Introduction
The coastal town of Galle is 116 kilometres from Colombo by road or rail, down the southwest coast. Both routes are picturesque, following the coastline closely for much of the way. With the development in past years, the town has grown greatly and spreads into the hinterland but the Fort or the Rampart is the slow-beating heart of Galle’s history. The city sorrounded by thick walls has stood since the early sixteenth century, through the colonial periods of the Portuguese, Dutch and British and in our present times is proclaimed as an Archaeological Reserve and been identified as a World Heritage site.
Events and Festivals
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| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Inn Guest House | 31 Pedlar Street | Guesthouse | 87 |
| Khalid's Guest House | 102 pedlar street fort galle | Guesthouse | 82 |
| Lighthouse Lodge | 62B Light House Street Fort | Hotel | 74 |
| Ocean View Guesthouse | 80 Light House Street | Guesthouse | 75 |
| Galle Heritage Villa by Jetwing | 71, Light House Street Fort | Hotel | - |
| Sri Mathie Villa & Boutique Hotel | Meepe, Katukurunda Habaraduwa | HOTEL | - |
| Mango House | No. 03, Leyn Bann Cross Street Fort, Galle | Hotel | 81 |
| Fort Bliss Galle | 84 Lighthouse Street | Hotel | - |
| Thenu Rest Guest House | 12 Hospital Street, Fort | Guesthouse | - |
| Millennium Rest | No: 70 A,Church Street Fort | Hotel | - |
Mid-Range
- Lady Hill Hotel - A lovely small hotel located at 29, Upper Dickson road with a good view of the city. It is a converted colonial mansion which draws lots of English tourists. Lovely reception area, dining and swimming pool area. Rooms are comfortable though weathered. Friendly staff. Prices are cheap for Galle, around US$40 per night for Sri Lankans and slightly more for others.
- Koggala Beach Hotel - An iconic property that encompasses all the charm and colour that one of the best beachfronts in Sri Lanka Phone: (+94) 91 228 3243, Price: USD 112 - 187
- Club Koggala Village - A hive of vacation activity that is specially designed with the club concept in mind! Phone: (+94) 91 228 2511, Price: USD 96 - 187
- The Long Beach Resort Koggala - One of Koggala's finest star properties set amidst 1km of the South's softest sands on this idyllic beachfront Phone: (+94) 91 228 3332, Price: USD 100 - 187
Upscale
- Galle Fort Hotel - A luxury hotel located within the old Dutch fort and single rooms start from around US$160.
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