Hotels in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

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Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
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Cheapest month:February
Most expensive month:May
Average price in Polonnaruwa:£18/night
Cheapest price found:£6/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Thursday
£7 - £56
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
£7 - £22
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Cheapest hotels in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Discover affordable stays in Polonnaruwa that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Polonnaruwa can be found for as low as £11 per night. There is currently one property in Polonnaruwa that can be booked for this price. Tishan Holiday Resort is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Polonnaruwa. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
These Polonnaruwa properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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No: 1580, Bendiwewa, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£11
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Where to stay in Polonnaruwa

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About Polonnaruwa

Established by the Chola dynasty in the 10th century, Polonnaruwa is an ancient royal city that’s on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its atmospheric ruins are clustered on the northern edge of Polonnaruwa New Town, which is bordered by the ancient reservoir complex of Parakrama Samudra and the elephant-filled Flood Plains National Park.

Things to do in Polonnaruwa

As you tour the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, marvel at the immense Royal Palace and the beautifully preserved Audience Hall with its elaborately carved stone elephants. Take note of the swimming pool where crocodile-mouthed sculptures spurt fresh water before continuing to the Sacred Quadrangle, a compact group of ruins situated atop a raised platform.

At the heart of the Sacred Quadrangle stands the circular-shaped Vatadage, with its four entrances marked by large guard stones that lead to a Buddha-adorned dagoba. One of the few Hindu buildings within the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (and its oldest) is the Shiva Devale No. 2, which features a statue of Shiva's mount, Nandi the bull.

Other highlights of ancient Polonnaruwa include the whitewashed Kiri Vehera Dagaba built in honour of the King’s Queen and the huge headless Buddha statue of Lankatilaka. In almost perfect condition are the four Buddha statues of Gal Vihara, which have been expertly carved into a single slab of granite.

Getting around Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa is just under five hours’ drive from Colombo. Regular flights connect the capital to Sigiriya Airport, which is just over one hour away from Polonnaruwa. Trains arrive at the Polonnaruwa railway station, from where buses and taxis will whisk you throughout the city. Bicycles are the best way to get around the ancient city or it can also be explored on foot.

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  • What are the best hotels in Polonnaruwa?

    Ruins View Holiday Resort, rated with a score of 8.4 from 11 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Polonnaruwa. Other top stays include Tishan Holiday Resort, with an average rating of 9.4 from 408 reviewers, and Seyara Holiday Resort, with a score of 8.7 from 301 reviewers.

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