace.

    Everything was nice, the owner was polite and helpful.

  • Blue Lotus Garden Hotel piliyandala
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10 reviews

    Offering a garden and quiet street view, Blue Lotus Garden Hotel piliyandala is situated in Colombo, 18 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 22 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

  • Blackberry villa
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 12 reviews

    Located just 4.1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Blackberry villa provides accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Super close to some of the important hospitals in Colombo

  • MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 208 reviews

    MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3 is set in the Kollupitiya district of Colombo, 1.3 km from Bambalapitiya Beach, 1.6 km from Galle Face Beach and 3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

    Big room with bathroom, very quiet, good to sleep.

  • Beverly Villa
    Central location
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 31 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of garden, Beverly Villa is a recently renovated guest house situated in Colombo, 300 metres from Mount Lavinia Beach.

    Good price, friendly staff, ac room, ideal location in mount Lavinia and comfortable bed

  • Thambili Island @ Stubbs
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 180 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Colombo, 2.2 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital, Thambili Island @ Stubbs features a sun terrace and views of the city. Free private parking is available on site.

    Staff are really friendly and this place quite good to chill 😊

  • Asian House
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 13 reviews

    Offering city views, Asian House is an accommodation situated in Colombo, 1.4 km from Bambalapitiya Beach and 1.8 km from Galle Face Beach.

    People from the accommodation were very helpful, the room was OK, Wi-Fi was working without issues.

  • Relation Hotel
    2.3
    Scored 2.3
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Colombo with Wellawatte Beach and Milagiriya Beach nearby, Relation Hotel offers accommodation with free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.6 km from Mount Lavinia Beach.

  • College House Close to Fort and Pettah

    College House Close to Fort and Pettah is set in Colombo, 8.2 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 31 km from Leisure World, and 37 km from St Anthony's Church.

  • Flower Road Apartment

    Flower Road Apartment is situated in Colombo, 1.2 km from Bambalapitiya Beach, 2.1 km from Galle Face Beach, and 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

  • Serene Haven in Colombo 8

    Situated in Colombo, 4.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Serene Haven in Colombo 8 features recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a garden.

  • Heaven Villa colombo

    Heaven Villa colombo, a property with a garden, is located in Colombo, less than 1 km from Milagiriya Beach, a 12-minute walk from Bambalapitiya Beach, as well as 2.2 km from Wellawatte Beach.

  • Heaven Villa colombo

    Set in Colombo with Milagiriya Beach and Bambalapitiya Beach nearby, Heaven Villa colombo offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Urban Homestay
    Central location

    Located in Colombo, within 5.5 km of R Premadasa Stadium and 5.6 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Urban Homestay provides accommodation with a terrace as well as free private parking for guests...

  • LUMBINI home stay
    Central location

    Offering garden views, LUMBINI home stay is an accommodation set in Colombo, 11 km from Khan Clock Tower and 12 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

  • Kenz Villa
    Central location

    Boasting quiet street views, Kenz Villa features accommodation with balcony, around 10 km from R Premadasa Stadium. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Retnal House
    Central location

    Situated in Colombo, 2.6 km from Kollupitiya Beach and 2.7 km from Galle Face Beach, Retnal House features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

  • Ellen’s place

    Ellen’s place, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Colombo, 4.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium, 5.1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, as well as 5.6 km from Khan Clock Tower.

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Homestays that guests love in Colombo

  • Avg. price/night: € 105.46
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 276 reviews
    Newly redesigned , Everything was great ,perfect staff and very attending ,good food and shisha was great Mithma was great host ,explained everything to us about facilities of the hotel and helped with any question we had Raj is best bell boy here ,very friendly and attentive . Dinendra made us a lot of ice coffees ,best in Sri Lanka . 10/10 experience would definatly visit again Thank you
    Martins
    Young couple
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    All facilities provided. Felt like home. Lovely host.
    Thiru
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 119.75
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews
    Great hosts and property
    James
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 170 reviews
    Great hostel with clean and comfortable beds, good Wi-Fi and AC, lockers and curtains for extra privacy. Do take the AC dorm as it gets very hot during the day. Great location as well!
    Clothilde
    Solo traveller
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 23 reviews
    Good location lovely host but still a long way to go to make things at least, to near perfect
    Carole-Anne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 41.74
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 289 reviews
    Uncle Ben and his wife made us feel very welcome in their homestay which is nicely located in the quiet, yet still lively neighbourhood of Bambalapitiya. The room and bathroom were clean and we were served a very tasty and rich sri lankan breakfast. We would definitely recommend Visakha 6 for a decent stay in Colombo!
    Dimitris
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 21.17
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 101 reviews
    Best homestay ever! A home away from home. The owner and her son were very kind and helpful. The breakfast and dinner are very delicious. Highly reccommended.
    Joanna May
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 22.50
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 106 reviews
    It’s like a homestay. Had to wait 10m Infront of it, but then we had no further issues. Had the best showers in Sri Lanka over there. A lot of pressure ;) It’s a little bit ghostly in this house which is kinda some shared living space, but we basically had the house for us. There was a kitchen in the basement too.
    Jan
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 35.87
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 63 reviews
    Beautifully wooden chalet with a stunning view! Everything was so clean and it really felt like a home. Chamath was such a good host with good advice and a really caring attitude. Perfect to explore Colombo and to relax afterwards! Thank you so much and all the best!
    Maximilian
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 44 reviews
    Great hosts...
    Steve
    Young couple

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