VAUX Park Street / On your doorstep
Stay where the routes begin. VAUX Park Street is eight serviced lofts at 60/10 Park Street, Colombo 02, next door to Park Street Mews, with a rooftop pool and a 24/7 concierge. Everything on this page is measured from our door.
Getting around from VAUX
Park Street sits right in the middle of Colombo, which makes getting around easier than you might expect. Much of what you need is within a ten-minute walk, ride-hailing apps cover the rest at any hour, and the coastal railway is a short ride away for trips along the sea.
For the airport, or anything further, the simplest answer is a car with a driver. We organise vehicles through our reliable transport partner for airport pickups and drop-offs, day drives and longer trips. Contact us for prices and details.
Distances below are straight-line from VAUX.
Airport transfers
- About 1 hr
Bandaranaike International Airport
Colombo’s international airport is at Katunayake, north of the city, about 35 km by road. The airport expressway makes the drive around 45 minutes to an hour outside rush hour, longer at peak times.
We can meet you in arrivals with a car from our transport partner, or take you back for your flight. Message us your flight number on WhatsApp at +94 777 90 8289 or email stay@vaux.co for a price.
Directions from VAUX
Apps and tuk-tuks
- App
PickMe
Sri Lanka’s own ride-hailing app and the most widely used in Colombo, with tuk-tuks, cars and vans at upfront prices, plus food and grocery delivery.
Download it before you arrive. You can pay in cash or by card.
- App
Uber
Works across Colombo for cars and tuk-tuks, handy if you already have the app.
- Street
Tuk-tuks
Three-wheelers are everywhere and fine for short hops. Choose one with a working meter, or agree the fare before you get in.
For longer rides, booking through an app avoids haggling.
Trains
- 1.3 km
Kollupitiya Station
The nearest station on the coastal line, with trains north to Fort and south along the sea towards Galle.
Tickets are sold at the station; most local trains are unreserved.
Directions from VAUX - 1.3 km
- 2.2 km
Colombo Fort Station
The main station, for intercity trains to Kandy, the north and the hill country.
Reserved seats can be booked up to 30 days ahead at the station or online at seatreservation.railway.gov.lk. Some up-country services are still affected by cyclone repairs, so ask us for the latest.
Directions from VAUX
On foot
- 10 min
Walking from VAUX
Park Street, Gangaramaya, Beira Lake, Viharamahadevi Park and Colombo City Centre are all within a ten-minute walk. See On your doorstep for the full list.
Pavements can be uneven, and drivers don’t always stop at crossings, so cross with care.
A car with driver
- On request
Our transport partner
For day trips, airport runs and anything with luggage or children, we can arrange a car or van with an experienced driver through our trusted partner. Tell us if you need child seats.
Message our concierge on WhatsApp at +94 777 90 8289 or email stay@vaux.co for prices and details.
- Our advice
Driving yourself
We don’t recommend it in Colombo: traffic is heavy and unpredictable, and a foreign licence needs a local permit. A car with driver costs little more.
Rush hour runs roughly from 7:30am to 9:30am and from 4:30pm to 7pm on weekdays, so allow extra time. Roads close for processions on festival days, especially around Gangaramaya in February and May. In an emergency, call 119 for the police or 1990 for an ambulance, then let our concierge know.
These routes start at VAUX Park Street, a short walk from Park Street Mews. Book direct and enjoy early check-in when available, or see what is on our doorstep.
More guides for your stay
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Stay in the middle of it all
VAUX Park Street is a collection of eight serviced lofts in Colombo 02, next door to Park Street Mews, with a rooftop pool and a 24/7 concierge. Every route on this page starts at our door.
Book direct and enjoy early check-in when available.
