Hostel
 CityRest Fort

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46 Hospital Street, Fort, 00100 Colombo, Sri Lanka – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 782 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.9
Good
782 reviews

First of all, I must mention the location of the hotel, which is very close to the market and restaurants, which means that you will have access to everything by walking a few steps. The staff of this hotel are the best when you need guidance. They will guide you. The hygiene and cleaning of this hotel is done in the best way, which was very important for me.

Mostafa Iran

The hotel is clean and well located the staff is really nice and helpful !

Chloé France

Great location .... Got breakfast .... Great staff ....

David United Kingdom

+++ breakfast +++ Personnal always available and at your service +++ Early check-in if possible +++ Location ++ Restaurant with huge portions

Corinna Germany

Breakfast was arranged for me to take away before an early train which was really useful!

Walker United Kingdom

location was right in the center. Close to many bars and restaurants with live music of every kind but no noise was coming into room when we went to sleep. Staff was very friendly and there's a luggage room so you can explore more before you go.

Christianna Greece

We loved to stay in CityRest Fort. Perfect location, friendly and helpful stuff, tasty breakfast. Rooms are nice and comfortable. Location is very close to the city center and best street in Colombo. Stuff is very friendly and very helpful. They even let us to keep our stuff when we back to Colombo after a week. Recommended.

Shafa Azerbaijan

Great location, friendly, helpful and accomodating staff.They allowed for luggage storage and even bathroom use after checkout.

Joy Singapore

The staff was very helpful, the room was cleaned and the location is great

Sara Portugal

The place is easy to find, location is good, there are a lot of restaurants and bars on the same street, 10 min to walk to the railway station. Staff is very nice and hospitable. Beds are comfortable. Everything looks clean which is a big plus. A/c works well, it’s cool everywhere inside.

Nataliia Ukraine
7.9
Good
782 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “First of all, I must mention the location of the hotel, which is very close to the market and restaurants, which means that you will have access to everything by walking a few steps.”
    Mostafa Mostafa Iran Iran
  • “The hotel is clean and well located the staff is really nice and helpful !”
    Chloé Chloé France France
  • “Great location .... Got breakfast .... Great staff ....”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “+++ breakfast +++ Personnal always available and at your service +++ Early check-in if possible +++ Location ++ Restaurant with huge portions”
    Corinna Corinna Germany Germany
  • “Breakfast was arranged for me to take away before an early train which was really useful!”
    Walker Walker United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “location was right in the center. Close to many bars and restaurants with live music of every kind but no noise was coming into room when we went to sleep.”
    Christianna Christianna Greece Greece
  • “We loved to stay in CityRest Fort. Perfect location, friendly and helpful stuff, tasty breakfast. Rooms are nice and comfortable. Location is very close to the city center and best street in Colombo.”
    Shafa Shafa Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
  • “Great location, friendly, helpful and accomodating staff.They allowed for luggage storage and even bathroom use after checkout.”
    Joy Joy Singapore Singapore
  • “The staff was very helpful, the room was cleaned and the location is great”
    Sara Sara Portugal Portugal
  • “The place is easy to find, location is good, there are a lot of restaurants and bars on the same street, 10 min to walk to the railway station. Staff is very nice and hospitable. Beds are comfortable....”
    Nataliia Nataliia Ukraine Ukraine

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.6

Stay in the heart of Colombo – Excellent location - show map

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This property is 14 minutes walk from the beach. Offering free Wi-Fi in all areas, CityRest Fort is a hostel located in the centre of Colombo. It offers different room types, including dormitories and private rooms. A Western-style breakfast is provided each morning.

CityRest Fort features a roof terrace, café, and air conditioning throughout. It also has a shared lounge complete with couches, a library, and flat-screen TV.

Secretariat Railway Station‎ is 450 yards away, while Katunayake International Airport is a 30-minute drive from CityRest Fort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

CityRest Fort has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 5 Feb 2014.

