Trincomalee
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What to do

Looking for things to do in Trincomalee? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
4.5/552 Review
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Historic landmark
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Sigiriya Lion Rock
4.6/5528 Review
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Historic landmark
Thuparamaya
Thuparamaya
4.2/522 Review
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Historic landmark
Ruwanweli Maha Seya
Ruwanweli Maha Seya
4.7/522 Review
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Historic landmark
Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Cave Temple
4.7/5192 Review
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Historic landmark
Sri Dalada Maligawa
Sri Dalada Maligawa
4.5/5605 Review
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Historic landmark
Night view
Kandy Lake
Kandy Lake
4.7/5180 Review
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Natural scenery
Night view
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
4.5/5178 Review
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
4.5/5256 Review
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Natural scenery
Zoos & aquariums
Nine Arch Bridge
Nine Arch Bridge
4.8/519 Review
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
4.5/5210 Review
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Natural scenery
St. Mary's Church - Grand Street
St. Mary's Church - Grand Street
4.7/5102 Review
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Historic landmark

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Trincomalee, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Kamaleswari Villa
Kamaleswari Villa
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Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa
Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa
4.5/569 Review
Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
4.2/564 Review
Italian Guest
Italian Guest
3.2/51 Review
Villa Hotel
Villa Hotel
3.7/534 Review
Oceanfront Condominium - Nilaveli
Oceanfront Condominium - Nilaveli
3.9/549 Review
Trinco Star Cabana
Trinco Star Cabana
3.7/54 Review
BigJ Villas
BigJ Villas
3.8/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Neem Tree House, Trincomalee
Neem Tree House, Trincomalee
4.7/53 Review
Havana Club Resort
Havana Club Resort
3.7/518 Review
Nilaveli Royal Paradise
Nilaveli Royal Paradise
4.7/54 Review
White Sand Beach Inn
White Sand Beach Inn
5.0/51 Review

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Trincomalee dishes and foodie spots.
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Nero Kitchen
Nero Kitchen
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Western cuisine
Avg. SAR28/person
Eastern Lanka Seafood Restaurant
Eastern Lanka Seafood Restaurant
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Seafood
Avg. SAR90/person
Dutch Bank Cafe
Dutch Bank Cafe
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Western cuisine
Avg. SAR35/person
Coffee Shop Uppevelli
Coffee Shop Uppevelli
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Asian cuisine
Avg. SAR33/person
Cafe Nilaveli
Cafe Nilaveli
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. SAR19/person
Trinco Lanka Restaurant
Trinco Lanka Restaurant
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Seafood
Avg. SAR38/person
King Fish Seafood
King Fish Seafood
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Seafood
Avg. SAR52/person
Nilaa Rice & Curry sea food Restaurant
Nilaa Rice & Curry sea food Restaurant
5.0/51 Review
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Asian cuisine
Avg. SAR50/person
Nilaveli Red Lobster
Nilaveli Red Lobster
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Seafood
Avg. SAR53/person
Rice 'n' Curry
Rice 'n' Curry
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Seafood
Avg. SAR31/person
Trinco Water Restaurant
Trinco Water Restaurant
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. SAR51/person
Fernando's Bar
Fernando's Bar
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Bars/bistros
Sea view
Avg. SAR66/person

Trincomalee Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Best of Trincomalee

Popular Best Things to Do Near Trincomalee

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Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
4.5/552 Review
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Historic landmark
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Sigiriya Lion Rock
4.6/5528 Review
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Historic landmark
Thuparamaya
Thuparamaya
4.2/522 Review
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Historic landmark
Ruwanweli Maha Seya
Ruwanweli Maha Seya
4.7/522 Review
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Historic landmark
Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Cave Temple
4.7/5192 Review
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Historic landmark
Sri Dalada Maligawa
Sri Dalada Maligawa
4.5/5605 Review
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Historic landmark
Night view
Kandy Lake
Kandy Lake
4.7/5180 Review
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Natural scenery
Night view
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
4.5/5178 Review
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
4.5/5256 Review
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Natural scenery
Zoos & aquariums
Nine Arch Bridge
Nine Arch Bridge
4.8/519 Review
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
4.5/5210 Review
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Natural scenery
St. Mary's Church - Grand Street
St. Mary's Church - Grand Street
4.7/5102 Review
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Historic landmark

Popular Luxury Hotels Near Trincomalee

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Amanwella
Amanwella
9.2/544 Review
Aarunya Nature Resort and Spa
Aarunya Nature Resort and Spa
9.4/549 Review
Adigars Manor Kandy - A Boutique Heritage Hotel Built in 1804
Adigars Manor Kandy - A Boutique Heritage Hotel Built in 1804
9.4/542 Review
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
9.6/524 Review
Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
9.7/552 Review
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
9.1/5171 Review

Popular Scenic Hotels Near Trincomalee

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Heritance Kandalama
Heritance Kandalama
8.9/5282 Review
Jetwing Lake
Jetwing Lake
9.4/562 Review
Santani Wellness Kandy
Santani Wellness Kandy
9.5/548 Review
The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel
The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel
9.7/538 Review
The Grand Kandyan
The Grand Kandyan
8.4/573 Review
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
8.8/547 Review
Earl's Regency Hotel
Earl's Regency Hotel
9.0/575 Review
Mount Blue Kandy
Mount Blue Kandy
8.2/579 Review
Radisson Hotel Kandy
Radisson Hotel Kandy
8.3/5100 Review
Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts - Luxury in the Mist
Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts - Luxury in the Mist
8.7/547 Review
Amaya Hills Kandy
Amaya Hills Kandy
8.5/567 Review
CheRiz Boutique Villa Hotel
CheRiz Boutique Villa Hotel
8.8/551 Review

