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Our top choices for Independence Square hotels

Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Pool View | View from room

1. Ishq Colombo

Ishq Colombo
3.0 star property
1.4 km from Independence Square
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"One of the nicest boutique hotels we have ever stayed in. Luxurious, stylish, comfortable - felt like an oasis in the middle of Colombo. Exceptionally nice and helpful staff. Highly recommended."
United States
Niels
The price is €213
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Ishq Colombo
Aerial view

2. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
5.0 star property
Kompannaweediya, 3 km from Independence Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (153 reviews)
"Luxurious look"
Canada
Anne
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Outdoor pool

3. Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo
5.0 star property
1.7 km from Independence Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Marino Beach Colombo
Deluxe King Room with Private Courtyard & Sitting Area - Early Check-in & Late Check-out

4. Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo

Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo
4.0 star property
Kollupitiya, 1.8 km from Independence Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"A classy boutique hotel with attentive and warm staff and an incredible breakfast"
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo
Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room

5. Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Sheraton Colombo Hotel
5.0 star property
Kollupitiya, 2 km from Independence Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Denmark
Lars Toft
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Sheraton Colombo Hotel
Outdoor pool

6. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo
4.5 star property
1.9 km from Independence Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (150 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. I only stayed one night, but check-in, breakfast, and check-out were smooth and easy. Terrific breakfast buffet. "
United States
Cortney
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Courtyard By Marriott Colombo
Dining

7. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo

Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo
4.5 star property
Cinnamon Gardens, 1.2 km from Independence Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (151 reviews)
"Beautiful property, set away from the hustle and bustle. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Samsn was partially helpful and kind."
Australia
Phyllis
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo
Garden

8. THE DEN 23

THE DEN 23
2.5 star property
Suduwella, 2 km from Independence Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (75 reviews)
"Great hotel and restaurant, friendly and helpful staff, clean "
Australia
Andrew
The price is €32
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
THE DEN 23
Outdoor pool

9. Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
5.0 star property
Kollupitiya, 2.1 km from Independence Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (175 reviews)
"Centrally Located and convenient city hotel. Very nice breakfast."
Canada
Anthony
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
View from property

10. Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel
5.0 star property
Kollupitiya, 2.9 km from Independence Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel staff Iresha and Ranjith were awesome. Great experience. Also, the manager at the front desk was great. The location and food was excellent! We will definitely come back!!"
United States
mangala
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Galle Face Hotel
Daily full breakfast for a fee

11. Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place

Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place
3.0 star property
Cinnamon Gardens, 0.9 km from Independence Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Staff were extremely helpful All facilities were excellent Quiet - not busy accommodation as limited rooms Shops and restaurants in walking distance in a beautiful area "
Australia
Fjorn
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place
Hallway

12. Zylan Colombo

Zylan Colombo
3.5 star property
Cinnamon Gardens, 1.3 km from Independence Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Very relaxing hotel Staff very helpful and accommodating "
United Kingdom
stephen
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Zylan Colombo
View from property

13. MaRadha Colombo

MaRadha Colombo
4.0 star property
1.9 km from Independence Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (97 reviews)
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
MaRadha Colombo
Interior entrance

14. Orion City Hotel

Orion City Hotel
3.0 star property
2.9 km from Independence Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Convenient business hotel with friendly, helpful staff. "
Australia
Duminda
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Orion City Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

15. Cinnamon Red Colombo

Cinnamon Red Colombo
3.0 star property
Kollupitiya, 1.6 km from Independence Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Exceptional service and great location."
United States
Shehan
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Cinnamon Red Colombo
Staircase

16. Palm Grove

Palm Grove
3.0 star property
Cinnamon Gardens, 0.8 km from Independence Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"good accomodation!"
South Korea
Lee
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Palm Grove
Outdoor pool

17. Jetwing Colombo Seven

Jetwing Colombo Seven
5.0 star property
Cinnamon Gardens, 1.4 km from Independence Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (349 reviews)
"Definitely worth the stay and staff is super helpful and respectful!"
Canada
Rana
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Jetwing Colombo Seven
Deluxe Studio, City View

18. Shiloh Apartments

Shiloh Apartments
2.0 star property
1.2 km from Independence Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Clean room and good amenities "
Australia
Lalith
The price is €37
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Shiloh Apartments
2 outdoor pools

19. YAKA Trizen Luxury Apartments

YAKA Trizen Luxury Apartments
4.0 star property
Ibbanwala, 2 km from Independence Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)
"Lovely top floor apartment in an excellent location. Fantastic views of the city."
United Kingdom
Rakesh
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
YAKA Trizen Luxury Apartments
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers, lifeguards on site

20. Mandarina Colombo

Mandarina Colombo
5.0 star property
1.6 km from Independence Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, easy checkin and check out and friendly helpful staff"
United States
Vinayak
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Mandarina Colombo
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Compare popular hotels close to Independence Square

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Pool View | View from room
Ishq Colombo
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
View
Aerial view
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
153 reviews
View
Outdoor pool
Marino Beach Colombo
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,007 reviews
View
Deluxe King Room with Private Courtyard & Sitting Area - Early Check-in & Late Check-out
Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
164 reviews
View
Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room
Sheraton Colombo Hotel
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
60 reviews
View

Top Independence Square Hotel Reviews

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

10/10 Excellent
"It's a really amazing experience."
Dinushani 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

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Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

8.4/10 (77 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Independence Square?
Independence Square is located in Kurunduwatta. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 60 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Independence Square?
Mandarina Colombo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Independence Square. Other good options within a short distance include Jetwing Colombo Seven and Cinnamon Red Colombo.
How many hotels are there close to Independence Square?
Expedia has 60 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Independence Square.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Independence Square, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Independence Square.
What can I see and do near Independence Square?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Sri Lanka National Museum, Dutch Period Museum or Traditional Puppet Art Museum. Sights like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, High Commission of India and Independence Memorial Hall are landmarks to visit in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre and Elphinstone Theatre.