About University of Colombo Gym
University of Colombo Gym is a sports and fitness facility on the campus of the University of Colombo, Thurstan Road, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka. The facility holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 5 Google reviews.
The University of Colombo is the oldest university in Sri Lanka, with origins dating to the founding of the Ceylon Medical College in 1870. Located in the heart of Colombo near Viharamahadevi Park, the university occupies a central campus in the capital's civic precinct. The institution offers programmes across medicine, sciences, humanities, law, and management, with a student population of approximately 12,000. Campus facilities include sports grounds, courts, and a gymnasium that serves the student body and university staff.
Colombo is Sri Lanka's commercial capital and largest city, with approximately 750,000 residents in the city proper and over 5 million in the Colombo Metropolitan Area. The Western Province that surrounds Colombo is the country's most economically active region, and the city's professional and student population drives strong demand for quality fitness and sports facilities. University gyms in Sri Lanka serve both the academic community and -- in many cases -- registered community members seeking access to well-maintained campus infrastructure.
The gym operates Monday through Saturday from 06:00 to 21:00, providing over 15 hours of daily access on weekdays, with Sunday morning hours from 08:00 to 12:00. This extensive schedule accommodates early-morning trainers, students with midday free periods, and evening exercisers, making the University of Colombo Gym one of the most accessible campus fitness facilities in the Colombo area.
Location
University of Colombo Gym is located at Thurstan Rd, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka. The gym is open Monday through Saturday from 06:00 to 21:00 and on Sundays from 08:00 to 12:00. Use the map above to get directions to the campus.
Opening Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 08:00 | 12:00 |
| Mon | 06:00 | 21:00 |
| Tue | 06:00 | 21:00 |
| Wed | 06:00 | 21:00 |
| Thu | 06:00 | 21:00 |
| Fri | 06:00 | 21:00 |
| Sat | 06:00 | 21:00 |