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Things to do in Galle

What to Do

Looking for things to do in Galle? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Stilt Fisherman

Stilt Fisherman

4.5/590 Review
Galle Fort Clock Tower

Galle Fort Clock Tower

4.6/515 Review
"Historic buildings"
Mangrove Cave

Mangrove Cave

4.3/530 Review
"Natural scenery"
Sea Turtle Hatchery - Habaraduwa

Sea Turtle Hatchery - Habaraduwa

4.1/540 Review
Galle Dutch Fort

Galle Dutch Fort

4.7/5285 Review
"Historic buildings"
Hikkaduwa Beach

Hikkaduwa Beach

4.7/552 Review
"Beaches and shores"
"Surfing"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Galle, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Riff Hikkaduwa Design Hotel

Riff Hikkaduwa Design Hotel

4.8/572 Review
Fort Bazaar

Fort Bazaar

4.7/544 Review
Jetwing Lighthouse, A Luxury Reserve

Jetwing Lighthouse, A Luxury Reserve

4.2/595 Review
Riu Sri Lanka All Inclusive

Riu Sri Lanka All Inclusive

4.2/549 Review
Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort

Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort

4.2/574 Review
Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

Radisson Collection Resort, Galle

4.3/544 Review
Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where You Meet the Sea All Year

Araliya Beach Resort & Spa Unawatuna- Where You Meet the Sea All Year

4.5/564 Review
Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon

Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon

4.4/568 Review
The Fortress Resort & Spa

The Fortress Resort & Spa

4.7/562 Review
Le Grand Galle

Le Grand Galle

4.6/546 Review
Coast 67

Coast 67

4.8/51 Review
Lunuganga Estate

Lunuganga Estate

4.7/559 Review

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Galle dishes and foodie spots.
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Pedlar's Inn Cafe

Pedlar's Inn Cafe

7 Review
Avg. BHD2/person
"Coffee Shops"
"Open Late"
DiyaSisila Restaurant

DiyaSisila Restaurant

4.5/52 Review
Avg. BHD2/person
"Seafood"
"View"
The Fresh Destination

The Fresh Destination

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Avg. BHD4/person
"Terrace"
mamas Galle fort roof cafe

mamas Galle fort roof cafe

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"Asian Cuisine"
"Open Late"
The Tuna & The Crab

The Tuna & The Crab

4.0/55 Review
Avg. BHD13/person
"Japanese"
Lucky Fort Restaurant And Cooking Class And Boat Rides

Lucky Fort Restaurant And Cooking Class And Boat Rides

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"Asian Cuisine"
"Open Late"
Summer Green Chinese Restaurant

Summer Green Chinese Restaurant

2.0/54 Review
Avg. BHD4/person
"Fast Food"
Tasty Joy Chinese Restaruant

Tasty Joy Chinese Restaruant

4.0/524 Review
Avg. BHD4/person
"Seafood"
Pink Elephant

Pink Elephant

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Avg. BHD1/person
"Middle Eastern Cuisine"
"Open Late"
Black & White Restaurant

Black & White Restaurant

1 Review
Avg. BHD7/person
"Western-style"
Nordic House Luxury Burgers

Nordic House Luxury Burgers

5.0/510 Review
Avg. BHD2/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Malli's Seafood Restaurant

Malli's Seafood Restaurant

5.0/54 Review
Avg. BHD3/person
"Seafood"

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Top 20 Luxury Hotels near Galle

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Amanwella

Amanwella

9.4/543 Review
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux

Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux

9.8/551 Review
W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy

W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy

9.6/550 Review
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

9.5/551 Review
Heritance Ayurveda - All Meals and Treatments

Heritance Ayurveda - All Meals and Treatments

9.1/546 Review
Clove Beach Wadduwa

Clove Beach Wadduwa

8.9/541 Review
Maniumpathy Hotel

Maniumpathy Hotel

9.7/551 Review
Shangri la Hotel Colombo

Shangri la Hotel Colombo

9.4/583 Review
Bolagala Agro Floating Resort

Bolagala Agro Floating Resort

9.0/519 Review
Adigars Manor

Adigars Manor

9.4/542 Review
Santani Wellness Kandy

Santani Wellness Kandy

9.3/540 Review
Aarunya Nature Resort and Spa

Aarunya Nature Resort and Spa

9.1/545 Review

Top 50 Scenic Hotels near Galle

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Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

