Fort Bazaar

Part of Teardrop boutique properties, this handsome merchant’s home turned boutique hotel with 18 stylish rooms and fresh, contemporary interiors invokes a Middle Eastern vibe. Positioned on the famous Church Street within the UNESCO-listed 17th century Galle Fort, this hotel promises serenity, high-end service and gourmet modern dining, making a very welcoming retreat from the nearby hustle and bustle. Within each of the luxuriously appointed rooms, guests are cossetted by calming Scandi-style interiors, while at Church Street Social, the award-winning restaurant, there’s a convivial air and sumptuous cuisine. Additionally, sustainability and community are at the heart of the Teardrop story. Many of their properties, including Fort Bazaar, have been saved from ruin and have been lovingly restored; they buy fresh-from-the-ocean seafood from local fishermen; they are plastic-free and support a variety of community initiatives.