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Fort de 19 Villa - Galle Fort, hotel in Galle

Strategically located in Galle, Fort de 19 villa offers comfortable accommodation within 600 metres from the iconic Dutch Galle Fort.

Great value, spacious, private. From the terrace, one of the best sunset views in Galle Fort. In addition, there is a small swimming beach nearby.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£29.06
1 night, 2 adults
Sirène Galle Fort, hotel in Galle

Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Sirène Galle Fort offers accommodation in Galle, 200 metres from Dutch Church Galle. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax.

Great hosts and the best breakfast!
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
595 reviews
Price from
£35.47
1 night, 2 adults
Deltora Villa - free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk, hotel in Galle

Ideally located in Galle, Deltora Villa - free drop off to Galle Fort by TukTuk offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

Hospitality was perfectly executed. Very attentive personnel. Good bed, comfortable linen, decent amount of water from rain shower, tranquil, super clean swimming pool. Delicious extensive breakfast. Free TukTuk quick and good.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
411 reviews
Price from
£60.94
1 night, 2 adults
Arches Fort, hotel in Galle

Situated in the centre of Galle, 400 metres from Galle Fort Beach, the historic Arches Fort features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden.

Perfect location, very central. Extremely helpful staff. Felt very safe as a solo female traveller. The later check out time is an added bonus. 10/10
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
957 reviews
Price from
£52.16
1 night, 2 adults
DiNi Galle, hotel in Galle

DiNi Galle features accommodation set 1.2 km from the centre of Galle and provides a garden and a shared lounge.

Almost everything was great. This is the first time we tried a place like this. Usually we go for a villa but this time we went for a homestay. Both breakfast and dinner were great. The room was clean. This is the first time I saw two pillows per person =D. Really felt like staying at a place that you already know. Also dini galle is placed in a calm area which is great. It's around 4km from galle fort (around 400LKR if you use pickme, around 600-700LKR if you use general tuk tuk)
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
174 reviews
Price from
£13.91
1 night, 2 adults
Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort, hotel in Galle

Wijenayake's - Beach Haven Guest House - Galle Fort is located in Galle within the ancient Galle Fort. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Located centrally in the fort. Close to the ramparts, restaurants etc. Huge breakfast.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
655 reviews
Price from
£25.22
1 night, 2 adults
Lahiru Villa, hotel in Galle

Situated just a 3-minuite walk from the beach, Lahiru Villa is located in Galle. It offers bicycle rentals and car hire. Free WiFi access is available in public area.

The Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable and my partner and I couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The host was always extremely helpful and friendly and I couldn’t recommend this place enough!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
£13.91
1 night, 2 adults
Saman Beach Guest House, hotel in Galle

Attractively situated in Galle, Saman Beach Guest House features express check-in and check-out and free private parking. The property has sea and garden views, and is a few steps from Pitiwella...

Beautiful sunset of the beach, sound of waves in the night
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
143 reviews
Price from
£27.82
1 night, 2 adults
Villa Aroshina with cooking class, hotel in Galle

Villa Aroshina with cooking class offers accommodation in Galle. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Lovely cosy home stay with a welcoming family. The most comfortable bed, best tea and yummiest pancakes we had during our month in Sri Lanka. Don’t miss out on this place!
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
92 reviews
Price from
£30.74
1 night, 2 adults
Lakvilla, hotel in Galle

Lakvilla provides a garden, as well as accommodation with free WiFi and a kitchen in Galle, 200 metres from Narigama beach.

The hosts were amazing. Super kind, they even have some bananas from their garden. The room was clean.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
£12.36
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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  • Avg. price/night: £14.03
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    I had an excellent stay at this guest house. Its proximity to a major highway interchange made travel easy, yet the surrounding greenery provided a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The place was impeccably clean, and the breakfast was both delicious and affordable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this guest house for its convenience, cleanliness, tasty breakfast, and warm hospitality. I'll definitely return.
    A
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.76
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 206 reviews
    Love this place, relaxed vibe, clean, comfortable rooms, lovely friendly, quietly attentive staff, good food in a fantastic roof terrace restaurant, lovely spaces to hang out. Our host could not have been more accommodating or kind. The location is perfect to catch sunsets and sea breeze and an easy walk to sights, shops & cafes. Monkeys, iguanas, kingfishers and the hilarious crows hanging out too (not in the property!) Everything you'd want of a guesthouse. Highly recommend
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £15.46
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 262 reviews
    Great location in relation to the forte, buses and trains. Nice quiet place and the host was very accommodating
    Clare
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £54.23
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 27 reviews
    The hosts, were incredibly lovely people and potentially made our stay the best ever. Lovely property, tastefully decorated, bed and pillows very comfortable. Lovely gardens and pool with complimentary butler. Short walking distance to city centre and beach. Toot Toots readily available, honest drivers and cheap. Highly recommend.
    Geoffrey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £27.05
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 143 reviews
    Beautiful Guesthouse right at the beach. The beach is clean and quiet. Saman is a great host, and we will definitely come back
    Tim
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 156 reviews
    Hafeel and family were extremely helpful and accommodating. The rooms were quaint but neat and centrally located within the fort. A very pleasant few days in Galle with great hosts.
    Naidoo
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £36.51
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 183 reviews
    Great location that is surrounded by nice places to go for coffee, drinks and eat. The bedroom was nice and quiet. It very much matched our expectations and the host is a very kind gentleman.
    Casper
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £15.46
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 262 reviews
    This guest house was in a great location, just 5 mins walk away from the train and bus stations and 10 mins walk to the fort. Clean and very comfortable - great air con and a quiet location. The host was friendly & helpful and we enjoyed a lovely homemade breakfast each day. Great value. The shared bathroom is only shared between 2 rooms so never an issue & right outside the room. Thoroughly recommend to others.
    Deborah
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 103 reviews
    The room was super nice, quiet, and with the air conditioning always comfortably cool. Ravi, the host, takes very good care of his guests and makes you feel very welcome. Breakfast is served on the balcony with a lovely view and includes a wide variety of fresh fruits, tea, toast and so much more. The guest house is perfectly located as it's close to everything you could want and need. All in all we had a wonderful time and can't recommend the guest house enough.
    Lukas
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £101.97
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 331 reviews
    In the heart of Galle, but on a very quiet street. I actually stayed in the next door guesthouse. Nicely furnished and spotlessly clean. Definitely have breakfast, it’s delicious and pretty substantial. The host and staff are all very charming and super helpful. I’ll stay again next time I’m in town.
    symon
    Solo traveller