Boutique Luxury

The Fort Printers

Located in centre of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle, The Fort Printers is a charming boutique hotel with 8 rooms and a separate villa with rooms. This chic Galle retreat is the perfect base for exploring Galle and its surrounds.

Galle, Sri Lanka

Large rooms with lots of character in the main building. We recommend the headmasters in particular.
Great food and really reasonable prices. The restaurant is a popular destination for non-hotel guests as the food is so good.
The small pool in the central courtyard is not that private but perfect for cooling down in.
Some of the rooms in the main building do get noise from the courtyard but this is minimal as it is a small and intimate hotel.

Whilst today The Fort Printers is a chic, small hotel located within Galle Fort, the hotel building is steeped in history. As well as formerly operating as printers the building has also housed a school and so the 3 rooms in the main part of the building are named after subjects: History, Geography and Art and the suite (our top pick) is called the Headmasters Suite.

All these rooms have high, beamed ceilings and some have beautiful vistas across the roof tops of Galle.

Due to the popularity of the hotel The Fort Printers has acquired and developed an adjoining new wing as well as a villa which is located just across the road. There are 3 rooms in the new wing and they have a much more contemporary feel with polished concrete floors and more neutral décor. The villa is also contemporary and stylish and could certainly be hired exclusively for a family or party group.

The guests all dine together in the main building, so despite being divided by a street, there is a very communal feel.

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Top tip:

Our first "real" coffee was at The Fort Printers they import Illy beans which taste much better than the thick Sri Lankan brews.

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Location

Galle, Sri Lanka

The Fort Printers is located inside Sri Lanka's historic UNESCO-listed fortress port of Galle.

Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is the sole international airport in Sri Lanka and is located about 30km north of the city. Travel time between the airport and Galle takes about 3-hours. Alternatively, Sri Lankan Airlines runs a daily Airtaxi service from Colombo to Koggala airstrip, a 25-minute drive from Galle

Top Things to Do Nearby

Aerial Whale Watching

Enjoy the picturesque southern coastline and observe undisturbed whales in all their glory from the air on a 3-seater Cessana with an experienced pilot.

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Explore Galle Fort

While staying in the Galle Fort take the time to discover this fascinating colonial town, filled with history. Founded in 1588 by the Portuguese, the fort was subsequently occupied by the Dutch and the British, so there is plenty to explore.

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Explore the Kapu Ela River by boat & Cycle through Rural Galle

Enjoy a scenic and immersive tour through the beautiful countryside surrounding Galle. Your journey will take you down the Kapu Ela River by boat and then by bike across the paddies, ending with a traditional Sri Lankan meal and a lesson in hopper making.

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Galle Cooking Experience - Food for the Soul

During your time in Sri Lanka you are sure to dine on some soul-stirring dishes, including the traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry. Food lovers will love this cooking experience, from the vibrant market of Galle to cooking in a local village.

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Galle Fort Tour with a Local Host

Galle’s main attraction is the 17th century Dutch Fort. Much of the old Fort and the township still remain, within its well-preserved bastions including its public buildings, churches, the famous lighthouse and a maze of narrow cobbled streets.

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Jeep Safari at Yala National Park

Enjoy a full day jeep safari to Yala National Park, the most famous National Park in Sri Lanka.

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Visit a Cinnamon Plantation

Led by a local couple, enjoy a serene boat ride to the plantation on Cinnamon Island. During this unforgettable experience, you will experience the aromatic world of cinnamon craftsmanship and local traditions.

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Whale and Dolphin Watching by Private Catamaran

On this full day boat trip you will have the opportunity to spot vast amounts of marine life from blue whales, false ores, sperm whales and bottlenose dolphins.

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