Guidebook for Colombo
Sightseeing
This is where the independence document was signed when Sri Lanka got independence from the British. Its also a great place to meet locals who go for walks in the morning and evening.
46 locals recommend
Independence Square
Independence SquareThis is where the independence document was signed when Sri Lanka got independence from the British. Its also a great place to meet locals who go for walks in the morning and evening.
The man made lake in the heart of Colombo close to the Cinnamon Grand 5 star hotel, Gangaramaya Temple and Simamalake in the lake itself.
15 locals recommend
Beira Lake
The man made lake in the heart of Colombo close to the Cinnamon Grand 5 star hotel, Gangaramaya Temple and Simamalake in the lake itself.
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo. There is also an elephant there and the famous Navam Procession (Perahera) which is in February is organised by this temple
105 locals recommend
Gangaramaya Temple
61 Sri Jinarathana RdGangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo. There is also an elephant there and the famous Navam Procession (Perahera) which is in February is organised by this temple
Seema Malaka aka (Poyage) is a place where monks confess any Vinaya (Rules) they have broken. This is supposedly done at a place that is surrounded by water. Even though this doesn't happen here.
16 locals recommend
Seema Malakaya
Sir James Pieris MawathaSeema Malaka aka (Poyage) is a place where monks confess any Vinaya (Rules) they have broken. This is supposedly done at a place that is surrounded by water. Even though this doesn't happen here.
Replica Of Aukana Buddha Statue(බුද්ධ ප්රතිමාව)
Bauddhaloka MawathaReplica of the Aukana statue.
Entertainment & Activities
Viharamahadevi Park
The central park of Colombo a great place to go for a walk.
Lots of places to walk about with kids, shoping arcade and eating areas.
11 locals recommend
Race Course Arcade
129 Philip Gunewardena MawathaLots of places to walk about with kids, shoping arcade and eating areas.
Mount Lavinia beach is a great place to swim and go for a walk
69 locals recommend
Mount Lavinia Hotel
100 Hotel RdMount Lavinia beach is a great place to swim and go for a walk
Shopping
Laksala
215 Bauddhaloka MawathaA great place to buy Srilankan souvenirs.
Great place for clothes shopping - the place is being refurbished and will open soon
56 locals recommend
House of Fashion
101 D. S. Senanayake MawathaGreat place for clothes shopping - the place is being refurbished and will open soon
C W W Kannangara Mawatha
Great place to do shopping
Liberty Plaza
300 R. A. De Mel MawathaSri Lanka's first shopping mall and serviced apartments.
Arts & Culture
Shopping Mall with a Multiplex Cinema. The closest Cinema to the apartment. There is a also a food court and it is close to the Bambalapitity Train Station and Police Station.
Unity Plaza
20 A2Shopping Mall with a Multiplex Cinema. The closest Cinema to the apartment. There is a also a food court and it is close to the Bambalapitity Train Station and Police Station.
Liberty by Scope Cinemas
37A Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala MawathaCinema opposite the Liberty Plaza shopping mall.
Savoy Cinema
12 Galle RdNearby Cinema hall
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Bauddhaloka MawathaPlace where there are exhibitions
Everything Else
Railways station closest to T&V Boutique - Gower Street Apartments
17 locals recommend
Bambalapitiya Railway Station
Bambalapitiya TerraceRailways station closest to T&V Boutique - Gower Street Apartments
Police Station Bambalapitiya
A2Police station closest to the apartment
HSBC Bank
163 Union PlBank where the ATM will accept international debit / credit cards
හැටන් නැෂනල් බැංකුව
138B Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi MawathaBank where the ATM will accept international debit / credit cards
Lanka Hospitals
578 Elvitigala MawathaFormerly known as Apollo Hospital is popular place for treatment.
Durdans Hospital
3 Alfred PlClosest fully equipped hospital in case of an emergency.
Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Mandiraya
32 Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi MawathaBuddhist publication center for information on Buddhism
Fort
Fort Railways station and Pettah World Market is all in this area.
Buddhist temple has Philosophical talks on Saturday evenings at around 4pm.
Vajiraramaya Buddhist Temple
Buddhist temple has Philosophical talks on Saturday evenings at around 4pm.
Vajira Pillayar Kovil (Old Kathiresan Kovil)
Galle RoadClosest Hindu Temple to the apartment
St. Mary's Church
66 Lauries RdClosest Catholic Church to the apartment
Bambalapitiya Jumma Mosque
Closest Mosque to the apartment
Mettaramaya
Closest Buddhist temple to the apartment
Food Scene
Xilaton
126 Havelock RdA popular authentic Chinese restaurant
Sri Vihar Restaurant
3 Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi MawathaExcellent and cheap South Indian food
Il Gelato
No 504 R. A. De Mel MawathaExcellent place for some yogurt ice creams and coffee shop
Java Lounge - Serving Starbucks Coffee
135 Jawatta RdA great coffee place and to hangout.
Srilankan artefacts, household goods and furniture as well as chic restaurant with fusion food
31 locals recommend
Paradise Road
213 Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala MawathaSrilankan artefacts, household goods and furniture as well as chic restaurant with fusion food
A restaurant with a cricket theme as mentioned in the name, it is a place where lots of young people hang out as well where meals are not as pricey as the next door Paradise Road.
10 locals recommend
Cricket Club Cafe
12 Queen's RdA restaurant with a cricket theme as mentioned in the name, it is a place where lots of young people hang out as well where meals are not as pricey as the next door Paradise Road.
Pizza hut and Barista coffee place opposite the Majestic City Shopping Mall.
30 locals recommend
Pizza Hut
101 Galle RdPizza hut and Barista coffee place opposite the Majestic City Shopping Mall.
Popular authentic chinese restaurant close to Sri Vihar Indian food restaurant.
10 locals recommend
88 Chinese Restaurant
1 Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi MawathaPopular authentic chinese restaurant close to Sri Vihar Indian food restaurant.
Cinnamon Grand 5 Star Hotel has 14 restaurants to meet your every taste
42 locals recommend
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
77 Galle RdCinnamon Grand 5 Star Hotel has 14 restaurants to meet your every taste
A great place to hang out with loads of eating places and close to Pettah which is a good sightseeing walk after a hearty meal.
62 locals recommend
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Hospital StreetA great place to hang out with loads of eating places and close to Pettah which is a good sightseeing walk after a hearty meal.
They serve a fantastic meal called a "Lampraise" which is wrapped inside a banana leaf.
6 locals recommend
The Dutch Burgher Union of Ceylon
114 Reid AveThey serve a fantastic meal called a "Lampraise" which is wrapped inside a banana leaf.
Elite Indian Restaurant
124 Bauddhaloka MawathaNorth Indian and popular for Biriyani
Aumrith Restaurant
147 Vajira RdIndian
Essentials
For all your grocery needs, however while walking in this direction you pass a whole load of shops.
20 locals recommend
Cargills Food City
90 Thimbirigasyaya RdFor all your grocery needs, however while walking in this direction you pass a whole load of shops.