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Highest-rated hotelMarine Bay Colombo – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookAugust
Average 4-star hotel price48 € per night
Average 5-star hotel price138 € per night

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In Colombo, the expected average temperature in July is 26°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 5 € per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 5 € per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 53 € per night, and the average price on weekends is 54 €. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Colombo could be Thursday.
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 Thursday is the cheapest day to stay in Colombo, and the most expensive day seems to be Wednesday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Colombo is currently around 38 € per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is 11 € per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Colombo is currently around 55 € per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is 21 € per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Colombo is currently around 126 € per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is 29 € per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Colombo is July, with an average price of 51 € per night. The most expensive month is June, when the average room rate can be up to 80 € 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 August is 55 € per night, which is around 9% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Colombo with kids in tow, try Cinnamon Grand Colombo, or Galle Face Hotel.