Where to begin? After more than 24 hours of different flights and traveling we ended up at Channa's place and it was so much better than we could imagine. The apartment was super relaxing & comfy, with some really artsy interior and a beautiful surrounding garden. Channa and his family were lovely and made us feel incredibly welcome to Sri Lanka. Channa's art, his friendly approach & storytelling, VERY NICE breakfast & all in all just a welcome with huge and warm hands, made us way too happy with our stay. Hopefully we'll stay there once again (or twice)..

Channa and his family are amazing hosts, and his home is beautiful. Our expectations were exceeded during our stay, both in the quality of the accomodation and the hospitality provided. The bed is very comfortable, there is a washing machine available, and even cold drinks provided in the fridge. I could not recommend staying with Channa more, we felt relaxed and inspired to be surrounded by his beautiful art and extraordainary garden. We plan on staying again.

It was my second time there, and it was amazing as always. Exceeds expectations.

Channa's place is a nice hide-away from the busy road of Colombo. He knows what guests need and provides everything from a good lokal breakfast to some free snacks. In the fully equiped kitchen you could even cook your owne meals. The clean rooms invited us to stay longer and we felt very comfortable. Channa and his family were very nice and helpfull. The bus stand is just some minutes away and Diyatha Uyana recreation area almost round the corner. Book it!

Channa's charming and colorful annex is a surprising retreat nestled away from the busy Ethul Kotte area. You feel as if you have been transported to a rainforest from the moment you step inside the gate to his home. I stayed at Channa's residence for a month while I was in Sri Lanka doing research, and it was just the kind of place I needed to come and relax after a day of running around Colombo. The nearby trees and architectural breezeway keep the place cool, especially at night. The kitchen was suitable for cooking small meals, and I used it seamlessly every day (the gas burner makes cooking easy). I loved the little built in library. Channa has a collection of interesting books on everything from traveling through Sri Lanka to religious texts to indigenous wildlife. I found great pleasure in reading a new Sri Lankan folk tale every night. Channa was also extremely helpful in assisting me with travel plans. He informed me about local bus routes and helped me plan a trip around the cultural triangle. The neighborhood itself is absolutely wonderful. Within 5 minutes walking distance you can get to a few different bus halts, numerous restaurants, grocery stores (i.e. Food City and Laugfs), and coffee shops (i.e. Barista, Cafe One, and HeBrews). I really liked having a tailor and laundry service directly across the street from the road where Channa's place is located. I even had 3 custom tailored shirts made! One of my favorite memories from staying at Channa's place was looking up at the sky at night while I was washing off the heat and dust from a day in Colombo from inside the shower, and beholding the full moon during Poya. It was truly magical. As a final note, I'd like to mention the extensive breakfast I was served every single day. I got to try such an outstanding assortment of roti, dhal, gram, milk rice, hoppers, curry, and fruits, and I never started the day off hungry. It was a terrific way to sample Sri Lankan food without ever having to leave the comfort of Channa's jewel tone blue annex. In short, Channa and his wife are such kind spirits and gracious hosts, and I will be sure to come back and stay next time I have the chance!

Mr. Channa is a learned artist who offers a very delicate breakfast every day. His small garden is very beautiful, very quiet, every morning there are a lot of bird calls, close to nature, refreshing. A very nice check-in experience. Thanks to the Channa couple

We had the most amazing stay at the wooden gate. It was a beautiful little space for us to escape the busy streets of Colombo. We loved the hospitality Channa and his Wife gave us and enjoyed learning about his art and lifestyle. The beautiful garden was a perfect hang out, the shower was incredible and our breakfasts were delicious. It's super close to the visa extension office and theres yummy food all around. Channa gave us directions to a foodie area with plenty of options that does not disappoint. Can't wait to go back!

If you are looking for a spacious, private haven to retreat to in a busy city, this is the perfect place. You will be surprised and delighted at the amazing breakfast that is delivered each morning. Delicious! During my stay, Channa and Udyoga helped me in so many ways, from arranging the best transport to recommending places to visit, to cooking together. Channa is an artist and his home is his gallery. He even invited us to help with his current work. There is a lot to see within walking distance of the home. Also, there is a lot to see and learn within the walls of the magical garden. Ask Channa to take you on a night tour. This place is very comfortable. Channa and Udyoga are very generous and welcoming hosts who respect guests privacy. You won't want to leave.

Friendly, clean, helpful, everything fine :)

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour, Nelun est une personne très gentille et hospitalière. L'appartement a beaucoup de charme et on s'y sens vite chez sois. Très bonne connexion internet aussi pour la visio et piscine sur le toit très pratique quand il fait chaud. En point négatif, juste quelques cheveux dans le lit à notre arrivée.

The location is central and away from the main road, so it is quiet and private. There are little shops close by for basic shopping needs, and a supermarket within walking distance. We didn't have any problems traveling across Colombo and returning to the place.

Nice place, clean, beautiful, quiet, and not too far from the city centre. Warm welcome. Delicious breakfast. Do not hesitate to stay here if you spend the night in Colombo!

Nelun's place is great. Very convenient. Clean place. Easy check in.

