Nuwara Eliya Guide 2026: Tea Country Sights, Food and Stays
Tea estates, sights, food and places to stay in Nuwara Eliya, ranked from Google Maps
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3 min read · Checked 26 October 2026
This guide lists the places in Nuwara Eliya 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: Kolapathana Waterfall, rated 4.8 from 657 reviews.
- Where to eat: Eat More Restaurant, rated 4.9 from 1,108 reviews.
- Where to stay: Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya, rated 4.8 from 262 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.
- It is much cooler than the coast, especially at night and early morning. Bring a warm layer.
Things to see
Sights, tea estates and parks with the most Google reviews.
Rated 4.8 from 657 reviews · Tourist Attraction
Hours: Open 24 hours
2QFH+QXF, Nuwara Eliya
Rated 4.6 from 1,809 reviews · Tourist Attraction
Hours: Open 24 hours
Nuwara Eliya 22200
Holy Trinity Church, Nuwara Eliya - Church of Ceylon
Rated 4.7 from 316 reviews · Church
Hours: Mon-Sat 8 AM - 6 PM; Sun 8 AM - 12 PM
XQCC+WJV, Church Rd, Nuwara Eliya 22200
Rated 4.5 from 16,563 reviews · Park
Hours: Daily 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
XQ4G+PX6, Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Hwy, Nuwara Eliya 22200
Rated 4.6 from 284 reviews · Tourist Attraction
Hours: Open 24 hours
XR84+4MW, Nuwara Eliya
Rated 4.5 from 3,105 reviews · Tourist Attraction
Hours: Daily 7 AM - 4 PM
Ranhawadigama Rd, Nuwara Eliya 22200
Rated 4.4 from 10,122 reviews · Park
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 AM - 7 PM; Sat 7 AM - 6 PM; Sun 7 AM - 7 PM
XQ99+J7G, PBC Hwy, Nuwara Eliya 22200
Rated 4.4 from 706 reviews · Tourist Attraction
Hours: Open 24 hours
XQ57+426, Nuwara Eliya
Where to eat
Restaurants in Nuwara Eliya with strong Google ratings.
Rated 4.9 from 1,108 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Mon-Wed 9:30 AM - 10 PM; Thu-Fri 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM; Sat 10 AM - 10 PM; Sun 11 AM - 10 PM
40/2 Lawson Rd, Nuwara Eliya 22200
Rated 4.7 from 3,411 reviews · Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Mon-Thu 9 AM - 11 PM; Fri-Sun 10 AM - 11:30 PM
Upper Lake Rd, Nuwara Eliya 22200
Rated 4.7 from 1,673 reviews · Sri Lankan Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 10:30 AM - 10 PM
Bandaranaike Mawatha, Nuwara Eliya 22200
Rated 4.6 from 1,902 reviews · Sri Lankan Restaurant · Moderate price
Hours: Daily 7:30 AM - 10 PM
54 New Bazaar Rd, Nuwara Eliya 22200
Rated 4.7 from 303 reviews · Sri Lankan Restaurant · Cheap
Hours: Daily 12 - 9 PM
29, 23 Lawson Rd, Nuwara Eliya 22200
Where to stay
Hotels and guesthouses in Nuwara Eliya.
Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya
Rated 4.8 from 262 reviews · Hotel
Oliphant Bungalow, Nuwara Eliya 22200
Rated 4.5 from 245 reviews · Guest House
27/58 Underbank Before, Rising Lion Hotel, Nuwara Eliya 22200
Rated 4.5 from 191 reviews · Guest House
Nuwara Eliya-Uda Pussellawa Rd, Nuwara Eliya 22000
Rated 4.5 from 190 reviews · Guest House
7, 1 Wedderburn Road, Nuwara Eliya 22200
How to choose in a minute
- Things to see: best rated is Kolapathana Waterfall (4.8). Most reviewed is Gregory Park (16,563 reviews).
- Where to eat: best rated is Eat More Restaurant (4.9). Most reviewed is Themparadu (3,411 reviews). Open latest: Themparadu, until 11:30 PM.
- Where to stay: best rated is Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya (4.8).
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Common questions
What are the top things to see in Nuwara Eliya?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Kolapathana Waterfall (4.8 from 657 reviews), Lover's Leap Waterfall (4.6 from 1,809 reviews), Holy Trinity Church, Nuwara Eliya - Church of Ceylon (4.7 from 316 reviews). Checked on 26 October 2026.
Where should I eat in Nuwara Eliya?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Eat More Restaurant (4.9 from 1,108 reviews), Themparadu (4.7 from 3,411 reviews), Dushan's Home Kitchen (4.7 from 1,673 reviews). Checked on 26 October 2026.
Where to stay: which are rated best in Nuwara Eliya?
On Google Maps, the best-rated choices with many reviews are Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya (4.8 from 262 reviews), Thurings Holiday Bungalow (4.7 from 174 reviews), Ferncliff (4.6 from 140 reviews). Checked on 26 October 2026.
How did you choose these places?
We searched Google Maps for each type of place in Nuwara Eliya. We kept only places Google lists as open, inside Nuwara Eliya, 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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