About Colombo
Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka, home to around 648,034 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Colombo
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Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka
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St Luke's Anglican Church
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St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church
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St Andrew's Scots Kirk church
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St Lucia's Cathedral
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St Paul's Church (1853)
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Buddha Jayanthi Chaithya stupa
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Gangaramaya Temple
Budget travel
Free things to do in Colombo
St Luke's Anglican Church
St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church
St Andrew's Scots Kirk church
St Lucia's Cathedral
St Paul's Church (1853)
Gangaramaya Temple
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka
- Visit St Luke's Anglican Church
- Visit St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church
- Eat at New Yarl Eat House
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit St Andrew's Scots Kirk church
- Visit St Lucia's Cathedral
- Visit St Paul's Church (1853)
- Eat at The Cricket Club Cafe
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Buddha Jayanthi Chaithya stupa
- Visit Gangaramaya Temple
- Visit Galle Face Green Promenade
- Eat at The Gallery Cafe
Where to eat
New Yarl Eat House
The Cricket Club Cafe
The Gallery Cafe
The Lagoon
Mango Tree
The Palmyrah Restaurant
168 Seafood Palace
Arunthathee Vihaar Vegetarian Family Restaurant
Where to stay
- Parisare Homestay
- Miracle City Inn Hostel
- C1 Colombo Fort
- Sapphire Hotel
- Hotel Clarion
Shopping
- Barefoot
- Crescat Boulevard
- Lakmedura
- Lakpahana
- Liberty Plaza
- Majestic City
Nightlife
- Whitehorse
- In... on the Green
- 7 Degrees North
- Cheers
Museums & culture
- Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka
- St Luke's Anglican Church
- St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church
- St Andrew's Scots Kirk church
- St Lucia's Cathedral
- St Paul's Church (1853)
In pictures
Colombo gallery
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