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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sayura House offers accommodations in Colombo, 2.2 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free private parking is available on site.

People friendly, warm service, yummy food, comfortable environment
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
488 reviews
Price from
$48.75
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Just unique. Extremely helpful staff. It is tucked away and the accommodation do make you aware of that. But nothing a tuk-tuk can’t take you too.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
179 reviews
Price from
$100
1 night, 2 adults

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

We loved the quirky, fun decor of the property and the size of our suite (Simha Suite) which was beautifully decorated and maintained. The staff were super friendly and always available to answer questions. The location was great too as you are in "Colombo" but "not in" Colombo. A tranquil spot in a very busy town.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
216 reviews
Price from
$117
1 night, 2 adults

Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 offers accommodations in Colombo, a 18-minute walk from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.3 miles from Khan Clock Tower.

Amazing interiors. And art objects.
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
128 reviews
Price from
$315
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, Leisure Villa offers accommodations in Colombo. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

Review score
9.0
Wonderful
172 reviews
Price from
$27
1 night, 2 adults

Highbury Colombo is a recently renovated homestay in Colombo where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

Everything. The stay was fantastic! Definitely recommend!
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
196 reviews
Price from
$56.25
1 night, 2 adults

Leisure home features air-conditioned accommodations in Colombo. Offering a garden, the property is located within 3.8 miles of Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

Wonderful host and a fabulous place to stay (we stayed twice). Large rooms, great facilities.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
203 reviews
Price from
$20.70
1 night, 2 adults

Duvi's Shelter Bungalow in Colombo provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. This homestay offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

We were welcomed very nicely by the lovely hosts. The place was beautiful. While it is a bit further from the city centre, it was not expensive to go to and from there by tuktuk. We had a big balcony overlooking the beautiful garden. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. They allowed us to order UberEATS which was a plus.
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
77 reviews
Price from
$46.17
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring inner courtyard views, Dolce Italia Rooms in Colombo provides accommodations, a garden, and a bar. With city views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

We were made to feel very welcome. They gave us a drink on arrival. Great communication and the area is lovely. Close to amenities and beachfront.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
87 reviews
Price from
$45
1 night, 2 adults

The Big House offers accommodations in Colombo, 2.6 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 4.4 miles from R Premadasa Stadium.

The location is perfect where you can reach other places easily. Hot water in the bathroom perfectly functioning.
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews
Price from
$34
1 night, 2 adults
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Travelers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. These simple accommodations are in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 216 reviews

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

  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 179 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.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 488 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Sayura House offers accommodations in Colombo, 2.2 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital. Free private parking is available on site.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 98 reviews

    Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays offers accommodations in Colombo, 2 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 4 miles from R Premadasa Stadium.

  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 87 reviews

    Featuring inner courtyard views, Dolce Italia Rooms in Colombo provides accommodations, a garden, and a bar. With city views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

  • Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 107 reviews

    Offering sea views, Altair Luxury Colombo by Miracle in Colombo offers accommodations, a rooftop pool, an indoor pool, and a garden. A fitness room is available for guests.

  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 392 reviews

    Visakha 6 provides air-conditioned rooms in Colombo. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and bicycle parking, along with free Wifi throughout the property.

  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 108 reviews

    Just a 8-minute walk from Sinhalese Sports Club and 0.4 miles from The Independence Square, Olu Colombo Villa features accommodations in Colombo, with a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    convenient location, large rooms and essential facilities and the lovely dog

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  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 34 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Bambalapitiya Beach and 0.8 miles from Milagiriya Beach, The Dutch Burgher Union - DBU Colombo 4 features accommodations in Colombo, with a garden, a terrace, and a bar.

    Guest review
    Staff members were excellent and helpful in many ways.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 8 reviews

    The Big House offers accommodations in Colombo, 2.6 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 4.4 miles from R Premadasa Stadium.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 589 reviews

    City Stay By Sunrise offers accommodations in Colombo, 2.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 2.7 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station. Featuring city views, this guest house also includes free Wifi.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 159 reviews

    Trellis Homes offers accommodations in Colombo, 4.3 miles from R Premadasa Stadium and 22 miles from Leisure World.

  • Budget options available

    Mirai Transit Resort offers accommodations in Colombo, 5.3 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 18 miles from Leisure World.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    IGN Residence Colombo is a recently renovated guest house in Colombo, near Bambalapitiya Beach. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    6.5
    Pleasant · 31 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from Mount Lavinia Beach and 0.7 miles from Mount Lavinia Bus Stand, Beverly Villa features accommodations in Colombo, with a garden.

    Guest review
    Good price, friendly staff, ac room, ideal location in mount Lavinia and comfortable bed
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    Flower Road Villa provides free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Colombo. The property is close to Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall, and Colombo Town Hall.

Great access to the city center! Check these homestays in Colombo

  • Review score
    9.8
    Exceptional · 128 reviews

    Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 offers accommodations in Colombo, a 18-minute walk from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 3.3 miles from Khan Clock Tower.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 14 reviews

    LUMBINI home stay offers accommodations in Colombo, 3.5 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 7 miles from Khan Clock Tower.

