While Colombo is often skipped on many a traveller’s seven-day Sri Lanka itinerary due to time constraints, this fascinating, colourful city, brimming with colossal ancient trees and quaint streets, deserves just as much attention as Kandy, Ella or Jaffna.
Colourful tuk-tuks adorned with slogans zip around town, day and night. The sound of sweeping and Beethoven’s Für Elise, trickles out from mobile bakeries each morning. The city is so charming, so full of life, that it would be easy to spend month upon month getting to grips with its museums, art galleries, coffee shops and old-fashioned bars. And with well over 1,000 listings on Airbnb, travellers alike are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding somewhere magical to stay. These are our tried-and-tested picks of Colombo’s best Airbnbs to bookmark.
An Artist-Designed Condo
Best for: thoughtful touches and elegant design
Adorned with Ena De Silva batik artworks, fresh flowers, travel photography and hand-stencilled detailing, this well-designed condo overlooking Beira Lake and the Indian Ocean is truly one of a kind. Large enough for friends or big families, the central condo has two bedrooms and a fold-out sofa bed, two bathrooms, a large dining table, an open-plan kitchen and a seating area with a smart TV. There’s also a balcony for enjoying the city’s balmy nights. Hosted by Chathura, who loves to travel, guests are provided with a basket of goodies overflowing with snacks and soft drinks upon arrival. Housed in one of the city’s fairly new high-rise buildings, guests can also make use of the communal gym and swimming pool during their stay. But it’s worth noting that there’s a six-night minimum booking period, so for shorter breaks in Colombo, it’s worth checking out one of the other properties in our edit.
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