Puttalam · Sri Lanka
Where to Stay in Puttalam Town Centre, Puttalam
The main commercial hub around the bus stand and market. Most government offices, banks and the post office are here.
✦ The vibe
Busy and dusty during the day; quiet at night.
👤 Best for
Budget travellers and anyone who needs to run errands or catch a bus early.
🏨 Where to stay
Basic guesthouses and small hotels around £15–30 per night.
🚇 Getting around
Walkable within the centre. To Colombo: take a bus or train from Puttalam station (1.5 hrs). To airport (CMB): bus to Negombo then taxi (2+ hrs).
📍 Nearby
Puttalam Clock Tower, St. Mary's Church
Best hotels in Puttalam Town Centre
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Puttalam Town Centre
Senathilaka guest house
661 m from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Royal Green Garden Hotel
3.5 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Bismi Villa & Rooms
4.9 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →The Grove
7.2 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Combined_House
7.7 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Seahorse Beach Resort
12.6 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Dolphin chilling
12.9 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Omeesha Beach Hotel
13.3 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Udekki
13.8 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Tabboea lake resort
14.5 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Randam villa
14.7 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Kite'n'roll
17.6 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Kappalady Kindergarten
17.9 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Kite House
18.3 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Sun Burns Factory
18.7 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Nayans Paradise Guest House
20.2 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Captain's Lake Safari Lodge
20.3 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →EKM Hotel
22.6 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Reach
22.9 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Mud House
23.4 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Kalpitiya Rest House
23.9 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Ceylon Kite Ranch
24.2 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Sandy Edge
24.2 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Greenbury Kite Hostel & Restaurant
24.3 km from Puttalam Town Centre
View intelligence briefing →Other areas in Puttalam
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