The Bartizan

The Bartizan a new luxury boutique hotel located in the UNESCO World heritage site, Galle Fort . The Bartizan is part of a family owned business comprised of three hotel properties. The first is Ayurveda Paragon, in Talpe, a health and wellness resort open since 1996. The second is The Bartizan, in Galle Fort, and the third project, at Koggala lake, is currently under construction. The Bartizan is a heritage property dating back to the colonial period. The colonial Dutch period began in Sri Lanka in 1640 and lasted until 1796. While the exact date of construction is unknown, it has been found that The Bartizan's original structure was built in the early 17th Century. The building has undergone many renovations and changes during it's long period of existence. Throughout the years, it has been used for multiple purposes, the most recent one being the local Y.M.C.A for approximately 100 years. We acquired the property in 2003 from Y.M.C.A. Since then, we have worked painstakingly to restore the building to its former glory. During the renovations, much of the structure's original architectural elements were uncovered and restored. At the same time, the rooms and common areas now boast modern amenities, furniture and fixtures, striking a delicate balance between old world ambiance and modern luxury. The Bartizan's location is unlike any other hotel in Galle Fort today. It is located on the corner of the famous Pedlar Street, where travelers come to roam, shop, eat and discover Sri Lanka's colonial heritage and culture, and Rampart Street, which is adjacent to the Ramparts, and the perimeter of the Fort. The hotel overlooks the Fort's perimeter and the ocean beyond affording gorgeous views of the sunset over the ocean. You would be hard pressed to find a better location, in Galle Fort or all of Sri Lanka, to relax and enjoy this hodgepodge of Sri Lankan culture and Dutch colonial heritage than The Bartizan.