Guidebook Colombo
Food Scene
for their fantastic dosas ( Indian savory pancakes made with lentils and rice), ask for paper roast, or masala dosa which comes with a potato filling , ask for the non-spicy potatoe filling. Also Iddlis steamed dough more suitable for breakfast. They also have other vegetarian mealss.
Sri Suryas Hotel
255 Sea Stfor their fantastic dosas ( Indian savory pancakes made with lentils and rice), ask for paper roast, or masala dosa which comes with a potato filling , ask for the non-spicy potatoe filling. Also Iddlis steamed dough more suitable for breakfast. They also have other vegetarian mealss.
Café on the 5th
108 5th LnFor delicious Sri Lankan hoppers
Brew 1867 by Dilmah at Hatch
For great tea
Galle Face Hotel
2 ගාලු පාරFor sundowners by the ocean
그랜드 오리엔탈 호텔
2 York StFor the best view of Colombo Harbour
The cafe at the back of the hotel has great pastries and good coffee that does not cost too much
더 갈라다리 호텔
The cafe at the back of the hotel has great pastries and good coffee that does not cost too much
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Hospital StreetFor its cafes and environment
Flag & Whistle Restaurant Pub
256 Srimath Ramanathan MawathaBirds eye view of Colombo Harbour and skyline hood food and beer
Shopping
Pettah Market opposite Harbour and 1st Cross Street pavement shops
Babara Sansoni store for bold, brilliantly-hued hand loom designs
“This beautiful little cafe is tucked away behind a major retail shop. Great place to chill out and have a light lunch. Coffee is good with fresh milk (big bonus) and staff are attentive
The Garden café is an oasis in the heart of Colombo and an ideal venue to relax with friends. The blackboard menu displays the daily lunch specials. Try the legendary Black Pork Curry or the notable Spinach Quiche. Listen to live jazz every Sunday lunch time.
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Barefoot
704 Colombo - Galle Main RdBabara Sansoni store for bold, brilliantly-hued hand loom designs
“This beautiful little cafe is tucked away behind a major retail shop. Great place to chill out and have a light lunch. Coffee is good with fresh milk (big bonus) and staff are attentive
The Garden café is an oasis in the heart of Colombo and an ideal venue to relax with friends. The blackboard menu displays the daily lunch specials. Try the legendary Black Pork Curry or the notable Spinach Quiche. Listen to live jazz every Sunday lunch time.
A walk by the sea front promenade
강가라마야 사원
61 Sri Jinarathana RdMost famous Buddhist temple in Colombo
Arcade Independence Square
Independence SquareHistorical place
For a walk by the seafront, its a 350 rupees tuk ride by Pickme from the College House.
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갈레 페이스 그린
56 Colombo - Galle Main RdFor a walk by the seafront, its a 350 rupees tuk ride by Pickme from the College House.
Parks & Nature
Waters Edge - Sri Lanka
316 Pannipitiya Rdlovely place to chill out
Flag and Whistle Pub Close to College House for a fantastic view of the Habur
Within walking distance is the closest pub restaurant with the best view of the Colombo Port. Enjoy a beer or tea or coffee and soak in the view
Galle Face Hotel
2 ගාලු පාරGreat place for walks and watching the sunsets
Neighborhoods
The business district of Colombo, with Government buildings, banks and other commercial ventures, five-star hotels and department stores, is still called 'Fort', because that is what it once was. The Fort of Colombo, which like Jaffna and Galle was really a fortified town, was demolished around 1870 in the interest of urban development, soon followed by most of the buildings within it. Today nothing is left but its shape in aerial photographs, the regular grid pattern of the streets, some parts of the walls, the hospital, the lonely Delft Gate that is now a useless passageway hidden among modern high-rise, hardly recognizable parts of the Governor's House, and some odds and ends, like an ugly and lost little warehouse in the harbour. Of course today the historical remains are more appreciated, as monuments to history and sites of tourist interest, so most of the buildings that do remain have recently been renovated. The most important ones are located outside the original Fort area, such as the Dutch Period Museum and the Wolfendhal Church.The Dutch Hospital is considered the oldest building in the city and dates back to the colonial times of Dutch domination. Since its construction c. 1681, the historic building has had several purposes. From its original use as a health center for staff of the Dutch East India Company it was later used by seafarers and the Colombo Apothecaries until it was eventually converted into a shopping and dining area. Showcasing 17th-century architecture, the building features five wings and two extensive courtyards, all designed to make the humid climate bearable. Nowadays visitors can browse the numerous shops inside the hospital or enjoy some sumptuous Sri Lankan or international cuisine at the many restaurants. The Dutch Hospital stands as a symbol of the blend of the country’s rapid development and its cultural and historical heritage.The The Sambodhi Chaithya
The Sambodhi Chaithya is one of the city’s most impressive architectural constructions, erected on top of two combined arches. It was organically built in the 1950s to serve as a monument for ocean ships and remains one of Colombo’s most revered sights. Visitors can climb up the 300 stairs to reach the top and admire the inside of the beautifully decorated stupa. As with all Buddhist temples, you should remember to dress modestly and show your respect to the monks and other guests. The Sambodhi Chaithya is, surprisingly, one of Colombo’s less frequented sights, but it is without a doubt one of the most unique and enchanting.
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Fort
The business district of Colombo, with Government buildings, banks and other commercial ventures, five-star hotels and department stores, is still called 'Fort', because that is what it once was. The Fort of Colombo, which like Jaffna and Galle was really a fortified town, was demolished around 1870 in the interest of urban development, soon followed by most of the buildings within it. Today nothing is left but its shape in aerial photographs, the regular grid pattern of the streets, some parts of the walls, the hospital, the lonely Delft Gate that is now a useless passageway hidden among modern high-rise, hardly recognizable parts of the Governor's House, and some odds and ends, like an ugly and lost little warehouse in the harbour. Of course today the historical remains are more appreciated, as monuments to history and sites of tourist interest, so most of the buildings that do remain have recently been renovated. The most important ones are located outside the original Fort area, such as the Dutch Period Museum and the Wolfendhal Church.The Dutch Hospital is considered the oldest building in the city and dates back to the colonial times of Dutch domination. Since its construction c. 1681, the historic building has had several purposes. From its original use as a health center for staff of the Dutch East India Company it was later used by seafarers and the Colombo Apothecaries until it was eventually converted into a shopping and dining area. Showcasing 17th-century architecture, the building features five wings and two extensive courtyards, all designed to make the humid climate bearable. Nowadays visitors can browse the numerous shops inside the hospital or enjoy some sumptuous Sri Lankan or international cuisine at the many restaurants. The Dutch Hospital stands as a symbol of the blend of the country’s rapid development and its cultural and historical heritage.The The Sambodhi Chaithya
The Sambodhi Chaithya is one of the city’s most impressive architectural constructions, erected on top of two combined arches. It was organically built in the 1950s to serve as a monument for ocean ships and remains one of Colombo’s most revered sights. Visitors can climb up the 300 stairs to reach the top and admire the inside of the beautifully decorated stupa. As with all Buddhist temples, you should remember to dress modestly and show your respect to the monks and other guests. The Sambodhi Chaithya is, surprisingly, one of Colombo’s less frequented sights, but it is without a doubt one of the most unique and enchanting.
여행 팁
교통편
please use tuk-tuks only with meters.
Please use tuk-tuks with meters. Avoid the parked ones by hotels and restaurants. They charge more. Try to use your Google map as lots of roads are one-way streets and you can get taken for a ride.