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title: "Highbury Colombo, Colombo: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Highbury Colombo in Colombo: rated 7.7 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★
# Highbury Colombo

Polhengoda, Colombo, Sri Lanka

7.7 ·  Good 138 reviews ·  #125 #125 of 170 in Colombo ·  4.4 Location score
## About Highbury Colombo

Highbury Colombo is a guesthouse in Polhengoda, Colombo, Sri Lanka. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 138 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 810 m from the centre of Colombo. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), is 7.6 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Rooms:** 5

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2000

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

14/1, Skelton Road, Off Dickman's Road, Havelock Town. [highburycolombo.com](http://www.highburycolombo.com)

## How Highbury Colombo scores

Better rated than 25% of hotels in Colombo

-   Guest rating **7.7**
-   Location **4.4**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **6.2**
-   Public transport **3.3**

Colombo average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **48**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **30**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wellawatte Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bambalapitiya Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Colombo</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">810 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   W A Silva Museum for Language, Literature and Typography1.1 km
-   Zsa Zsa Gallery1.1 km
-   Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka1.2 km
-   White Crane Lanka1.4 km
-   AR Exotics Marine Aquarium2.0 km
-   SWRD Bandaranaike Museum2.0 km

## Highbury Colombo: in detail

Highbury Colombo offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hotel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Experience the wonders of Colombo with ease by utilizing the services provided at car hire. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the hotel's tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Highbury Colombo, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature room service, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Highbury Colombo is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Highbury Colombo, uniquely crafted rooms provide various layout choices, featuring spaces equipped with separate living room and balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of daily newspaper for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and bottled water at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel.

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## Questions about Highbury Colombo

### How do guests rate Highbury Colombo?

Highbury Colombo has a guest rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 138 reviews, which is better than 25% of rated hotels in Colombo.

### Is there parking at Highbury Colombo?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Highbury Colombo from the airport?

The nearest airport, Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), is 7.6 km away in a straight line.

### Is Highbury Colombo close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Highbury Colombo have?

Highbury Colombo has 5 rooms on 2 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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