Galle City Nest
no 14 Buddhasinghe lane,Kaluwella
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Why people book this hotel
“The view and the location to galle bus and train stations”
“It is walking distance to the bus and train stations , Dutch fort and st Marys”
“The room is on the rooftop in a close, colonial suburb of Galle”
“You need to be fit to stay here; the property is up the top of the hill beside t…”
“We loved the host's hospitality and warmth, and the view from the balcony was am…”
“Very nice hosts and the location of the room on the roof”
“It is clean, comfortable, offering everything you need for a pleasant stay”
“nice clean place”
“There is a local restaurant down the hill that does good breakfast, lunch and di…”
“Breakfast wasn't included but I was given a cup of tea”
“I would go back anytime for longer stay at good price”
Overview
Set within less than 1 km of Mahamodara Beach and 1.8 km of Galle Fort Beach in the centre of Galle, Galle City Nest offers accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. With mountain views, this accommodation features a patio. When staying at the holiday home, guests can use private entrance. All units have a fully equipped kitchen, a private bathroom and a terrace or balcony with views of sea. Every unit is equipped with a safety deposit box and certain rooms also offer inner courtyard views. At the holiday home, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Popular points of interest near Galle City Nest include Lighthouse Beach, Galle International Cricket Stadium and Dutch Church Galle. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Elle T
solo_traveller
January 23, 2026
“Great spot! Great location for galle fort and bus/train stations for travel.”
The view and the location to galle bus and train stations. The family are so lovely too.
Madeleine
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Views over the city.”
The room is on the rooftop in a close, colonial suburb of Galle. It is walking distance to the bus and train stations , Dutch fort and st Marys. A lovely family made sure I was comfortable and had everything I need. There is a local restaurant down the hill that does good breakfast, lunch and dinner rice and curry.
Guest
solo_traveller
June 6, 2025
“Views over the city.”
The room is on the rooftop in a close, colonial suburb of Galle. It is walking distance to the bus and train stations , Dutch fort and st Marys. A lovely family made sure I was comfortable and had everything I need. There is a local restaurant down the hill that does good breakfast, lunch and dinner rice and curry.
Juliette
couple
May 16, 2025
We loved the host's hospitality and warmth, and the view from the balcony was amazing! There is also AC available for a small fee which goes a long way in the heat.
Kara
family_with_children
April 4, 2025
“Lovely stay - even with a small kitchen facility. Would recommend staying here :) 15 min walk to Galle fort and 10 min t”
You have a whole rooftop to yourself !! It’s so pretty and you get a good view over the city and the night sky :) The owners were lovely, offered us tea in the afternoon and morning :)
CHAMATH
couple
March 31, 2025
“Beautiful view”
All the necessary equipment for preparing food is included here. There is a gas cooker, rice cooker, kettle, cutting board, knife, spoon. You can see a beautiful sunrise in the morning and a beautiful sunset in the evening. At night, the city is beautiful. You can see Galle Fort, light house, railway station, and the sea.There is a very kind lady.
Magdalena
solo_traveller
March 17, 2025
Very nice hosts and the location of the room on the roof.
Isabel
couple
January 29, 2025
“A unique experience”
Be prepared for a unique stay. You need to be fit to stay here; the property is up the top of the hill beside the station and the room is three flights of stairs up at the top of the building. The room is on its own on top of the roof with an amazing view over the whole city The family are so lovely and we wish we could have stayed longer
Ingrid Gunilla
couple
January 22, 2025
“Very pleasant experience.”
A quiet and peaceful place in the middle of Galle with a stunning view. Run by a friendly and welcoming family.
Maxime
couple
January 13, 2025
“Walking distance to Fort, Cricket Grounds and Shops”
Great location! Everything walking distance. Kind people who provided tea/coffee every morning. Basic kitchenette and owners offered for us to leave food in their fridge.
Frauke
solo_traveller
January 4, 2025
“Great stay if you wanna stay in residential area and a bit more quiet with great people”
Exceptional friendly family. I could leave a small bag there one day earlier and could check in a bit earlier. My toom was more an appartement on the rooftop with great view. 15 minutes to the Fort. Supermarket not far!
Gosia
solo_traveller
January 1, 2025
City Nest is an excellent choice for anyone visiting the area! The location is absolutely perfect, just a short walking distance to Galle Fort, making it incredibly convenient for sightseeing. It is clean, comfortable, offering everything you need for a pleasant stay. The staff are friendly and attentive, ensuring a seamless experience
mario
solo_traveller
December 24, 2024
Nice roof top room kitchen included,with a nice view on ocean sunset. Bit hot in the day but comfortable with fan snd icean breeze. Host real Srilankan family very welcoming,offering tea and fruits every day. I would go back anytime for longer stay at good price
Hao
solo_traveller
December 16, 2024
“Value for the money to stay overnight before travelling back to Colombo”
Close to train station and the dutch fort
Marek
solo_traveller
August 5, 2024
“Great place, nice hosta, I heartily recommend Galle City Nest.”
Great location, close to the station and Galle Fort. A beautiful view from the terrace, where birds perch and even monkeys pass by. A comfortable air-conditioned room with a small kitchenette and a large, comfortable bed. But above all, very nice, hospitable hosts. It was a short but nice stay. Thank you!
Patricia
solo_traveller
May 12, 2024
Breakfast wasn't included but I was given a cup of tea. The position of the room on the roof was perfect for views of the town and sea. The hosts were very helpful.
Juan
solo_traveller
April 1, 2024
From the terrace of the room, you have views of the ocean and the fort. The guesthouse is located at a short distance from these sights. Moreover, you have direct contact with a singhalese family.
ashen
couple
March 25, 2024
nice clean place. sea view. Though it is a little distance from the seaside.
Brecht
solo_traveller
March 2, 2024
Amazing guesthouse. The family is só nice. Got organic bananas from the garden and juice upon arrival. And the mother gave me tea in the morning, at 6am! Because I had to catch my train. So nice. It’s just 8min from Galle treinstation so perfect for train travel. Very clean. Oh and the view is I think the best you can get in Galle.
Szymon
solo_traveller
January 3, 2024
“Great view and nice family”
Super nice family and lovely stay in one of the highest places in Galle. Superb view, room has everything you need, that includes gas stove, table, chairs, efficient fan for hot days. I recommend!
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety features
Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Laundry, Ironing service, Luggage storage
Hotel Policies
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