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CityRest Fort - Hostel

2.0 star property
Morning coffee tastes better on the rooftop terrace with its garden greenery and city views, just steps from Pettah Market's vibrant local culture

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CityRest Fort - Hostel welcomes travelers to Colombo with comfortable accommodations and practical amenities. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, an on-site cafe, and a convenient location near Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, consistently praised by regular visitors.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 86
SAR 113 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Cable channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Cable channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Fort, a neighborhood in Colombo, CityRest Fort - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galle Face Beach. Colombo World Trade Center and Old Parliament Building are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Colombo travel guide
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46 Hospital Street, Colombo 01, Colombo

What's nearby

  • Nice surronding within Colombo
    Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Head over to the Galle Face Green to catch these amazing sunsets. #Trover #Sunsets #Travel #Sky
    Galle Face Green
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gopuram tower of Hindu Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Pettah Market
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Colombo World Trade Center
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bally's Casino
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station
    9 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ministry of Crab
    3 min walk
  • The t-Lounge on Chatham Street by Dilmah
    3 min walk
  • Java Lounge
    1 min walk
  • Radicle Specialty Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Pillawoos Hotel
    1 min walk

About this property

CityRest Fort - Hostel

Hostel near Pettah Market
Located close to Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Colombo World Trade Center, CityRest Fort - Hostel provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a rooftop terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A computer station, a porter/bellhop, and multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills, free newspapers, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at CityRest Fort - Hostel boast thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch LCD TVs with premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

CityRest
CityRest Fort
CityRest Fort Colombo
CityRest Fort Hostel
CityRest Fort Hostel Colombo
CityRest Hostel
CityRest Fort
CityRest Fort Hostel
CityRest Fort - Hostel Colombo
CityRest Fort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
CityRest Fort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Colombo

Frequently asked questions

Is CityRest Fort - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at CityRest Fort - Hostel?

As of 6 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CityRest Fort - Hostel on 7 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 86, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at CityRest Fort - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. A 50% fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at CityRest Fort - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does CityRest Fort - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is CityRest Fort - Hostel located?

Located in Fort, this hostel is steps from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Colombo World Trade Center. Old Parliament Building and Pettah Market are also within 10 minutes. Colombo Fort Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

CityRest Fort - Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hannah Catherine

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is in a great location, close to the train station and lots of great places to eat nearby. But that's the only strong point. Everything else is average at best. The place needs renovation, WiFi doesn't work, cleaning in the shared bathrooms could be improved. But the location is great. So if you are looking for 1 night near the station - this would do.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ihan ok hintaansa nähden

Breakfast was included in to the price, but the kitchen was under reparation. They gave me 300 rupia as discount. Room was clean and tidy, fan good, walls very thin, excellent location if you travel by bus or train.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The uniqueness was the hotel location and the hotel had absolutely wonderful beds (mattresses.) However, it does not rate as a "4 star, in no way... The top rating would be a '1' star maximum.. I have traveled the globe worldwide (to 113 countries) so I do know what I'm talking about! Also, the hotel owner had cameras everywhere, almost like spying on the guests, which was most unpleasant, but the hotel staff, they were wonderful...
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mayumi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prison, solitary confinement. I booked a room with a shower toilet, but when I asked the hotel staff, they said they didn't have one and the shower and toilet were shared. The sheets were old and dirty, and the hotel was under renovation so it smelled like a construction site. The stairs were smelly and there were stains on the walls. I would be happy with half the price for this level. The room was completely different from what I booked, so I reported it to Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

yves

Liked: Cleanliness
Le personnel est très agréable, quant à la chambre ; petite et surtout sans fenêtre !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Yukio

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋の鍵は、電子タッチと鍵穴があったが、鍵穴しか使えなかった。ところが、この鍵は全室同一のようで間違えって他の部屋を開けてしまった。また、夜中に共用トイレに行った後部屋に戻ったら、電子キーが作動し中に入れなかった。どうなってるの、このホテル。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Hideaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ロケーションもよく快適に滞在できた。部屋のドアの解錠(開け方)方法にコツがいるので、到着して最初に部屋に案内された時にスタッフの前で何回か解錠方法を練習した方がいい。シャワーブースのステンレス製石鹸トレーに鋭い部分があり肘に怪我をした。腕を上げるとちょうど肘が当たる部分なので気をつけて。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

普通なホテルでしたよ。 周りに数軒の店もあったし、困ることはないかと思います。 共同部屋だったので、こんなもんですね。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

CHIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

清潔で過ごしやすい。

wifi環境もよく、清潔な部屋で過ごせて良かったです。少し場所が分かりにくいのでトゥクトゥクのおじさんも迷っていました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

ok!

