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 797 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.9
Good
797 reviews

Super central, decent hotel in the middle of Colombo. It's not a five star resort, but clean, the staff is incredibly kind and helpful and welcoming, breakfast is nice and filling and Aircon was working. Also, on the day i checked out, i was able to leave my luggage there while I was exploring :) couldn't have asked for anything more, i was very satisfied.

Damita Austria

Location is perfect, staff are highly polite and helpful!

Tamara Hungary

It's a beautiful property right in the center. Walkable from bus stop and train station. I loved the breakfast which constituted of toast, omelette, fruits, cereals. Staff is super kind and professional. The breakfast place also makes for a good working space.

Manisha India

Location is amazing, from here you can reach all the most important sights of the city. Staff is also super helpful and lovely

Fabio Germany

the staff was very friendly, nice and helpful. Even though I checked in at 1 am. overall a good hostel that has everything you might expect and located well

Anna United States of America

Great location, amazing and helpful stuff. There were some fresh fruits and juice for breakfast which I liked and the man who makes the breakfast is super nice. The price is also good for what you get. They also had a hairdryer in the shared bathroom, big plus for me.

Vahe Armenia

Very quite, comfortable. Wonderful staff. Great location.

Fischer United States of America

This place is really nice very confortable and with amazing staff specially the owner i ve never seen such welcoming people definetly recommend it

Arrami Sri Lanka

Excellent location in the heart of Fort. Staff very professional and helpful. Very clean rooms and washrooms. Breakfast was excellent.

Anne Canada

Super helpful and friendly staff. It offers an all female dorm as an option , had good ac in the dorm , was clean and breakfast included is a nice touch.

Elizabeth Canada
7.9
Good
797 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Super central, decent hotel in the middle of Colombo. It's not a five star resort, but clean, the staff is incredibly kind and helpful and welcoming, breakfast is nice and filling and Aircon was...”
    Damita Damita Austria Austria
  • “Location is perfect, staff are highly polite and helpful!”
    Tamara Tamara Hungary Hungary
  • “It's a beautiful property right in the center. Walkable from bus stop and train station. I loved the breakfast which constituted of toast, omelette, fruits, cereals.”
    Manisha Manisha India India
  • “Location is amazing, from here you can reach all the most important sights of the city. Staff is also super helpful and lovely”
    Fabio Fabio Germany Germany
  • “the staff was very friendly, nice and helpful. Even though I checked in at 1 am. overall a good hostel that has everything you might expect and located well”
    Anna Anna United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location, amazing and helpful stuff. There were some fresh fruits and juice for breakfast which I liked and the man who makes the breakfast is super nice. The price is also good for what you...”
    Vahe Vahe Armenia Armenia
  • “Very quite, comfortable. Wonderful staff. Great location.”
    Fischer Fischer United States of America United States of America
  • “This place is really nice very confortable and with amazing staff specially the owner i ve never seen such welcoming people definetly recommend it”
    Arrami Arrami Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
  • “Excellent location in the heart of Fort. Staff very professional and helpful. Very clean rooms and washrooms. Breakfast was excellent.”
    Anne Anne Canada Canada
  • “Super helpful and friendly staff. It offers an all female dorm as an option , had good ac in the dorm , was clean and breakfast included is a nice touch.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth Canada Canada

Categories:

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

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

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

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

The Secretariat Train Station‎ is a quarter mile away, and Katunayake International Airport is a 30-minute drive from CityRest Fort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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

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Most popular amenities

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

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has 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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Guest reviews

7.9
Good · 797 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.8
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.6

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  • Damita Austria

    “Super central, decent hotel in the middle of Colombo. It's not a five star resort, but clean, the staff is incredibly kind and helpful and welcoming, breakfast is nice and filling and Aircon was working. Also, on the day i checked out, i was able to leave my luggage there while I was exploring :) couldn't have asked for anything more, i was very satisfied.”

  • Tamara Hungary

    “Location is perfect, staff are highly polite and helpful!”

  • Manisha India

    “It's a beautiful property right in the center. Walkable from bus stop and train station. I loved the breakfast which constituted of toast, omelette, fruits, cereals. Staff is super kind and professional. The breakfast place also makes for a good working space.”

  • Fabio Germany

    “Location is amazing, from here you can reach all the most important sights of the city. Staff is also super helpful and lovely”

  • Anna United States of America

    “the staff was very friendly, nice and helpful. Even though I checked in at 1 am. overall a good hostel that has everything you might expect and located well”

  • Vahe Armenia

    “Great location, amazing and helpful stuff. There were some fresh fruits and juice for breakfast which I liked and the man who makes the breakfast is super nice. The price is also good for what you get. They also had a hairdryer in the shared bathroom, big plus for me.”

  • Fischer United States of America

    “Very quite, comfortable. Wonderful staff. Great location.”

  • Arrami Sri Lanka

    “This place is really nice very confortable and with amazing staff specially the owner i ve never seen such welcoming people definetly recommend it”

  • Anne Canada

    “Excellent location in the heart of Fort. Staff very professional and helpful. Very clean rooms and washrooms. Breakfast was excellent.”

  • Elizabeth Canada

    “Super helpful and friendly staff. It offers an all female dorm as an option , had good ac in the dorm , was clean and breakfast included is a nice touch.”

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

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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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 Harbor
    1 miles
  • Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall
    1.4 miles
  • American Embassy
    1.5 miles
  • Colombo Town Hall
    1.8 miles
  • R Premadasa Stadium
    1.9 miles
  • Bambalapitiya Train Station
    2.8 miles
  • Asiri Surgical Hospital
    3.6 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Indian Ocean
    0.7 miles
  • Lake Beira Lake
    0.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Ratmalana Airport
    8.2 miles
  • Bandaranaike International Airport
    16.9 miles
How to get to CityRest Fort from Bandaranaike International Airport
    Private shuttle
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

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

    Menu: Buffet

Amenities of CityRest Fort

Most popular amenities

Airport shuttle
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast) Additional charge
  • Themed dinners Additional charge
  • Darts
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit 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
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Tamil
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

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

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

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.

Please inform CityRest Fort 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.

FAQs about CityRest Fort

  • Guests staying at CityRest Fort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • The prices at CityRest Fort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 25min

  • CityRest Fort is 650 feet from the center of Colombo.

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

    • Darts
    • Fitness classes
    • Themed dinners
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Yoga classes

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at CityRest Fort (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Parking garage
    • Accessible parking

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from CityRest Fort.

  • CityRest Fort has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at CityRest Fort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.