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CityRest Fort - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with rooftop terrace, walk to Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

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Property entrance
Front of property
Comfort Room
Breakfast area
Lobby
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Your area essentials

Map
46 Hospital Street, Colombo 01, Colombo
  • Popular LocationDutch Hospital Shopping Precinct1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPettah Market9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGalle Face Green10 min walk
  • AirportColombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)40 min drive

Room options

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 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Colombo

CityRest Fort - Hostel puts you in the heart of Colombo, within steps of Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Colombo World Trade Center. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Fort hostel include Old Parliament Building and Pettah Market.
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What's nearby

  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 1 min walk
  • Pettah Market - 9 min walk
  • Galle Face Green - 10 min walk
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - 14 min walk
  • Galle Face Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ministry of Crab - 4 min walk
  • Barista - 2 min walk
  • TAPHOUSE by RnR - 4 min walk
  • Pillawoos Hotel - 1 min walk
  • Curry Leaf Restaurant - Hilton Colombo - 3 min walk

About this property

CityRest Fort - Hostel

Hostel with rooftop terrace, walk to Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at CityRest Fort - Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colombo hostel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
CityRest Fort - Hostel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free toiletries. 24-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Colombo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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 centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

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

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 per cent 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at CityRest Fort - Hostel

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to CityRest Fort - Hostel?

The closest beach to CityRest Fort - Hostel is Galle Face Beach (1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at CityRest Fort - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at CityRest Fort - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at CityRest Fort - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at CityRest Fort - Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

CityRest Fort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Kyohei

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Verified traveller

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.

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