Find Historic Hotels in Borella

You’ll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance during your trip to Borella. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, The Bro Hotel is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and in-room kitchens. High Commission of India is a short 6-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include HSN Home Villa - Colombo and Artisan Villa Colombo.

In Borella, you’ll find 11 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

A favorite place to visit is House of Fashions. You’ll also find Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and Colombo Town Hall in the area.

Guests who book a historic hotel can sleep someplace that has an officially recognized historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Borella, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Borella, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.