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The Fort Printers

4.5 star property
Travelers can relax by the pool or dive into the rich history of this charming town, with staff ready to arrange expert tours of Fort Galle

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The Fort Printers, in historic Fort Galle, offers a luxurious retreat with practical amenities. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, dry cleaning services, and free WiFi. Helpful staff assist with tour tickets and childcare needs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NT$5,120
NT$6,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 21 - Mar 22

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Church/Pedlar Wing Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Church/Pedlar Wing Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Fort Printers is in Fort Galle, a neighborhood in Galle. Galle Tennis Club and Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Maritime Museum and Hikkaduwa National Park. Visit our Galle travel guide
Map
39 Pedlar Street, Galle, 80000

What's nearby

  • The lighthouse at Galle Fort
    Galle Fort
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Historical Mansion
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galle Lighthouse
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • All Saints Anglican Church
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station
    26 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    126 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taphouse by RnR - Galle
    3 min walk
  • The Bungalow - Galle Fort
    3 min walk
  • Coconut Sambol
    1 min walk
  • Rampart Hotel
    4 min walk
  • Pedlars Inn Cafe
    2 min walk

About this property

The Fort Printers

Luxury hotel near Unawatuna Beach
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at The Fort Printers. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Fort Printers have thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Turndown services and sound-insulated walls
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The 65 Pedlar Street Suite room categories are not located at the main building.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Fort Printers Hotel Galle
Fort Printers Hotel
Fort Printers Galle
Fort Printers
The Fort Printers Hotel Galle
Hotel Fort Printers
The Fort Printers Hotel
The Fort Printers Galle
The Fort Printers Hotel Galle

Frequently asked questions

Does The Fort Printers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fort Printers?

As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fort Printers on 2026/3/21 start from NT$5,120, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Fort Printers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fort Printers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fort Printers?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Fort Printers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Fort Printers located?

Located in Fort Galle, this luxury hotel is steps from Historical Mansion, Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa, and Old Dutch Hospital. National Maritime Museum and Galle Fort are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Fort Printers Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 184 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quirky hotel. Great ambiance and staff very obliging
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent boutique hotel with great bistro/food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu al la carte was amazing!!! Great coffee , excellent service and facilities. Great location within the fort. No tv in room but isn't needed. Rooms are large with a desk and sitting area. Bathroom beautiful with claw foot bath, spacious shower area. Pool area is lovely for a quick dip. Staff go above and beyond. Top pick for accomadation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved staying here. It was quiet and relaxing. The meals were great and the staff were really friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.very high quality rooms at a decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, superb staff and service. Loved the old building and small but handy pool to cool off. Excellent rooms and incredible staff. Made our trip to Galle Fort magical. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fort printers was a fantastic place to stay, can't recommend it enough! The staff were lovely, the hotel and room were beyond my expectations from the pictures and the area in Galle Fort was so wonderful and walkable. This was a great place to do some day excursions from as well, we went to both Mirissa for whale watching, and Hikaduwa for a beach day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic historic property, well appointed large rooms. Friendly and attentive staff. Restaurant was slightly pricier for area but very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel wonderful period architecture with swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean spacious room and staff were excellent highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel with super friendly staff. Excellent location in Galle Fort would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our first stop in Sri Lanka - delightful

Beautiful oasis in the heart of the old fort at galle , ideally located but still quiet , gorgeous building , great kitchen , lovely staff who couldn’t do enough for us and the best tea in Sri Lanka !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property and staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fort Printers is a beautiful boutique hotel with professional staff who are lovely. The breakfast and dinner menu was outstanding with some of the best food we ate in Sri Lanka. Our room was very comfortable and a really good size. They also serve excellent cocktails, I had one of the best bloody Mary's ever 😋

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely independently owned hotel, beautiful interior design and history, lovely staff and delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Lovely modern room and beautiful stylish hotel. Fabulous breakfast with the best hoppers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights at the end of a 6 week tour of Southern India and Sri Lanka. It's a beautiful small hotel that has retained the building's history, yet is comfortable and has modern facilities. It has an lovely calm atmosphere which was exactly what we were looking for. The staff we engaged with were all excellent and friendly. It's in a great location, right in the middle of the Fort. 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

T R T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our favourite hotel in Sri Lanka

We stayed at this hotel as part of our 12 night trip around Sri Lanka and this was our favourite hotel we stayed in on the whole trip Food and location was amazing ,and rooms were so cool ,clean and trendy .service impeccable . The courtyard area is just beautiful and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fort Printers was awesome to stay at. Quite a unique hotel experience with its historic rooms. Great food and drinks. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with beautiful decor. It’s in an ideal location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. Historical building but tastefully refurbished. Welcoming and attentive staff. Central to every thing you would want to see in Fort.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ravindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection. Lovely staff, ideal location. I loved everything about the hotel and would stay there again if life every brings be back to Galle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful property

Beautiful property in an amazing location. Gorgeous spacious rooms & bathrooms and a lovely pool. However, the service was quite slow at breakfast and the dinner in the restaurant was very expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff, nothing was too much trouble.They had a very good restaurant with Moroccan and Sri Lankan food. Rooms are large as are bathrooms and right in the middle of the fort so walking everywhere is easy. We would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a beautiful hotel. Full of history and very well decorated. The rooms are very comfortable and clean and the staff is super nice and friendly. If you're looking for a hotel around Galle look no further, trust me...you won't regret it :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023