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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A coastal town with a prominent white church, a lighthouse, and a rocky shoreline.
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Galle Fort

9.0/10 (339 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.
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Things to do

Dutch Fort

Galle Day Trip From Colombo

฿2,971
per adult
Galle Day Trip From Colombo
Galle Private City Tour with Fort, Beaches & Turtle Hatchery

Galle Private City Tour with Fort, Beaches & Turtle Hatchery

฿668
per adult
Galle Private City Tour with Fort, Beaches & Turtle Hatchery
Day tour Of Gall From Colombo by Sigiritrip Tours - Sri Lanka

Private Day Tour Of Galle From Colombo and Negombo

฿3,339
per adult
Private Day Tour Of Galle From Colombo and Negombo
Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident

Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident

฿501
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident
Sinharaja Rain Forest & Tea Factory Trip

Sinharaja Rain Forest & Tea Factory Trip

฿3,347
per adult
Sinharaja Rain Forest & Tea Factory Trip
Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara

Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara

฿3,172
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara
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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 ฿1,820 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿1,820
฿2,148 total
29 Oct - 30 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! (39 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in a historical building - my room was spotlessly clean and was fully modern while also having loads of character. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was great - first time I’d been served an egg hopper! Delicious!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

The Fort House
Yara Galle Fort

Yara Galle Fort

3.5 out of 5
40 Middle St Galle SP
The price is ฿2,986 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿2,986
฿3,876 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"I’d like to say thank you for the staff but the hotel needs to make sure about the manager’s approach with the whole crew. It’s not about working by pressure but work happy. It’s not about you have a perfect service but it’s about to see no pressure in the staff’s eyes. If any guest ask to perfection ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Yara Galle Fort
The Bartizan

The Bartizan

3 out of 5
77 Pedlar Street Galle
The price is ฿3,675 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿3,675
฿4,814 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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.
The Bartizan
Galle Fort Hotel

Galle Fort Hotel

5 out of 5
No 28, Church Street,Galle Fort Galle
The price is ฿8,811 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿8,811
฿11,542 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Galle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
"Perfect location and very traditional setting with fabulous attentive staff and great cocktails. Highly recommend staying here if traveling to Galle. Will not disappoint."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Galle Fort Hotel
The Charleston

The Charleston

3.5 out of 5
Lighthouse street, 78 Galle Southern Province
Fully refundable
The price is ฿8,461 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿8,461
฿10,982 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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
Fort Bazaar

Fort Bazaar

4.5 out of 5
26 Church Street, Galle Fort Galle
The price is ฿7,357 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,357
฿9,794 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Galle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Galle Fort and Unawatuna Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"The perfect stay to end our trip. Staff were wonderful and we loved the Social Hour at the end of the day. Rooms were large and beautiful and the pool was gorgeous. Highlight really was the staff though. Made the visit special."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Fort Bazaar
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Where to stay in Fort Galle

Find the best Fort Galle areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cricket pitch with stumps in the center, surrounded by a grassy field with a stone wall and a clock tower in the background.

Cheena Kotuwa

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

Richmond Kanda

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

Fort Galle Travel Guide