Off the beaten path · Colombo, Sri Lanka

4 Hidden Gems in Colombo Most Visitors Miss

Places locals rate highly but that stay outside the usual top-ten lists. Each one earned its spot from real traveler reviews, not sponsorships.

Chosen from 48 tracked places in Colombo: highly rated, rarely crowded. Updated monthly.

  1. Sri Lankan Holiday Trip

    Park & nature

    Sri Lankan Holiday Trip is a tranquil park and nature space located in Kaluthara, just south of Colombo.

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  2. Aashkii

    MarketFree entry

    Aashkii is a lively market nestled within the Maitland Crescent Arcade at Independence Square, one of Colombo's most elegant colonial-era landmarks.

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  3. Nature's Secrets Beauty Spa & Boutique

    Sight

    Nestled along Hospital Street in Colombo's Canal Row, Nature's Secrets Beauty Spa & Boutique is a serene escape from the city's bustle.

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  4. Exemplary Voyages

    Park & natureFree entry

    Exemplary Voyages is a charming park and nature spot located on Temple Lane in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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