Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wattala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wattala

With a population of 30,725, Wattala is a must-see destination in Western, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wattala to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Wattala

Wattala in December
Estimated hotel price
$31
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wattala in December
Estimated hotel price
$31
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wattala

Plane

When flying to Wattala, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 21 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wattala is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 8 km from Wattala. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Wattala, you’ll arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), which is located 21 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wattala is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 8 km from Wattala. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Wattala

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Wattala

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wattala

Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $27 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wattala

Most booked hotels in Wattala

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Marino Beach Colombo
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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Galle Face Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Mandarina Colombo
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$98+
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Grand Oriental Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$43+
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Metro City Hotel
3 stars
Okay (4.6, Okay reviews)
$30+
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Hiring a car in Wattala

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Wattala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.17 and $32.23.

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Wattala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.17 and $32.23.

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