What's it like in Pettah?

Pettah is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its seafood restaurants, shopping and sporting events. Make sure that you visit Pettah Market and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque as part of your Pettah travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Pettah, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Pettah.

What are the top things to see and do in Pettah?

Landmarks in Pettah that you won't want to miss include Dutch Period Museum and Kayman’s Gate Belltower. Pettah Market and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Pettah include Khan Clock Tower, Bally's Casino and New Kathiresan Kovil. While you're out sightseeing, Talangama Wetland and St Peter's Church are a couple of additional sights to visit in Colombo.

How can I get around Pettah and the greater Colombo area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Colombo Fort Station.

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Top 10 Hotels in Pettah, Colombo

"Good service and great pool"

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers, lifeguards on site

"I liked the location of the property, easily accessible within Colombo, the rooms were nicely decoratored & furnished. The hotel felt safe. The room service was excellent. The breakfast buffet had great options. The lunch buffet was good too. The staff were very polite & helpful. The only negative would be cleanliness. We stayed for 11 nights & it didn't feel like the rooms were vacuumed regularly, nor given a thorough clean during our stay. The corridors didn't look like they were vacuumed...