What's Galle District like?
Galle District is also notable for its beaches. Enjoy fun activities like swimming and snorkelling. You can easily spend a relaxing day visiting Kanneliya Rain Forest and Sinharaja Forest Reserve. While you're here, stop by Galle International Cricket Stadium and Galle Fort.
Where are the best places to stay in Galle District?
Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Galle District:
Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort, in Galle
Upmarket hotel in Fort Galle with outdoor pool- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Bar
Ahu Bay, in Ahungalla
Upmarket beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Ahungalla Beach- Free valet parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Bar • Attentive staff
The Sandhya, in Ahangama
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Kabalana Beach- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Bar
Kahanda Kanda, in Angulugaha
Adults-only hotel with outdoor pool, pool bar- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Spa • Fitness centre
Villa White Queen, in Galle
Family-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, near Galle Fort- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Spa • Bar
What is there to see near Galle District?:
- Galle International Cricket Stadium (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city centre)
- Galle Fort (0.4 mi/0.6 km from the city centre)
- Galle Lighthouse (0.6 mi/1 km from the city centre)
- Jungle Beach (1.9 mi/3.1 km from the city centre)
- Unawatuna Beach (3.1 mi/4.9 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Galle District?:
- Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa (0.4 mi/0.6 km from the city centre)
- Galle Tennis Club (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city centre)
- Galle National Museum (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city centre)
- National Maritime Museum (0.4 mi/0.6 km from the city centre)
- Historical Mansion (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city centre)
Other popular Galle District attractions
- Dalawella Beach
- Koggala Beach
- Narigama Beach
- Kabalana Beach
- Hikkaduwa Coral Reef