The Fort Printers

Staying at The Fort Printers is like traveling back in time while enjoying modern comforts. This boutique hotel, set in a beautifully restored 18th-century building, captures the rich history of Galle Fort. It’s incredible how the old-world charm is preserved throughout the property, from its former life as a printing press. The blend of historic and contemporary design is spot-on. The decor effortlessly combines colonial elegance with modern touches. High ceilings, antique furniture, and tasteful design create a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels both stylish and comfortable. Each room is uniquely decorated, offering a cozy and memorable stay. The location is perfect. Nestled in the heart of Galle Fort, it’s easy to explore the picturesque streets, quirky shops, art galleries, and charming cafes nearby. Everything you want to see is just a short walk away, making it simple to dive into the local culture. Whether you’re wandering the historic ramparts, enjoying a quiet moment in the courtyard, or discovering the local area, The Fort Printers offers a special blend of history, elegance, and convenience that makes for an unforgettable stay.

We had two nights in the huge and beautifully appointed Headmaster’s Room. Breakfast at the hotel was terrific. But our experience was seriously marred by the loud live music booming from the bar across the road from late afternoon until 10 pm, the doof doof electronic music playing in the hotel all day, the base notes from which boomed through to our room and into the breakfast room making the whole experience far from relaxing.

Staying at The Fort Printers is like stepping back in time while enjoying the comforts of modern luxury. Housed in a beautifully restored 18th-century building in the heart of Galle Fort, this boutique hotel perfectly captures the essence of Sri Lanka's rich history. Every corner of the property is steeped in character, with tastefully preserved architectural details that tell stories of its past as a former printing press. The decor is simply stunning, blending traditional colonial elements with contemporary design touches. High ceilings, antique furnishings, and elegant decor create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it easy to relax and soak in the historic surroundings. Each room is uniquely styled, combining heritage charm with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay. Location-wise, it doesn’t get better than this. Nestled within the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, The Fort Printers is perfectly positioned for exploring the charming streets, boutique shops, art galleries, and cozy cafes that make this area so special. It’s an ideal base for immersing yourself in the vibrant culture and history of Galle, with everything just a short stroll away. Whether you’re wandering the ancient ramparts, enjoying a quiet evening in the courtyard, or exploring the local area, The Fort Printers offers a unique blend of history, beauty, and convenience that makes for an unforgettable stay.

Fantastic colonial building that has been restored to a high standard. We had two rooms, one in the Church wing which was modern and the large Arts room in the historic wing with soaring ceiling, desk, sofa and the covered veranda outside the door. Both rooms were very quiet and the beds were comfortable. Amenities include four different areas to dine or have a drink, and an inviting outdoor lap pool. Friendly, helpful staff which accommodated all our requests. Exceptional breakfasts, including a Sri Lankan breakfast which needs to be pre-ordered. Great location to explore Galle Fort and a peaceful refuge to return to. Highly recommend.

The fort printers is a wonderful small boutique hotel in the middle of galle fort. We had a poor experience in another nearby hotel (poor air conditioning, noisy) and decided we would try and shift. In the morning we went into the hotel and the manager gave us a good rate so we moved. The rooms are lovely, well appointed, quiet, comfortable bed. Breakfast is outstanding, the best we had in Sri Lanka. Staff are very helpful. My partner had an accident with a Tuk Tuk and they were very supportive. Fortunately she was OK -we were very impressed by the care they showed. A great feature of the hotel is the pool, very rare in the old part of Galle, and with the heat, a great relief during the day. The location of the hotel is perfect, everything you need, cafes, shops, the sea, sites etc are a short walk. Highly recommended!!

Awesome meal: ordered several Arabic mezze dishes, some with subtle Sri Lankan flavours: all were outstanding, wonderfully deep flavours. Presentation was excellent. We then shared rice and curry with vegetable and sambal sides: again outstandingly deep flavours. Lovely, welcoming hosts. Excellent