Galle
In the heart of the Fort, this imposing 1825 structure once housed printing presses, and later school classrooms. Today it's divided into two sections:…
Must-see hotels in Galle
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An outstanding nine-year renovation has transformed this 17th-century townhouse into one of Galle's most evocative hotels, with 18 gorgeous, commodious…
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This historic property has been sympathetically converted into an inviting guesthouse by the friendly, artistic hosts who have a keen eye for design…
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Virtually opposite the Sudharmalaya Buddhist temple, this excellent new hostel has two good-quality mixed dorms; each bed is equipped with a private…
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One of the Fort's most famous buildings, this Aman hotel boasts lashings of colonial opulence. Its reception rooms (all polished teak floors and period…
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A simple elegance defines this fine guesthouse. Its five whitewashed, air-conditioned rooms feature colourful Indian textiles and a splash of artwork,…
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This 19th-century former British admiral’s mansion is now a terrific boutique hotel with 10 luxurious rooms, fine service and a jungle-fringed pool. Rooms…
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Following a Unesco-commended renovation, this former 17th-century Dutch merchant’s house is now a breathtaking boutique hotel. The rooms are all different…
Mrs ND Wijenayake’s Guest House
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The wonderful Mrs Wijenayake and her family have been hosting grateful backpackers since 1968 and their hospitality shows in this comfy guesthouse. The…
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This new hostel is 3km inland from the Fort, but it's an easy ride by bus or three-wheeler, or there are bicycles for hire. The detached building is…
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This gracious old villa, built in the 1860s by a Scottish spice merchant, is located on the shady hill above the new town. The eight rooms vary in size,…
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A bright, inviting guesthouse that features very good hostel rooms. Each has three or four beds, is fan-cooled and boasts reading lights and lockers. Two…
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Built as a 19th-century P&O captain’s residence in the heyday of British mercantile supremacy, this rambling hotel sits on a promontory with views over…
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Frangipani is a comfortable family-run guesthouse with rooms in two buildings that straddle Pedlar St. Choose from five different price tariffs; the most…
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Parts of this large resort hotel, located 3km up the coast from the Fort, were designed by legendary Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, though other…
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High in the hills above Galle this elegant country villa (built in 1712) has been expertly converted into a heritage hotel, with just four suites. After a…
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A popular budget inn that enjoys a superb position opposite Galle's landmark lighthouse. Accommodation is less inspiring than the view, but adequate: book…
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This former spice warehouse has been transformed into a fabulous small hotel. Each room exudes relaxed luxury, with furnishings that have a colonial feel,…
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Set close to the ancient city walls on the quieter side of the Fort, this small guesthouse has a simple yet tasteful theme of white walls and dark wood,…
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This place (with the timeless name) has beautifully presented, spacious rooms with creaky, polished wooden floors and lovely soft beds; all have satellite…
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The ever-beaming owner of this guesthouse offers decent, basic rooms and a perfect people-watching balcony. Economy rooms are somewhat cramped, but you…
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A heritage-listed Dutch building, the Hotel Weltevreden has real colonial character, though its ten rooms, set around a courtyard garden, are basic and a…
