TripSmithColombo
A curated guide to Colombo, Sri Lanka: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Gangaramaya Temple Colombo 4.6★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Independence Square 4.6★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Colombo Lotus Tower 4.5★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Seema Malakaya Temple 4.5★ (2,400 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Colombo National Museum 4.4★ (6,500 reviews) · History museum
- Viharamahadevi Park 4.4★ (14,000 reviews) · State park
- Crow Island Beach Park 4.2★ (3,300 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Dehiwala Zoological Gardens 4.2★ (17,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Life’s Good Kitchen 4.8★ (2,500 reviews) · Restaurant
- Grind 4.8★ (2,700 reviews) · Coffee shop
- WILDISH 4.7★ (4,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Seed Cafe 4.6★ (2,200 reviews) · Cafe
- Cafe Kumbuk 4.6★ (2,400 reviews) · Cafe
- The Gallery Café 4.4★ (2,900 reviews) · Restaurant
- Peppermint Cafe 4.4★ (4,800 reviews) · Coffee shop
- THE CAULDRON 4.5★ (1,400 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- Cheers 4.4★ (1,900 reviews) · Pub
- Taphouse by RnR Colombo 4.2★ (1,900 reviews) · Pub
- ON14 Rooftop Lounge & Bar 4.4★ (1,600 reviews) · Bar
- Shoulders By Harpos 4.8★ (1,100 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- In...on the Green 4.5★ (1,200 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Gangaramaya Temple Colombo
- Afternoon: Seema Malakaya Temple
- Dinner: Life’s Good Kitchen
- Nightcap: Cheers
Day 2
- Morning: Independence Square
- Afternoon: Colombo National Museum
- Dinner: Grind
- Nightcap: Taphouse by RnR Colombo
Day 3
- Morning: Colombo Lotus Tower
- Afternoon: Viharamahadevi Park
- Dinner: WILDISH
- Nightcap: ON14 Rooftop Lounge & Bar
This is a starting shape — plan your own Colombo trip →
Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Colombo?
With 23 notable sights and 15 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.