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

24hrs Airport to Colombo City Private & Professional drivers

CMB Airport to Colombo Budget Taxi Service 24 hrs

AU$30
per adult
CMB Airport to Colombo Budget Taxi Service 24 hrs
Premium Service

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day

AU$45
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

AU$131
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

AU$43
per adult
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour

AU$106
per adult
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour

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

AU$75
per adult
Private 2-Day Car Hire with Driver-Guide for Round Tour
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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$130 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$130
11 July - 12 July
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 Raux ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (613 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Radisson Hotel Colombo
ME Colombo

ME Colombo

4 out of 5
16 Park Road Colombo Colombo
The price is AU$84 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$84
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Havelock City ...
8/10 Very good! (77 reviews)
"The bathroom was very dirty. Black mold and some stains on the shower wall. Showed pictures to the manager but didn't cleane properly. Didn't give me another room or anything."

Reviewed on 14 June 2026

ME Colombo
Havelock Place Bungalow

Havelock Place Bungalow

3 out of 5
6-8 Havelock Pl Colombo WP
The price is AU$67 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$67
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Havelock City Mall are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (13 reviews)
"We arrived after checkin time but the room was still not ready. The person on the desk took a mop and bucket in himself. Left some clothes on the floor in the bathroom while showering and they got dusty from the dirty floor. The bedroom floor had been mopped but was still gritty to walk on. Left ..."

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Havelock Place Bungalow
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is AU$174 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$174
11 July - 12 July
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! (445 reviews)
"Great hotel."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Taj Samudra
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is AU$290 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$290
12 July - 13 July
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! (618 reviews)
"Everything was excellent, only one issue was the toilet cover, kept falling when you use it however, it was our fault. It didn’t complain because I believe they would fix it by the way."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
The price is AU$178 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$178
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (417 reviews)
"Great facilities, great location, and great service. I would definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
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Our guide on where to stay in Havelock Town

Find the best Havelock Town areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Havelock Town
Learn more about Havelock Town
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 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 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 cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a clear sky, and a sunset.

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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