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Sofia Colombo City Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Marino Mall

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe King Room with Sea View
Reception
Point of interest
Lobby sitting area
Located in the heart of Bambalapitiya, Sofia Colombo City Hotel welcomes you with a daily manager's reception and an inviting bar. Enjoy the sunshine by the outdoor pool or indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. With free WiFi and self parking, previous guests have appreciated these convenient touches.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €134
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

Room options

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Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View

Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room with City View

Deluxe Twin Room with City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Room with Sea View

Deluxe King Room with Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room with Partial Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King Room with City View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe King Room with City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Bambalapitiya, a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sofia Colombo City Hotel is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Viharamahadevi Park and Galle Face Beach, while Sri Lanka National Museum and Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre are cultural highlights. Colombo City Centre and Gangaramaya Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
295a Galle Rd, Colombo, WP, 00300

What's nearby

  • Marino Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sri Lanka National Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Galle Face Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Colombo Lotus Tower - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bar On The Top - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪実乃里　Minori - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Craft - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fat Panda - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Indo Ceylon Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sofia Colombo City Hotel

Upscale hotel near Colombo City Centre
Located close to Marino Mall and Sri Lanka National Museum, Sofia Colombo City Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and car hire on-site. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a banquet hall and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 212 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and LED light bulbs

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 11 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 11 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sofia Colombo City Hotel Hotel
Sofia Colombo City Hotel Colombo
Sofia Colombo City Hotel Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Does Sofia Colombo City Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofia Colombo City Hotel?

As of 27 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofia Colombo City Hotel on 10 Sept 2025 start from €133.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sofia Colombo City Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sofia Colombo City Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sofia Colombo City Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sofia Colombo City Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Sofia Colombo City Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM-6:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sofia Colombo City Hotel located?

Located in Bambalapitiya, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marino Mall, Viharamahadevi Park and Sri Lanka National Museum. Colombo City Centre and Gangaramaya Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bambalapitiya Railway Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Sofia Colombo City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt über Silvester. Die Managerin war sehr entgegenkommend und hilfsbereit. Late check out erhalten ohne Bezahlung. Sehr ruhiges Ambiente. Würde ich in jedem Fall empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

YING CHENG

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024