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At the homestay, each unit includes a desk. Some units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a coffee machine, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. All units have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Friendly owner and a nice, clean apartment in the middle of a busy city. Highly recommended and worth every penny.

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9.3
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Featuring a terrace and views of garden, Highbury Colombo is a recently renovated homestay set in Colombo, 1.1 km from Milagiriya Beach. With a garden, the 4-star homestay has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The property is absolutely breathtaking. Spotlessly clean and very tastefully designed and decorated. Manoji and her husband are exceptional hosts: Manoji’s thoughtfulness and care (and her cooking lessons!) made the space feel like home. Highbury is a short tuktuk ride away from the Gallery Cafe and Geoffrey Bawa’s Residence (No. 11). Would definitely return to Highbury if I’m ever back in Colombo!

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9.5
Exceptional
274 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Featuring city views, Colombo 07 Charming Home Stays features accommodation with balcony, around 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Beach. There is a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. A very comfortable home stay. Gayathri is friendly and can help with finding things to see and do in Colombo. The rooms are very clean and spacious. We made sure to stay here again on our return trip. Highly recommended.

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9.3
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

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. It was fun to spend time with wonderful people. I stayed for a week.

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9.2
Superb
255 reviews
Price from
US$18.90
per night

Featuring city views, Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 provides accommodation with balcony, around less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests to maintain their privacy. This is an experience that will be treasured, the house is stunningly styled and curated. The staff amazing in their care and attention to our stay. The tour of the house was the perfect conclusion to a loved stay.

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9.8
Exceptional
144 reviews
Price from
US$410
per night

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

The property is located 7 km from R Premadasa Stadium, 7 km from U.S. Embassy and 8 km from Khan Clock Tower. Arcade Independence Square is 4 km away and Sinhalese Sports Club is 4.1 km from the guest house. I loved staying at this beautiful, proud, authentic and uncompromising Sri Lankan family home come hotel, finished as it was to the highest of standards and so very tastefully decorated, all risen up from the once lakeside bank. I was greeted by my courteous hosts on arrival, respectful of my long journey from the UK, and made to feel welcomed and comfortable right away. My accommodation was as described and expected; it was immaculate (cleaned twice during my stay of three nights) and more than adequate for my needs. The food was delicious; although breakfast was lovely, my evening meals have been the best I have had here so far, being especially well cooked and prepared, further enhancing my first-time-in-Sri Lanka experience. The hosts arranged local tuc tucs and drivers for me, usually at short notice, and we're always keen to help out, particularly with timings on my leaving day. I said that if I came to Sri Lanka again I would stay here again and I meant it. Thank you all for the quality of all of your services and your thoughtfulness throughout my stay.

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9.6
Exceptional
306 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

Featuring a balcony with city views, a garden and a bar, Dolce Italia Rooms can be found in Colombo, close to Milagiriya Beach and 1.8 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. 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.

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9
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, units at the homestay also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace. At the homestay, all units have bed linen and towels. Facilities were superb. Hosts were so friendly and helpful, chatted with them and became friends. Pool was amazing, room was so spacious with a great bed and bathroom. Breakfasts were fantastic, freshly made Sri Lankan food and fruit.

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9.5
Exceptional
169 reviews
Price from
US$53
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. The roof top pool is great and the food was exceptional.

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9.2
Superb
185 reviews
Price from
US$100
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. The property is beautiful, the room is clean and comfortable. The staff is really nice and helpful. We ordered the local breakfast and it was delicious. It was a wonderful stay in Colombo.

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9.4
Superb
671 reviews
Price from
US$65.87
per night

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