Travelers find tranquility in Fort Galle's historic setting, where garden relaxation pairs with rejuvenating spa treatments and authentic local cuisine
Fort Bazaar in Fort Galle surrounds visitors with peaceful garden grounds and a welcoming library. The property's steam room offers massages and facials, while Church Street Social serves delicious meals. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.
Located near the beach, Fort Bazaar is in Fort Galle, a neighbourhood in Galle. Historical Mansion and Old Dutch Hospital are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include National Maritime Museum and Hikkaduwa National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galle Tennis Club or Galle International Cricket Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Galle travel guide
26 Church Street, Galle Fort, Galle, 80000
What's nearby
Galle Fort
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Historical Mansion
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Dutch Reformed Church
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Galle Lighthouse
3 min walk - 0.3 km
All Saints Anglican Church
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Midigama Railway Station
25 min drive
Restaurants
Taphouse by RnR - Galle
3 min walk
The Bungalow - Galle Fort
2 min walk
Coconut Sambol
2 min walk
Pedlars Inn Cafe
3 min walk
Barista
2 min walk
About this property
Fort Bazaar
Luxury hotel near Unawatuna Beach
At Fort Bazaar, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room, and indulge in a body wrap, a massage or a facial. The on-site restaurant, Church Street Social, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
A banquet hall, a front desk safe and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Fort Bazaar include comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and free infant beds
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 100 for adults and USD 20 to 100 for children
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Restaurants on site
Church Street Social
Things to do
Library
Outdoor pool
Steam room
Family friendly
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Spa
2 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Accessibility
No lift
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Banquet hall
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Bidet
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This is a certified Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 property. Sri Lanka Tourism Level 1 is a health and safety certification issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 100 for adults and USD 20 to 100 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 135 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number SLTDA/SQA/BH/00033
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Fort Bazaar House Galle
Fort Bazaar House
Fort Bazaar Galle
Fort Bazaar Hotel Galle
Fort Bazaar Hotel
Fort Bazaar Hotel
Fort Bazaar Galle
Fort Bazaar Hotel Galle
Frequently asked questions
Does Fort Bazaar have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Fort Bazaar?
As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fort Bazaar on 11 Mar 2026 start from ฿16,578, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Fort Bazaar pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Fort Bazaar?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Fort Bazaar?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Fort Bazaar?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Fort Bazaar provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 135 per vehicle applies.
Where is Fort Bazaar located?
Located in Fort Galle, this luxury hotel is steps away from Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa, Galle Fort and Historical Mansion. National Maritime Museum and Dutch Reformed Church are just steps away.
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Reviews
Fort Bazaar Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This is a beautifully restored boutique hotel in the centre of the walled city. The restaurant was amazing and the additional touches like complimentary afternoon tea and happy hour drinks made it hard to leave! The manager deserves special attention for his personal attention. We are very grateful to him for organising our pre-departure PCR tests and making everything easy. Thank you! We cannot recommend this place highly enough.
The Fort Bazaar Hotel is superbly located on one of the main little roads of Galle Fort ! It is a heritage property but recently done up maintaining the integrity of the old style they have modernised it to be contemporary ! The ambience is just beautiful but what made our stay exceptional were the very welcoming staff that always had a smile - were jovial and happy and made you feel so special that they left a lasting impression! A special mention has to be made of Thuan at reception who went out of his way to organise an external hair stylist for my mom and me so we didn’t have to leave Galle Fort searching for a salon ! The bar - restaurant at Fort Bazaar is particularly nice , relaxed, chilled out with exceptionally nice staff like Manoj who took super care of us and the manager Mendes ! Our short 2 night stay could have been longer and left us wanting more ! We will definitely be back to stay here with such warm hospitality and lovely people !
Beautifully designed hotel, which captures the essence of Galle's colonial past. Minimalist yet cosy interior to the bedroom, which utlised the high ceilings and open space extremely well. The library area upstairs was particularly serene and a welcome retreat after walking around in the heat. The breakfast was absolutely superb - Hoppers Florentine was delicious.
The hotel is wonderfully located; right in the middle of the fort complex. Rooms were on the small side but nicely decorated and thoughtful layout. Our checkin was very slow with little explanation for delays but in fairness it was on a Sunday and I don’t think it was the regular staff.