Arrived at 6:00AM and Kanthi the house keeper was amazing. She woke up and let us in and even welcomed us with fruit juice. Fortunately the room was empty so she made the room up for us and by 7AM we had the room and we were fast asleep! We even left food out one night by accident and she put in the fridge all clingfilmed up!! She also recommended what to do! The pool was great and really needed after day in Colombo as the city is so hot and humid. Kanthi arranged for a pool cleaner to come and clean the pool for us! There is a bad smell from the river but you get used to it and is only there when windy. The wifi for Sri Lanka is fantastic. Best we have experienced in SL. Would highly recccomend however colombo wasn't really for us, we have heard this from a lot of travellers. As a stay in Colombo I would highly recommend this place. Please be warned no air con but there are fans. Only improvement would be air con. Thanks so much Kanthi for a really enjoyable stay.

Neluns place was the first contact point of our journey in SriLanka. It was a great start and we felt very welcome! Big thanks to the nice house keeper lady who was so kind to us.

The house is nice, the room wonderful, clean with a beautiful bathroom. Breakfast really good! I hadn't the pleasure to know Nelun but her housekeeper. The position is good if you look for a quite place but you need tuk tuk to move to the centre.

Fantastic cafe downstairs. Simple clean rooms upstairs with great bathrooms. Lovely leafy residential neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again.

This place is exactly as advertised. It is clean and in a good location with the bonus of a great cafe downstairs. It was so nice to have a proper coffee. Youssef was really helpful arranging cabs and made the check-in and check out processes seamless. It was a great place to stay for our last night in Sri Lanka.

We were short but very warm welcomed at the Black Cat by the owners. The Black Cat is in a more or less quiet road in Colombo city. The house is very nice with a lot of plants at the terrace. You have a lot of space in the common rooms. The room was perfect for our last night in Colombo. It was nice furnished, white blankets and towels. Sadly the wifi was not working that good. At the end there was no wifi any more, but maybe it was only a problem with my tablet ;-) Apropos, the cake in the cafe looked incedible good!

很干净,也很精致,稍贵了一些。

Such a beautiful place. Located in the heart of Colombo. We really enjoyed our stay at this little oases. We will come back that's for sure.

Nice place, good location, clean rooms, café at the ground level, can recommend it.

Our stay with Black Cat B&B was excellent and extremely comfortable (like a boutique hotel at an extremely reasonable price). The rooms were very clean with air conditioning (lifesaver) and a fan to boot. The pillows were soft and gave us our best night's sleep of our holiday. The cafe downstairs has delicious food and genuinely really good quality coffee I would seek out back in London if I could. It's impossible to find anywhere within walking distance of everything of Colombo but the B&B is centrally located and walkable to a number of the best landmarks and locations. Highly recommended!

This was the perfect place to stay in Colombo. It's centrally located and really comfortable. And I was so excited to get an iced coffee in the cafe!

Great place in Colombo to stay, without the Colombo prices.

Just 100m away from the beach. A really spacious room and great privacy.

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Camillio has been a great host! Enjoyed the stay :)

Extremely nice place and cozy! Value for money and the host Camillo and his wife was very friendly!

Good place and

The host goes to extra length to make the guest welcome in his house.

I booked my stay while I was in the airport because I just found out about airbnb and took a chance as opposed to going through normal hotel channels. Camillo responded very quickly and had help that spoke the language to guide my cab driver there. Upon arrival I was promptly greeted, shown around, provided water and my host was gracious enough to share a beer with me . The place is very nice and updated with a little renovation going on. There were cameras at the gate entrance and each floor so safety was not an issue. The place was very quiet and my room looked just as advertised in the pictures with a nice view up the road and beautiful sunrise every morning. A/C worked very well and so did the fan. Wifi had good strength throughout. The beach is very close just at the bottom of the road and there are at least 2 restaurants near it and 1 on the way. Everything is walking distance so just up on the main road there is a grocer and pharmacy as well is Italian and local food choices. ATM's very close but whatever you do, do not attempt to use HNB ATM's to pull cash using a foreign credit card, it will take your card and not give you your money. This happened to me twice. Camillo was extremely helpful in helping me plan excursions, local do's and don'ts, restaurant suggestions and provided a general lay of the land. Tuk-tuk drivers are found right at the intersection of the street near the gate to the property. Cons: -No Microwave, but food is so inexpensive you can eat out everyday and not need to reheat -Refrigerator was full and not much space but wasn't too big of a deal -Fresh towels provision could have been a little better organized but available upon request.

Great room with friendly, helpful staff. The cafe below has delicious food and coffee. Would recommend and stay again.

I spontaneously booked the place after reading all the reviews. I can only confirm all the positive feedbacks. I was welcomed very warmly. They were so friendly and it was a pleasure staying at that place. The place is amazing, the rooms are clean and very nicely decorated. Agree with the other, best coffee place. Must stay place when you are in Colombo. Thank you both sooo much. Kavi

Overall nice area, have a very cool café and good food, love it.

Well described by others and the listing as affordable luxury. The room and building are beautiful and uncluttered. All of the staff are warm and friendly, particularly host Youssef and Naveen. The place is well located, within walking distance to a few good restaurants, bars, and a great art gallery. The different spaces within the building are planned well so it was such a relaxing stay in the (comparatively) bustling city. We were recommended by a friend and had a wonderful stay, we'll also be recommending to friends who are visiting soon. Thank you!

We loved staying at the Black Cat B&B - beautifully decorated, spacious and bright rooms in an old colonial house in a great neighborhood in Colombo. The location is perfect - central and nearby to anything we needed. The staff are also so welcoming and accommodating: Roy was super helpful with directions and recommendations, and Youseff gave great travel advice for our trip outside of the city. The Black Cat cafe downstairs serves delicious food and coffee. I highly recommend Black Cat to anyone looking for a temporary home away from home in Colombo!

