Is the Colombo Lotus Tower worth the $20 USD entrance fee?

The "Dual Pricing" here is steep, so it depends on what you value.

The Cons: It is expensive compared to other sites. The "Mall" at the bottom is still half-empty. The glass elevator ride is short.

The Pros: It is the tallest tower in South Asia. The view at sunset (6:00 PM) is genuinely spectacular!! you can see the Port City, the ocean, and the endless urban sprawl.

The Verdict:

SKIP if you are on a backpacker budget. Go to the rooftop bar at the Kingsbury Hotel or Granbell Hotel instead. You get a similar view, and you can spend that $20 on cocktails.

GO if you are a family or an architecture geek who wants the "bucket list" photo.