Anuradhapura Guide 2026: Sacred Sites, Food and Stays
The sacred city's top-rated sites, food and places to stay, ranked from Google Maps
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3 min read · Checked 26 October 2026
This guide lists the places in Anuradhapura that Google Maps users rate highest, with how many people reviewed them and their opening hours. Every place below was listed as open on Google Maps on 26 October 2026. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps before you go, because hours and prices change.
- Things to see: Ruwanweli Maha Seya, rated 4.9 from 19,314 reviews.
- Where to eat: Sorriso Restaurant, rated 4.8 from 1,363 reviews.
- Where to stay: Grand Refuge Holiday Resort, rated 4.8 from 121 reviews.
Good to know
- Entry fees and opening times are set by the site and can change. Check them at the ticket office or the official website before you go.
- These are active places of worship. Cover shoulders and knees, and remove shoes and hats where asked.
Things to see
Sacred sites and ruins with the most Google reviews.
Rated 4.9 from 19,314 reviews · Buddhist Temple
Hours: Daily 6 AM - 10 PM
Ruwanweliseya Temple, Abhayawewa Rd, Anuradhapura
Rated 4.9 from 15,091 reviews · Buddhist Temple
Hours: Daily 6:15 AM - 9 PM
89VW+VV5, Anuradhapura
Ruwanmeli Maha Seya Viewing Point
Rated 4.9 from 2,422 reviews · Tourist Attraction
Hours: Daily 5:30 AM - 10 PM
992X+9CC, Anuradhapura
Rated 4.8 from 10,982 reviews · Buddhist Temple
Hours: Daily 5:30 AM - 9:45 PM
994W+4HP, Anuradhapura
Samadhi Buddha Statue | සමාධි බුද්ධ ප්රතිමාව
Rated 4.8 from 2,289 reviews · Historical Landmark
Hours: Open 24 hours
999X+X73, Anuradhapura
Rated 4.8 from 2,035 reviews · Buddhist Temple
Hours: Mon-Tue 5 AM - 10 PM; Wed 5 AM - 2 AM; Thu-Sun 5 AM - 10 PM
Old Puttalam Rd, Anuradhapura
Rated 4.7 from 3,155 reviews · Buddhist Temple
Hours: Daily 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
89MR+R7R, Anuradhapura
කලුදිය පොකුණ | Kaludiya Pokuna | களுடியா குளம்
Rated 4.7 from 1,020 reviews · Historical Place
Hours: Open 24 hours
8GW5+J9P, Kaludiya Pokuna Rd, Mihintale
Where to eat
Restaurants in Anuradhapura with strong Google ratings.
Rated 4.8 from 1,363 reviews · Sri Lankan Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 7:30 AM - 10 PM
no 9, 488 Maithripala Senanayake Mawatha, Anuradhapura 50000
Little Paradise Restaurant Anuradhapura
Rated 4.8 from 1,016 reviews · Sri Lankan Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 8 AM - 9:30 PM
622, 18 Godage Mawatha, Anuradhapura
Rated 4.8 from 342 reviews · Sri Lankan Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Mon-Sat 7 AM - 9:30 PM; Sun 7 AM - 4 PM
521/49 5th Lane, Anuradhapura 50000
Rated 4.8 from 328 reviews · Sri Lankan Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 8 PM; Sat-Sun 8:40 AM - 9 PM
152 Anula Mawatha, Anuradhapura 50000
Liyana Restaurant and OAK & BEAN Espresso
Rated 4.8 from 163 reviews · Family Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 8 AM - 10:30 PM
558/B D S Senanayake Mawatha, Anuradhapura 50000
Where to stay
Hotels and guesthouses in Anuradhapura.
National Holiday Resort - Anuradhapura by SLTDA (Tourist Board Rest House)
Rated 3.8 from 138 reviews · Resort hotel
27 Jayanthi Mawatha, Anuradhapura
How to choose in a minute
- Things to see: best rated is Ruwanweli Maha Seya (4.9).
- Where to eat: best rated is Sorriso Restaurant (4.8). Open latest: Liyana Restaurant and OAK & BEAN Espresso, until 10:30 PM.
- Where to stay: best rated is Grand Refuge Holiday Resort (4.8). Most reviewed is D-Family Resort (260 reviews).
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Common questions
What are the top things to see in Anuradhapura?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Ruwanweli Maha Seya (4.9 from 19,314 reviews), Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (4.9 from 15,091 reviews), Ruwanmeli Maha Seya Viewing Point (4.9 from 2,422 reviews). Checked on 26 October 2026.
Where should I eat in Anuradhapura?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Sorriso Restaurant (4.8 from 1,363 reviews), Little Paradise Restaurant Anuradhapura (4.8 from 1,016 reviews), Mr. Karapincha (Mr.කරපිංචා ) (4.8 from 342 reviews). Checked on 26 October 2026.
Where to stay: which are rated best in Anuradhapura?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Grand Refuge Holiday Resort (4.8 from 121 reviews), Villa DeLorenta (4.5 from 217 reviews), Cielstar Resort (4.3 from 133 reviews). Checked on 26 October 2026.
How did you choose these places?
We searched Google Maps for each type of place in Anuradhapura. We kept only places Google lists as open, inside Anuradhapura, with enough reviews for the rating to mean something. Then we ranked them by rating, giving less weight to places with few reviews. We did not get paid to include any place.
Where this comes from
Ratings, review counts, opening hours, price levels and addresses are from Google Maps (Places API), checked on 26 October 2026. Google Maps users write the reviews; Friday.lk does not change them. We do not list prices because they change often.
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