Very helpful and relaxing!

So comfortable, clean and great location if only in Colombo for a night. Great big room.

Great place to stay in a more quiet area of the town. Still close to downtown within 10min reach via Tuk Tuk. There is a big park nearby and some good restaurants, too. My wife and I stayed only a night so we didn't have much time exploring. The breakfast and the lunch was awesome in the attached coffee shop downstairs. Staff is super friendly – like all Sri Lankan people we met on our 3 weeks trip. Love to come back :-)

The city area of the room is one of the best in Colombo. Very elegant streets. Good value for money. We talked in the evening with Gayathri and we found a lot of common interests...cool!!

a great place to spend some time. beautiful furnished with a lovely host. strongly recommended!

great place! very friendly, clean and comfortable! we enjoyed our stay very much!! thank you so much!

the room is ok the people were very kind We slept there because is near to the railway station.

the room was absolutely beautiful! the decor was fantastic and the facilities were good.the location was great too! it was about a 5 min walk away from the main road where you can easily catch a tuk tuk to go around colombo. overall the experience at Gayathri's place was very pleasant and would definitely recommend this place to other travellers.

We are disappointed. Pictures show a completely new design. But the room is quite old and was not as clean and shining ! The sink is broken, there are traces of rust, little encounter with two bigs cockroaches! And the most unbearable of our stay was the noise: the room is open to the entire top, so you hear the employees working in the next room in the morning, the horrible door bell, ringing phones, etc! It's very, very difficult to sleep after 6:30AM. Otherwise, the host is nice and very helpful when you ask questions.

If you're staying in Colombo for your first couple of nights, then this is the perfect place. I don't even know where to start: the breakfast was delicious, the room was beautiful and very clean with lots of books to read if you didn't bring one with you and the bed was comfy. We slept really good. The house is in a quiet and safe neighborhood. Well, and Gayathri is just beyond sweet. She answered all of our questions and if she didn't know asked around for us. We will definitely come back again. So, basically: there's probably no better place to stay in Colombo or start your trip around Sri Lanka!

Gayathri was a great host and the room was really nice. The house is located close to the central parts of Colombo with easy access to what one should experience in when visiting. All in all me and my girlfriend where very satisfied and are grateful for Gayathri's hospitality and service.

We really liked the look, style and feel of this wonderful place that is quite exeptional for Sri Lanka. The rooms are clean, spacey and simple but nicely decorated with a vintage look and a great comfortable bed. The owner did everything to help us plan the rest of our trip through Sri Lanka and gave some great suggestions. The café is a great place to eat and hang out, with good food and the same nice vintage feel. We would surely come back!

Great BnB in the most developed part of Colombo. The cafe had pretty much the only good coffee we had in our 14 days across Sri Lanka and the food was perfect post flight. Close to Viharamahadevi park which was nice to walk around. Spacious rooms and bathrooms with simple but nice furniture. Hosts are great and really helpful / honest about what to do / see.

The hosting at Black Cat was wonderful. The house-keeper was incredibly helpful, as were the couple who ran the cafe downstairs, giving me great advice on where I could spend my one day in Colombo. The room was basic luxury and I was unaware of the solar-powered hot water tank so I was devoid of hot water for my two night stay; but that's manageable! Thank you so much for helping make my stay so comfortable.

Great place to stay - convenient location, friendly staff and nice rooms. Would recommend.

Had a great stay at the B&B-- everything was exactly as pictured, comfortable and clean. The Cafe is cute and well-decorated, but unfortunately, we didn't get to eat there as they were closed on Mondays. We enjoyed chatting with Yousef, as well. Perfect neighborhood, close to great restaurants, bars and hotels in Colombo. We will be back!

Nice and cosy place to live in colombo! Straight in the middle of the city but in a quiet and chilled area. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean and the integrated cafe is perfect to relax and plan your upcoming journey. We can highly recommend this place for a good start or finish of your sri lanka trip!

Black Cat is such a great place to stay for so many reasons. Its in a good area, easy to find, very good value for quality, and above all, its just so nicely appointed with some modern touches in a lovely heritage building. Its a little bit hipster- but in a good way with a boutique feel. I was incredibly busy before my arrival, and forgot to let my hosts know my arrival time- Soharni and Youssef are just so relaxed and down to earth, it didn't phase them and I appreciate that. They are such a warm, welcoming couple- and made sure we had everything we needed, full privacy but always available. If they aren't there when you arrive, a guard on site will let you in. The little cafe on the ground floor is a must. Breakfast was good, the coffee even better. I would stay again anytime, and highly recommend it.

Black Cat provided a wonderful introduction to our stay in Sri Lanka. The room is spacious and clean, a step up from your standard guest house fare. The bed was massive and extremely comfortable, and the whole place was very nicely done up - simple and chic! The room had a fan and air-con to keep things cool. Little to no noise penetrated the thick walls and doors - especially when the shower room door was kept closed. There was a cockroach that came in the window at one point, but clearly there's nothing to be done about that. The cafe downstairs is a relaxed place and serves an array of delicious breakfasts and drinks (prices are on the high side for Sri Lanka, still cheap coming from Europe or North America, and as per the description aren't included in the tariff). The staff was friendly and always helpful with their tips on how to get around, hailing tuk-tuks, and recommendations. It's not in the most walkable area, but I think that's par for the course in Colombo, especially with the nasty sun beating down on you. Lots of tuk-tuks go down the road though, and they're generally happy to charge on the meter and thus cheap! All in all, definitely highly recommended and we wouldn't hesitate to go back if we found ourselves in Colombo once again.

