With a stay at The Bartizan in Galle (Fort Galle), you'll be steps from Galle Fort and 4 minutes by foot from Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa. .This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Unawatuna Beach and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Hikkaduwa Beach.
What's nearby
Galle Fort - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Dutch Reformed Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Galle Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
All Saints Anglican Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Getting around
Midigama Railway Station - 25 min drive
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 123 min drive
Restaurants
The Bungalow - Galle Fort - 3 min walk
The Merchant - 2 min walk
Pedlars Inn Cafe - 1 min walk
Rampart Hotel - 1 min walk
Elita Restaurant - 5 min walk
About this property
The Bartizan
The Bartizan offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. This Galle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station drop-off service.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Bartizan has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Street parking available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
24-hour train station drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
Train station shuttle on request
Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Games
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Outdoors
Garden
On the waterfront
Outdoor furniture
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1700
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Room service
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 80.00 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Bartizan Hotel Galle
Bartizan Hotel
Bartizan Galle
The Bartizan Hotel
The Bartizan Galle
The Bartizan Hotel Galle
The Bartizan Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
A stay to remember, the property is located right in front of the ocean and is at a walking distance from European style streets and local markets. The hospitality was unmatched.
Fabulous room and balcony. Breakfast was served on our private balcony overlooking the sea, perfect end to our holiday
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alan
Feb 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were clean and tidy the staff were excellent and really couldn’t do enough for us. A good selection of breakfast choices.
Alan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa
Dec 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel staff is what makes this stay the most comfortable and relaxing. The location couldn't be better and we were excited to have breakfast every morning because of the quality of food and service.
Our stay at the Bartizan was excellent. The breakfast was fabulous, our room was lovely and spacious, the location was beautiful and Oceanside. Truly memorable. Most of all, the team was very accommodating, kind and caring.
We booked the panoramic double room, with a terrace and ocean view. The room was clean, small, but we knew that when booking as we wanted a room with a terrace and view.
The staff were really friendly and helpful. The breakfast had a lovely choice and we liked we could pick what we had before hand. Overall a really nice stay and we loved the view.
Eleanor
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane
Jan 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Charming hotel in the centre of Galle Fort. Well equipped and clean room and a private terrace with fantastic view. We were able to watch the sunset over the ocean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent.
Great room, spacious and clean. We didn’t have a sit out balcony but could open our doors out onto a narrow strip to stand and see the sea, street below. The staff were very friendly and helpful, nothing too much trouble. Breakfasts were plentiful and fresh fruit was fab.
Everything I wanted. Perfect location. Clean, comfortable and quiet. Very pleasant staff. Equally pleasant breakfast. And one can park one’s car directly outside. Ideal on every count.
The staff were so friendly and attentive. Helped us get a taxi to the airport and allowed for a late checkout, since no one was staying in our room after us. The rooftop terrace is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset, breeze and watch the people walking on the fort paths.
Great location and ideal for a walk around the fort area. Building and courtyard area was full of character. Breakfast was brilliant and the service was wonderful!
Beautiful hotel the room was absolutely amazing! Can not say enough about the staff here especially the manager headed us feel like old friends! Food was excellent as well I will definitely be back!
Great location- close to the coast so there is a nice breeze and on edge of the fort so not too busy. A very pretty courtyard and well appointed rooms. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Will definitely recommend.
I loved this hotel. It was old with lots of charm and located just across the street from the fort wall. It was next to Pedler Street with great shopping. Breakfast was really good with an amazing array of fruit. Overall, this is a great hotel.
The Bartizan's rooms were spacious and clean. The bathroom was gorgeous. The breakfast was generous, and we were given a packed breakfast on the day we left early. The staff were very attentive. It is located on the coast and walkable to loads of shops and restaurants. It was our favourite hotel in the two weeks we spent in Sri Lanka.
The team at the Bartizan is the absolute best. We truly enjoyed the welcome (and the departure) and couldn't recommend this hotel more for those staying in Galle. Make sure to book a room with a view of the Indian Ocean!