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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 hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, TV, and a view of the ocean.

1. Marino Beach Colombo

1.6 km from National Art Gallery

Valentina

SAR 263

SAR 355 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Ishq Colombo

1.2 km from National Art Gallery

Niels

SAR 714

SAR 927 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A building entrance with a wooden door, a number plaque, and various potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A hotel lobby with a wooden door labeled "Luggage & Storage," a mounted television, a fire extinguisher, a small table with papers, and a potted plant.

A reception desk with a brick wall, potted plants, a framed picture, and a wooden counter.

3. THE DEN 23

Suduwella, 1.4 km from National Art Gallery

Shagufta

SAR 100

SAR 118 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

A spacious lobby with a central floral arrangement, high ceilings, and a modern chandelier.

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

4. Shangri-La Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.7 km from National Art Gallery

Sithara

SAR 488

SAR 655 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting fixtures.

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.

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Kompannaweediya, 2.1 km from National Art Gallery

William Reed

SAR 441

SAR 593 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A rooftop terrace with dining tables and chairs, offering a city view.

6. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

1 km from National Art Gallery

Pat

SAR 334

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, arranged for dining.

7. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Kollupitiya, 1 km from National Art Gallery

Ella

SAR 267

SAR 349 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, and a chandelier.

8. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Kollupitiya, 1.3 km from National Art Gallery

Lars Toft

SAR 413

SAR 555 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A beachfront restaurant with outdoor seating, ocean views, and a large umbrella.

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

9. Galle Face Hotel

Kollupitiya, 2.1 km from National Art Gallery

Prem

SAR 324

SAR 435 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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 restaurant with a view of the ocean, featuring a waiter serving a tray with glasses.

10. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Kollupitiya, 1.4 km from National Art Gallery

Stach

SAR 288

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a chandelier, and a view through a doorway.

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.

11. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1 km from National Art Gallery

"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 580

SAR 780 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A cozy living room with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

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.

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

12. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Cinnamon Gardens, 0.5 km from National Art Gallery

Fjorn

SAR 261

SAR 341 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

Kompannaweediya, 2.5 km from National Art Gallery

Manouri

SAR 591

SAR 794 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A person in an infinity pool with a sunset view.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a side table with drinks, a potted plant, and a large window overlooking the sea.

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

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

14. MaRadha Colombo

2 km from National Art Gallery

Yasotha

SAR 210

SAR 283 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

15. Dutch Heritage Colombo

Fort, 3.2 km from National Art Gallery

Mary Ann

SAR 137

SAR 161 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, lounge chairs, and a tiled deck.

A rooftop bar with a barista preparing drinks, surrounded by tables and chairs, and shelves with bottles.

A rooftop bar with checkered flooring, seating, and a city view.

A modern living room with a large window, a wine rack, and a reception desk.

16. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Kollupitiya, 0.8 km from National Art Gallery

Imali

SAR 213

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A rooftop restaurant with outdoor seating, a bar, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

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

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

17. Zylan Colombo

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.4 km from National Art Gallery

kandiah

SAR 244

SAR 288 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern infinity pool with a city view at sunset.

A modern restaurant with large windows offering city views, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a reception area, featuring a minimalist design with branches and a glass partition.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

18. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Cinnamon Gardens, 1.1 km from National Art Gallery

Ashani

SAR 251

SAR 335 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

19. Orion City Hotel

2.6 km from National Art Gallery

Duminda

SAR 150

SAR 185 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV.

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

20. Palm Grove

Cinnamon Gardens, 0.7 km from National Art Gallery

Lee

SAR 155

SAR 185 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to National Art Gallery

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Marino Beach Colombo	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Ishq Colombo	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
THE DEN 23	9.6 Exceptional 85 reviews	View
Shangri-La Colombo	9.4 Exceptional 665 reviews	View
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Top National Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Everything"

Pullman Colombo City Centre

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located , well maintained and has extremely helpful staff. The restaurants are also very good. The only negative issues is that the lobby is very small and there is hardly a coffee shop worth talking of . Difficult to receive people etc at the reception, Lobby ."

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Great service! The staff is absolutely amazing here, the property also is beautiful and well kept!"

Taj Samudra

10/10 Excellent

"It is a wonderful stay at Taj samudra."

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Very beautiful hotel. The rooms were lovely, the rooftop pool and jacuzzi were absolutely insane"

Hilton Colombo Residence

10/10 Excellent

"Very large apartment overlooking the tower. A little older but clean and still good value for money."

Park Street Suites - Colombo

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel in a great location! The staff were absolutely superb friendly, helpful, and welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it."

Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a house near the national museum in an area with many embassies. We arrived during cyclone ditmah so there were lots of fallen trees and water but still found it walkable. Staff were friendly and able to arrange tuktuk ride. Breakfast was our first experience of Sri Lankan food and was serviceable in retrospect. There are many cafes nearby. "

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Gangaramaya Temple

8.6/10 (129 reviews)

After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

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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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Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre

7.0/10 (8 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre during your trip to Kurunduwatta. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Viharamahadevi Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Viharamahadevi Park is just one of the places to see in Kurunduwatta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Dewatagaha Mosque

After visiting Dewatagaha Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kurunduwatta. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Gem Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gem Museum during your trip to Colombo 03. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.

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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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Sinhalese Sports Club

Catch an event at Sinhalese Sports Club during your trip to Kurunduwatta. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Art Gallery?

National Art Gallery is located in a culturally rich area of Kurunduwatta known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 143 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near National Art Gallery?

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. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Art Gallery. Other good options within a short distance include Courtyard By Marriott Colombo and Amari Colombo Sri Lanka.

How many hotels are there close to National Art Gallery?

Expedia has 143 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Art Gallery.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Art Gallery, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near National Art Gallery.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Art Gallery?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near National Art Gallery, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near National Art Gallery?

You'll want to browse the collections at Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum, and Traditional Puppet Art Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India, and Elphinstone Theatre. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Galle Face Green and Diyatha Uyana.

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Our top choices for National Art Gallery hotels

1. Marino Beach Colombo

2. Ishq Colombo

3. THE DEN 23

4. Shangri-La Colombo

5. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

6. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

7. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

8. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

9. Galle Face Hotel

10. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

11. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

12. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

13. ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

14. MaRadha Colombo

15. Dutch Heritage Colombo

16. Cinnamon Red Colombo

17. Zylan Colombo

18. Jetwing Colombo Seven

19. Orion City Hotel

20. Palm Grove

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Top National Art Gallery Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Colombo

Pullman Colombo City Centre

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Taj Samudra

Marino Beach Colombo

Hilton Colombo Residence

Park Street Suites - Colombo

Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Other attractions near National Art Gallery

Gangaramaya Temple

Sri Lanka National Museum

Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre

Viharamahadevi Park

Dewatagaha Mosque

Gem Museum

Chabad of Sri Lanka

Sinhalese Sports Club

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