Chitrupa and his house are awsome! Chitrupa and his family are very kind, helpful and warm welcomed. The breakfast is great! The room is great! We had a really glad experience during the day we stayed with them. Highly recommend! Hope to meet Chitrupa again!

Chitrupa家是我们来斯里兰卡的第一站和最后一站。也算是一个happy ending.一家人非常非常非常的友善和热心!我相信我的选择是绝对没有错的~是个别墅非常非常的精美环境很好。我们当时完全是为了待在他们家在在科伦坡待了两天。家里还有两条狗狗和我玩的很热闹,我英文不是特别好和他们聊的不多。不过让我再次来斯里兰卡的话我一定还会选择这家入住。一切都像童话世界。你感受到这里的所有的人民的热情 淳朴 善良。非常难忘。爱你们这一家。一定会再来。。。。。

非常非常漂亮的一栋房子,可以看出房主对于装修和摆设都十分用心,精致的英式风格复式别墅,屋主和她的母亲都是十分友善的人,里面还养了一只很可爱的狗狗。 早餐也是做得十分丰富和精美。 It's a very beautiful house, the living room, dining room, the garden and the stairs, everything is so perfect and you could just spend a day to have a closer look at the house and relax in it. The owner and her mother are nice people. They could also give you many useful advise. Breakfast is also exquisite and delicious. Strongly recommended.

房间特别舒服,位置也特别赞,特别是主人一家特别热情,家中两个小狗狗也很可爱,隐藏在喧嚣都市中的世外桃源,非常适合入住!

Mr Chitrupa was so nice!! Our flight was late and he still choose to pick us up at the airport. The breakfast next day was fantastic, and he also drove us to the train station and bought ticket for us. You guys have to pick this place! I wont hesitate to choose here if I go to Colombo again.

房东和他的家人很不错,积极解决入住时遇到的问题,因为是一大一小,所以看到房间内摆了两张小床的时候很诧异,并且原本房间里并没有电视。提出这些问题之后,老太太还是很迅速解决了~但是我不理解入住过的朋友们都没有注意到沙发、窗帘、桌布等等除了床以外的地方都是灰迹斑斑,我有轻微洁癖,我真的无法忍受,说实话有想转住酒店的念头,但是碍于不好意思还是留下了,因为至少看得出床铺还是干净的。当时因为看到图片里的浴缸才定的这里,结果用的时候发现浴缸其实是坏的,只是一个摆设,搞得小孩洗澡变得非常不方便。另外,洗澡的热水如涓涓溪水一般,真的是挺无语的。

Chitrupa is really nice and lovely,responsible and the communication was good. It's a pleasure to be Chitrupa's guest.And also learned a lot from Chitrupa as a host newbee, Chitrupa非常可爱友善,全程沟通很负责任。 能成为Chitrupa的guest非常开心,同时,作为一名host新人有很多要向Chitrupa学习的地方。

We would like to recommend the housing to you. Mr. Chitrupa is a very responsible and friendly host, he picked us up at railway station. Giving us help and advice in tour. He arranged honest tuk tuk and taxi whenever we need it. When we reached home, we was shocked by such a beautiful and well decored house. House is clean and tidy. The breakfast is super. We enjoy it and eat a lot. Thank you so much to Chitrupa and his family. We spent a wonderful night at here. Kevin & Anne

Very safe place for teenagers as well. The amazing host Chamira made sure the stay was very pleasant.

Amirah was really Nice and we enjoyed the stay, we appreciated the calm neighborood. Just a little bit far from cheap restaurants.

Location is very central and walking distance to many shops and restaurants. The room is comfortable and spacious. Chamira was super helpful and available any time we had questions or needed something. Great place for a couple nights in Colombo. Would recommend.

安靜舒服的地方,wifi連線不太好。

Quaint place to be.

It's a very nice place to stay

Location is good. Took a nice walk to Independence Square and near by stores/eateries in The Arcade. Chamira was accessible throughout and responsed timely; he accomodated us early morning upon arrival past 1am. The only down side is the strong smell coming from the bathroom and the cleanliness of the place. I guess you get what you pay for!

Das Zimmer ist auf einer Garage gebaut. Geräumig, modern eingerichtet, Wände extrem dünn, dadurch kann die Klimaanlage nicht so gut arbeiten - es ist trotzdem ziemlich warm im Raum. Ein Ventilator zusätzlich wäre da ganz gut. Es ist auch sehr hellhörig, wenn der Besitzer morgens das Garagentor öffnet, ist man 100%ig wach. Wir hatten zum Glück keine Nachbarn im Zimmer nebenan, aber da hätte man sicherlich auch jedes Wort gehört. Die Bettwäsche war übersät von Flecken und Haaren. Das Badezimmer hatte einen komischen Geruch abgegeben. Zunächst ein chemischer Geruch, den wir auf Nachfrage beheben konnten - in Sri Lanka ist es üblich solche weißen chemischen Kügelchen gegen das Ungeziefer auszulegen. Danach wurde es kurzzeitig besser und dann trat plötzlich permanent ein Geruch nach Fäkalien auf. Dagegen konnte der Host aber leider auch nichts unternehmen. Er meinte, es liegt an der Zimmerdecke. Ansonsten ist der Gastgeber sehr nett, half uns bei Fragen sofort weiter, antwortete auch per SMS schnell und organisierte uns einen Zugplan. Aufgrund der oben genannten Schwierigkeiten würde ich das Zimmer zu dem Preis nicht noch einmal buchen.