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Most popular facilities

Airport shuttle
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Parking
Non-smoking rooms

Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

Parking available on-site

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

7.9
Good · 782 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.6

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  • Mostafa
    IranIran
    “First of all, I must mention the location of the hotel, which is very close to the market and restaurants, which means that you will have access to everything by walking a few steps. The staff of this hotel are the best when you need guidance. They...”
  • Chloé
    FranceFrance
    “The hotel is clean and well located the staff is really nice and helpful !”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location .... Got breakfast .... Great staff ....”
  • Corinna
    GermanyGermany
    “+++ breakfast +++ Personnal always available and at your service +++ Early check-in if possible +++ Location ++ Restaurant with huge portions”
  • Walker
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was arranged for me to take away before an early train which was really useful!”
  • Christianna
    GreeceGreece
    “location was right in the center. Close to many bars and restaurants with live music of every kind but no noise was coming into room when we went to sleep. Staff was very friendly and there's a luggage room so you can explore more before you go.”
  • Shafa
    AzerbaijanAzerbaijan
    “We loved to stay in CityRest Fort. Perfect location, friendly and helpful stuff, tasty breakfast. Rooms are nice and comfortable. Location is very close to the city center and best street in Colombo. Stuff is very friendly and very helpful. They...”
  • Joy
    SingaporeSingapore
    “Great location, friendly, helpful and accomodating staff.They allowed for luggage storage and even bathroom use after checkout.”
  • Sara
    PortugalPortugal
    “The staff was very helpful, the room was cleaned and the location is great”
  • Nataliia
    UkraineUkraine
    “The place is easy to find, location is good, there are a lot of restaurants and bars on the same street, 10 min to walk to the railway station. Staff is very nice and hospitable. Beds are comfortable. Everything looks clean which is a big plus....”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is it quiet at night?
    yes it is
    Answered on 2 December 2019
  • Is bathroom common or private sharing in room
    that is common bathroom
    Asked about: Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room • Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    yes we do.
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    yes
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?
    Yes...
    Answered on 8 March 2020

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Colombo World Trade Center
    0.1 miles
  • Dutch Hospital - Colombo
    0.1 miles
  • World Trade Center - Sri Lanka
    0.1 miles
  • Central Bank of Sri Lanka
    0.1 miles
  • Colombo Lighthouse
    0.3 miles
  • Colombo Rowing Club
    0.3 miles
  • Khan Clock Tower
    0.4 miles
  • Bally's Casino
    0.4 miles
  • One Galle Face
    0.5 miles
  • Colombo Dutch Museum
    0.5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar Re.Pub.Lk
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Ministry of Crab
    0 miles
  • Cafe/bar Java Lounge
    0 miles
  • Cafe/bar Botanik
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Burger King
    0 miles
  • Restaurant KFC
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Colombo Harbour
    1 miles
  • Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall
    1.4 miles
  • U.S. Embassy
    1.5 miles
  • Colombo Town Hall
    1.8 miles
  • R Premadasa Stadium
    1.9 miles
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station
    2.8 miles
  • Asiri Surgical Hospital
    3.6 miles
Natural beauty
  • Lake Beira Lake
    0.4 miles
  • Sea/ocean Indian Ocean
    0.7 miles
Closest airports
  • Ratmalana Airport
    8.2 miles
  • Bandaranaike International Airport
    16.9 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    Restaurant

    Cuisine: American, Indian, Middle Eastern, Local, Asian, International, European

    Menu: Buffet

Facilities of CityRest Fort

Most popular facilities

Airport shuttle
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast) Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights Additional charge
  • Darts
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
Transport
  • Public transport tickets Additional charge
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness facilities
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Tamil
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules CityRest Fort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 6 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express CityRest Fort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform CityRest Fort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about CityRest Fort

  • Guests staying at CityRest Fort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from CityRest Fort.

  • CityRest Fort is 200 yards from the centre of Colombo.

  • CityRest Fort has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • CityRest Fort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Darts
    • Fitness classes
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Yoga classes

  • Check-in at CityRest Fort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at CityRest Fort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to CityRest Fort by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 25min