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Amangalla
Galle
A seventeenth-century Dutch colonial building inside the fort, restored as a small luxury hotel.
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Boutique hotels in Galle
Galle's Dutch fort is lined with merchants' houses turned into some of Asia's most atmospheric small hotels.
Handpicked boutique hotels
Where to stay in Galle
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Fort Bazaar
Galle
A merchant's former home with Moorish-style interiors.
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Galle Fort Hotel
Galle
From $365/ night
A restored eighteenth-century mansion in the old town.
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Taru Villas 42 Lighthouse Street
Galle · 4 rooms
A small boutique stay inside the fort with only four rooms.
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The Bartizan
Galle
A heritage boutique hotel with ocean-view rooftop terraces, within walking distance of the fort.
Galle Fort is a walled Dutch town on a headland, with whitewashed lanes, a lighthouse and ramparts that look out to the Indian Ocean. Many of its old merchant houses are now boutique hotels, with courtyards, verandas and rooftop terraces.
Where to stay
Staying inside the fort lets you walk to the cafes, galleries and shops, and along the ramparts at sunset. Hotels just outside offer pools and beach access.
Good to know
The best time is December to April. Book early for peak season, and bring a hat for the sun on the ramparts.
Good to know
Questions about Galle
How many boutique hotels are there in Galle?
We list 5 boutique hotels in Galle, including Amangalla, Fort Bazaar and Galle Fort Hotel.
