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CityRest Fort - Hostel

2.0 star property
Sip your morning coffee surrounded by lush greenery and city views. Explore nearby Pettah Market for local flavors and sounds.

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Property entrance
Comfort Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception hall
View from property
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 99
AED 129 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Map
46 Hospital Street, Colombo 01, Colombo

What's nearby

  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 1 min walk
  • Pettah Market - 9 min walk
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - 14 min walk
  • Galle Face Green Night Market - 3 min drive
  • Galle Face Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 4 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Kai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pillawoos Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ceylon Curry Club - ‬3 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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a porter/bellhop, and a computer station
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
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

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Library
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofing

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

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

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

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CityRest Fort
CityRest Fort Colombo
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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 27 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CityRest Fort - Hostel on 29 March 2025 start from $35.63, including 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 25 minutes by foot.

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CityRest Fort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Masanori

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

YUMI

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kensuke

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

KYUNGSOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

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

Kyohei

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

JAEGEUN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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 !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Markus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Riku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average hotel
Nice small hotel, excellent taxi-service to airport, well priced.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grei plass å overnatte ei natt etter lang flytur
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.