Fort Galle Travel Guide

Galle

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Popular places to visit

Galle Fort

Galle Fort

4.5/5(70 reviews)

Find out about the history of Fort Galle when you take a trip to Galle Fort. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galle Fort
Galle Clock Tower

Galle Clock Tower

4/5(26 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Galle when you take a trip to Galle Clock Tower. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galle Clock Tower

Galle Lighthouse

4/5(59 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Galle with a trip to Galle Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galle Lighthouse

Dutch Reformed Church

4/5(14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Galle with a stop at Dutch Reformed Church. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Dutch Reformed Church

All Saints Anglican Church

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Galle with a visit to All Saints Anglican Church. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

All Saints Anglican Church

Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa

You can take time to visit Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa during your travels to Galle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa

Things to do

Hikkaduwa/Galle/Mirissa: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari

Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari

£24
per adult
Galle/Mirissa/Tangalle: Transfer to Ella & Yala Safari
Dutch Fort

Galle Day Trip From Colombo

£66
per adult
Galle Day Trip From Colombo
Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident

Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident

£11
per adult
Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident
Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya

Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya

£22
per adult
Madu River Boat Safari Balapitiya
Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat

Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat

£22
per adult
Snorkeling On Beautiful Rock Island - Unawatuna by Boat
Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa: Yala National Park Safari

Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa: Yala National Park Safari

£74
per adult
Hikkaduwa/Galle/Weligama/Mirissa: Yala National Park Safari
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Top hotels in Fort Galle

The Fort Printers

The Fort Printers

4.5 out of 5
39 Pedlar Street, Galle
The price is £104 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£104
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Galle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (166 reviews)
"We really loved staying here. It was quiet and relaxing. The meals were great and the staff were really friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

The Fort Printers
The Fort House

The Fort House

3 out of 5
72 Church St, Galle, SP
The price is £57 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£57
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Galle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Galle Lighthouse and Historical Mansion are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Great place to stay very close to the lighthouse. Love the small, intimate, boutique-style feel to it. Make sure to have the egg hoppers for breakfast! Delicious!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

The Fort House
The Bartizan

The Bartizan

3 out of 5
77 Pedlar Street, Galle Fort, Galle
The price is £93 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£93
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Galle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Galle Fort are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
"This is a nice place to stay in Galle, centrally located for restaurants, shopping and sights, with sunset views in the evening."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

The Bartizan
Mrs Wijenayake's Beach Haven Guest House

Mrs Wijenayake's Beach Haven Guest House

3.5 out of 5
65 Lighthouse St, Galle, SP
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Galle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Historical Mansion ...
9/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
"Breakfast good, rooms clean and quiet, good access to the fort- place reminds me of a guesthouse in Asia ! Which for us is great Not trying to upsell and staff advice solid I would come back- value for money"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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Mrs Wijenayake's Beach Haven Guest House
Galle Fort Hotel

Galle Fort Hotel

5 out of 5
No 28, Church Street,Galle Fort, Galle
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £161 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£161
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Galle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Spa Ceylon Boutique ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
Great stay in the Fort
"Very much enjoyed my stay at the Galle Fort Hotel. Beautiful rooms, highly attentive staff, great food and drinks."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Galle Fort Hotel
Fort Bazaar

Fort Bazaar

4.5 out of 5
26 Church Street, Galle Fort, Galle
The price is £222 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£222
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Galle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Spa Ceylon Boutique ...
"Great location inside fort, very friendly staff. Free happy hour and afternoon tea."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2023

Fort Bazaar
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Other neighbourhoods around Fort Galle

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Cheena Kotuwa

If you're spending some time in Cheena Kotuwa, Galle International Cricket Stadium and Galle Fort are top sights worth seeing.

Cheena Kotuwa
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Richmond Kanda

While Richmond Kanda isn't home to many top sights, Galle International Cricket Stadium and Galle Fort are some notable places to visit nearby.

Richmond Kanda

Fort Galle Travel Guide

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