This is a place which is not hard to find on (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps. Even the furniture is a little simple but clean , it's quite comfortable to stay. There's a supermarket nearby and easy to buy some drinks, food or washing stuff. Outside the room there's spaces for people to chat. The cafe downstairs is a little expensive but delicious.

Lovely place and location. Great food options at the cafe downstairs. Sketchy wifi but it works properly in the cafe and room 2 & 3. Highly recommended for leisure travelers.

We were made to feel very welcome by the staff, they even delivered us drinks from the cafe. The neighborhood was close to the weekend long event we were taking part in at a nearby gallery.

The room in the Black Cat was okay for the price we paid. The bed was comfortable and the room spacious. The bathroom is basic but clean. Exceptionally nice was the host and the small cafe downstairs. He arranged us transportation from the airport and was easy to reach. The breakfast was good and the atmosphere cosy. It was a good start for our Sri Lanka trip and I can recommend staying at Black Cat!

I won't go through the whole list of things that can be improved here. But shortlist those which I think can affect anyone's experience. Do not expect: hot water if only by occasion (and I'm having a solar heater which is automatic, so it's ridiculous excuse of not providing hot water in a city these days); comfortable pillows but very basic; daily room cleaning (though, room was clean by the time we arrived). Otherwise - these rooms (there are "beds" but breakfast is not included and available in a cafe) are in a green neighbourhood of Colombo city, we walked everywhere around, and the rest of Colombo including Fort are 300LKR away by tuk-tuk (200LKR by Uber). It's just a cool and funky hipster place with a coolish cafe downstairs. Guys are not really paying attention to details. Though, it is clean. I would say it has its charm like lovely beds but with cheap pillows. And nice and clean rooms but bathrooms can be better. I was communicating with Alex and they were kind to prepare some food and drinks for us as our flight was very late. It was nice to have a glass of wine and caesar salad by midnight seating in a balcony. I may not hesitate to stay again as I'm more chilled person but not my partner, who was crazy about not having hot water shower in the morning and no good pillows. Choose for yourself.

The most conveniently located airbnb! Close to Banks, great restaurants and cafes on Horton Place and not too far from Galle Road where all thr major shops are. Staff weere very friendly and helpful, made our stay that much more pleasant. And the Black Cat Cafe downstairs is FANTASTIC!

Black Cat is all it promises, and more. It's an oasis of pared-back colonial chic. It delivers on the needs of the modern traveller (clean; comfortable; excellent WiFi), and delights with thoughtful design touches. I particularly loved the old Singer sewing tables, an heirloom in some South Asian homes, used as sink tables. The cafe located on the ground floor could believably be located in Sydney or Singapore. I had high expectations after seeing the photos and the other reviews. My stay exceeded those expectations.

The area is lovely, the staff are absolutely brilliant and the food in the cafe is AMAZING!

I absolutely recommend Arjuna's house. They are a lovely family and the place is outstanding. It definitely went over our expectation. They also gave us great suggestion about where to dine and organised for us transport. 5 stars, all deserved.

Unser Aufenthalt bei Arjuna war der Start unserer Sri Lanka Rundreise. Alles war wie beschrieben. Was man besonders hervorheben muss ist die Freundlichkeit und Warmherzigkeit mit der wir empfangen wurden.

The host was amazing and welcomed us with refreshments and a big smile. the breakfast was great and all the provided services were excellent. Thanks again.

Sehr ruhige Unterkunft in der Nähe von Fort Station. Sehr nette Hosts und einfache Zimmer mit eigenem Bad. Frühstück morgens: Ei, Marmelade und Toast. Die Beiden rufen einem auch ein Taxi, wenn man es braucht oder versorgen einen mit Tipps. Empfehlenswert! Leider recht hellhörig zur Küche & Nachbarzimmer. Wer empfindliche Ohren hat, nimmt Ohropax mit.

Thank you very much, we had a lovely time! Arjuna and his wife are very friendly and interesting people. They helped us a lot in advance what was really good. Absolutely perfect stay to relaxe and recharge after a long flight! Definitely try their delicious traditional meals, for breakfast there could have been a bit more choice. All the best :) :)

Arjuna and his family made of our stay in Colombo a wonderful one! They all are super hosts: generous, warm, helpful and cheerful:-) The bedroom is seriously spacious and so is the private bathroom. This family's house is one of our favorite places in the city!

房间很干净 房主能帮忙联系车辆载到机场 2800卢比 还行吧

We loved everything about it. Arjuna and his family offer a great place and a fantastic service. Thanks a lot!

This is a great place - fantastic location, very nice food, extremely friendly and helpful staff, and good facilities. Highly recommended.

We had such a short stay but really appreciated all the help Youssef gave us with late arrival, early departure, and a heap of local knowledge. The cafe is fabulous and we wished we had time to really enjoy the breakfast. Youseff came in early to make us coffee - the perfect start to our day. Thank you!

