Havelock Town Travel Guide

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Havelock Town

Popular places to visit

Beautiful Colombo city buildings and skyline in Sri Lanka

Colombo City Centre

You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.

Colombo City Centre
One Galle Face

One Galle Face

You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.

One Galle Face
Gopuram tower of Hindu Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Pettah Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pettah Market during your trip to Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Pettah Market
Galle Face Green

Galle Face Green

After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

After visiting Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

Find out about the history of Colombo 07 with a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

Activities

Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

NZ$136
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Old Parliment

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

NZ$85
per adult
Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days

NZ$153
per traveller
Sri Lanka Private Car Tour 3 Days
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum - Entry Tickets Included

Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum - Entry Tickets Included

NZ$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Museum - Entry Tickets Included
Colombo City tour

Colombo City tour

NZ$77
per adult
Colombo City tour
Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour

NZ$76
per adult
Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City 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 NZ$171 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$171
28 June - 29 June
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! (608 reviews)
"Would recommend anyone who wants peace in the city for vacation or sightseeing"

Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Radisson Hotel Colombo
ME Colombo

ME Colombo

4 out of 5
16 Park Road Colombo Colombo
The price is NZ$100 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$100
7 July - 8 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 NZ$73 per night from 27 June to 28 June
NZ$73
27 June - 28 June
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
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is NZ$344 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$344
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! (614 reviews)
"This was the best hotel stay experience in Sri Lanka (or anywhere). Excellent location, excellent and energetic staff, brilliant breakfast experience. Thank you"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$118 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$118
30 June - 1 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! (411 reviews)
"A really nice hotel. With spacious rooms and a beautiful infinity pool on the balcony. It does get busy near the bar & pool so would be great if there was some more seating. Would book again."

Reviewed on 12 June 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is NZ$213 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$213
29 June - 30 June
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! (440 reviews)
"Stayed at the Luxury & Club room. When entering the room, toilet was not clean with stains in toilet. Amenities were not replenished, toothbrush given was of poor quality. Corridors were dirty and smelly. Wrote an email to both duty manager & general manager, yet not even a single reply. Went for ..."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Taj Samudra
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Our guide on where to stay in Havelock Town

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Aerial top down view of the streets of Wellawatta district in Colombo city, Sri Lanka.

Wellawatte

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

Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea

Bambalapitiya

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

Colombo cityscape with view of Beira Lake surrounded by ny large businesses, condos and Lotus Tower

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.

Pamankada West

While there might not be top attractions in Pamankada West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Majestic City and Dehiwala Zoological Garden.

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