Here are the most popular / sought-after real estate locations in Colombo (short summary of why each is popular):

• Cinnamon Gardens (Colombo 7) — Colombo’s most upscale, leafy residential area: large colonial houses, embassies, top schools, parks and steady demand for luxury homes and high-end apartments. (cityareas.com)

• Kollupitiya / Colpetty (Colombo 3) — Central, well‑connected, lots of shopping, hotels and high‑rise apartments along Galle Road and the seafront (Galle Face area). Popular with professionals and expats. (travelfoodexpert.com)

• Bambalapitiya (Colombo 4) — Busy commercial/residential mix with major malls (Majestic City), good transit links and many mid‑rise apartment buildings. (visitcolombo.com)

• Havelock Town / Kirulapone (Colombo 5 area) — Centrally located, quieter residential pockets, good schools, and competitive pricing compared with Cinnamon Gardens — popular with families. (luxenautilusrealty.com)

• Wellawatte (Colombo 6) — Strong local character, beach proximity, diverse restaurants/shops and good rental demand (including for student and middle‑income markets). (travelfoodexpert.com)

• Slave Island / Cinnamon Life / City of Dreams precinct (Colombo 2 and adjacent) — significant recent & ongoing mixed‑use developments (integrated resorts, condos, retail) boosting investor interest. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Borella / Narahenpita / Dematagoda — Established middle‑class residential neighbourhoods with steady demand and reasonable prices. (visitcolombo.com)

• Suburbs attractive to Colombo buyers: Rajagiriya, Nawala, Dehiwala–Mount Lavinia and parts of Moratuwa — popular for larger family homes, newer gated developments and slightly lower prices while still commuting‑friendly. (en.wikipedia.org)

Notes and tips

• “Colombo” is commonly referred to by numbered postal districts (Colombo 1–15); many buyers search by both the name (e.g., Cinnamon Gardens) and the Colombo number (e.g., Colombo 7). (visitcolombo.com)
• Recent large projects (Cinnamon Life / City of Dreams, new malls/hotels) change micro‑demand patterns — if you’re buying or investing, I can look up current prices, rental yields or recent project launches for the specific neighbourhood(s) you care about. (en.wikipedia.org)

If you want, tell me whether you’re looking to buy, rent or invest (and your budget), and I’ll give tailored neighbourhood recommendations and current market indicators.