Havelock Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with a beach, high-rise buildings, and a railway track running parallel to the shore.

Stay near popular Havelock Town attractions

Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
After visiting Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 05. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

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Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day

AU$44
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

AU$42
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka

Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka

AU$97
per traveller
Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour

Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour

AU$73
per adult
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour
Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.

AU$112
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.
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Chauffer Driven Standard Car

AU$112
per traveller
Chauffer Driven Standard Car
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Our pick of the best Havelock Town Hotel Deals

Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is AU$129 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$129
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Majestic ...
Radisson Hotel Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is AU$251 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$251
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (661 reviews)
"Great location! It’s connected to a shopping mall. Room is clean and gorgeous. We’d like to come back soon."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is AU$126 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$126
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (469 reviews)
"Hotel rooms are old and worne out. Need serious upgrade as Taj is a brand known for good quality stay but this property is very old and worn-out need serious renovation"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Taj Samudra
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
Stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (451 reviews)
"Fantastic"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

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Granbell Hotel Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
The price is AU$135 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$135
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

5 out of 5
No. 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha 02 Colombo Colombo
The price is AU$269 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$269
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Beira Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
"shower is in a spherical shape tub. with tiled floors and walls but without any steps or hand rail anywhere whatsoever to hold on to. its an accident waiting to happen when you get in and out of tub. spherical shape of the tub means you will be climbing inside of a sphere to get out without any thing ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
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Our guide on where to stay in Havelock Town

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An aerial view of a beach with a road running parallel to it, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

Wellawatte

Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a tower with a spherical observation deck.

Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.

A red and white patterned building with multiple domes and intricate architectural details.

Fort

Fort is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market.

A coastal railway track with buildings and a clear sky.
Photo by Brandon Dale
Open Photo by Brandon Dale

Bambalapitiya

While Bambalapitiya isn't home to many top sights, Majestic City and Bellagio Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

A beach at sunset with calm waves and a distant city skyline.
Photo by Kalunde Mbevi
Open Photo by Kalunde Mbevi

Kompannaweediya

If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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