CityRest Fort

Property building, Facade/entrance, Facade/entrance, Day, Neighbourhood, City view, Street view, Area and facilities

Bed, Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, air conditioner

Communal lounge/ TV room, Kitchen or kitchenette, Living room, Seating area

Property building, Facade/entrance, Facade/entrance, Day

Communal lounge/ TV room, Living room, Seating area, Dining area

7.1 / 10.0

Very good(1,195 Ratings)

Hostel in Colombo

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hostel

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

7.9 mi

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

13.3 mi

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

8 mi

Beddagana Wetland Park

8.6 mi

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Queen Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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CityRest Fort

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7.1 / 10.0

Very good(1,195 Ratings)

Hostel in Colombo

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Diyatha Uyana

7.9 mi

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

13.3 mi

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (වැලි පාර්ක්)

8 mi

Beddagana Wetland Park

8.6 mi

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Queen Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

7.1 / 10.0

Very good(1,195 Ratings)

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5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

Overpriced for the quality of rooms and staff

Location was great

Hostel like quality rooms Noise from the street and reception music very early and late at night. No windows in the room

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Unpleasant

The location is very close to the Main Rail station

When I arrived my room was not available. I booked the female 6 dorm. They wanted to put me into the mixed one or pay more for a single one. I said that is not my fault and if I get the mixed one I want a refund of the difference of the female dorm. The receptionst instead of refund me the money charged me MORE, another $9-10. Said he would fix it later. He showed me the mix dorm, it was very smelly and dirty. Seeing my face he end up giving me an empty single room. Very old, all furniture were kind of sitting in the middle a lot of rooms. Bathroom old and smelling bad. I end up saying I don't want a refund just to get over this experience. Left next day, one day earlier that I meant to. I inmeditally cancelled my second day of stay!

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Noche de paso

La ubicación.

Habitación sucia, al igual que el baño compartido. Hay de hormigas por todas partes, por lo que no te permiten traer comida de fuera ni comer en el edificio. Se oye bastante la música de los bares de la misma calle por la noche.

7.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Cheap and cheerful.

Great location. Simple and good value. Nothing fancy but for one night in Colombo it was great.

It’s not at all fancy - it feels budget but that’s what we expected.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Arnaqueur, font payer plus cher si on paie en roupie, et la chambre sentait la cigarette.

Décide de leur propre taux d’échange, ne suivent pas le court de l’argent font comme ils les arrangent. De plus la chambre sentait la cigarette.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Prima verblijf voor één nachtje, dicht bij het treinstation Colombo Fort

Prima locatie, dicht bij Colombo Fort train station. Goed ontvangen. Prima kamer met badkamer en airco.

Het was schoon, maar wel allemaal wat oud/verslechterd.

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Good👍

コロンボフォート駅から近い早朝のチェックアウトも快く対応してくれる

温水が出なかった

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Avoid this place.

Location

Room without window next to bathroom with all the day noise. Even during a day someone punching with hammer. So it was clear nice experience If you want to get a sleep after night flight. I'm sorry to hear about your experience at this accommodation. My stay here was less than ideal, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I was assigned a room without a window, which felt quite claustrophobic, and it was located uncomfortably close to the bathroom. When I requested a room change, I was surprised to find that they claimed there were no available options, despite the hostel having empty rooms. Furthermore, the cleanliness of the rooms left much to be desired. There was a significant amount of dust and the walls were quite dirty. It was clear that the rooms hadn't been properly maintained. Unfortunately, these conditions made my stay quite uncomfortable and I ultimately decided to leave, even though I had paid for an extra night. In my opinion, it's essential for accommodations to provide a comfortable and clean environment for their guests, and this place fell short of those expectations. I hope my feedback helps them improve in the future.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Location, price, comfort, staff were really helpful. Highly recommend.

7.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

1 smidig natt inför flygresan, mycket trevlig personal!

Bra läge, rent, städat och trevlig personal.

Ogillade inget, men relativt små rum.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Perfect place to stay if you take an early train - no fuss

The location is perfect

The room didn’t have windows and guests and staff were quite loud during the night

7.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Como lugar de paso genial

Para pasar una noche está bien, aire acondicionado, cama cómoda y cerca de sitios para cenar.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Great location, helpful staff and good room

Great location in the Fort area within a 10 minute walk to Fort station and close walk to Galle Face Green and other attractions. Lots of ATMs, money exchanges and supermarkets in the area. Staff were really helpful and welcoming. The train we wanted to book was sold out at the station but they were able to help us buy tickets. Free tea and coffee was available to help yourself. Breakfast was simple but good (eggs, toast, butter, jam). Wi-Fi, AC and hot water worked well. Room was bigger than expected. Toiletries provided.

The communal areas (other than the nice reception area) were not that clean, including where the breakfast and tea/coffee was served, often with flies hanging around the tea/coffee.

