Ivy Lane

Colombo


A real urban retreat, the 15 rooms here have a light colour scheme and are flooded with light. Many have balconies. It's down a quiet lane away from Colombo's bustle.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Colombo attractions

1. Geoffrey Bawa House

0.37 MILES

At the end of this quiet little street is the house where the renowned architect Bawa lived from 1960 to 1970. The house combines his usual love for…

2. College House

0.47 MILES

The turreted College House (1912) is a colonial building repurposed for the University of Colombo.

3. University of Colombo

0.52 MILES

The 50-acre University of Colombo campus, which originally opened as the Ceylon Medical School in 1870, is surrounded by long tree-lined avenues lined…

4. Saifee Villa

0.52 MILES

This Italianate baroque edifice was constructed in 1910.

5. Lionel Wendt Centre

0.64 MILES

Has a constantly changing line-up of cultural events, with regular art exhibitions as well as performances and theatre. It’s worth turning up just to see…

6. Colombo Racecourse

0.79 MILES

Once the centre of harness racing in Colombo (and a WWII airfield), the landmark grandstands here now face a posh rugby ground, while the buildings…

7. National Museum

0.81 MILES

Offering a captivating walk through Sri Lankan history, this delightful Colombo museum sprawls across a gleaming white, neo-Baroque building constructed…

8. Temple Trees

0.93 MILES

The official prime minister's house has also been the residence for several recent presidents, including Mahinda Rajapaksa. It's heavily protected.