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Our top choices for Independence Square hotels

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

Ishq Colombo

Ishq Colombo
3.0 star property
1.4 km from Independence Square
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 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
Ishq Colombo
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Maniumpathy

Maniumpathy
4.5 star property
Borella, 1.3 km from Independence Square
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Staff very polite. Quaint place"
India
Ramesh
Maniumpathy
Daily full breakfast (USD 10 per person)

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
Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place
Standard Room | View from room

De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa

De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa
3.0 star property
Cinnamon Gardens, 1.4 km from Independence Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (40 reviews)
"Great room and service"
United States
Carsten
De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa
TV

Palm Grove

Palm Grove
3.0 star property
Cinnamon Gardens, 0.8 km from Independence Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"House keeping service was excellent. Whatever you asked for was immediately taken care of. Breakfast was personalized. Surrounding area is good too. Would love to stay again in near future."
Canada
Moiz
The price is €42
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Palm Grove
Outdoor pool

Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo
5.0 star property
1.7 km from Independence Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel with wonderful staff."
Canada
Christian
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Marino Beach Colombo
Garden

THE DEN 23

THE DEN 23
2.5 star property
Suduwella, 2 km from Independence Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (66 reviews)
"Will definitely stay here again , comfortable bed clean room, great breakfast options and the staff were very helpful and made our stay seamless. Thank you, Den 23 and look forward to staying there again. "
Australia
John
The price is €32
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
THE DEN 23
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room

Sheraton Colombo Hotel

Sheraton Colombo Hotel
5.0 star property
Kollupitiya, 2 km from Independence Square
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Was clean and nice"
United States
Wido
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Sheraton Colombo Hotel
Outdoor pool

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo

Courtyard By Marriott Colombo
4.5 star property
1.9 km from Independence Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (116 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and convenient to stay in. "
Australia
Anonymous traveller
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Courtyard By Marriott Colombo
Outdoor pool

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka

Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
5.0 star property
Kollupitiya, 2.1 km from Independence Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"Great place for short stay in "
Australia
Ravitha
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
Deluxe King Room with Private Courtyard & Sitting Area - Early Check-in & Late Check-out

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, (158 reviews)
"A little difficult to find but a great little spot in the heart of the city. Our room was lovely, very clean and the staff were very attentive. Food was very nice, if a little pricey"
United Kingdom
Janine
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Nyne Hotels Lake Lodge - Colombo
2 restaurants, international cuisine

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, (144 reviews)
"An amazing hotel with great heritage. Peace and quiet in the busy of colombo"
United Kingdom
Kyle
The price is €229
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo
Outdoor pool

Jetwing Colombo Seven

Jetwing Colombo Seven
5.0 star property
Cinnamon Gardens, 1.4 km from Independence Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (323 reviews)
"Great stay. The hotel was very clean and the staff so helpful and friendly"
United Kingdom
Peter
Jetwing Colombo Seven
Deluxe Studio, City View

Shiloh Apartments

Shiloh Apartments
2.0 star property
1.2 km from Independence Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"Friendly supportive staff and comfortable facilities . "
Australia
Chathu
The price is €31
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Shiloh Apartments
Outdoor pool

La maison de Colombo

La maison de Colombo
4.0 star property
3.2 km from Independence Square
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Best in Colombo now i try 2 different time there all are so kind and so tasty food ❤️ and nice Champange ! I 100% go there again "
Sweden
Anonymous traveller
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
La maison de Colombo
Hallway

Zylan Colombo

Zylan Colombo
3.5 star property
Cinnamon Gardens, 1.3 km from Independence Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (71 reviews)
"Very relaxing hotel Staff very helpful and accommodating "
United Kingdom
stephen
Zylan Colombo
Aerial view

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, (126 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Srinivas
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers, lifeguards on site

Mandarina Colombo

Mandarina Colombo
5.0 star property
1.6 km from Independence Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was great and staff were helpful in assisting with travel questions. "
Canada
Douglas
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Mandarina Colombo
Restaurant

Rockwell Colombo

Rockwell Colombo
3.5 star property
Borella, 1.5 km from Independence Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (126 reviews)
"Great and safe place to stay for a low budget"
United States
Nishani
The price is €46
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Rockwell Colombo
Interior

Fern Colombo

Fern Colombo
2.5 star property
Cinnamon Gardens, 1.2 km from Independence Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (38 reviews)
"Clean and quiet room; quiet location; friendly and helpful staff. A special thanks to Nafill for helping us arrange bus tickets and taxi/tuk tuk rides. Will definitely stay there again when we pass through Colombo."
Canada
Angela
Fern 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
9 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Maniumpathy
4.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
38 reviews
View
Daily full breakfast (USD 10 per person)
Colombo Villa at Cambridge Place
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
42 reviews
View
Standard Room | View from room
De Saram House by Geoffrey Bawa
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
40 reviews
View
TV
Palm Grove
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
9 reviews
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Top Independence Square Hotel Reviews

Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

10/10 Excellent
"Great hospitality and location. The rooftop pool and garden area is lovely. The sun sets literally in front of the hotel (in late February at least). Really nice stay, would be happy to return. "
Avery 3-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Marino Beach Colombo

Hotels near other Independence Square attractions

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

4.1/5 (31 reviews)
Find out about the history of Colombo 07 with a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Independence Memorial Hall

Find out about the history of Kurunduwatta with a stop at Independence Memorial Hall. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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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 55 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Independence Square?
Cinnamon Red 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 Mandarina Colombo and Jetwing Colombo Seven.
How many hotels are there close to Independence Square?
Expedia has 55 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.