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Grand Oriental Hotel
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Grand Oriental Hotel

3.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (63)
Grand Oriental Hotel
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August, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 29 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 25 degrees Celsius. Rainy most days.
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September, Low crowds, average high temperature 29 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 25 degrees Celsius. Rainy most days.
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October, Low crowds, average high temperature 29 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 25 degrees Celsius. Rainy most days.
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December, High crowds, average high temperature 30 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 24 degrees Celsius. Partly sunny.
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January, High crowds, average high temperature 31 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 24 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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February, High crowds, average high temperature 31 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 24 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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March, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 32 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 25 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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April, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 32 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 26 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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Top landmarks in Colombo

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
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Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct in Fort. Splash some more cash at Pettah Market, One Galle Face, and Galle Face Green Night Market.

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Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Such a stunning mosque. Definitely worth looking for while in Colombo.

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

You can find out about the history of Colombo with a visit to Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Find out more about Fort

Find out more about Fort

What's Fort Like?

While in Fort, you can spend time at the historical sites. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell. There's plenty more to see, including Colombo World Trade Center and Pettah Market.

How to Get to Fort

Flying to:

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Fort

Things to See and Do in and around Fort

What to See in Fort

  • Colombo World Trade Center
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
  • Beira Lake
  • St Peter's Church
  • Sambodhi Chaitiya

Things to Do in Fort

  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
  • Pettah Market
  • Bally's Casino
  • Talangama Wetland
  • Dutch Period Museum

Other Popular Fort Attractions

  • King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell
  • Colombo Lighthouse
  • Khan Clock Tower
  • Bank of Ceylon Tower
  • Old Parliament Building

When Is the Best Time to Visit Colombo?

  • Hottest months: March, April, February, January (average 81°F)
  • Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 80°F)
  • Rainiest months: May, October, June, November (average 16 inches of rainfall)

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