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A dining area with tables set for two, black chairs, and white walls with decorative moldings.

A large, white colonial-style building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a cobblestone pathway.

A spacious living area with a pool view, elegant furniture, and a large mirror.

A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table set with tea and pastries, and a glimpse of a room with a bed and red canopy.

1. Maniumpathy

Borella, 2.2 km from Gem Museum

Neil

SAR 681

SAR 901 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a traditional wooden structure.

A lush garden with a variety of plants and trees, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with a traditional architectural style in the background.

A serene indoor garden with a small water feature, steps leading to a seating area, and lush green plants.

A courtyard with a swing set, a tiled patio, and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

2. Ishq Colombo

1 km from Gem Museum

Niels

SAR 658

SAR 872 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

Two black chairs facing a sea view through a glass railing.

A spacious dining area with numerous tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a modern ceiling design.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring lounge chairs and a glass railing.

3. Marino Beach Colombo

1.3 km from Gem Museum

isuru

SAR 251

SAR 343 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A traditional wooden furniture arrangement with a sofa, chairs, and a table in a courtyard with a view of greenery and a yellow wall.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a view of a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel entrance with a large window, a tree sculpture, and a staircase visible through the window.

4. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.9 km from Gem Museum

Jonathan

SAR 311

SAR 345 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a large sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

A terrace with wicker furniture, a large vase, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A pool area with yellow umbrellas and lounge chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

5. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.2 km from Gem Museum

Sithara

SAR 488

SAR 656 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A pool area with tiled blue flooring, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern cafe with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

A modern hotel with a unique geometric facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a body of water with a traditional structure in the foreground.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and seating areas.

6. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

0.7 km from Gem Museum

Pat

SAR 297

SAR 399 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a waterfront location and a bridge connecting to the main building.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A modern interior with a seating area, a kitchen, and a large window.

A modern hotel with a unique architectural design, featuring a central courtyard and a pool on the rooftop.

7. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 1.6 km from Gem Museum

William Reed

SAR 530

SAR 712 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a colorful abstract painting, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to a landing with a large abstract painting.

A modern building with a paved courtyard, large potted plants, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.4 km from Gem Museum

Ella

SAR 264

SAR 345 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by white umbrellas and potted plants.

A grand building with a central fountain, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

A bar with a mirrored wall, shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a fireplace with large vases and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

9. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.7 km from Gem Museum

"I have travelled the World extensively, and this property is possibly my favourite of any I have stayed in. It maintains old world colonial character and charm, with its very high standards, excellent staff, and wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. We stayed 8 years ago and have been planning g a return since. We are however devastated to hear that the hotel will close at the end of its current lease in August 2027, so this was likely to be our last ever visit."

Clifford

SAR 574

SAR 774 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window, a chandelier, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

A modern bar area with seating, a high ceiling with geometric patterns, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a large potted plant.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and a patterned wall.

10. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 0.6 km from Gem Museum

Lars Toft

SAR 413

SAR 555 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

A beachside hotel with lounge chairs and a large planter.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

A long, well-lit hallway with ceiling fans, chandeliers, and wooden chairs lined up on one side.

11. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.5 km from Gem Museum

Prem

SAR 319

SAR 429 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A dining table set with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages, with a sofa and a staircase in the background.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a pillow.

An outdoor swimming pool with blue lighting, surrounded by a patio area with chairs and tables.

A spacious indoor area with a curved staircase, a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

12. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 0.7 km from Gem Museum

Fjorn

SAR 265

SAR 347 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An infinity pool with a view of the sea and distant land.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books and a vase of flowers, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a sofa with colorful cushions, a small table with a book and a vase of flowers, and a modern pendant light.

13. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 0.6 km from Gem Museum

Stach

SAR 288

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A person in an infinity pool with a sunset view.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with fruits and a teapot, and a large potted plant.

A table with a teapot, cups, and fruit, facing a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a view of the ocean.

14. MaRadha Colombo

1.7 km from Gem Museum

Yasotha

SAR 196

SAR 270 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lounge with a curved seating arrangement, a central table with a bottle and glasses, and a large window offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a reflective floor, a large chandelier, and a view of the sea through expansive windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a view of the ocean.

An interior with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a view of palm trees.

15. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2 km from Gem Museum

Manouri

SAR 592

SAR 795 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A pathway leading through a bamboo forest to a building entrance.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging glassware, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A swimming pool with a canopy and lights, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.

A spacious living area with a piano, sofas, and a dining table.

16. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 2.1 km from Gem Museum

kandiah

SAR 210

SAR 248 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, a curved ceiling, and a central walkway.

A grand entrance with a sign for Capital Exchange, featuring a classical architectural style with arches and columns.

A spacious interior with a central staircase, wooden shelving units, and a dining area.

17. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 2.8 km from Gem Museum

Jeffrey

SAR 137

SAR 161 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious lobby with a large skylight, a central decorative sculpture, and a marble floor.

