Hilton Colombo Residence
At a glance: 5-star · Since 2000 · Renovated 2006 · 174 rooms
Near: Gangarama Temple · 6 min walk
Guests love: Service · Breakfast
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For dining, the hotel itself has FLOW, a restaurant serving Western, Chinese, and American dishes, plus a cafe, bar, and snack bar. Nearby, Curry Stop (3.8 km) offers Sri Lankan cuisine, and Barefoot Garden Café (4.1 km) is another option. For Indian food, try Navayuga (2.8 km) or Curry Pot (3.4 km). Asian dishes are available at Jade Dragon (4 km) and Café Bagatalle (3.2 km). The Poolside Bar and Basico Bar Lounge are great for cocktails and snacks.
The area around Hilton Colombo Residence blends city convenience with leafy calm. Within a short walk you can reach Gangarama Temple, Gangaramaya Park, and Seema Malakaya Temple, each about a 6-minute stroll away. The Colombo Lotus Tower is 9 minutes on foot, while Viharamahadevi Park and Galle Face Green are a 13- and 16-minute walk respectively. For a longer outing, Independence Square is 2.2 km away. The hotel itself has a restaurant, cafe, bar, and snack bar, so you can easily stay close by. Nearby railway stations at Slave Island and Kollupitiya add to the ease of exploring further.
Bandaranaike International Airport sits about 38 km away, so a pre-booked airport transfer or a taxi is the straightforward way to reach the hotel. If you arrive by train, Kompannavidiya Railway Station is a 13-minute walk (0.9 km), and Slave Island Railway Station is a 20-minute stroll (1.4 km). The hotel can arrange a shuttle service for getting around, and airport transfers are also available to book. For a direct option, ask your driver to take you to 200 Union Place.
For a relaxed evening, the hotel's FLOW restaurant serves dinner, and the bars offer drinks and snacks. A short 9-minute stroll brings you to Colombo Lotus Tower, which glows against the night sky and is a favorite spot for a walk. Gangarama Temple and Seema Malakaya Temple, both 6 minutes away, are calm places to wander as the evening settles. Head 16 minutes down to Galle Face Green, a seafront promenade where locals gather with street food and the ocean breeze. City tour options like the Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour can also be arranged for an evening ride through the streets.
Yes, Hilton Colombo Residence is a great base for exploring Colombo. Many key sights are within a short walk: Gangarama Temple, Gangaramaya Park, and Seema Malakaya Temple are each a 6-minute walk, Colombo Lotus Tower is 9 minutes away, and Viharamahadevi Park is 13 minutes on foot. Galle Face Green and the Floating Market in Pettah are a 16-minute walk, while Independence Square is 2.2 km away, so you will need a short tuk-tuk or taxi ride for that one. The hotel's central location puts you close to the business district and leisure spots, making it easy to set out for the day. For longer trips, popular tours like the Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour or a Galle day trip can be arranged from the city.
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