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Your New Town Holiday

When you book a holiday package to New Town, you can relax and enjoy your getaway knowing that all your travel arrangements have been worked out ahead of time. Uncover the charms of this vibrant city from your base in a neighbourhood like Kaduruwela, which is great for walking. Any trip to New Town needs a well-thought-out itinerary. Fill yours with attractions like Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum and Gal Viharaya. Whatever your travel plans or budget, putting together a tailored New Town holiday is simple with Expedia.

Top New Town Flight + Hotel Deals

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Mirage Colombo Hotel

Mirage Colombo Hotel

4 out of 5
Wellawatte
Price was £904, price is now £671 per person
£671
per person
14 Nov - 19 Nov
found 23 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB)
7.4/10 Good! (46 reviews)
Very nice sea view very good breakfast nice staff

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2024

Ez Stay Guesthouse

Ez Stay Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Panchikawatte
Save 100% on your flight
Price was £10,809, price is now £6,555 per person
£6,555
per person
14 Nov - 19 Nov
found 23 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB)
No reviews
Wallawwa

Wallawwa

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was £3,179, price is now £1,992 per person
£1,992
per person
12 Oct - 18 Oct
just found
Return flight included
Manchester (MAN) to Colombo (CMB)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Not Good Hotel Dated

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2025

MaRadha Colombo

MaRadha Colombo

4 out of 5
Bambalapitiya
Price was £1,069, price is now £730 per person
£730
per person
14 Nov - 19 Nov
found 23 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
The staff was very helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025

Sofia Colombo City Hotel

Sofia Colombo City Hotel

4 out of 5
Bambalapitiya
Price was £910, price is now £683 per person
£683
per person
14 Nov - 19 Nov
found 23 hours ago
Return flight included
London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB)
8.8/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)

New Town Essential Information

Language
Sinhala
Currency
Sri Lankan rupees
Max Temp Winter
29ºC
Max Temp Summer
32ºC
Top Sights
Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum and Lankatilaka Temple

Top hotels in New Town

Hotel Sudu Araliya

Hotel Sudu Araliya

3.5 out of 5
New Town, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
7/10 Good! (46 reviews)
Nice Hotel
"Nice place. Better than the pictures"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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Hotel Sudu Araliya
Cinnamon Lodge

Cinnamon Lodge

5 out of 5
Off Kandy Road, Habarana, North Central Province
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £101 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£101
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews)
"Great location, very close to Minneriya Safari. Has a nice jungle vibe, surrounded by monkeys and Toucans. The accommodation and food is decent. We booked four people, but the staff tried to claim that we only get 3 beds. It was quickly resolved and they added an extra bed to the room."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Cinnamon Lodge
Habarana Village by Cinnamon

Habarana Village by Cinnamon

4 out of 5
North Central Harbana, Habarana
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £72 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£72
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
"A beautiful resort complex, the mini homes are spacious and comfortable. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The full board option was a good choice with breakfast lunch and dinner being a broad array for the buffet with differing choices each day with some staples remaining consistent. The ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Habarana Village by Cinnamon
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Popular places to visit

Kiri Vihara Temple

Kiri Vihara Temple

You can find out about the history of Polonnaruwa when you stop by Kiri Vihara Temple. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

Kiri Vihara Temple

What to do in New Town

Polonnaruwa Day Excursion

Polonnaruwa Day Excursion

£59
per traveller
Polonnaruwa Day Excursion
Minneriya National Park

Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Wildlife Safari from Colombo

£222
per adult
Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Wildlife Safari from Colombo
From Polonnaruwa: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa by Bike

From Polonnaruwa: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa by Bike

£119
per adult
From Polonnaruwa: Ancient City of Polonnaruwa by Bike
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a New Town travel package cost?
Say yes to new adventures with our New Town travel packages, which start from only £671. Select the flights and hotels that suit your style. Then, add on some sightseeing activities for an amazing adventure.
If I'm not able to travel, can I cancel my New Town travel package?
Plans can change suddenly, so yes. You may be able to cancel or alter your New Town travel package at no cost within 24 hours of booking. For bookings made more than 24 hours ago, you can still cancel and rebook, but your car rental company, airline or hotel may charge a fee. Want more information? Take a look at our Customer Service Portal. We'll help make sure your trip goes off without a hitch.
How do I get a cheap travel package to New Town?
You'll save big if you combine your flights, hotels and car rentals into a New Town travel package. Sometimes cheap means fewer choices. But that's not the case with Expedia. We offer more than 550 partner airlines and 1,000,000 properties all over the world, which means you'll always have plenty of options to choose from. Like to save even more? Add some popular activities to your package deal and unlock even bigger discounts! After all, travel is about more than simply getting to your destination.
Does Expedia offer Book Now, Pay Later New Town holidays?
Your bank balance shouldn't get in the way of going on holiday, so Expedia has come up with a solution to help. Now that we've teamed up with online lender Klarna, it's easier than ever to book a terrific getaway without drying up your savings. Klarna offers flexible payment options during the checkout process that take the worry out of budgeting for your break. Consider one of these flexible payment options:

  • Pay monthly holidays: Make your holiday dreams come true sooner with Klarna's monthly instalment plans. If paying small amounts each month works for you, pick this option during the checkout process.
  • Pay in instalments holidays: Like the idea of paying off your holiday in multiple transactions? Then check out this Book Now, Pay Later option from Klarna.
  • Low deposit holidays: When you stumble on an unbeatable deal but your budget doesn't quite cover it yet, Klarna's low deposit holiday plan will help you lock it in.

Where should I stay in New Town?
With so much to discover in New Town, it'd be handy for you to stay near its attractions. Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum, Hatadage and Polonnaruwa Vatadage are some top ones to add to your itinerary.
What are the top hotels in New Town?
If this will be your first time in New Town, book a room at EKHO Lake Polonnaruwa or The Heritage Polonnaruwa. Both will make you feel at home and are top options with lots of travellers.
How far in advance should I book my New Town holiday?
Browse Expedia to compare international flights as soon as you know your travel dates. You can generally purchase a seat up to a year prior to departure. If you don't see your preferred carrier, or you've left things to the last minute, don't despair. Cheap tickets to New Town sometimes emerge within weeks of departure.
What does an Expedia New Town travel package include?
Hotels, flights and car rentals — we connect you to the very best deals. All you'll have to do is figure out your preferred combination. After you've made your booking, you can add on the fun stuff like activities and sightseeing tours. Our travel packages make it simple to customize an exciting New Town trip.
What should I know before booking a New Town travel package?
A travel package can be tailored to your budget and is a simple way to make your money go further. What you include is totally up to you. Rental cars, hotels and flights — decide on a combination that suits your style.
Can I choose my airline with a New Town Expedia travel package?
Most definitely. Expedia has more than 550 partner airlines to pick from across the world. With so much choice, finding the right carrier to whisk you off to New Town will be a snap.

* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.