Location is good, near the main train station and bus terminal but tuk tuk driver said far and ask for 300Rs. Dorm room is relatively small for 4 persons with luggages. Have enough toilets and shower cubicles. Have a rooftop but nothing to see. Free breakfast.

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top-quality service

The location is great if you want to be near Fort railway station. It is within walking distance to the beach as well. The service at check-in and check-out was excellent. They were friendly, helpful, and quick. We had to check-out in the morning before breakfast was served, and the desk clerk had even arranged for box breakfasts to be ready for us. We have a 3 year old, so not having to worry about finding food that early in the morning was quite helpful. The only minor issue was that the bathroom looked a little past its prime. The shelf in the shower was rusty and it looked like the toilet had been repaired without properly cleaning up the adhesive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

P, Tokyo, JAPAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location, good service and clean

I stayed CityRest Fort only 6 hours to take a shower and short nap for catching a mid-night flight. I booked a bed in Shared 4 Beds Dormitory. I checked in at the front desk and went into the room... I noticed there was nobody in the room! The man at the front desk was nothing to tell me but he arranged a sort of private room for me! I was able to relax and rest very well. Thank you so, so much for your angement. I'll definitely come back to CityRest Fort when I come to Colombo next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Saoufe12, Paris

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

bon rapport qualité prix pour une nuit

Hôtel bien placé, proche de la gare, idéal pour une rapide escale entre l'aéroport et le train pour partir explorer le sri lanka !

8/10 Good

Surya, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

駅から徒歩圏内の清潔なドミトリ

コロンボフォート駅から徒歩圏内にあり、清潔な男女別ドミトリでこの値段はありがたい。飲食店も最寄にあり、たいへん便利です。泊まったのは2階建てベッドが2つあるドミトリで、下の方が便利という人も多いと思いますが、上り下りに支障のない人であれば、上でも快適でした。エアコンや天井扇の強度については、同室の人と話し合ってください。効きすぎると風邪を引きます。バス・トイレも清潔で使い勝手がよかったです。

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

professionally run

great location, close to bus or train station, walking distance or take a tuk tuk for 150, no more. staff is great and very helpful. lots of staff, even on every floor. not sure what people complain about the breakfast for?? probably one of the best breakfasts I'd had in any hostel, anywheres. wifi is very good, beds are comfy, AC works well, and towel included. It said locks were available for the locker but I had my own, so I'm not sure if you had to rent it or not. Only had hot water 2 out of 4 times, yet people had hot water the same day, so I guess it was luck of the draw. No windows in the rooms, which I prefer because it stops the traffic noise, and light from coming in. One guy was smoking in the room when I checked in so I'm not sure if this is allowed, or he was sneaking it

4/10 Poor

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel bien situé et staff accueillant mais chambre sans fenêtre avec une mauvaise odeur, chambre au 1er étage entre la cusine et la salle à manger donc bruyante. Salle de bain commune sale. Bref si vous y allez, demandez à ne pas avoir de chambre au 1er etage!

8/10 Good

Riku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average hotel

Nice small hotel, excellent taxi-service to airport, well priced.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grei plass å overnatte ei natt etter lang flytur

8/10 Good

guy, quebec canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chambre sans fenêtre, très propre.

Nous y avons habité une nuit pour prendre le train pour Kandy le landemain matin. Prês de la gare.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Airco was broke, so we moved rooms, but then there the airco also broke down. In addition there was a girl in our room that seemed to live there. It was all a bit weird. But location is good, and the staff is really nice.

4/10 Poor

Pauline

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room smelt musty. It was good that there was lockers in the room. A weird stain was on the wall next to the air con. Only one female shower. And not super clean. It's fine I you only need to spend one night. The driver collected us from the airport which was a gread and even stopped at the train station for us. The check in was great and we were well greeted.

8/10 Good

VYK, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best choice near the train station

I stayed for only 5 hours as I arrived late and got a morning train to catch. Everything was clean - shower, room, bed, etc. Staff was superb and helpful! Unfortunately only cereal was provided for breakfast before 7am. The best choice near the train station!

8/10 Good

やなちゃん, 東京、日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

従業員のホスピタリティーは文句なし！

深夜1時のレイトチェックインでしたが、冷たいおしぼりとウエルカムドリンクが、パスポートの手続きの間に提供されます。滞在中、従業員すべての感じの良い応対に、とても満足しました。またコロンボ滞在の際には泊まりたいホテルです。

10/10 Excellent

n, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Excellent location, rooms very clean, staff are really friendly, safe, breakfast included as added bonus. Great value

6/10 Okay

philippe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cheap hotel... good location

This hotel is cheap.. so everything is below average basicly. The bed is not very confortable, the shower is dirty, the towel they give you is old and cheap. The bathroom are also dirty. Go there for 1 night but I cancelled my others nights.