  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 77 reviews

    Duvi's Shelter Bungalow in Colombo provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. This homestay offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

    Guest review
    Breakfast was not available. We managed our own food for all the days of stay.
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 61 reviews

    Offering a terrace, Colombo Orchid Villa provides accommodations in Colombo.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 196 reviews

    Highbury Colombo is a recently renovated homestay in Colombo where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 203 reviews

    Leisure home features air-conditioned accommodations in Colombo. Offering a garden, the property is located within 3.8 miles of Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 23 reviews

    College House Cosy Room is located in Colombo, just 1.7 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 1.8 miles from R Premadasa Stadium. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

  • Central location
    Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 172 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Leisure Villa offers accommodations in Colombo. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 265 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Fort district of Colombo, Regent Residencies - Colombo is a 12-minute walk from Khan Clock Tower.

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 788 reviews

    Just a 19-minute walk from Milagiriya Beach and 1.1 miles from Bambalapitiya Beach, Greenscape Colombo features accommodations in Colombo, with free bikes, a garden, and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 218 reviews

    Heritage Villa colombo7 in Colombo provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. With garden views, this accommodation provides a terrace.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 37 reviews

    Blackberry villa enjoys a location in Colombo, 4.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 20 miles from Leisure World.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 33 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Blue Lotus Garden Hotel piliyandala in Colombo features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 140 reviews

    Just a 7-minute walk from Colombo Town Hall and half a mile from National Art Gallery, Rosmead Place by Thilanka features accommodations in Colombo, with a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 42 reviews

    THE WISH RESIDENCE Kollupitiya, SeaSide Next To Marino beach Hotel, Colombo 3 enjoys a location in Colombo, 22 miles from Leisure World and 26 miles from St. Anthony's Church.

    Guest review
    Friendly staff... Very good room service.. fast internet
  • Review score
    7.0
    Good · 2 reviews

    Relax on Plus Hotel offers accommodations in Colombo, 2.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower and 2.7 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

  • Review score
    6.9
    Pleasant · 347 reviews

    MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3 enjoys a location in Colombo, 21 miles from Leisure World and 26 miles from St. Anthony's Church.

  • Review score
    6.4
    Pleasant · 228 reviews

    Located in the heart of Colombo, 1.4 mi from Asiri Surgical Hospital, Thambili Island @ Stubbs features a sun terrace and views of the city. Free private parking is available on site.

    Guest review
    Staff are really friendly and this place quite good to chill 😊
  • Review score
    4.3
    Disappointing · 6 reviews

    Colombo view inn enjoys a location in Colombo, 2 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 2.4 miles from Khan Clock Tower.

  • Dona's Colombo 07 Homestays features air-conditioned accommodations in Colombo. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Just a 13-minute walk from Sinhalese Sports Club and 1.1 miles from Barefoot Gallery, Dona's Cozy Homestay features accommodations in Colombo, with a terrace.

  • Motel VIP offers accommodations in Colombo, a 9-minute walk from Wellawatte Beach and 1.5 miles from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

  • Central location

    Featuring a garden, Wetland Whispers features accommodations in Colombo. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Oikos Colombo Cottage is a recently renovated guest house in Colombo where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Colombo

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  • Avg. price/night: $35
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 61 reviews
    Friendly helpful Homestay, with a wonderful welcome drink. The house is beautiful, with a very comfortable room and attached shower area. Very clean and well presented
    Guest review by
    Samantha
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $121
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 196 reviews
    It’s a wonderful house. I didn’t realize it was a home stay, but was very grateful it was for my list night in Sri Lanka. When I walked in, music was playing and the water sounds coming from the indoor garden’s pond immediately made me feel like I had stepped out of the busy city and into an oasis. Relaxing house with lots of nooks and crannies, areas to curl up and read a book. I wish I had spent another night.
    Guest review by
    Alysse
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $121
    Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 196 reviews
    Architecture, furniture, tranquility, garden, air con, lovely hosts and amazing breakfast.
    Guest review by
    Courtney
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $70
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 55 reviews
    This is a great location and a really fun place to stay, in a high-rise full of extremely friends locals. Jay sent very detailed instructions, with photos, of how to find the apartment upon arrival, and the caretaker was waiting there to meet me, so it was all very easy. I loved having this space to cook and do laundry and relax (with a/c!) in between bouts of being out around town. I would definitely stay here again and I highly recommend it.
    Guest review by
    Lindsey
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 28 reviews
    Lovely host Priyantha and had a relax 2 nights
    Guest review by
    Dona
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $46
    Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 788 reviews
    Nice area, really comfy beds, great host
    Guest review by
    Michelle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $26
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 467 reviews
    Really relaxed, cosy clean place over looking the water. You are staying in a large apartment with multiple bedrooms, so have access to kitchen, dinning area and lounge room. Balcony’s off all bedrooms and lounge room. It was absolutely perfect for us. Veronica was a great host, super friendly and knowledgeable (fluent English/German) and the team were super nice.
    Guest review by
    Leanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $48.51
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 265 reviews
    Loved staying at this home stay. The owner took me out to a supermarket and gave me all sorts of information. Would stay here again!
    Guest review by
    Marloes
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $79.99
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 12 reviews
    Clean, good location, lovely hosts!
    Guest review by
    Georgia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $51.25
    Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 3,623 reviews
    Dennis is very good host and they have new apartment also opening soon.
    Guest review by
    elesh
    Family with young children

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