Highbury Colombo vs Seconds Colombo
Both are in Colombo, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Polhengoda
Highbury Colombo
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostel★★Polhengoda
Seconds Colombo
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Seconds Colombo
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Highbury Colombo if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Seconds Colombo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- free parking
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Highbury Colombo better than Seconds Colombo?
- 1830 m closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 2.0 km)−830 m
- 2More guest reviews (138 vs 41), so the rating is more reliable×3.4
- 315 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+15
Why is Seconds Colombo better than Highbury Colombo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.7)+0.9
- 2940 m closer to the area centre−940 m
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4470 m closer to public transport−470 m
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2012)+13y
- 6Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Highbury Colombo vs Seconds Colombo: which hotel is better? | Highbury Colombo | Seconds Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.6 +0.9 |
| Location | 4.4 | 5.1 +0.7 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.2 +2.9 | 3.3 |
| Public transport | 3.3 | 5.9 +2.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.4 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.6 +0.9 |
| Number of reviews | 138 +97 | 41 |
| Rank in Colombo | top 75% | top 30% +45% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.4 | 5.1 +0.7 |
| Distance to Polhengoda centre | 1.7 km | 770 m −940 m |
| To the beach | 1.2 km −830 m | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 920 m −470 m |
| To the airport | 7.6 km | 6.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 +15 | 15 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 6 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2025 +13y |
| Listed amenities | 15 +4 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
1.4 km apart
Highbury Colombo or Seconds Colombo: common questions
Which is better, Highbury Colombo or Seconds Colombo?
Seconds Colombo leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Highbury Colombo is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Highbury Colombo or Seconds Colombo?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Seconds Colombo is closer: 770 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Highbury Colombo.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Highbury Colombo is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Seconds Colombo is 2.0 km.
How far apart are Highbury Colombo and Seconds Colombo?
The two hotels are 1.4 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score