Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Hotels in Galle, Sri Lanka
Galle is a town in Southern Province, Sri Lanka with about 93,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Koggala Airport (KCT), about 13 km away. The most comfortable months are usually January, February and July, with average highs around 28–29°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- KCT · 13 km
- Koggala Airport
- Best months
- January and February
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Galle
Seven Pillars No 39 Galle Fort
★★★★★Villas2.3 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Galle Beach Front Duplex 4 Bed Amazing Sea views
★★★★Apartments2.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Oceanfront Galle by ICC
★★★★Apartments2.0 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Ceygal Villa Galle
★★★★Villasunder 1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Doornberg Galle
★★★★Bed and breakfasts1.3 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Radisson Collection Resort, Galle
★★★★Hotels8.1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Kurulu Villa Baddegama
★★★★Villas11 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Penthouse Galle
Hotels3.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Sheezen Apartment Galle
Apartments1.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Unawatuna Traveller's Lodge - Galle
Inns4.8 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Galle?
| 5-star | 18 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 30 |
| 3-star | 23 |
| 2-star | 5 |
| Hotels | 47 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 46 |
| Villas | 44 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 12 |
| Resorts | 3 |
| Lodges | 3 |
When to go
Weather in Galle by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Low °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 95 | 85 | 124 | 221 | 243 | 146 | 116 | 139 | 189 | 280 | 334 | 202 |
Things to see
Famous places in Galle
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Galle
- KCT · Koggala Airport13 km
- RML · Colombo Ratmalana International Airport93 km
- HRI · Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport104 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Galle at a glance
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Region
- Southern Province
- Population
- 93,118 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 24 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates
- 6.046, 80.210
About
About Galle
Galle is a major city on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km south of Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District.
From the Wikipedia article “Galle”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Galle hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Galle?
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How many hotels can I book in Galle?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Galle (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Galle?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, January, February and July usually offer the most comfortable weather in Galle. March is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and November is the wettest (334 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Galle?
Koggala Airport (KCT) is about 13 km from the centre of Galle. Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is 93 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Galle?
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What are the most famous sights in Galle?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Galle are St. Mary's Cathedral, Galle, Meeran Jumma Mosque.
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