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Highest-rated hotelLotus View Apartment Colombo – 5
Cheapest month to bookAugust
Average 4-star hotel price$973 per night
Average 5-star hotel price$2,315 per night
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In Colombo, the expected average temperature in April 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 $131 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $131 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $993 per night, and the average price on weekends is $996. 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 center.

Other airports include:

Colombo Ratmalana Airport, which is 13.4km from the city center.
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, which is 27.5km from the city center.
Bentota River Airport, which is 52.2km from the city center.
Katugastota Airport, which is 71.7km from the city center.
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 $710 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is $184 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Colombo is currently around $973 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is $447 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Colombo is currently around $2,236 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is $657 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Colombo is August, with an average price of $842 per night. The most expensive month is March, when the average room rate can be up to $64,151 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in April is $973 per night, which is around 7% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Colombo with kids in tow, try Cinnamon Grand Colombo, or Galle Face Hotel.