Havelock Town Travel Guide
Colombo
Visit Havelock Town
Popular places to visit
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
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.
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.
One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
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.
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.
Things to do
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Private Heritage Day Tour from Colombo to Galle by Car/van/bus
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour
Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting
Top hotels in Havelock Town
Radisson Hotel Colombo
"Would recommend anyone who wants peace in the city for vacation or sightseeing"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
ME Colombo
"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 Jun 2026
Havelock Place Bungalow
"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 Jun 2026
Shangri-La Colombo
"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 Jun 2026
Granbell Hotel Colombo
"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 Jun 2026
Taj Samudra
"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 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Havelock Town
Wellawatte
Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.
Bambalapitiya
While Bambalapitiya isn't home to many top sights, Majestic City and Marino Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kollupitiya
While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.
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.
