Galle
Days 1-7 · 6 nightsOn the Closenberg peninsula, two kilometres from the Fort, above the bay and the port. For those who want the sea and calm rather than the lanes of the Fort.
€70 a nightSee on Booking →On Church Street, in the centre of Galle Fort, between the Reformed Church and the maritime museum. The best address for doing everything on foot, ramparts and lighthouse included.
€140 a nightSee on Booking →On Upper Dickson Road, on the hill overlooking the Fort, seven hundred metres from the ramparts. For those who want a little height, ten minutes' walk from the lanes.
€90 a nightSee on Booking →A colonial mansion on Matara Road, towards Unawatuna, four kilometres from Galle Fort. For alternating the beach by day and the ramparts in the late afternoon.
€90 a nightSee on Booking →A boutique hotel on Pedlar Street, in the heart of Galle Fort, between the maritime museum and the lighthouse. Everything is done on foot, including a walk round the ramparts before breakfast.
€120 a nightSee on Booking →On Lower Dickson Road, on the edge of the Fort, five hundred metres from the ramparts. For tight budgets who want the sunset over the walls on foot.
€12 a nightSee on Booking →On Leyn Baan Cross Street, in the streets of the Fort, among the colonial houses. For living inside the walls and heading out onto the ramparts after the visitors have left.
€30 a nightSee on Booking →A guesthouse on Parawa Street, inside the Fort, a few minutes' walk from Galle lighthouse. For sleeping in the old town and heading out onto the ramparts in the evening.
€50 a nightSee on Booking →On the Dadella cliff, three kilometres from the Fort, facing the ocean. For those who want the sea beneath their windows and reach Galle by tuk-tuk for the day.
€200 a nightSee on Booking →On Park Road, in Kaluwella, facing the Fort's ramparts, five hundred metres from the centre. For the view of the walls and walking access to old Galle.
€180 a nightSee on Booking →A former merchant's mansion on Church Street, in Galle Fort, a stone's throw from the Dutch Reformed Church. For experiencing the Fort from morning to night, without transport.
€280 a nightSee on Booking →A colonial mansion on Heenpendala Road, 2.5 km from the Fort, in Galle's hinterland. For peace and quiet, provided you accept a tuk-tuk for every trip into town.
€180 a nightSee on Booking →