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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
"Brilliant balcony, good meal service, nice staff, and well appointed rooms. We got to witness a wedding in the property whilst there and that should tell you enough in and of itself about the quality of the location."

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2025

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The Lake Forest Hotel
London Palace
London Palace
3 out of 5
Mailagas Handiya, Anuradhapura
Fully refundable
The price is ￥2,791 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
￥2,791
￥3,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya Vihara ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
"Lovely friendly helpful staff. Lovely residential road. Used pick me to get to property from station- only 450 LR Room with balcony allowed us the watch birds and at dusk."

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025

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Kutumbaya
Kutumbaya
3 out of 5
803 Freeman Mawatha, Anuradhapura
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nuwara Wewa and Isurumuniya ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
Great value stay
"I really enjoyed my stay at Kutumbaya. The staff were really friendly and helped organise a safari and tour of the ancient ruins for me. The food was great, particularly the Sri Lankan breakfasts. The WiFi and air con were good and I even found some Premiership football on the TV. I’d definitely ..."

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

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Kutumbaya
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Villa Tambaka Retreat
Villa Tambaka Retreat
3.5 out of 5
Saliya Mawatha, Anuradhapura, North Central
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly villa in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Kuttam Pokuna and Samadhi ...
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Isi Arana Eco Villa
Isi Arana Eco Villa
3 out of 5
Kurunegala Road, Alankulama Bus Top, Anuradhpura, NC
Stay at this 3-star villa in Anuradhapura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Isurumuniya Vihara and Mirisawetiya Stupa ...
Isi Arana Eco Villa
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

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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

Nuwara Wewa

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

Nuwara Wewa

Things to do

anuradhapura

Sacred City of Anuradhapura from Colombo

￥25,893
per adult
Sacred City of Anuradhapura from Colombo
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Sri Lanka Culture Tour

￥68,540
per adult
Sri Lanka Culture Tour
5 Days Private Guided Sri Lanka's Heritage Cultural Tour

5 Days Private Guided Sri Lanka's Heritage Cultural Tour

￥190,505
per adult
5 Days Private Guided Sri Lanka's Heritage Cultural Tour
Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter From Hatton

Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter From Hatton

￥571,467
per adult
Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter From Hatton
Wilpattu Safari Tour from Anuradhapura With Jeep+Entrance Ticket

Wilpattu Half Day Safari From Anuradhapura

￥17,879
per adult
Wilpattu Half Day Safari From Anuradhapura
21 Days Sri Lanka Grand Explorer

21 Days Sri Lanka Grand Explorer

￥354,499
per traveler
21 Days Sri Lanka Grand Explorer
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Reviews of Anuradhapura

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