Popular Cultural Hotels Near Trincomalee

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Heritance Tea Factory
Heritance Tea Factory
9.3/5123 Review
Mirage Kings Cottage
Mirage Kings Cottage
8.3/547 Review
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
8.6/568 Review
Galle Face Hotel
Galle Face Hotel
8.7/5122 Review
Cinnamon Wild Yala
Cinnamon Wild Yala
9.5/575 Review
Amanwella
Amanwella
9.2/544 Review

Popular Gourmet Hotels Near Trincomalee

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The Kingsbury Colombo
The Kingsbury Colombo
9.4/5126 Review
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
9.1/5171 Review
Taj Samudra, Colombo
Taj Samudra, Colombo
8.6/5111 Review
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
8.6/5101 Review

Popular Premium Hotels Near Trincomalee

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Agbo Hotel
Agbo Hotel
8.6/57 Review
The Deer Park Hotel
The Deer Park Hotel
8.5/555 Review
Trio Lodge- Habarana
Trio Lodge- Habarana
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Anantaya Resort and Spa Passikudah
Anantaya Resort and Spa Passikudah
8.7/544 Review
Sungreen Resort Habarana
Sungreen Resort Habarana
8.8/549 Review
Taru Villas Maia - Habarana
Taru Villas Maia - Habarana
9.6/554 Review
The Calm Resort & Spa
The Calm Resort & Spa
9.0/554 Review
Cinnamon Lodge Habarana
Cinnamon Lodge Habarana
8.8/588 Review
Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa - Thema Collection
Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa - Thema Collection
9.4/554 Review
The Bay an Uga Experience -Pasikuda
The Bay an Uga Experience -Pasikuda
9.7/549 Review
Sunrise Pasikuda
Sunrise Pasikuda
9.6/547 Review
Amaya Beach Passikudah
Amaya Beach Passikudah
9.3/568 Review

Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Trincomalee

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Habarana Village by Cinnamon
Habarana Village by Cinnamon
9.1/562 Review
Kumbukgaha Villa
Kumbukgaha Villa
9.4/540 Review
Cassandra Culture Resort
Cassandra Culture Resort
8.8/541 Review
Sigiriya King's Resort
Sigiriya King's Resort
9.8/544 Review
Hotel Sigiriya
Hotel Sigiriya
9.1/5160 Review
Nivadoo Resort Sigiriya
Nivadoo Resort Sigiriya
8.3/546 Review
Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya
Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya
8.8/544 Review
Aryana Boutique Hotel
Aryana Boutique Hotel
8.9/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama
Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama
9.8/540 Review
Arachchi Heritage
Arachchi Heritage
9.7/536 Review
Rangiri Dambulla Resort
Rangiri Dambulla Resort
9.5/542 Review
Kandyan Reach Hotel
Kandyan Reach Hotel
8.9/545 Review

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Colombo

Colombo

Galle

Galle

Negombo

Negombo

Nuwara Eliya District

Nuwara Eliya District

Popular Types of Attractions in Trincomalee

Popular Attractions in Trincomalee

Ancient Sluice of Kantale Tank  |  Scuba Safaris Trincomalee  |  Puliyadichcholi Vinayagar Kovil  |  Mangrove Cove  |  Oranda Aquarium  |  Allai Nagar Muhaideen old jummah Mosque- Iqbal Nagar  |  Mahaveli ganga bridge  |  Salli Muthumariyamman Temple, சல்லி அம்மன் கோவில்  |  Explore East  |  Maari Amman Temple  |  Perathuveli Muslim Jumma Masjid  |  Mattikali subra Lagoon park  |  Aathisivan Theerthakkarai Kanguveli ஆதிசிவன் தீர்த்தக்கரை கங்குவேலி  |  Sobar Island Viewpoint  |  Cat Cove  |  Salli beach  |  Genius Beachside  |  Verugal Muhathuvaram ( வெருகல் முகத்துவாரம்)  |  Theepan garden  |  Seruvila Archaeological Musium  |  DIVINGURU Nilaveli, PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Resort, S-23912  |  Pankulam Junction

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Popular Restaurants in Trincomalee

Eastern Lanka Seafood Restaurant  |  Dutch Bank Cafe  |  Coffee Shop Uppevelli  |  Cafe Nilaveli  |  Trinco Lanka Restaurant  |  King Fish Seafood  |  Nilaa Rice & Curry sea food Restaurant  |  Nilaveli Red Lobster  |  Rice 'n' Curry  |  Trinco Water Restaurant  |  Fernando's Bar  |  O' Shore Beachfront Restaurant  |  N Joy Seafood Restaurant  |  That's why Cafe and beach bar  |  king's Burger  |  Wood Cape  |  My Kind Of Place  |  Wenasa Buffet House  |  The Grill House sea food Restaurant  |  Preni Restaurant  |  Be Cool Sea Food Restaurant  |  Nilaweli Beach Bar And Restaurant  |  Vibushan restaurant nilaveli  |  DIVINGURU Beach Restaurant & Bar  |  Ceylon Seafood Cafe  |  Snack Bar Hawaii  |  Aromaa Seafood Restaurant & Juice Bar  |  Island Flavors  |  Joy Sea Food Restaurant  |  Mr Wine

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