Beautifully restored property in the fort area. The hotel is in s great location and staff are friendly, helpful and want to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Rooms are fresh, modern and well equipped.
this property is a true oasis, a real gem. meticulous finishing, great common areas that you can actually enjoy relaxing. the restaurant serves incredible breakfast included in our rate. No alcohol as yet, however bring your own, they even chilled and served our bottle of prosecco
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Mar 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property within the fort. Very classy. It does not get better and in fact is much better than the other more expensive hotel in the Fort. You will not be disappointed
Good location inside walls of the fort. Attractive historic hotel. Still working to get liquor license. Also, access to pool is offsite, but we didn't feel need to use pool anyway.
Sehr stilvoll eingerichtet, herrvorragendes Personal! Super Frühstück.
Nachteile: Unser Zimmer war das erste im oberen Stock. Es war leider sehr laut, da das Personal früh anfängt, das Frühstück vorzubereiten. Das Hotel hat keine Alkohollizenz. Man kann zwar selber mitbringen, aber an diesem Ort und mit diesem Preis wäre ein Welcomedrink angemessen.
The property is beautifully decorated and the rooms are spacious and have good amenities. The restaurant and terrace are lovely and the staff are very friendly and attentive.
We stayed here for 3 nights in November 2018. It was a perfect spot in Galle Fort and more than met our expectations. All the staff we met were lovely and looked after us so well.
This was our first time in Sri Lanka but after staying at The Fort Bazaar, it won't be our last. We came for the cricket, specifically for the Galle Test but didn't expect to fall in love, almost instantly, with the hotel and it's staff as well as Galle Fort itself. The hotel is in the perfect location - close enough to feel the hustle and bustle of everyday Galle Fort, but far enough to feel peace and calm. We loved sitting on the veranda of the Church Street Social (restaurant at hotel) and watching the tuk-tuks whizzing to and from the stadium but then retiring the oasis of calm that is the courtyard garden, surrounded by beautiful trees and shrubs. This is the only place in Galle we will stay at in future.
Oh and I haven't even mentioned the fantastic food, superb service and incredibly clean and comfortable rooms.
Quite a new hotel so it’s in great condition. Lovey big room and bathroom. No pool sadly but one is being built. No alcohol licence so no bar which was a shame but there are plenty of other places nearby.
You won’t be disappointed as it’s a great hotel.
A visually stunning hotel situated in am ideal location within the Fort. Beautiful rooms with period features. A wonderful library with great views of the rest of the property and an interesting selection of books.
An excellent spa with a professional and experienced therapist (Pha). This is certainly worth a visit or several.
Senior staff were helpful and efficient. Some of the front of house waiting staff were often wandering around aimlessly when not serving which was a little off-putting at meal times.
Tuk tuk drivers are situated at the front of the hotel and occasionally have to be brushed off when not required. On occasion I felt bothered by them every time I left the hotel. Still no swimming pool or bar however they do provide a tuk tuk to take you to Jetwing Lighthouse to use their pool. Alcoholic drinks can be bought in the property next door.
On the whole visually stunning but lacking the full 5* experience.
This is a beautiful old world hotel in a perfect location to explore the old town. The rooms are spacious with lovely traditional high ceilings. We also enjoyed walking through the beautiful courtyard for our wonderful massages in the gorgeous spa.
The staff are super friendly, the rooms are modern and clean. The lunch and dinner we ate here was great. The breakfast is also amazing- I have eaten a lot of hoppers and the Egg Hoppers I ate here were the best I’ve ever had. The sign in the bar states ‘ the best coffee in the fort’ this is also true :) I highly recommend staying here and will be returning myself the next time I come to Sri Lanka.
I would definitely recommend someone to stay at this hotel when visiting Galle. Here are my comments:
Thumbs up:
- Staff are friendly and helpful
- Clean big rooms with brand new amenities
- Many good spots around the hotel to take photos and post on IG
Thumbs down:
- Breakfast wasn't that good
- Wifi signal was weak (Although I noticed Wifi was bad in every hotel I stayed in Sri Lanka)
This is a fantastic hotel, the room, the restaurant, the bar and the common areas were all beautiful. It is in a great location less than a minute walk to most of the shops and restaurants in Galle and about 2 minutes to the water. The staff are very accommodating and incredibly friendly and there is a tuk tuk stand directly out front with their prices posted.
The only issues were that while the WIFI worked in the common areas it was slow in our room. Also the bar did not serve alcohol but let you bring your own in, a minor inconvenience but it was a little surprising given how fantastic the bar area was.