Samadhi Buddha Tours

You can't travel to the area without stopping to admire Samadhi Buddha. This famous piece of artwork is on most people's sightseeing list.

This work of art in Anuradhapura is well-liked by fellow travelers, so make a spot for it on your must-see list. Don't think the sightseeing ends there, however. There are a lot more places waiting for you to discover after Samadhi Buddha. Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, and Sri Maha Bodhi are nearby.

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Mirage Colombo Hotel

Mirage Colombo Hotel

4 out of 5
Wellawatte
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Sep 25 - Oct 2
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7.4/10 Good! (46 reviews)
Very nice sea view very good breakfast nice staff

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024

MaRadha Colombo

MaRadha Colombo

4 out of 5
Bambalapitiya
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Sep 25 - Oct 2
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
The staff was very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

Zylan Colombo

Zylan Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Cinnamon Gardens
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Sep 25 - Oct 2
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9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)
Fantastic experience, staff went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Popular places to visit

Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka

Abhayagiri Dagoba

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Abhayagiri Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Abhayagiri Dagoba
Ancient palace ruins

Kuttam Pokuna

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Kuttam Pokuna. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Kuttam Pokuna
Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration. Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism. This is considered the earliest monument, the construction of which was chronicled Sri Lanka. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.

Thuparama Dagoba

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you spend time at Thuparama Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Thuparama Dagoba
Thousands of people visit Ruwanweli Stupa a day. So, buckets full of lotus and many other flowers are collected in this way. Lotus seeds have become one of the most preferred food for the monkeys who live near the stupa. This monkey also ate lotus seeds for a long period and I took loads of photos.

Ruwanwelisaya

You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Ruwanwelisaya
Offerings at the jaya sri maha bodhi or the temple of the sacred bodhi tree in anuradhapura, Sri Lanka #petersoeteweyphotography #wanderlust #srilanka #anuradhapura #jayasrimahabodi #sacredbodhithree

Sri Maha Bodhi

Find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Sri Maha Bodhi. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Sri Maha Bodhi

Abhayagiri Museum

You can study the exhibits at Abhayagiri Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Anuradhapura. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Abhayagiri Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Samadhi Buddha

The Lake Forest Hotel

The Lake Forest Hotel

3 out of 5
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC
The Lake Forest Hotel
Abhaya Mandapa Hotel

Abhaya Mandapa Hotel

3 out of 5
No.50, Abhaya wewa, Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura
Abhaya Mandapa Hotel
Avasta Resort

Avasta Resort

3 out of 5
No 92, Niwatthakachethiya Road, Anuradhapura, North Central
Avasta Resort
Heritage Hotel

Heritage Hotel

3 out of 5
Galwala Road, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura
Heritage Hotel
Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura

Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura

3 out of 5
Ramanayake Mawatha, Trincomalee Road, Anuradhapura
Four Points Resort - Anuradhapura
Rajarata Family Resort

Rajarata Family Resort

3 out of 5
554, Jaffna Junction, Anuradhapura
Rajarata Family Resort
Ramsey Resort

Ramsey Resort

3 out of 5
No. 116/1, Abayagiri Road, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
Ramsey Resort
The Ivy Lake

The Ivy Lake

3 out of 5
115 Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura
The Ivy Lake
Rajarata Hotel

Rajarata Hotel

3.5 out of 5
77 Rowing Club Road, Anuradhapura
Rajarata Hotel
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