🇱🇰 Galle, Sri Lanka
Deco on 44
📍 44, Lighthouse Street, Galle, 80000
Your stay — Deco on 44
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Aroosiyathul Qadiriyaa Taikka (141 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Zaviya Shazuliyyah (184 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Jiffry Thaikka (192 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Meeran Jumma Masjid (203 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Army Park — 631 m · ~8 min walk
Historical Mansion Museum — 71 m · ~1 min walk
Samanala Ground — 983 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BOC — 81 m · ~1 min walk
Chamara Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Co-op — 142 m · ~2 min walk
Galle Public Bus Station — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Sri Lankan Rupee, LKR
Most travellers use ATMs for the best rate; exchange desks at Galle Fort or Colombo airport give poor rates, avoid them.
Cards accepted in most hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops; street food, small stalls, and tuk-tuks are cash-only.
10% service charge often added in restaurants, so no extra needed; round up tuk-tuk fares; tip hotel staff 200–500 LKR for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A takeaway coffee from a local bakery or kade costs around 150–300 LKR.
Rice and curry from a local eatery or 'hotel' costs 500–800 LKR.
A main dish at a simple restaurant runs 800–1,200 LKR.
Head to Galle Town's main streets near the bus stand for egg roti, samosas, and kottu roti from carts or small stalls.
Cargills Food City and Keells are the main supermarket chains in the Galle area.
Galle Town market or Laksala (government-run) offer affordable batik and casual wear.
Local bus rides within town cost 20–50 LKR; from Bandaranaike International Airport, take the CTB bus to Colombo then a train or bus to Galle (total under 1,000 LKR).
Eat rice and curry at local 'hotels' instead of tourist spots; use the coastal train for scenic travel — second class is very cheap; haggle at markets but keep it friendly.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Galle, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Deco on 44
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BOC — 81 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Chamara Pharmacy — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Fort Fifty Hotel, Galle Fort
💡 Book via PickMe or Uber for fixed rates (around 12,000 LKR). Avoid touts at arrivals; pre-pay online for a smoother drop-off at the hotel gate.
Colombo Fort Station → Galle Railway Station
💡 For best sea views, sit on the right side heading south. Buy a 2nd class ticket for guaranteed seat booking. From Galle station, it’s a 15-minute walk or tuk-tuk (200 LKR) to Fort Fifty.
Galle Town Centre → Fort Fifty Hotel
💡 Agree the fare before getting in—local rides around the fort cost no more than 300 LKR. Ask the driver to go via Lighthouse Street for a scenic shortcut to the hotel.
Colombo Airport (CMB) → Galle City Bus Terminal
💡 Take bus #187 (red) from the airport to Galle. Get off at Galle Clock Tower, then walk 10 minutes to Fort Fifty through the old gate. Keep small change—buses don't accept cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Deco on 44?
Check-in at Deco on 44 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Deco on 44?
Rice and curry from a local eatery or 'hotel' costs 500–800 LKR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Deco on 44?
Local bus rides within town cost 20–50 LKR; from Bandaranaike International Airport, take the CTB bus to Colombo then a train or bus to Galle (total under 1,000 LKR).
Top Attractions in Galle
💡 Read the inscription above the gate—it features a rooster and the date 1669, marking the fort's completion. No queue needed.
💡 Go just before sunset to avoid heat and catch the cricket games on the main green near the clock tower.
💡 If you're lucky, you'll see local boys diving off the rock for tips from tourists—it's a low-key spectacle after 4pm.
💡 Best visited at early morning when the light is soft and few tourists are around—good for photos of the fort walls.
💡 Combine with a visit to the nearby Maritime Museum, which is similar in cost and shows local fishing history.