9.5/551 Review
W15 Weligama

W15 Weligama

8.7/555 Review
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

9.0/568 Review
Smeralda Beach Hotel Dikwella

Smeralda Beach Hotel Dikwella

9.5/536 Review
Amanwella

Amanwella

9.4/543 Review
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

9.6/567 Review
Avani Kalutara Resort

Avani Kalutara Resort

9.1/548 Review
Royal Palms Beach Hotel

Royal Palms Beach Hotel

9.6/540 Review
Serendivi Resort Villa

Serendivi Resort Villa

9.6/53 Review
AYANA Sea

AYANA Sea

9.6/540 Review
The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel

The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage - City Resort Hotel

8.8/555 Review
Villa Blu

Villa Blu

9.7/525 Review

Top 10 Cultural Hotels near Galle

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Amanwella

Amanwella

9.4/543 Review
Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

9.1/574 Review
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand

The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand

8.9/541 Review
Mirage Kings Cottage

Mirage Kings Cottage

8.1/545 Review
Heritance Tea Factory

Heritance Tea Factory

9.3/596 Review
Cinnamon Wild Yala

Cinnamon Wild Yala

9.3/548 Review

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Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

9.5/551 Review
Anantara Kalutara Resort

Anantara Kalutara Resort

9.1/561 Review
Good Karma

Good Karma

8.1/514 Review
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions

Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions

8.8/551 Review

Top 50 Premium Hotels near Galle

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Ayurvie Weligama - Ayurvedic Retreat by Thema Collection

Ayurvie Weligama - Ayurvedic Retreat by Thema Collection

9.7/542 Review
W15 Weligama

W15 Weligama

8.7/555 Review
Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

9.0/593 Review
Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa - with 43 Metre Saltwater Infinity Pool

Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa - with 43 Metre Saltwater Infinity Pool

9.6/546 Review
Amaloh Boutique Resort

Amaloh Boutique Resort

9.2/516 Review
Taru Villas the Long House - Bentota

Taru Villas the Long House - Bentota

9.4/545 Review
Club Villa

Club Villa

9.2/538 Review
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

9.0/568 Review
Ekho Surf

Ekho Surf

8.7/554 Review
Thaala Bentota

Thaala Bentota

9.3/551 Review
Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection

Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection

8.8/522 Review
Occidental Eden Beruwala

Occidental Eden Beruwala

9.3/544 Review

Top 50 4-Star Select Hotels near Galle

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Malabar Hill

Malabar Hill

9.6/540 Review
Weligama Ocean Breeze

Weligama Ocean Breeze

8.6/518 Review
Weligama Bay Resort

Weligama Bay Resort

8.4/551 Review
The Slow Vegan Hotel

The Slow Vegan Hotel

9.0/56 Review
Triple O Six

Triple O Six

8.9/553 Review
Beach & Bliss Mirissa

Beach & Bliss Mirissa

8.5/537 Review
Kiss Blossom

Kiss Blossom

9.4/59 Review
Vis Ta VIE -Thema Collection

Vis Ta VIE -Thema Collection

9.8/540 Review
Imagine Villa Hotel

Imagine Villa Hotel

9.6/540 Review
Nyne Hotels - the Muse, Bentota

Nyne Hotels - the Muse, Bentota

9.3/516 Review
Utmt - Underneath the Mango Tree Spa & Beach Resort

Utmt - Underneath the Mango Tree Spa & Beach Resort

8.4/521 Review
Lanka Princess All Inclusive Hotel

Lanka Princess All Inclusive Hotel

8.9/526 Review
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Popular Restaurants in Galle
DiyaSisila Restaurant  |  The Fresh Destination  |  Black & White Restaurant  |  Tasty Joy Chinese Restaruant  |  mamas Galle fort roof cafe  |  Lucky Fort Restaurant And Cooking Class And Boat Rides  |  Pink Elephant  |  Malli's Seafood Restaurant  |  The Tuna & The Crab  |  Nordic House Luxury Burgers  |  Summer Green Chinese Restaurant  |  Fortaleza  |  Serendipity Arts Cafe  |  Royal Dutch Cafe  |  Cool Spot  |  Ocean Bistro by Starbeans  |  Punto Cafe  |  The Old Railway  |  Pedlar's Corner Cafe  |  Crepeology  |  The Original Rocket Burger  |  Oak Ray Anchorage Restaurant  |  Il Gelato  |  A Minute by Tuk Tuk Restaurant  |  Sun n Sea Wood Fire Bistro  |  Dairy King Cafe  |  One Love  |  Thambili Cafe  |  Coral Seas Bar & Restaurant  |  Hiro Ice Cream Cafe
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