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Highest rated hotelAyr Castle 1922 by Reveal – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookSeptember
Average 4 star hotel priceCHF 51 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceCHF 90 per night

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In Colombo, the expected average temperature in May is 28°C. The warmest month is typically May, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November, and the driest month is February.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Colombo with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is CHF 6 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for CHF 86 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is CHF 52 per night, and the average price on weekends is CHF 50. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Colombo could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Colombo is Kelaniya Airport (KEZ), which is 10.0km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Colombo Ratmalana Airport, which is 13.4km from the city centre.
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, which is 27.5km from the city centre.
Bentota River Airport, which is 52.2km from the city centre.
Katugastota Airport, which is 71.7km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Colombo. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Colombo is currently around CHF 36 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is CHF 9 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Colombo is currently around CHF 53 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is CHF 23 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Colombo is currently around CHF 92 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is CHF 16 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Colombo is August, with an average price of CHF 55 per night. The most expensive month is December, when the average room rate can rise to CHF 205 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in May is CHF 82 per night, which is around 2% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Colombo are Maniumpathy Hotel, Marino Beach Colombo and Shangri-La Colombo.