The Fort Bazaar

Location: Southern & Southwest Coast | Sri Lanka

Price guide: £££££ £100-£200 per person per night

The Fort Bazaar is a luxury hotel in the heart of Galle Fort, the old town of Galle in Sri Lanka. It is housed in a 17th-century townhouse which has been renovated to modern standards of luxury while retaining many of its historical features. The historical sights of Galle are right on your doorstep, with golden beaches on the other side, ensuring The Fort Bazaar offers something for everyone.
Perfect forExploring the ancient heart of Galle Fort.
In the knowThe hotel offers cookery classes where you can learn how to cook traditional dishes one-on-one with an expert chef.

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Hotel Overview

Sense of place

In the heart of Galle Fort, The Fort Bazaar is perfectly situated for exploring this characterful city’s colourful old town. The centuries-old building has been painstakingly renovated to be beautiful and luxurious while retaining its original character.

Rooms at The Fort Bazaar

The Fort Bazaar's interiors reflect the Moorish history of Galle Fort, with Moroccan-style rugs, mosaics and lamps. The rooms and suites feature additional exotic touches like Vietnamese tiling, Balinese four-poster beds and Sri Lankan fabrics. The Bazaar Bedrooms have high ceilings and overlook the courtyard, while the Banyan Bedrooms have a private terrace or veranda to enjoy the views.

Food & drink

The Fort Bazaar’s acclaimed restaurant, Church Street Social, serves delicious Sri Lankan cuisine with touches of Arabic, Moroccan and Turkish influences, so alongside the classic Sri Lankan meat and fish curries you'll find rich tagines as well as various other international dishes. Delicious locally-sourced specialities include black pork curry and lagoon crab salad. The exquisite food on offer at The Fort Bazaar will undoubtedly see you acquire the taste for Sri Lankan cuisine, if you didn't have it already.

Facilities

At the Z Spa, you can unwind with a range of rejuvenating treatments, including massages, scrubs and wraps, using organic Sri Lankan products.

Activities at The Fort Bazaar

Right on your doorstep, Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is a fascinating mixture of Dutch, British and Sri Lankan architecture. Other sights in Galle include the historic Dutch Reformed Church and the unforgettable sunsets from Flag Rock, while sports fans might want to catch a game at the Galle International Stadium, one of the prettiest cricket grounds in the world.

The Fort Bazaar is moments from the beautiful beaches which make up Galle’s coastline, all golden sand, deep coves and swaying palm trees. Nearby Habaraduwa Beach is a beautiful place to while away a few hours.

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Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport is around 3 hours’ drive away, or you can catch an air taxi service to the scenic Koggala Lake, which is around 45 minutes’ drive away.

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