Elegant contemporary townhouse with spacious rooms, gourmet cuisine, right in the heart of the action
Location: Set in the heart of Galle Fort, Fort Bazaar is a stylish boutique hotel housed in a restored 17th-century merchant’s townhouse. Its central location makes it perfect for exploring the cobbled streets, ramparts, and historic charm of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, while offering a cool, tranquil retreat from the heat and bustle outside.
Rooms: The property has 15 courtyard-facing rooms and three spacious upper suites. Each features Balinese four-poster beds, elegant bathrooms, and a touch of Moorish design with tiled floors, lanterns, and rich fabrics. Upper suites include private terraces overlooking Church Street, while a family suite provides a mezzanine with twin beds for children.
Amenities: Air-conditioning throughout the property ensures a refreshing escape from Galle’s tropical heat. Guests can also unwind in the small but excellent spa, where treatments use tea-infused products that nod to Sri Lanka’s heritage.
Dining: The hotel’s restaurant, Church Street Social, is one of Galle’s most celebrated. Menus draw inspiration from Sri Lankan, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, Turkish, and Asian flavours. Expect inventive dishes like lagoon crab salad, black pork curry, peking duck rolls, and lighter tapas-style platters perfect for sharing at lunch.
Experience: Service at Fort Bazaar is warm, attentive, and discreet, with thoughtful touches from arrival to departure. Whether it’s recovering from jet lag or enjoying fine dining before an evening stroll on the fort walls, Fort Bazaar blends history with modern comfort beautifully.
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January
January is the perfect time to visit different regions in Sri Lanka, temperatures will be warm and basking in sunshine, meaning the cultural triangle, beaches, national parks and hill country could all be visited during January. However, the central hills will be cooler than other regions due to their altitude.
February
February is much like January, with long sunny days and calm seas. Visitors travelling during this month have a higher chance of spotting sperm and blue whales.
March
March is considered the best time to visit the central hills, although cooler than other regions in Sri Lanka there is less chance of rains in March.
April
Typically April, is the hottest and driest month of the year, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees if you're travelling to Golden Triangle regions. It is a great month to head to Sri Lanka's beautiful beaches, with clear skies and long sunny days.
- Top Tip: when sightseeing visit in the mornings and evenings as you will avoid the hottest part of the day.
May
In May, the south is humid and increasingly hot whilst hill country is cooler with a higher chance of rainfall. We recommend travelling to the North and east of the island during May witnessing the unique history and culture of Sri Lanka.
- Vesak Poya, takes place during the first full moon, celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
June
During June, temperatures in the south continue to be increasingly hot and humid as the southwest monsoon blows through the country. Southern regions will experience short sharp showers which tend to pass quite quickly.
July
As the summer holidays commence in July, Sri Lanka is in peak season, with temperatures staying around 30 degrees all month. If you're looking to explore Sri Lanka and visit different areas July is a great time to visit.
August
In August, the warm days continue with temperatures remaining in the high twenties. All in all it is a great month to travel especially if you want to witness culture, between August and September the Kandy Perahera festival takes place, a grand procession celebrating the 'sacred tooth' of Buddha.
September
All in all September is a great month to travel especially if you want to witness culture, between August and September the Kandy Perahera festival takes place, a grand procession celebrating the 'sacred tooth' of Buddha.
October
October brings with it the monsoon rains which affect the whole country, in saying this the weather remains warm and sunny. The monsoon can be unpredictable, rains can be heavy, sporadic or not come at all it is impossible to forecast.
November
In November the monsoon continues, with conditions affecting the whole country.
December
During December the monsoon rains can continue, however the southern and western coasts dry out and become warm and dry. The monsoon rains, means during December the landscapes become lush and full, meaning it is a beautiful time to explore the more rural areas of Sri Lanka.
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