Fort Galle Travel Guide

Galle

A white lighthouse, palm trees, a coastal road, and a red boat on the water.
A coastal town with a prominent white church, a lighthouse, and a rocky shoreline.
A sunset over a rocky beach with a dog standing on the rocks.
A grassy embankment with a watchtower overlooking a river.
A coastal fort with green lawns and a rocky shoreline.

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Top hotels in Fort Galle

The Fort House

The Fort House

3 out of 5
72 Church St Galle SP
The price is £64 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£64
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Great location inside the fort walls, so close to shopping, dining and historic sites. Staff very so nice and helpful, and the breakfasts, which were different every day and were freshly made local food, are probably the best breakfasts we've had in any country when travelling overseas. Beautifully ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

The Fort House
The Bartizan

The Bartizan

3 out of 5
77 Pedlar Street Galle
The price is £107 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£107
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Galle Fort are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"The room was very nice however it was incredibly dark and needed either extra lighting or some focused lighting to read documents. I feel that they were trying to get a " Vibe ", however with all the problems of the world at the moment with war in the middle east we really missed a TV to keep up ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

The Bartizan
Cara Galle Fort

Cara Galle Fort

3 out of 5
21 Middle St Galle SP
The price is £27 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£27
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Galle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"This place is a gem. The location is PERFECT, beautiful shops and restaurants right on your doorstep and close to the fort. Its in a lovely historic building with the most beautiful woodwork and interior. We had the family room which had two large and comfortable beds. The internet works fantastically ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Cara Galle Fort
Galle Fort Hotel

Galle Fort Hotel

5 out of 5
No 28, Church Street,Galle Fort Galle
The price is £255 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
£255
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Galle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Unawatuna Beach and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban ...
Galle Fort Hotel
Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort

Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort

5 out of 5
25 Rampart Street Galle
The price is £167 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
£167
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Galle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"This is a Beautiful old Villa right in the heart of Galle Fort. Room was amazing very generous in size and beautifully styled in colonial manner, huge balcony and excellent bathroom leading off the balcony all 100% private we loved it ! A beautiful small pool which I enjoyed a lot. Full service for ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort
The Charleston

The Charleston

3.5 out of 5
Lighthouse street, 78 Galle Southern Province
The price is £154 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£154
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"great service nice room, good location."

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

The Charleston
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Where to stay in Fort Galle

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Cheena Kotuwa

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Richmond Kanda

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