No 05 Middle Street

Hotels
9.6 (328 reviews)
no.5 middle street , Galle , lk

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
Private check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly Staff
Great Location
Excellent Breakfast
Cons:
Minor issues with wifi
Some ants in washroom

Categories

Cleanliness
9.26
Extremely clean as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
10
Staff described as extremely nice and attentive.
Location
9.73
Great location highlighted in many reviews.
Room Quality
9.27
Rooms described as spacious and well-appointed.
Amenities
9.22
Amenities mentioned positively with no specific negatives.
Value for Money
9.75
Considered too cheap for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
9.71
Breakfast highly praised across reviews.
Overall Experience
9.86
Exceptional experiences shared by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:51

Property Description

Tranquil Garden Oasis
Escape to No 05 Middle Street in Galle, a serene retreat nestled in the heart of Galle District. Charming Accommodations All rooms offer garden views and modern amenities including private bathrooms, free toiletries, and hair dryers. Connectivity and Comfort Enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout the property and relax in the shared lounge. Concierge Services Let us take care of your needs with our attentive concierge services. Immerse yourself in the historic beauty of Galle Fort, just steps away. Book your stay at No 05 Middle Street for a memorable experience in Galle.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 328 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.26
Service: 10
Location: 9.73
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 9.22
Value for Money: 9.75
Food and Beverage: 9.71
Overall Experience: 9.86
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Anne-Marie couple gb
9
Great place to stay
Pros:

Wonderful location, peaceful yet only only a minute's walk to restaurants etc. Friendly, helpful staff who went the extra mile. Clean, comfortable rooms. Good and very substantial breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing to criticise

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Irina couple ch
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
G
Giancarlo couple it
9
Ottima struttura per visitare Galle
Pros:

Posizione perfetta , un'ottima struttura, gestita molto bene da uno staff gentilissimo e super disponibile. Camere ampie e confortevoli, buona colazione.

Cons:

Migliorerei solo l'Isolamento acustico, i serramenti sono a listelli aperti per la circolazione dell'aria.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Umesha couple us
10
It was great place to stay and staff was great
Pros:

Everything was good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Renaud couple fr
10
Tout était parfait petit déjeuner extraordinaire
Pros:

L’architecture, la décoration et l’extrême gentillesse du personnel ainsi que l’emplacement

Cons:

Tout était parfait

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Loic solo_traveller fr
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Anja couple de
8
Super Aufenthalt für eine Kurzreise nach Galle
Pros:

Super Lage und ein tolles Frühstück

Cons:

Kein Fenster im Zimmer

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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MELANIE couple fr
10
Une merveilleuse parenthèse à Galle. Nous recommandons sans hésiter.
Pros:

L’emplacement
L’accueil et les attentions du personnel
La décoration magnifique
La chambre
Le petit déjeuner

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple fr
10
Une magnifique adresse dans le Fort.
Pros:

Une typique maison ancienne rénovée dans l'esprit modernisme tropical, la réalisation est parfaite, un pied dans le passé avec un esprit très contemporain, on adore! Accueil très chaleureux attentionné , chambre et salle de bain très spacieuses et de confort optimum.

Cons:

Tout était parfait!

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Kees couple nl
9
Luxe en comfortabel
Pros:

Prachtig gelegen in de oude stad 🙂

Cons:

Schoon en alles perfect geregeld

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
J
Julie family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff, so helpful. Abeautiful building, so well designed. Breakfast was amazing. Room was comfortable. Gardens peaceful and location was great for everything in the fort area.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Andrei couple lt
8
Pros:

Malonus personalas, kambarys geroje vietoje

Cons:

Tamsus mažas kambarys, netinkuotos sienos

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Dario pennisi couple it
10
Meraviglia
Pros:

Hotel di 3 camere. Servizi al top, ottima location, staff fantastico

Cons:

Soggiorno troppo breve

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Baneth solo_traveller il
10
Pros:

The "tropical breakfast" served was one of the best I've had in my travels.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Florence Eccleston couple gb
10
Worth a stay in Galle in itself!
Pros:

I wish I could give this place more than 10/10. It is absolutely unmissable. From the beautiful architecture, to the extremely comfortable beds, waking up to the sound of monkeys and birds, the gorgeous garden....we could have stayed forever. The decor and aesthetic choices here are really something, and it is also very clean. A perfect boutique hotel, that in my opinion is amazing value for money. We were treated like royalty by the lovely attentive staff, given lemon-scented hand towels on arrival and an iced tea, and served such a delicious Sri Lankan breakfast, handmade in front of us (I saw a review which said there was no choice, but there is plenty, including continental options instead). It was up there, if not the best food we had on our month-long trip to Sri Lanka. Nothing was an issue - a cup of tea, ironing etc., and all delivered with a smile. We loved it so much we started devising how we could come back and attempted to make a stop again on our tour around the country! Alas it hasn't worked out, but we are scheming for another visit at some point in the future!

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple dk
6
Fint lille hotel, men overvurderet
Pros:

God service fra det venlige personale.

Cons:

Lidt for dyrt for hvad det er.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Celia solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

We had a fabulous stay at No 5 Middle Street, it is a beautiful old but modernised colonial building. The staff were lovely, with an excellent breakfast and our room was wonderful. It is also a great location within Galle Forte.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children it
10
Absolutely fantastic place
Pros:

Nothing can be said for this place except good things. The place is a beautiful historical building well placed within Galle's old fort walls, with everything in walking distance. The room is very spacious, well curated with a very big bathroom as well as an unexpected walk-in closet; bed is very comfy too. The staff is absolutely top notch, always available in case you'd like a tea or coffee at any time whilst being very very kind.

Don't forget to enjoy breakfast at this place as it's an experience on its own!

There is really nothing bad (or even remotely close to it) which can be said about this place

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Annabel couple gb
10
2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Grzegorz Bularz extended_group pl
10
Pros:

What to say? All was perfect but the location, beautiful rooms and idyllic patio made this place memorable for us! We recommend this place without any hestation!

2026-01-22 via Nuitee