Fort Bazaar
Region
South Coast
Overview
17th Century townhouse, re-defined
Begin your Galle quest at Fort Bazaar, a handsome merchant’s home-turned-boutique hotel with 18 stylish guestrooms and fresh, contemporary interiors invoking a Middle Eastern vibe. Positioned on Church Street within a UNESCO-listed 17th-century fort, this spa hotel in Galle promises serenity, high-end service, and gourmet modern dining, and makes a very welcoming retreat from the bustling cobbled streets of Galle Fort.
Activities & Experiences
- Galle’s tropical beaches offer quiet, sunny charm, and surfing hotspots include Devata, Midigama, and Weligama.
- Whale watching cruises embark from Mirissa’s vibrant local harbour.
- Peddle through Galle’s verdant paddy- and coconut palm-dominated surroundings on a guided bicycle tour or absorb yourself completely in a jungle yoga class.
- Close to Koggala Lake is a lowland tea plantation, which offers fascinating estate tours.
- Galle Fort, a treasure trove of antiquities, shops, and cafes, is best explored on foot, either on your own or, for more in-depth insight, with a knowledgeable guide.
- If you’re interested in hands-on cultural interaction, you could craft traditional masks at the Galle Fort workshop of a notable local artist.
- Why not learn about a world-renowned sapphire producer on a private visit to their mine?
Location
Galle, South Coast
