Thalapathpitiya accommodation from NZ$152

No trip to Thalapathpitiya would be complete without a trip to the Dambulla Cave Temple. Many tourists like to stay near this famous attraction when in Thalapathpitiya. The Bluesky Guest House and Governor's Gangula Dambulla are close-by options.

30 kilometres away from the centre of Thalapathpitiya is the Hibiscus Beach Hotel. The Reef Villa & Spa is 25 kilometres away. Other places to stay worth checking out around Thalapathpitiya include the Kingsbury and the Galadari Hotel.

9 kilometres away from Thalapathpitiya you'll find Colombo, where you can spend the day enjoying the National Art Gallery, University of Colombo and Galle Face Green. Should you wish to visit Colombo, check out the room rates at the Renuka City Hotel and Colombo City Hotels. 45 kilometres to the south of Thalapathpitiya, you'll find Beruwela, which is home to the Eden Resort & Spa and Riverina Hotel. If you're staying in Beruwela, be sure to check out the Beruwela Harbour and Kande Vihare Temple.

Before your Thalapathpitiya trip comes to an end, why not spend an hour or two rubbing shoulders and cheering along with local sports fans at a local sporting fixture? Sugathadasa Stadium is 11 kilometres to the northwest of Thalapathpitiya. For tourists who are interested in booking a bed nearby, make a reservation at the Kingsbury or the Galadari Hotel.

Bandaranaike International Airport is the most practical airport and is located 35 kilometres from the centre of Thalapathpitiya. Conveniently located hotels on Wotif include the Full Moon Garden Hotel and the Cockpit Hotel.