The Fort Printers
39 Pedlar Street, Galle Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
In recent years Sri Lankan tourism has been heating up in a big way. And nowhere, it seems, has got a bigger share of the action right now than the Galle Fort, the south-coast walled city built by Dutch traders in the 17th century. Here on the winding streets of this historic district, hotels are forced to keep a low profile — the ones worth noting tend to be extremely small and unobtrusive, tucked away behind the walls of centuries-old landmark buildings.
Fort Printers is exactly this kind of hotel. This tiny five-suite masterpiece has been carved out from the shell of what was first a college, then a print shop; hence the name, Fort Printers, and the names of the suites: History, Geography, Arts, the Headmaster’s, and the Prefect’s. They’re all different in layout and design, but all are spectacularly well-designed — contemporary, sparely furnished, open to the sun and breeze, with high ceilings, huge windows, jackwood floors and whitewashed walls.
Meals lean heavily on fresh local seafood, Sri Lankan curries and some degree of Mediterranean influence. Five suites means the place is as intimate as can be — you’ll feel more like a house guest than a hotel customer. Or, play host: five suites also means booking the whole villa isn’t entirely out of the question.
How to get there:
The Fort Printers is located 90 km (2-3h) from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. Transfers can be arranged for US$120 for up to 6 guests, per way. Please contact CustomerService@TabletHotels.com for assistance with airport transfers.
- 5 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 5 Guest Reviews
- The Fort Printers
- 39 Pedlar Street, Galle Fort
- Galle, Sri Lanka
Hotel amenities and services
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Spa treatments (on request)
Other Galle hotels
5 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Lisa
- Stayed February 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The service was great and the communal areas for dining and relaxing felt like you were in your own home.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Taksina
- Stayed April 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The design and Food
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Alisha
- Stayed February 2010
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
The Fort Printers has the feel of an elegant guesthouse rather than a hotel, boosting only 5 rooms. Your food is made to order. The rooms are designed basic, but extremely spacious. Fantastic location, dead in middle of everything you need to do in Galle. Open the windows and listen to the call to prayer
What the hotel could do better:
The building is quite large. Individual phones in rooms would add to guest comfort - as you would not need to go up and down the stairs to ask for a basic item. WiFi in room also would be a plus. Laundry service very slow. Shower was a bit unpredictable.
