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Homestays in Colombo

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The best homestays in Colombo

Check out our pick of great homestays in Colombo

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
    From
    US$77
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
    From
    US$54
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
    From
    US$418
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 320 reviews
    From
    US$130
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
    From
    US$85
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 697 reviews
    From
    US$55
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
    From
    US$23
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    From
    US$79
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
    From
    US$24
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
    From
    US$38
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
    From
    US$35
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews
    From
    US$48
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
    From
    US$128
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews
    From
    US$60
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 953 reviews
    From
    US$32
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews
    From
    US$46
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
    From
    US$27
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews
    From
    US$24
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
    From
    US$60
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
    From
    US$16
    1 night, 2 adults

Looking for a homestay?

Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

Most booked homestays in Colombo and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 320 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 953 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Colombo

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 697 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Colombo and nearby

Flower Road Villa

Colombo
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located within less than 1 km of Kollupitiya Beach and 2.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Flower Road Villa provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

From US$145 per night

Located in Colombo with Milagiriya Beach nearby, Tasneem Villa provides accommodation with free private parking.

From US$59.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Offering a garden and city view, Jays Guest Diyatha Waterfront is situated in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 7.1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 7.6 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

From US$41.82 per night

Villa 53

Battaramulla
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

Located just 10 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Villa 53 offers accommodation in Battaramulla with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as full-day security.

From US$53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Located 11 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Enderamulla Casual Home provides accommodation in Wattala with access to wellness packages. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking.

From US$12.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

Ideally set in Colombo, Regent Residencies - Colombo is a recently renovated homestay, which offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

Featuring sea views, Luxe Colombo Heights offers accommodation with a rooftop pool, an indoor pool and a garden, around 1.3 km from Galle Face Beach.

Manimalar guest

Colombo
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.2
Passable - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Featuring city views, Manimalar guest provides accommodation with balcony, around 1.8 km from Khan Clock Tower.

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Colombo and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

Situated in Colombo, 1.5 km from Kollupitiya Beach and 3.9 km from Khan Clock Tower, City Stay By Sunrise features city views and free WiFi.

From US$58.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 427 reviews

Set in Colombo within 800 metres of Kollupitiya Beach and 3 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, MercuryFM 103 Guest House - Colombo 3 offers rooms with free WiFi.

From US$25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

White Room in Colombo Seven, a property with a garden, is set in Colombo, 4.6 km from Khan Clock Tower, 4.7 km from R Premadasa Stadium, as well as 31 km from Leisure World.

From US$35.52 per night

Freedom Hut

Colombo
Central location

Set within 300 metres of Bambalapitiya Beach and 1.3 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Freedom Hut offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

From US$31.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Located less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 5 km from Khan Clock Tower and 6.8 km from R Premadasa Stadium, THE WISH RESIDENCE Kollupitiya, SeaSide Next To Marino beach Hotel, Colombo 3...

From US$39.96 per night

Trellis Homes

Colombo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

Set within 50 metres of Bambalapitiya Beach and less than 1 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station in Colombo, Trellis Homes features accommodation with seating area.

From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Boasting inner courtyard views, The Dutch Burgher Union - DBU Colombo 4 features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar, around less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

From US$80.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

Situated in the heart of Colombo, 2.2 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital, Thambili Island @ Stubbs features a sun terrace and views of the city. Free private parking is available on site.

From US$20.06 per night

Save money on homestays in Colombo and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 953 reviews

Greenscape Colombo offers free bikes, as well as accommodation with a kitchenette in Colombo, 1.6 km from Milagiriya Beach.

From US$47 per night

Located in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 5.3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 8.8 km from R Premadasa Stadium, Luna House Nawala provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony...

From US$96.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

Featuring garden views, Heritage Villa colombo7 offers accommodation with terrace, around 2.2 km from Bambalapitiya Beach. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

From US$25.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Featuring city views, Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11 provides accommodation with balcony, around less than 1 km from Bambalapitiya Beach.

From US$484 per night

The Colombo Grid

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 1 review

The Colombo Grid, a property with a garden, is located in Colombo, 5.7 km from R Premadasa Stadium, 6.5 km from Khan Clock Tower, as well as 32 km from Leisure World.

From US$24.98 per night

Visakha 6

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews

Located in Colombo, near Milagiriya Beach, Bambalapitiya Railway Station and Barefoot Gallery, Visakha 6 features a shared lounge.

From US$53.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

Featuring a balcony with city views, a garden and a bar, Dolce Italia Rooms can be found in Colombo, close to Milagiriya Beach and 1.8 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station.

From US$50.91 per night

Blackberry villa

Colombo
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Located just 4.1 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Blackberry villa provides accommodation in Colombo with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

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Homestays that guests love in Colombo

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Avg. price/night: US$35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Friendly helpful Homestay, with a wonderful welcome drink. The house is beautiful, with a very comfortable room and attached shower area. Very clean and well presented
Guest review by
Samantha
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$126.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
It’s a wonderful house. I didn’t realize it was a home stay, but was very grateful it was for my list night in Sri Lanka. When I walked in, music was playing and the water sounds coming from the indoor garden’s pond immediately made me feel like I had stepped out of the busy city and into an oasis. Relaxing house with lots of nooks and crannies, areas to curl up and read a book. I wish I had spent another night.
Guest review by
Alysse
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$126.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews
Architecture, furniture, tranquility, garden, air con, lovely hosts and amazing breakfast.
Guest review by
Courtney
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$47
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 953 reviews
Nice area, really comfy beds, great host
Guest review by
Michelle
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews
Loved staying at this home stay. The owner took me out to a supermarket and gave me all sorts of information. Would stay here again!
Guest review by
Marloes
Solo traveller