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Trincomalee
Trincomalee Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | August 2026
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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
4.5
/5
52 Reviews
Historic landmark
Sigiriya Lion Rock
4.6
/5
528 Reviews
Historic landmark
Thuparamaya
4.2
/5
22 Reviews
Historic landmark
Ruwanweli Maha Seya
4.7
/5
22 Reviews
Historic landmark
Dambulla Cave Temple
4.7
/5
192 Reviews
Historic landmark
Sri Dalada Maligawa
4.5
/5
605 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Kandy Lake
4.7
/5
180 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
4.5
/5
178 Reviews
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
4.5
/5
256 Reviews
Natural scenery
Zoos & aquariums
Nine Arch Bridge
4.8
/5
19 Reviews
Horton Plains National Park
4.5
/5
210 Reviews
Natural scenery
St. Mary's Church - Grand Street
4.7
/5
102 Reviews
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
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Diyash Beach Resort - Trincomalee
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Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa
4.5
/5
69 Reviews
Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
4.2
/5
64 Reviews
Italian Guest
3.2
/5
1 Reviews
Villa Hotel
3.7
/5
34 Reviews
Oceanfront Condominium - Nilaveli
3.9
/5
49 Reviews
Trinco Star Cabana
3.7
/5
4 Reviews
BigJ Villas
3.8
/5
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Neem Tree House, Trincomalee
4.7
/5
3 Reviews
Havana Club Resort
3.7
/5
18 Reviews
Nilaveli Royal Paradise
4.7
/5
4 Reviews
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
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Western cuisine
Avg. IDR114,583/person
Eastern Lanka Seafood Restaurant
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Seafood
Avg. IDR361,458/person
Dutch Bank Cafe
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Western cuisine
Avg. IDR141,666/person
Coffee Shop Uppevelli
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Asian cuisine
Avg. IDR133,333/person
Cafe Nilaveli
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. IDR77,083/person
Trinco Lanka Restaurant
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Seafood
Avg. IDR155,208/person
King Fish Seafood
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Seafood
Avg. IDR211,458/person
Nilaa Rice & Curry sea food Restaurant
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. IDR200,000/person
Nilaveli Red Lobster
5.0
/5
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Seafood
Avg. IDR214,583/person
Rice 'n' Curry
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Seafood
Avg. IDR124,479/person
Trinco Water Restaurant
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. IDR205,208/person
Fernando's Bar
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Bars/bistros
Sea view
Avg. IDR264,583/person
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Polonnaruwa Ancient City
4.5
/5
52 Reviews
Historic landmark
Sigiriya Lion Rock
4.6
/5
528 Reviews
Historic landmark
Thuparamaya
4.2
/5
22 Reviews
Historic landmark
Ruwanweli Maha Seya
4.7
/5
22 Reviews
Historic landmark
Dambulla Cave Temple
4.7
/5
192 Reviews
Historic landmark
Sri Dalada Maligawa
4.5
/5
605 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Kandy Lake
4.7
/5
180 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
4.5
/5
178 Reviews
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
4.5
/5
256 Reviews
Natural scenery
Zoos & aquariums
Nine Arch Bridge
4.8
/5
19 Reviews
Horton Plains National Park
4.5
/5
210 Reviews
Natural scenery
St. Mary's Church - Grand Street
4.7
/5
102 Reviews
Historic landmark
Popular Luxury Hotels Near Trincomalee
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Amanwella
9.2
/5
44 Reviews
Aarunya Nature Resort and Spa
9.4
/5
49 Reviews
Adigars Manor Kandy - A Boutique Heritage Hotel Built in 1804
9.4
/5
42 Reviews
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
9.6
/5
24 Reviews
Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
9.7
/5
52 Reviews
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
9.1
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172 Reviews
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Trincomalee
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Heritance Kandalama
8.9
/5
283 Reviews
Jetwing Lake
9.4
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62 Reviews
Santani Wellness Kandy
9.5
/5
48 Reviews
The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel
9.7
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38 Reviews
The Grand Kandyan
8.4
/5
73 Reviews
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
8.8
/5
47 Reviews
Earl's Regency Hotel
9.0
/5
75 Reviews
Mount Blue Kandy
8.2
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79 Reviews
Radisson Hotel Kandy
8.3
/5
100 Reviews
Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts - Luxury in the Mist
8.7
/5
47 Reviews
Amaya Hills Kandy
8.5
/5
67 Reviews
CheRiz Boutique Villa Hotel
8.8
/5
51 Reviews
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Trincomalee
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Heritance Tea Factory
9.3
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124 Reviews
Mirage Kings Cottage
8.3
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47 Reviews
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
8.6
/5
68 Reviews
Galle Face Hotel
8.7
/5
122 Reviews
Cinnamon Wild Yala
9.5
/5
75 Reviews
Amanwella
9.2
/5
44 Reviews
Popular Gourmet Hotels Near Trincomalee
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The Kingsbury Colombo
9.4
/5
126 Reviews
Shangri la Hotel Colombo
9.1
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172 Reviews
Taj Samudra, Colombo
8.6
/5
111 Reviews
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
8.6
/5
101 Reviews
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Agbo Hotel
8.6
/5
7 Reviews
The Deer Park Hotel
8.5
/5
55 Reviews
Trio Lodge- Habarana
9.6
/5
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Anantaya Resort and Spa Passikudah
8.7
/5
44 Reviews
Sungreen Resort Habarana
8.8
/5
49 Reviews
Taru Villas Maia - Habarana
9.6
/5
54 Reviews
The Calm Resort & Spa
9.0
/5
54 Reviews
Cinnamon Lodge Habarana
8.8
/5
88 Reviews
Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa - Thema Collection
9.4
/5
54 Reviews
The Bay an Uga Experience -Pasikuda
9.7
/5
49 Reviews
Sunrise Pasikuda
9.6
/5
47 Reviews
Amaya Beach Passikudah
9.3
/5
68 Reviews
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Habarana Village by Cinnamon
9.1
/5
62 Reviews
Kumbukgaha Villa
9.4
/5
40 Reviews
Cassandra Culture Resort
8.8
/5
41 Reviews
Sigiriya King's Resort
9.8
/5
44 Reviews
Hotel Sigiriya
9.1
/5
161 Reviews
Nivadoo Resort Sigiriya
8.3
/5
46 Reviews
Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya
8.8
/5
44 Reviews
Aryana Boutique Hotel
8.9
/5
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Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel Kandalama
9.8
/5
40 Reviews
Arachchi Heritage
9.7
/5
36 Reviews
Rangiri Dambulla Resort
9.5
/5
42 Reviews
Kandyan Reach Hotel
8.9
/5
45 Reviews
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Eastern Lanka Seafood Restaurant
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Dutch Bank Cafe
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Trinco Lanka Restaurant
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King Fish Seafood
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Nilaa Rice & Curry sea food Restaurant
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Trinco Water Restaurant
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Fernando's Bar
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O' Shore Beachfront Restaurant
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N Joy Seafood Restaurant
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That's why Cafe and beach bar
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king's Burger
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Wenasa Buffet House
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The Grill House sea food Restaurant
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Preni Restaurant
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Be Cool Sea Food Restaurant
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Nilaweli Beach Bar And Restaurant
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DIVINGURU Beach Restaurant & Bar
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Ceylon Seafood Cafe
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Snack Bar Hawaii
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Aromaa Seafood Restaurant & Juice Bar
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Joy Sea Food Restaurant
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