Sofia Colombo City Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Marino Mall

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Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool
Deluxe King Room with Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Point of interest

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
295a Galle Rd, Colombo, WP, 00300
  • Sri Lanka National Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Galle Face Green
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Suite with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room with City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Room with Sea View

  • 221 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room with Partial Sea View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Room with City View

  • 221 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Colombo

City center stay.With a stay at this Bambalapitiya hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Marino Mall and 2 miles (3 km) of Viharamahadevi Park. Sri Lanka National Museum and Colombo City Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Marino Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sri Lanka National Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Galle Face Green - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Colombo City Centre - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gangaramaya Temple - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bar On The Top - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel de Plaza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Central Perk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Manhattan Fish Market - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sofia Colombo City Hotel

4-star hotel near Marino Mall
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Sofia Colombo City Hotel. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Colombo hotel.

  • 212 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sofia Colombo City Hotel offers 212 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 11 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sofia Colombo City Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 11 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Sofia Colombo City Hotel Hotel
Sofia Colombo City Hotel Colombo
Sofia Colombo City Hotel Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sofia Colombo City Hotel to the airport?

Sofia Colombo City Hotel is 22.8 mi (47-min drive) away from the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofia Colombo City Hotel?

As of May 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofia Colombo City Hotel on May 29, 2025 start from $67.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sofia Colombo City Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Sofia Colombo City Hotel offers an airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on request, for a charge of USD 40. per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Sofia Colombo City Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (11-min drive) from Galle Face Beach and 5.7 mi (25-min drive) from Mount Lavinia Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sofia Colombo City Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sofia Colombo City Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 11 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sofia Colombo City Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Marina Colombo (3-min walk) and Bellagio Casino (8-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sofia Colombo City Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sofia Colombo City Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sofia Colombo City Hotel have a pool?

Sofia Colombo City Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Sofia Colombo City Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sofia Colombo City Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sofia Colombo City Hotel to downtown Colombo?

Sofia Colombo City Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Colombo 03.

Sofia Colombo City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt über Silvester. Die Managerin war sehr entgegenkommend und hilfsbereit. Late check out erhalten ohne Bezahlung. Sehr ruhiges Ambiente. Würde ich in jedem Fall empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

YING CHENG

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024