Colombo Travel Forum

Hi! Is it safe to travel to colombo alone? Is there any interest tours / tour companies that you could recomment? Is it possible to make a day our to kandy or overnight stay would be preferable? visa requiremnet to sri lanka?
thanks!

Hi guys. My friend MarikARC, has been living in Chennai and working hard. She'll be visiting Colombo soon, to take care of some business and also let her hair down and relax. Are there any good options for partying, and having a good time?

I don't know Sri Lanka at all, but I thought I should ask and see what you guys think? Come on, what are the spots to party?

Thanks in advance!!!

Giampiero

Hello!
I'm in Colombo from 8 am to 7 am (23 hours....).
...What can one do in Sri Lanka for such a short time?
Is there any other reasonable option, may be more peaceful, other than Colombo?

Because I probably have to be back at the airport at 4 in the morning, does anybody know what kind of accommodation one can find near the airport? I've heard there are rooms at the airport itself which can be rented (by the hour?). Is that correct? Do they still exist? I couldn't find out.

Any suggestion will be very welcome.

Hello,
I have got a 4½ hours transit, the moment my plane landed at Colombo air port (10.40am), until the connecting flight departs for Delhi (3.10pm). I'm hoping, if possible, to go to Colombo city. I've heard that it's quite a distance from the airport. Can anyone tell me how could I make this possible ? I've read that the journey time from the airport to the city is almost the same (45 mins - 1 hour, 1 way)when taking a cab or by bus. Is there any faster way ? Where would you suggest me to go during that transit time ? Advices welcomed. Thanks.

I was recently offered a job in Colombo but don't know much about the city. The office is located in the area of Colombo 14. I would appreciate any advice on good (and not so good) neighbourhoods to live in and what the area around the office is like (i.e. safety). Also, is there a variety of food / shopping in Colombo? I assume that there is but truly have no idea what to expect if I were to move there!

Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated =)

Thanks in advance.

Hi there
Heading to Sri Lanka in few weeks and want to go shopping in Colombo, just wondering if this shopping center stocks Diesel clothing? Thanks a million to anyone who knows

Hi there, I am getting married in Colombo in dec. My girlfriend is from Sri Lankan parents but born in the Uk , and I am from Spain so we dont know much about Colombo. The weedding is at The Galle Face Hotel. I was told that the celebration could only last till 11 o 12pm,due to the hotel rules. Is there any where i could rent a nice venue or house ( maybe outdoors )and continue the celebration till morning? as most of our guests are from Spain, it would be very difficult to send them to sleep that early... :)

Thank you.

I wish to hire a car with a driver (must speak english) in Colombo for 3 days. Approximately what is the all inclusive dayrate (car, driver and fuel) and any recommadations for a good place to rent from?

Hi
I am planning visit colombo april 6th - April 9th. Will be staying all 3 days in colombo. is it safe to travel to colombo now after the fresh attacks from LTTE.If so please let me know what are the safe spots in colombo and what are places in colombo that i should avoid.

I will be reaching colombo by 20th march evening. Can you help me as what all i can do for next 3 evening. I will be busy during the day and hence.

I want to shop - which places
I want to enjoy food & drink - which place
I want to get entertained - which place

I will be put up at Holiday Inn and would love to meet locals and dine with them. I look forward to invitation if someone wish to extend the same. I jam looking forward to employ few marketing and back office people for my forthcoming venture in Sri Lanka.

Ramesh Sinha

Hi,

Does anyone know what is the monthly rent for a room with internet connection in Colombo?

Greetings,

I'd like to get information on how to book the day rooms at either the departure lounge or the arrival lounge in CMB. The phone number for the airport that I got from a website (The colombo airport website is perpetually down...) doesn't seem to work when calling from the USA:
Tel: +94 (0)11 225 2861

Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

Hi! I work as an assistant for a CEO in NYC who will have a layover with his girlfriend in Colombo for 3 hours before flying on to Delhi. Any suggestions for any sights in can see in and around the airport within that time? I know, crazy question, right?!

Hi! I work as an assistant for a CEO in NYC who will have a layover with his girlfriend in Colombo for 3 hours before flying on to Delhi. Any suggestions for any sights in can see in and around the airport within that time? I know, crazy question, right?!

Am arriving is Colombo on 14th of Dec, 2006 around at 1.30 in the morning and wish to get a Cab through Airport Taxi service. I just want to know the Taxi service counter is open at the time. As well please let me know the money exchange counter is also open or not in that time.
Thanks
Alwis

A friend will be travelling to Siri Lanka and would be thankful of anyon who could provide Telephone numbers of Duty free shops in Colombo.

