Your ultimate guide to Sri Lanka

Restaurants and bars, museums and galleries, shopping, hotels, travel and more…

Travel

Best in Asia

For this third annual Best in Asia list, Lonely Planet’s in-house Asia experts have named “eclectic” and “vibrant” Busan, South Korea, as the number one...
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Explore art and culture

Theatre guide: what's on this month
Theatre

Theatre guide: what's on this month

Visiting Sri Lanka this month? Here's our hand-picked selection of this month's best stage plays. Save the date and join in with the fun.
Art and Music
Art

Art and Music

When in Colombo, do not miss visiting the art galleries – featuring some of the best exhibitions of paintings, jewellery and photographs – and the wide array...
Recommended art galleries in Colombo
Art

Recommended art galleries in Colombo

Colombo’s galleries aren’t just a platform for art in the traditional sense – you’ll find musical theatre productions, private dinners, fashion concept stores...
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Where to stay?

Cinnamon Red
Hotels

Cinnamon Red

The newest upmarket hotel in Colombo, Cinnamon Red has been built on a small land area and reflects what is called ‘lean luxury’. With 243 rooms with either a...
Heritance Kandalama
Hotels

Heritance Kandalama

A tranquil retreat perched on hills, Heritance Kandalama offers panoramic views of the Sigiriya Rocks. Boasting a spectacular architecture, this unique design...
Dream Garden
Hotels

Dream Garden

Dream Garden offers accommodation at a minute's walk from the beach. The resort has an outdoor pool and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the...

Sri Lanka shopping guide

Shop till you drop for Christmas!
Shopping

Shop till you drop for Christmas!

It is high time that you indulge in seasonal shopping, be it to find that perfect gift for a loved one, or that fancy décor you were looking for to light up...
GMT
Shopping

GMT

GMT by Royal Lanka Agencies is an exclusive branded wristwatch store located on the first floor at Majestic City, Bambalapitiya. A name that resonates...
House of Fashions
Shopping

House of Fashions

One of the foremost shopping destinations in Sri Lanka, House of Fashions once again opened their former store located on Duplication Road, Colombo 4,...