Anuradhapura

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Where to stay in Anuradhapura

At the end of our day at Anuradhapura, we kept walking to our hotel. On the way, we saw this monkey was eating some fruits. This creature is endemic to Sri Lanka. Furthermore, it presents all over the Island. They live as groups and kind of the time they become too aggressive. So, if you capturing them when they are too close to you, keep it in your mind to switch off the flasher.

Wijayapura

While Wijayapura might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nuwara Wewa and Sri Maha Bodhi.

Wijayapura
The Lake Forest Hotel
The Lake Forest Hotel
3 out of 5
103, Tissa Wewa Lane, Pothanegama, Anuradhapura, NC
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Mirisawetiya Stupa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Very nice place and the staff is amazing too"

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

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The Lake Forest Hotel
The Ivy Lake
The Ivy Lake
3 out of 5
115 Dharmapala Mawatha, Anuradhapura
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥3,329 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
￥3,329
￥3,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Jetawanaramaya Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Perfect for an overnight stay - property appears freshly renovated, quiet, clean and a spacious room. The staff member that we dealt with was excellent and was very friendly and helpful. Good value for money."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024

The Ivy Lake
Rajarata Hotel
Rajarata Hotel
3.5 out of 5
77 Rowing Club Road, Anuradhapura
The price is ￥9,069 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
￥9,069
￥11,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and ...
7.8/10 Good! (105 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable rooms. Not having an elevator made it a little hard for older parents to get to the rooms in the second floor."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2024

Rajarata Hotel
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Temco Holiday Bungalow
Temco Holiday Bungalow
Anuradhapura
Stay at this villa in Anuradhapura. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Sri Maha Bodhi are located nearby.
Temco Holiday Bungalow
Family-Friendly, Quiet Apartments with Full Kitchen in Anuradhapura
Family-Friendly, Quiet Apartments with Full Kitchen in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Stay at this apartment in Anuradhapura. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Jetavanaramaya are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Great place for a peaceful stay
"We had a wonderful stay at Shanthi holiday apartment from June 25 to 30, 2024. The apartment was immaculately clean, well-appointed, and offered all the comforts of home. The modern amenities and tasteful decor made our stay very enjoyable. The location was perfect, with easy access to local attractions, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024

Family-Friendly, Quiet Apartments with Full Kitchen in Anuradhapura
Green Villa Homestay
Green Villa Homestay
2.5 out of 5
No K8 Nuwara Wewa Mawatha, Anuradhapura, North Central
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya ...
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Popular places to visit

Thousands of people visit Ruwanweli Stupa a day. So, buckets full of lotus and many other flowers are collected in this way. Lotus seeds have become one of the most preferred food for the monkeys who live near the stupa. This monkey also ate lotus seeds for a long period and I took loads of photos.

Ruwanwelisaya

5/5(10 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Ruwanwelisaya
Offerings at the jaya sri maha bodhi or the temple of the sacred bodhi tree in anuradhapura, Sri Lanka #petersoeteweyphotography #wanderlust #srilanka #anuradhapura #jayasrimahabodi #sacredbodhithree

Sri Maha Bodhi

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Sri Maha Bodhi. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Sri Maha Bodhi
Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka

Abhayagiri Dagoba

5/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Abhayagiri Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Abhayagiri Dagoba
Ancient palace ruins

Kuttam Pokuna

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Kuttam Pokuna. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Kuttam Pokuna
Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration. Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism. This is considered the earliest monument, the construction of which was chronicled Sri Lanka. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.

Thuparama Dagoba

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you spend time at Thuparama Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Thuparama Dagoba

Thuparamaya

5/5(9 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura when you stop by Thuparamaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

Thuparamaya

Things to do

Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour with Minneriya Elephant Safari

Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour with Minneriya Elephant Safari

￥22,742
per adult
Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour with Minneriya Elephant Safari
Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter From Hatton

Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter From Hatton

￥562,800
per adult
Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter From Hatton
Wilpattu National Park Safari Tour from Anuradhapura

Wilpattu Safari Tour from Anuradhapura

￥21,750
per adult
Wilpattu Safari Tour from Anuradhapura
Wilpattu National Park Leopard safari from Colombo/Negambo

Wilpattu National Park Leopard safari from Colombo/Negambo

￥22,500
per adult
Wilpattu National Park Leopard safari from Colombo/Negambo
5 Days Private Guided Sri Lanka's Heritage Cultural Tour

5 Days Private Guided Sri Lanka's Heritage Cultural Tour

￥185,400
per adult
5 Days Private Guided Sri Lanka's Heritage Cultural Tour
Minneriya National Park Half day Jeep Safari with Hotel Pickup

Minneriya National Park Half day Jeep Safari with Hotel Pickup

￥6,750
per adult
Minneriya National Park Half day Jeep Safari with Hotel Pickup
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Reviews of Anuradhapura

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