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Despite a few drawbacks, I fully recommend this hotel

This hotel is at the best location, easily approachable from bus and train. Markets and many tourist attractions are nearby. I had a private room. It had a nice AC and a window to the street. All the staff was nice, friendly and helping. I would especially name Thamal who has been very cooperative and very helpful. Free coffee and tea was available 24/7. There are several nice and cheap restaurants nearby.

The room was very small and basic. Bathrooms were common and passable. There are bars and discos around. One is just across the street that was very noisy at weekend nights.

7.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Acogedor

La capacidad de solventar un problema provocado por la pagina, ofreciendo otra opción por casi el mismo precio. El personal fue cordial y amable. El desayuno estuvo bien, tostadas con mantequilla, mermelada y 1 huevo. Había café y te gratis.

Frente del hotel hay una discoteca y se escucha la música hasta las 01:30 siendo viernes la noche que dormimos allí.

6.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Good location but stay could’ve been better

Friendly staff

Breakfast on second day wasn’t provided even if we had breakfast was included. There was no one to even take our order.

3.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

sleepless

Location very central and staff very attentive. The helped me get a SIM for my phone which worked out much cheaper than the airport and they exchanged money for me also which saved money and time.

Room was windowless and the air conditioner was very loud. Someone unlocked and entered my room during the night - albeit by accident. Breakfast very basic and not great. I feel bad leaving a negative as the staff weer so nice.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Excellent budget hotel.

I don't understand some of the low scores because there's nothing wrong with this hotel. No, it's not like the cozy Guesthouses you find elsewhere in the country, but it's a spotless clean typical big city basic budget hotel like the ones you find elsewhere in the world. Basic, big enough room with a bed and a desk. Lots of power outlets to charge all your gadgets. The common bathrooms were kept clean at all times, and there were so many of them on each floor. A nice common room with tables and chairs, free tea and coffee, a nice rooftop sitting area, and excellent WiFi (to be Sri Lanka anyway). Friendly staff too. Superb location right in the thick of things in the Fort. Restaurants and bars literally on their doorstep.

It was nothing I didn't like

7.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Good

The location was convenient in the Fort area. A good property with access to some popular bars and landmark areas in walking distance. Staff was polite and helpful.

A hostel vibe was missing, may be it was due to off-season.

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Great stay.

Booked a private room as a short-term stay before heading to the airport. Really impressed by how modern and clean everything was, especially the bathroom. It's nice that there's a mini fridge for leftovers and chilling water too. The single rooms are all on their own hallway that's very quiet and private. The location is also an easy walk or tuktuk ride from the Fort train station and right by the Dutch Hospital restaurant area. I talked to one of the new owners who said they are making investments in the property and it already seemed better than I expected based on current reviews.

The private rooms don't have windows, which some may see as a negative, but I think it helps with soundproofing and light pollution, especially for just a short stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Pleasantly good

Location

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Pleasant

Great location, good value for money.

Room didn't have a window.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

A fine stay

The location was great and the staff really nice.

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Kind staff, great location near to the city centre, normal rooms, fast wifi, missed out breakfast

It was perfect for one night. Normal, clean room, really kind staff, excellent location, fast wifi.

We left around 8 a.m. and we couldn't have the breakfast we paid for, because the chef was coming to work around 8 am. They could have been resolve this somehow (e.g. a sandwich and a water to go).

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

good for the short stay

good location, friendly staff

Dark room with no window

5.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Passable

Location is good. Nice people.

The private rooms with bathrooms really aren’t worth the price when there are no windows (wasn’t in mine) and no option of a double bed (two singles). TV didn’t work though they offered to change the room if I needed a TV. Not the most comfortable beds either and breakfast was disorganised. I got a couple of slices of watermelon that looked off/couple of days old and a passable omelette. Some juice would be great or a fruit salad. The stay doesn’t justify the price. There are much better options in Colombo and it doesn’t cost much more to stay in a really nice hotel.

6.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

A great location for a short stay in Colombo

Fantastic location, right in the heart of Colombo Fort. Good price, and I appreciated the inclusion of a little bar fridge. Staff were very friendly.

The room had no windows.

2.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Very poor

Tja.

Röom without window. Chaotic situation around late breakfast no excuses ( no water, no food in the beginning, surroundings not really nice.

7.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Good

Good location to travel with bus and train.

Basic breakfast, no coffee

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Superb

the hotel was very close to FORT RAILWAY station

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Superb

staff really friendly and help you with all you need, wifi was good for my work, was able to leave my luggage in a safe place which was so helpful and it was great value for money

breakfast

4.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Disappointing

location is perfect

the room had no windows, and therefore it felt a bit like a prisomcell.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Colombo?

The average price for a rental in Colombo is $101 per night. This rental is $21 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at CityRest Fort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is CityRest Fort pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at CityRest Fort?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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CityRest Fort

Hostel in Colombo

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Queen Room

Standard Twin Room

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

CityRest Fort

Hostel in Colombo

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Colombo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Queen Room

Standard Twin Room

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Colombo?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is CityRest Fort pet friendly?

What amenities are available at CityRest Fort?

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