No 48 Janadhipathi Mawatha (0.2 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Boasting spectacular views of the Colombo Harbor and the Galle Face Green The Kingsbury is a 5-star hotel in Colombo which offers regal accommodation and a wide variety of sumptuous dining options.
No. 45 Janadhipathi Mawatha Colombo (0.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Strategically located in the heart of the central business district in Colombo The Steuart by Citrus offers comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property. It features one of the best restaurants and pubs in Colombo.
37 Mudalige Mawatha Road (0.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Well set in Colombo C 1 Colombo Fort provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.
No. 07 Hospital Street Colombo 01 (0.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Fairway Colombo is set in Colombo 700 metres from Khan Clock Tower and 2.4 km from U.S. Embassy. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free Wifi is available. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV.
2 York Street (0.4 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Stop at Grand Oriental Hotel to discover the wonders of Colombo. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience.
33 Canal Row Fort (0.5 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Centrally located in the heart of the city Colombo City Hotels (Pvt) Ltd is a 2-minute walk from Dutch Shopping Mall. This property features a rooftop restaurant and free parking.
Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawath (0.7 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Fort district of Colombo Hotel J City Beds is a 6-minute walk from Galle Face Beach. Popular points of interest nearby include One Galle Face Colombo Dutch Museum and Colombo Harbor. The property is 1.
1 Galle Face Colombo 02 (0.9 km from Colombo Lighthouse)
Shangri-La Hotel Colombo presents a new level of luxury in the city.
The Colombo Lighthouse is a beacon of hope and guidance on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Located at Point de Galle, it stands proud in the face of the Indian Ocean, warning passing ships of forbidding reefs and treacherous rocks as they make their way along the trade routes. Constructed in 1848 to replace an earlier lighthouse destroyed by fire, this new structure was designed by James Walker, an engineer from England who had previously designed lighthouses in Bombay and Calcutta.
Standing at over 64 feet tall, the Colombo Lighthouse is a magnificent sight - its distinctive white tower topped with its iconic red lantern room making it easily visible from both land and sea. At night, this impressive structure casts its light out to sea for up to 20 miles away - offering a beacon of security for seafarers both near and far! The lantern room houses four lights powered by oil lamps or candles when electricity wasn’t available during wartime.
In addition to being a functional navigational aid and helping sailors steer clear of danger while at sea, the lighthouse has also become an important piece of history in Sri Lanka. It remains an iconic symbol associated with this beautiful country located along the ancient spice route that connected Europe with Asia centuries ago!
Today, visitors can take tours of the lighthouse where they will be able to explore the upper floor which features displays about maritime safety and lighthouses in general. They can also climb up to the top of the lantern room where they will get breathtaking views across the bay - offering them a unique perspective on this magical part of the world!