The Best Cheap Hotels in Colombo

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lanka is a vibrant destination with plenty of fun activities and attractions. If you're traveling on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay might be a challenge, though. But does Colombo have cheap hotel rooms? Absolutely. With so many budget-friendly hotels and motels available, there is no need to break the bank for a comfortable and relaxing stay here. So, if you're looking for where to stay on a budget, or trying to figure out how to find cheap rooms in Colombo, we've figured it out for you already. When looking for affordable places to stay, everyone should consider a variety of factors, including the price, but also the location, amenities, level of service, and guest ratings. While low prices are important, travelers should also consider the comfort and relaxation of the rooms, as well as the location of the hotel, which can greatly impact their experience in Colombo. Some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Colombo offer amenities such as pools, providing guests with a great place to cool off and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. When considering guest ratings, travelers should look for hotels with a proven track record of providing comfortable stays, while also being easy on the wallet. We've analyzed the best budget-friendly hotels and motels in Colombo based not just on the prices, but also the locations, guest ratings, amenities, and nearby activities as described. So, below you'll see the results of our research, which includes the best values and great bargain hotels in Colombo. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap stays available in Colombo that will meet your needs and your budget. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Colombo.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

CityRest Fort

Hostel with prices starting at $12 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Colombo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.

Located at 46 Hospital Street, CityRest Fort has great rooms from $12 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love laundry services, a game room, car rentals, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this affordable hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Rockwell Colombo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Rockwell Colombo which has nice rooms starting at $41. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at No,14, Borella Cross Road (off Ward Place), Borella. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, car rentals, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.5 km from the city center. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Family-Friendly


Cinnamon Lakeside

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

We found Cinnamon Lakeside to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $81. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 115 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Playground
  • Family-Friendly


Zylan Luxury Villa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $65, Zylan Luxury Villa, at 115 Rosmead Place provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and free parking. It's located just 3.5 km from the city center, too. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Colombo Court Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Colombo Court Hotel & Spa has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $80 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 32 Alfred House Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, a child pool, and free parking, which is nice for visitors. Just 3.9 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Kid-friendly
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Colombo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $143, and it's located at 65 Rosmead Place. We also love the child care, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub which are great for travelers. And since it's just 3.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Taru Villas - Lake Lodge

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Colombo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Taru Villas - Lake Lodge because it has great rooms that start at $106. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 20 Alwis Terrace. Only 2 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a coffee shop, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle at this affordable hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned


Mount Lodge Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Colombo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Mount Lodge Boutique Hotel offers room service, a restaurant, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and laundry facilities which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $91 (before taxes). It's located at 69A Hotel Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, shuttle services, and balconies which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 11.1 km from the city center.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Airport shuttle


Also, take a look at the Budget hotels in nearby destinations: Kandy, Hikkaduwa, and Bentota.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Colombo, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Colombo, Best Luxury Hotels in Colombo, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Colombo, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Colombo, Best Hotels for One Week in Colombo, Best Hotels for One Night in Colombo, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Colombo, or Best Business Hotels in Colombo.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Colombo?

Colombo Average Budget Hotel Price
$77

Travelers to Colombo, Sri Lanka will have a large number of terrific budget accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of budget hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 8 budget hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $77. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Colombo.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $81
  • 4-star hotels: $112
  • 3-star hotels: $76
  • 2-star hotels: $12


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