Shopping in Colombo
Malls
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If you’re thinking of doing some quick shopping while you’re here, be sure to visit the following malls in Sri Lanka that offer a great shopping experience along with an array of exciting food outlets
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Colombo City Center
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One Galle Face
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Odel
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Crescat
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Marino Mall
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Liberty Plaza
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Arcade
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Racecourse
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Colombo City Centre
The Mall at Colombo City Centre is the first premier lifestyle destination, meeting international standards. Over 50 high-end local and international brands alongside world-class restaurants and entertainment experiences are Spread across the 200,000 square feet of prime retail space at the mall at Colombo City Centre.
Marino Mall
“Marino Mall” covers an impressive retail area in excess of 150,000 Square feet, featuring an array of renowned boutiques & specialty outlets, comprising local & international brands and certainly provides a unique & rewarding shopping experience we all yearn for. For customer convenience, Marino Mall is accessible from either Galle Road or Marine Drive and offers ample parking facilities.
Racecourse
The beautiful bright white Racecourse grounds in Colombo were converted into a shopping mall in 2014, marking a new generation for the colonial building. Today it houses a whole host of shops, cafes and restaurants. It's a pleasant place to relax, and you can walk through the shade of the covered colonnades without much hustle or bustle.
Pettah
Unlike other shopping places, Pettah is one of the busiest, crowdest market space in Colombo
At the Pettah market you will be able to find absolutely anything you want and it is a common sight to see three-wheelers racing in a hurry, vendors pushing carts piled with goods and people hastening along the streets.
Souvenirs and keepsakes, traditional items
Need some souvenirs from your visit? The following stores offer a range of beautiful and traditional keepsakes to choose from.
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Laksala
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Lakpahana Handcraft (Pvt) Ltd
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Luv SL Odel
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Paradise Road
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Barefoot
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Selyn
Spa Ceylon
The hallmark of Luxury Ayurveda, 'Spa Ceylon' Spas offer extensive Spa menus consisting of carefully designed signature spa treatments inspired by Sri Lanka's rich Ayurveda heritage & centuries-old Ceylonese Royal health & wellbeing rituals practised in the grand palaces of ancient Ceylon.
Laksala
When it comes down to souvenirs and gifts for special occasions, Laksala is a great outlet to visit in Colombo. Established in 1982, this is the only devoted government franchise in the country. Committed to produce and provide visitors with a collection of different products, quality is always reassured.