How to Find Cheap Hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Colombo has been a popular harbor for travelers for over 2,000 years. It is the largest city in the country of Sri Lanka, and while it is not the country's political capital, it is the country's commercial capital.
Experience a fascinating mix of cultures, religions and languages. Colombo, Sri Lanka is the home to four different religious groups including Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians. You will also hear at least three different languages including the two official languages of the country-Sinhalese and Tamil, as well as English.
Make change at the border. You will want to exchange your U.S. dollars for Sri Lankan Rupees (RS), which is the official currency for this country. If you plan on paying for your accommodations with a credit card, then the credit card company will convert Rupees to U.S. dollars for you. However, it is a good idea to know that the conversion rate is about 107.1 RS for every $1 U.S.
Catch a cloud on your journey to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Currently, the easiest way to get to Colombo, Sri Lanka from another country is by air. The closest airport is the Colombo-Katunayake International Airport.
Take a taxi, bus or train to your hotel. After landing in Colombo, you will need to take some form of public transportation from the airport to your hotel. Luckily, there are many affordable options available.
To book accommodations, contact Sri Lanka Tourism Board at 011 (+94) 0 115 373305 7 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
Get cheap accommodations by booking a package deal to Colombo, Sri Lanka. You can often get a price reduction on your rooms by booking your hotel, flights and sightseeing adventures together.
Cut your lodging expense by taking advantage of cheap transportation. To save on your accommodations, book rooms in hotels and guesthouses that are not close to local attractions. To get to these attractions, take advantage of this city's inexpensive public transportation system or hire a driver.
Make your hotel reservations for mid-May to visit during the Sri Lanka Festival Vesak. Book early to get the best deals on accommodations.
Find cheap accommodations near important landmarks. If your main interest is Colombo landmarks, then you may want to look for accommodations near the World Trade Center, the Jami Ul Alfar mosque or the Galle Face Greene.