It seems only one shop appears to have a web site.

Many thanks.

I will be in Colombo for 3 or 4 days next month for a conference. Since this is my first visit, I would appreciate recomendations on the best restaurants (preferably local food) and pubs in the city. I will probably be staying at either the Hilton or Taj Samudra.

Thanks
Karan

Hi everyone

New to the site, so hoping that I get a warm welcome....please.

Irish and living in Saudi at the moment but travelling all over the place.

I am off to Sri Lanka this week. West coast mainly, 3 hours from Colombo airport and I have a dilemma. I do not know whether to bother taking malaria tablets or not, mainly because I am only in Sri Lanka for 6 days and then I am travelling onto the Maldives for 2 weeks of diving. I have heard some horror stories about diving and the dreaded Malaria pill.

I realise the risk is low on the West Coast but if anybody has first hand experience that would be great.

If anyone can advise, I would much appreciate it.


Many thanks

Kimbo

We have just booked out holiday to Sri Lanka and have now realised that it clashes with the World cup Quater Finals, Semi finals and Final, can't believe I didn't notice this at the time.

Will there be anywhere to watch the football while we are out there? We are staying at the Mt Lavinia Hotel who I've also emailed.

Any help would easy my mind.

HI,Does anyone know abt street markets or anyother market i can find cheap clothing items.if so please give me some names.

thank you

Edu

Hi,
I'll be posted to Colombo for 2 years.. actually I'm settin off tomorrow. I've got a few quick questions hope someone can help me with.

1. There has been arrangement for me to stay in Juliana Hotel for a short period. I cannot find any reviews for this hotel. Is this a decent hotel? Most importantly, is there wi-fi there?
2. When I've obtain my apartment, I want to subscribe to internet. How do I go about doing this? Can you please recommend a reliable subscriber? What's the cost like?
3. How's the food at Sri Lanka? any good reccomendation for cheap and good food?

I'll be there in less than 30 hrs!

Hi,does anyone know if you can buy products online from the house of fashion?

hi again!
first i want to say i'm having a nice time on the sri lankan coast!

unfortunately, i think i may need to see a dentist about a toothache. can anyone recommend one in colombo...or even better somewhere in the southwest coast?

thanks!

hi VTers!
i'm landing in colombo and will be meeting a friend in mirissa. i will need a driver and wanted to see if you could recommended someone affordable and trustworthy--especially since i am female and will be traveling alone.

thanks!

Hi!!

I'll be transiting in colombo in end of Mar and in need of a cheap hotel for 1 night (below usd50). I'll be arriving at 5pm and my flight the next morning at 7am. If possible, i want the hotel to be close to the hotel to minimise travelling time.

Would appreciate all comments and hotel recommendation.

Thanks in advance!

I fly into SL on 24 Dec, alone. Can anyone suggest an itinary for the best places to see in 10 days. The best beaches, party stops and places that are MUST SEE in Lanka. I travel alone and wud like to run into a group, if anyone has similar location plans, to see if i can join them. Also suggest the best place to be on 31 Dec.

Thnx

Hi

Does anybody know anything about the silvers sands hotel
Jeannie

Hi everyone..
I am quite new to this website and still getting my bearing right..
I am a Sri Lankan currently studying in Scotland! It so great to hear
nice things about our country and see how people appreciate it :)
If there are any questions for travellers to Sri Lanka pls feel free to ask
me i will do my best to answer them.. I am also studying Travel and Tourism here so this makes it more interesting for me to promote my country!!
Hope to hear from youll soon!!!
Natti

Hi,

I cant decide where to stay, can someone help me out please.

GALADARI Vs HILTON for 4 nights in November.

Thanks

Rob

I shall be coming to Colombo next week, in a bit of a panic, for 3 - 6 months. I don't like living in hotels more than a fortnight or so, because I am a crabby old man and need my space (or so my children say!). I say that I like to cook my own food from time to time and do my own washing as therapy. How do I find a furnished flat or appartment in Columbo for 3-6 months? What are the rates and the formalities?

As a guide I rented a two bed appartment in Albania for US$250 and a one bed flat in Sofia for eur 300 per month, so I don't need, or expect, a palace. I don't need anything fancy, but it should have a washing machine, stove and possibly a bed; be reasonably clean.