这是我们在斯里兰卡住的第一间民宿,也是这次行程里入住体验最差的。可能是因为到的时间太晚,我们在机场又耽误了些时间,拦了辆出租车过来已经接近凌晨2点,太黑了,找了一段时间,店里电话又打不通,只能靠自己慢慢看慢慢找。斯里兰卡的民宿都是没有拖鞋没有洗漱用品,这点已经做好了心理准备,但没热水还是挺崩溃的,幸亏借到了吹风机。老板挺帅的,会很热情地问你的评价,早餐是需要另点的,楼下就是咖啡馆,也对外,白天的Black Cat还是挺漂亮的,果汁简餐都还不错,但被我喝到了有苍蝇的Cappuccino,好崩溃。

Ok this place is amazing. Loved everything of it. Quiet location, Simple n elegant interiors, safe, super clean, very friendly n helpful hosts, awesome cafe downstairs with a good choice of menu, music n sofas.. Highly recommended.. Completely enjoyed the stay.

It was a nice place, very central.

Brilliant stay, the hosts were so helpful when we arrived really early in the morning. They gave us great advice on where to go. The room was beautiful, shower was excellent and hot. Really central location, can go by tuktuk to the beach easily. The food in the cafe downstairs is amazing, you pay extra for it, but worth the money!! All staff around the place were very friendly and helpful.

Lovely place to start our trip in Sri Lanka - amazing flat white / eggs benedict to start the day as well! Very comfortable and clean room, along with a really helpful host who was full of useful advice and tips for our trip.

Love this place and would highly recommend! It's more like a funky boutique hostel than a typical air bnb- there's 5 different rooms upstairs for accomodation (all with own ensuite and aircon), common area with lounge, water supply, day beds, etc. and downstairs the cafe serves amazing food and coffee (the coffee was a huge plus for me!!) If you book this place, please pet the resident 3-legged dog from me!

Benjamin was fantastic. Always helpful and willing. One of the kindest hosts we have ever met. Gave us breakfast on our first morning. Some advise on sights to see. Arranged transport when ever we needed it. Also allowed us to stay longer than normal on our last day and gave us a parting gift.

Great apartment in a lovely part of town. Benjamin was extremely helpful, nothing was too much trouble for either him or his family. Lovely bathroom and hot shower with comfortable bed. Would recommend!

As always, a pleasure staying with Dushy and Benjamin. I could have not felt more welcome and looked after. A cosy room, facing a quiet street, located close to a supermarket and to the beach. Will most definitely return and recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxed and welcoming experience in Colombo.

Benjamin has been so helpful even before I landed. My flight was delayed and he had to greet me at 4 in the morning! He was also very kind to offer me breakfast (which was one of the nicest food I have tried in Sri Lanka) because all shops closed on the new year day! This was also very nice of him to lend me a local mobile so I could call him for information when I needed it. This really made me feel like having a home in Colombo. The room was just as described. Nicely decorated with a nice view really. The skylight shower was just great that I wish I could spend more time there. It felt so nice having sunshine around. I also had a squirrel roommate that I met on my last day ! :) The apartment is not very closed to the Colombo city but in a residence area that's quite and nice.

Clean flat, 30 minutes from the center, 2 minutes walk from the main street. Friendly welcome and good communication - we always received answers within minutes and Benjamin was always available via phone. We would come again:)

Милый приветливый хозяин жилья. Чистые простыни, завтрак вкусный, без москитов, с кондиционером, горячая вода и очень меееедленный вайфай. Совет покупайте местную симку с инетом.

I stayed at Benjamin's place with my cousin for 2 days , and I must say the place is quite amazing..Benjamin wasn't there as he had to fly on business but he made sure all was smooth sailing, and his brother, brothers wife and mum were very hospitable..I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wishes to stay at (URL HIDDEN) slightly out of town (25mins away) but the transport is quite efficient so that was never an issue for us. I'll most definitely stay there again when I come back to Colombo!

It's a nice aparment with private bathroom,kitchen and a big balcony!Nice position to sea and railwaystation!Benjamin helped us a lot to arrange pick up us at airport!There is mart,burger king,KFC nearby,also convinent to central city by tuktuk or train.

It's really a very comfortable and convenient place to live and easy to find with the help of GPS. When we got to it, we thought it a surprise, because we like the decoration style so much. More importantly, the host family is so helpful and considerate that they even offered lists of interesting places and shopping, eating places of Colombo to us, which made us feel warm and moved.

The best way to describe Villa Raha is that its Imra and Luay's labour of love. They are a young energetic couple with an angel of a baby boy Yusha. Our daughters fell in love with him instantly. Everything in Villa Raha is tasteful right from the lay out of the room to the bathroom. The rooms are luxurious, the photos don't do them justice. Very clean. We had full access to the pool which our Daughters appreciated very much. Imra and Luay are always a phone call away. They make it a point to meet you and make you feel at home. They were so sweet when our parents and family who are also travelling through Sri Lanka dropped by to say hello. Restaurant suggestions, laundry , a possible visit to the Pediatrician , Imra and Luay handled all our needs. We met a lovely couple from Singapore Ted and Sheena. The two helpers at Villa Raha ; Dhalan and Fatima are also efficient , warm and very helpful. Villa Raha's in house lavender rosemary shampoo and shower gel is amazing! Imra takes great trouble to have it made just right. We wish Imra and Luay all the very best and pray all their ambitions with Villa Raha come true. We recommend Villa Raha whole heartedly and hope to be back.

Amazing service and hospitality! 5 star accommodation. Extremely grateful.