A covered walkway with wooden flooring, white pillars, and hanging lights.

A modern building with a central courtyard featuring a fountain, surrounded by a circular walkway.

A hotel with multiple floors, a central courtyard with greenery, and a prominent tower in the background.

18. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1.1 km from Gem Museum

Sujatha

SAR 364

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A staircase with ornate railings, a patterned bench, and a wooden floor.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a television.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

19. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.5 km from Gem Museum

Lee

SAR 160

SAR 191 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern interior with a central staircase, glass railings, and a polished floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a city view.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central blue structure, and a modern design.

A modern interior with a curved reception desk, a blue sofa, and a geometric railing.

20. Orion City Hotel

3.1 km from Gem Museum

Duminda

SAR 152

SAR 187 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Maniumpathy	10.0 Exceptional 41 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa	9.6 Exceptional 51 reviews	View
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Top Gem Museum Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent

"Terrific service from all. Asela at the valet stand was particularly helpful with our taxi issues."

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"We were there for 4 nights. The staff made it one of the most memorable stays we had anywhere in the world (we both travel a lot globally for both pleasure and business). They were warm, friendly and showed a genuine interest in making us feel welcomed. We were on vacation, but we had packed lots of things into our schedule. Hotel staff was finding ways to help us enjoy our visit and somehow do everything we wanted to do. Special kudos to Kaveen (for greeting us every morning with a smile and checking on everything), Emaleen (for all the traditional SL sweets!) and everyone we met at Pavilion (too many names to remember). Obviously it is one of the top hotels in Colombo so not surprisingly, the hotel is beautiful and rooms are fantastic with amazing views of Indian ocean and Colombo City. It is located at the best place for convenience and that is why we stayed there at the first place. Lot of space to meet up with friends and hang around as well. We wish we had a few more days to explore everything but I am sure Rathnadeepa will be our first choice in Colombo going forward. We visit SL regularly & have stayed at almost all the top hotels around Colombo, so we can say with confidence it will be hard to beat the hospitality and friendliness of staff at Rathnadeepa. Thank you. We really appreciate everything you all did."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast!"

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

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Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"It was what you expect from Taj fantastic in all aspects"

Pullman Colombo City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"From the point of our check in, the service & care provided was excellent. Misbah who was at the front desk promptly attended to us. He made us aware of the other options and facilities available. He was very helpful in arranging services from end to end going above and beyond. He is a credit to the Pullman hotel team . We loved our stay and all services from executive lounge to food at Thai Rasa restaurant . Also credit to Nisitha who was very attentive to us during our stay. Great staff, truly an asset to the hotel."

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! It’s connected to a shopping mall. Room is clean and gorgeous. We’d like to come back soon."

Sofia Colombo City Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice, smallish room, great view to the ocean."

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Gangaramaya Temple

8.6/10 (129 reviews)

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Colombo City Centre

8.4/10 (225 reviews)

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Chabad of Sri Lanka

Learn about the local history of Colombo 03 when you take a trip to Chabad of Sri Lanka. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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St Anthony's Church

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

After visiting St Anthony's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Liberty Plaza

7.8/10 (130 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Liberty Plaza during your stay in Colombo 03. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sri Lanka National Museum

8.8/10 (41 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum during your travels in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Bellagio Casino

6.8/10 (58 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Bellagio Casino during your time in Colombo 03? Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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National Art Gallery

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gem Museum?

Gem Museum is located in a culturally rich area of Colombo 03 known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 168 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Gem Museum?

Adjacent to Gem Museum, Cinnamon Red Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Marino Beach Colombo and Taj Samudra.

How many hotels will I find close to Gem Museum?

Expedia has 168 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gem Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gem Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Gem Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gem Museum?

For more details about updating your stay near Gem Museum or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Gem Museum?

Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum, and Traditional Puppet Art Museum feature captivating exhibits. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Elphinstone Theatre are some of the local landmarks to explore. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

How can I get to Gem Museum?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Bambalapitiya Railway Station. There might not be many public transit stops near Gem Museum so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Gem Museum hotels

1. Maniumpathy

2. Ishq Colombo

3. Marino Beach Colombo

4. De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

5. Shangri-La Colombo

6. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

7. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

8. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

9. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

10. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

11. Galle Face Hotel

12. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

13. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

14. MaRadha Colombo

15. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

16. Zylan Colombo

17. Dutch Heritage Colombo

18. Cinnamon Grand Colombo

19. Palm Grove

20. Orion City Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Gem Museum

Top Gem Museum Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

Taj Samudra

Pullman Colombo City Centre

Shangri-La Colombo

Sofia Colombo City Hotel

Other attractions near Gem Museum

Gangaramaya Temple

Colombo City Centre

Chabad of Sri Lanka

St Anthony's Church

Liberty Plaza

Sri Lanka National Museum

Bellagio Casino

National Art Gallery

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