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Other travellers loved these 3-star hotels in Colombo

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
C1 Colombo Fort
0.48 km from city centre
Rs9,031
Per night
The Auresta Colombo
2.94 km from city centre
Rs14,588
Per night
China Manor Hotel & Restaurant
2.28 km from city centre
Rs17,769
Per night
C1 Colombo Fort
0.48 km from city centre
Rs9,031
Per night
The Auresta Colombo
2.94 km from city centre
Rs14,588
Per night
China Manor Hotel & Restaurant
2.28 km from city centre
Rs17,769
Per night
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3-star hotels in Colombo: FAQs

In Colombo, the expected average temperature in September is 28°C. The warmest month is typically May, which averages 30°C. The coolest month is August, with temperatures averaging 26°C. The rainiest month is November, and the driest month is February.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Colombo with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is Rs1,757 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for Rs4,021 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is Rs17,015 per night, and the average price on weekends is Rs17,194. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Colombo could be Tuesday.
The nearest airport to Colombo is Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML), which is 13.3km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, which is 27.3km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Colombo. And the most expensive day seems to be Sunday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Colombo is currently around Rs12,884 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is Rs3,755 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Colombo is currently around Rs18,763 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is Rs4,506 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Colombo is currently around Rs30,956 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is Rs8,441 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Colombo is December, with an average price of Rs13,803 per night. The most expensive month is August, when the average room rate can rise to Rs162,597 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is Rs20,371 per night, which is around 6% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Colombo with kids in tow, try Grand Oriental Hotel.

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