I would recommend anyone to stay at villa raha. Imrah and Luey are wonderful hosts - so helpful and warm. It was the perfect way to start our Sri Lankan adventure. The beds are really comfy and good to have Apple TV and Netflix after a long flight. It's close to get a tuk tuk into town to eat some nice food!! Thanks to you both for a great nice. Ruby & Alan xx

地段很棒,主人也很热情,时尚。酒店里科技感很强,环境也不错。非常适合入住

Villa Raha is a magnificent old villa that accommodates a few people in double rooms. Stunning gardens and decor with very comfortable bed. Imrah and Luay are wonderful hosts and always keen to help out for advice or tips on where to go. If you enjoy seafood I highly recommend an evening meal at Seaspray restaurant in the Galle face Hotel, central Colombo.

Thanks for this nice short stay! They help us a lot to get around and found us a driver to move from Colombo. We will definitely stay there again in the future.

Väldigt fina rum till bra pris. Läget var helg ok med en ögonkast från en stor väg där man lätt fick tag på taxi eller tuktuk för att ta dig närmare centrum. Värdarna gör hela vistelsen till det bättre, de är väldigt måna om att allt skall bli perfekt och frukosten var super! Mycket nöjda med våran vistelse här.

Sooria was a great host ,he made me relaxed as soon as I met him , we had a long chat when I got there and he explained the location and gave me an idea on how to get to the location I needed to go to . I will be going back there the next time we visit Sri Lannka.

'Rest 80' is a wonderful place. Sooriya and his staff make us feel we are staying with them at their home rather than a motel. Service was excellent and we cooked our own breakfast and it was fun. The place is close to everything.

This was a great find. The place is exactly as described in the pictures. I stayed for two weeks. The host is very friendly, very kind and will give you what ever information you ask. Also an excellent communicator. The place is cozy and clean. Shops, supermarkets and restaurants are just walking distance. I found the place to be extremely convenient. Would definitely come back again. Highly recommended:)

Sooriya is one of the most genuine people I have met. His place is super clean and he is very helpful with great local knowledge. We had a nice and spacious room. It had a large double bed and was great for us. The breakfast was big and filling, especially the Sri Lankan one. It would be difficult for the average person to eat it all! The guest house was very very convenient to walk to things. If you are considering staying here, consider no more and just book it. Highly recommended.

We really enjoyed our stay in Sooriya’s place. Not only does he live very central and close to everything - sights, buses, trains, shops, restaurant, but he is also a great host. The communication during our stay was very good. The house itself was very clean, had a lovely decor and every need was covered. Bedroom is a good size with loads of closet space. You have your own bathroom too. Sooriya was a fantastic host from arrival through to departure. He was the right mix of host interaction and space/peace. He took us to the mount lavinia beach and it was fun. It is a very nice beach and only 10 minutes from the house. Sooriya went over and above for us, regularly changing bed sheets/towels as well as making some tea in the morning. We would stay there any time again and can recommend it 100%.

Sooriya’s home was the perfect place for my husband and I to stay during our time in Colombo. The convenient proximity to the buses and train station were really helpful when it came to getting around and navigating the city! Both before and during our stay Sooriya was on top of communication and he was able to handle any requests and provided great recommendations. We both appreciated all the little touches and details around the house that made it feel more like home and my husband definitely appreciated the balcony! Overall we had a great stay and in large part that was due to Sooriya's “Rest 80” guest house! We'd definitely stay again!

I stayed for a month while doing my medical elective at the nearby hospital. It was a great location for me and close to the bus that went straight into Pettah. There are 2 major supermarkets over the road that I shopped at quite frequently, which made life quite easy. The room was large and clean, and had a large, wonderful mosquito net and a fan. There was a washing machine one the room, which was amazing! I bought washing powder from the supermarket over the road. Sooriya has mosquito netted all the windows to the outside, so the only way mosquitos can get in is through the door into the main rooms, so I got very few mosquito bites in my month there. No hot water in the shower, though. But there is an outside cat and it's kittens, which are very cute! Sooriya was a wonderful host! He is a lovely man, and was very flexible with my travelling and spending time away from the accomodation. He also provides lots of tea. He even offered to take me to various places that I expressed interest in. He took me around Colombo and also to Mount Lavinia hotel, which you should definitely go to if you love the beach. He was also happy to be called at anytime, if you needed him. Whenever my tuk tuk drivers didn't know where they were dropping me off, I would ring Sooriya and he would explain where to go. I had a very enjoyable month staying at Rest 80!

Highly recommend. Sooriya talked to my taxi driver on the way from the airport to ensure he knew where to go. He waited out the front for my arrival. The room was great. Clean and comfortable. It has everything you need. He also showed me a place for breakfast in the morning and walked me there. Helped me find a place for money exchange and organise a tuk tuk. He is a great host! And a lovely guy! Felt safe being a female solo traveller.

A beautiful B&B. The most comfortable sleep of the whole trip. The ambience of whole place was lovely. The hosts are so friendly and more than helpful, we wish we could have stayed for longer.

We decided to stay here after reading all the great reviews, And I have to say Villa Raha and the hosts were amazing! They had complimentary snacks in the room, brought us chocolates half way through the day, so far best stay through airbnb! Very clean and quiet place.

Amazing hosts. The room was impeccable, the bed was so comfortable and just what I needed after a late night flight. They actually stayed up until 4am waiting since my flight got delayed, and were nice and so generous overall. Also they have great tips for shopping and what to see in Colombo. Would easily stay here again.

