Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka is a city by the ocean. It is a place to visit because it has a lot of history and modern things too. Colombo has changed a lot in the few years. Now it has glass buildings, nice shopping areas and pretty walks by the sea. For people who like luxury Colombo is not a place to stop for a little while it is a great destination.

It has good food, nice places to drink on rooftops and wonderful hotels. You can choose to stay in a fancy house or a new modern building. Both are great. The city is a place to relax before you go to the jungles and beaches of Sri Lanka. 

Nice Places to Stay in Colombo

There are two kinds of luxury hotels in Colombo. You can stay in historic buildings or new modern skyscrapers. The old buildings are by the sea. Have a nice old style. They have rooms and good service. The new buildings are in the business area. Have big windows with nice views. They also have pools, spas and special lounges. If you want to stay in a hotel there are some in quiet areas of Colombo. These hotels have pools, art and nice gardens. 

Fun Things to Do in Colombo

If you stay in a hotel in Colombo you can try a lot of different foods and drinks. The hotels have restaurants that serve Sri Lankan food, Japanese food and food from places. At night you can go to the rooftop bars. Have special drinks made with local spices. The hotels also have spas where you can get massages and other treatments. This can help you feel better and relax. 

Getting Around Colombo

It is easy to get to Colombo and get around the city. If you fly into the airport you can take a luxury car to your hotel. This only takes forty-five minutes. If you do not want to drive you can take a helicopter or a special plane to places in Sri Lanka. When you are, in the city you can take a car or a special three-wheeler to go shopping. Colombo has shops that sell jewels, clothes and other things.