Fort Galle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Galle Fort

Galle Fort

4.5/5(28 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(9 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

4.5/5(34 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

National Maritime Museum

3.5/5(6 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at National Maritime Museum during your travels in Galle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

National Maritime Museum

Historical Mansion

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Historical Mansion in Galle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Historical Mansion

Dutch Reformed Church

4/5(10 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

Activities

Galle Fort, Moonstone - Private Day Tour From Negombo or Colombo

Galle Fort, Moonstone - Private Day Tour From Negombo or Colombo

AU$323
per adult
Galle Fort, Moonstone - Private Day Tour From Negombo or Colombo
Sinharaja Rain forest waterfall

Sinharaja Rainforest Tour

AU$291
per adult
Sinharaja Rainforest Tour
Galle Day Tour from Colombo /Negombo /Kalutara /Bentota /Wadduwa

Galle Day Tour from Colombo /Negombo /Kalutara /Bentota /Wadduwa (All Inclusive)

AU$287
per adult
Galle Day Tour from Colombo /Negombo /Kalutara /Bentota /Wadduwa (All Inclusive)
Devi's Luncheon

Devi's PRIVATE FOOD (Traditional & Fusion) TOUR in Galle Fort

AU$283
per adult
Devi's PRIVATE FOOD (Traditional & Fusion) TOUR in Galle Fort
Galle Day Tour by Genuine Srilankans

Galle Day Tour by Genuine Srilankans

AU$258
per adult
Galle Day Tour by Genuine Srilankans
Udawalawa National Park Safari

Udawalawa National Park Safari

AU$208
per traveller
Udawalawa National Park Safari
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Our pick of the best Fort Galle Hotel Deals

The Fort Printers
The Fort Printers
4.5 out of 5
39 Pedlar Street, Galle
The price is AU$222 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$222
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Galle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"Exceptional place to stay"

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

The Fort Printers
MOI Galle Fort by DBI
MOI Galle Fort by DBI
3.5 out of 5
50 Leyn Baan Street, Galle
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Galle. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Galle Lighthouse and Historical Mansion ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Clean bathroom and facilities. Beds were comfortable, linen was soft and clean, and location was great. Air con wasn’t the greatest provided a doona instead of a top sheet which was odd with the heat, and the bass from the stereo of the restaurant downstairs/attached to the property was quite loud ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug. 2023

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MOI Galle Fort by DBI
The Dutch Boutique
The Dutch Boutique
3 out of 5
66A Church Street, Galle, Fort
The price is AU$101 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Galle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Galle Lighthouse and Historical Mansion are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (17 reviews)
Lovely staff, great place
"Lovely place, great A/C and very well located. The service from the staff was excellent - they were very kind to us when we accidentally overstayed our booking. Extremely grateful to be able to stay another night in this lovely place - would highly recommend for your stay in Galle!"

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024

The Dutch Boutique
The Bartizan
The Bartizan
3 out of 5
77 Pedlar Street, Galle Fort, Galle
The price is AU$252 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$252
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Galle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Galle Fort and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
"Its an old building refurbished into a modern, sleek hotel. Conveniently located within the ramparts of the Galle Fort, its super comfortable, with luxury shower products and impeccable service. Loved the breakfast!! They managed to go out of their way to get my laundry done on time for our train!! ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

The Bartizan
Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort
Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort
5 out of 5
25 Rampart Street, Galle Fort, Galle
The price is AU$584 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$584
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Galle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Galle Fort and Dutch Reformed Church are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"Taru Villas on Rampart Street is an unbelievably wonderful property to stay in. The bedroom and architecture are simply stunning. The staff are fantastic. We stayed on HB basis… the evening meal was amazing… truly amazing. This boutique hotel is one of the best anywhere in the world… an absolute ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort
Galle Fort Hotel
Galle Fort Hotel
5 out of 5
No 28, Church Street,Galle Fort, Galle
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Galle. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa and Historical ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
"Loves the hotel, room, staff, bar and restaurant. Perfect stay!"

Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2024

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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

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