Budget things to do in Colombo
Low-cost parks, temples, markets and easy city stops
Budget picks
Best value for travellers watching the wallet
A mix of parks, temples and simple city stops that keep costs down. Most are in the city, with a few short trips from the centre.
Kimbulawala Walking Park
Park
Bellanwila Park
Cycling park
UK Beach (Art Gallery)
Art gallery designed as a beach setting.
Torington Park
Park
St. Joseph’s (Pilapitiya) Roman Catholic Cemetery
Historic cemetery with landscaped gardens.
Crow Island Beach Park
A beach park in Colombo. It suits an easy outdoor pause close to the city, and it is open late.
Lake Garden
A garden in Colombo. It suits an inexpensive outdoor stop near the centre, with simple walking space.
Galle Face Green
A city park in Colombo. It suits a free or near-free stroll by the water and is easy to fit into an evening plan.
Viharamahadevi Park
Central Colombo park near city attractions.
Urban Jet Forestry Reserve (Malabe Wet Zone Recreation Area)
Urban forest park with hiking trails.
Free-to-low-cost spots
Walk-in places that won't dent the budget
Walk-in places that won't dent the budget