It's a great place to stay in Colombo. Out of the hussle & bussle but very accessible. The hosts & staff are lovely and really make an effort to make sure you have a great stay. The room was very comfortable & stylish and the shower was awesome! Would definitely return next time I'm in Colombo.

This place is awesome even though we only stayed for several hours to catch the flight. Equipped with everything you could expect, pool, Apple TV and the friendly hosting of Luay and Imrah.

This is better than any 5 star hotel- the place is gorgeously decorated, crazy comfortable with all the mod cons you could want. The hosts were so kind and couldn't do enough to help you. The Sri Lankan breakfast was brilliant and over all was the best oasis of calm in Colombo.

Me and my girlfriend stayed on night at Villa Raha. And we were treated like royals. Beautiful place as the pictures and and a kidness, smiles, helpfullness you rarely see. Kristian and Cecilie

I had a wonderful time at Villa Raha. It has all the comfort of an upscale hotel and all the warmth of a B&B. And Imrah and Luay are lovely hosts!

My girlfriend and I stayed at Mohamed's place for 2 nights. The place was amazing, everything was clean and exactly as what we see on the pictures. We will never forget this short stay. Mohamed is a great host, he did everything to make our stay very special. The best part about the place is that you can access a wonderful pool on the roof of the building. The pool is also very clean and has the perfect temperature. (It's on the 9th floor!!!) The Wifi worked pretty well and we had our own balcony. We would definitely recommend this place. Thank you Mohamed, you made our short stay in Colombo unforgettable!

Clean, quiet & comfortable room in a safe complex. Mohamed was very responsive to all questions & requests. Great value accommodation in great spot in Mount Lavinia.

Its an awesome place to stay. Very clean, quiet and accessible. Its worth the money for sure. Rajesh was an amazing hosts. He knows the right restaurants and places to go to. Will recommend the place to everyone for sure.

My wife and I had a great time staying here, Mohamed was an amazing host. He was flexible with us and accommodated our needs. Communication was almost instant response and the value was great. Highly recommended, thanks.

Friendly place for everyone.....

I cannot recommend Mo's place highly enough. The room was spotless, spacious with fan and AC. Big shower with good water pressure in the en suite. Access to kitchen facilities and living space. Rooftop pool which looks out on to the beachfront was stunning. There is also gym facilities. Less than 1 min walk to the beach where there are lots of great places to eat and have drinks overlooking the sea. Really incredible value for money! Mo was a brilliant host who went out of his way to help us with various things including our airport transfer.

Our stay in Mohamed's was very relaxed and enjoyable, the rooftop pool was pure bliss.. and the apartment itself was clean and comfortable. It was the perfect stepping stone for our adventure in Sri Lanka!

We stayed at Mohamed's place for our first night in Sri Lanka. Mohamed was extremely helpful in giving us advice how to get to his apartment, where the local shop was and how best to move on to our next destination. Mohamed was very quick to respond to all messages. The bedroom was as it looks in the photos and the bed was very comfortable, with reliable air conditioning. The bathroom is not as clean as shown in the photos but it was still pretty good. The apartment is a matter of minutes from the beach with lots of restaurants and between 2 train stations. I would say it is good value for money.

Surekha's place is wonderful, very conveniently located and she is supremely helpful - one of the best hosts I have stayed with using Airbnb.

This homestay is just perfect. It is in a great location to get around easily to see everything. The flat itself is spacious and well equipped. It has a large fridge, freezer and washing machine. The host Surika is very friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Our suitcase was broken and Surika got this repaired for us free of charge. She also brought us a tray of nice treats to try and arranged transfers from the airport. There was also a welcoming cold drink in the fridge when we arrived. Surika was also very knowledgeable about Colombo and the surrounding areas. I cannot speak highly enough about this place.

Nous avons été extrêmement bien reçu et avons discuté longuement avec notre hôte qui nous a été extrêmement sympathique. L'endroit est parfaitement situé, eau chaude et climatisation. Un lieu à recommander fortement à Colombo !!

It is a nice calm place middle of colombo city center and would like to recommend others. No mosquito at all because all windows are covered by nets. I love the green surrounding garden and windy outside. My daughter enjoyed the garden star fruits given by host. Also host is very friendly and we were able to check in without any delay.

The house is well-located, a short distance from of the sea front, Gangaramaya Temple, and the National Museum. It is in a quiet neighbourhood, near excellent restaurants (I recommend Green Cabin for delicious Sri Lankan food at a fair price). It is clean, with all the expected and desirable provisions (fridge freezer, air conditioning, WiFi). Surekha is a kind and conscientious host. She arranged a taxi for us from the airport to the apartment at a reasonable rate. She also provided us with all the information we needed to get our bearings. I highly recommend this listing. It's a comfortable place from which to explore Colombo.

Surekha is the perfect host! Our flight was delayed for hours but she stayed up and arranged for the transportation for us from the airport. We were even happier to see a bottle of wine welcome us to the absolutely cute house that it turned out to be. The house is very comfortable, and extremely accessible as it is right in the heart of the city, walking distance to the coast, and most of the well known eateries around. There's also the Bawa Number 11 building at walking distance. Surekha was always around to answer all of our questions. We are coming back here the next time we are in Colombo. Full thumbs up for this wonderful host. She's set the bar really high for us when it comes to AirBnB hosting ;-)

Surekha is a worm heart lady. Very kind to us. Drove us to dinner and picked us up back home. The room is comfortable. The living room is big.

Very good place,large house