Colombo
Where old Ceylon meets new Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's buzzing seafront capital — colonial arcades, glass towers, hawker streets and a brand-new lotus skyline.
Why travelers fall for Colombo
Colombo is the island's gateway and its most cosmopolitan city. Wander the Dutch hospital arcades, eat your way through Pettah's spice bazaars, ride the lift up the Lotus Tower for sunset and end the night at a rooftop bar over Galle Face Green as the Indian Ocean breeze rolls in.
- 01Lotus Tower
- 02Galle Face Green
- 03Pettah bazaars
- 04Old Dutch Hospital
Unmissable in Colombo
Lotus Tower
The tallest self-supporting tower in South Asia — head up at sunset for 360° city views.
Galle Face promenade
A kilometre-long seafront where kites fly, kottu sizzles and locals gather at dusk.
Pettah market
A loud, fragrant maze of spice, fabric, gold and produce stalls — the soul of Colombo.
Old Dutch Hospital
A 17th-century courtyard now home to the city's best restaurants and bars.
Postcards from Colombo
