Top 5 Places to Visit in Sigiriya
Things to Do in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
At a glance
Data updated: October 2026
- Places listed
- 5
- Average rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Reviews
- 46,074
- Rated 4.5 or higher
- 100%
- With a website
- 60%
5 best places in Sigiriya compared
| Rank | Place | Score | Rating | Reviews | 5★ share | From center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pidurangala Rock | 4.80 | 4.8 | 7,420 | 86% | 1.0 km |
| #2 | Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple | 4.79 | 4.8 | 173 | 87% | 1.2 km |
| #3 | Sigiriya | 4.70 | 4.7 | 35,355 | 80% | 0.1 km |
| #4 | Sigiriya Lion Rock | 4.70 | 4.7 | 941 | 80% | 0.1 km |
| #5 | Hotel Sigiriya | 4.50 | 4.5 | 2,185 | 64% | 0.8 km |
LocalGuideWorld score: the average rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 2,000 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 3 reviews.
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How the places are rated
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★ 4.5 – 5.05 places (100%)
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★ 4.0 – 4.40 places (0%)
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★ 3.5 – 3.90 places (0%)
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★ < 3.50 places (0%)
What reviewers talk about
Share of 42 recent reviews that mention each topic.
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Price & value43%
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Waiting & crowds21%
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Location17%
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Service & staff10%
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Atmosphere7%
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Quick facts
- How many places are listed in Sigiriya?
- There are 5 places in Sigiriya on LocalGuideWorld.
- What are the 5 best places in Sigiriya?
- By LocalGuideWorld score: Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple, Sigiriya, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Hotel Sigiriya.
- Which place in Sigiriya has the highest rating?
- Pidurangala Rock, rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 7,420 reviews.
- Which place in Sigiriya has the most reviews?
- Sigiriya, with 35,355 reviews.
- What is the average rating of places in Sigiriya?
- 4.7 out of 5 on average, based on 46,074 reviews.