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CityRest Fort - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

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Lobby
Comfort Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)

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 - 0.1 km
  • Bally's Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pettah Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galle Face Green - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galle Face Beach - 35 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 40 min drive
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 15 min drive
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 21 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 25 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at CityRest Fort - Hostel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 25 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 2014
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

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CityRest Fort Colombo
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CityRest Fort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at CityRest Fort - Hostel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by CityRest Fort - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at CityRest Fort - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. There's a 50% charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at CityRest Fort - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino (9-min walk) and Bellagio Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at CityRest Fort - Hostel and nearby?
CityRest Fort - Hostel has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near CityRest Fort - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around CityRest Fort - Hostel like?
CityRest Fort - Hostel is in Fort, a short 1-minute walk from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and 9 minutes' walk from Bally's Casino.

CityRest Fort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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 Good

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.
Hannah Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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...
Erik, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
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8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

JAEGEUN, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Ethan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
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4/10 Fair

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Excellent location, rooms very clean, staff are really friendly, safe, breakfast included as added bonus. Great value
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good overnight stay
Good overnight stop. Good location. Pretty much as advertised.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff good location
I stayed only one night in the dorm. Room was very comfortable. A/C & WIGI were very strong. Reception staff was very informative and nice. just a minute walk to Dutch hospital and about 10 mins walk to Fort Rail Station.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Located center of the city
Very clean for the shower room and toilet. Although the bed size is small for each, it is very clean as well. The staff is taking care the shower room until midnight, so he is also the good security parson for shared space. The hotel is located near the bus stops, so it's very easy to go to the other places in Sri Lanka. Free Wi-Fi is provided. 
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8/10 Very Good

Quick stop over
I was only here about 7 hours- the customer service was great, breakfast was nice, clean room- what more could you ask for when you hve a stop over. The train station is close which is an added bonus!
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8/10 Very Good

business trip
Very friendly and helpful staff. WiFi was decent and breakfast was decent. I enjoyed my stay.
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6/10 Good

cheap option for central colombo
short stay as it was close to train station. staff helpful.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good but could be better!
In total I'm satisfied about the quality even if the stay is relatively pricey. But there is also one no go! 1. Everyone should know, there are no windows in dorms! In the corridor you will face a bit stinky air because no one is going to open a window. That's not an huge issue but guest should be aware. 2. The the most ridiculous thing is that you only can buy bottled water for ~150 LKR! That's simply naughty and absolutely not supportable! No stay in Sri Lanka seems to have a water purifier or at least a water refill to prevent plastic bottles. From that point of view India seems to be more developed then Sri Lanka. Btw water refill in India costs ~20 LKR per litre and a bottle of water in Sri Lanka costs normally around 60-80 LKR. However, that feels like robbing and I'm really disappointed about that. On top the page tried to excuse it with the high costs in the neighbour hotel "Hilton" (piece is 500 LKR). I don't think this is comparable ;-)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good Hotel
Good hotel to stay in colombo, if you want to be near Galle face or near to beach. Amenities are good. When you check in ask for the blanket, Towel, and bathing soap. If you can avoid, then better to buy mineral water bottle outside as its costly there, 150 rupees. Outside its 60. There is no lift, if its a problem to stay in the third floor, ask for lower floors.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

A very average stay. You get what you pay for...
Great, central location close to Colombo Fort train station and room was clean. Very disorganised check in process and the new General Manager was more concerned with telling everyone he was the general manager than actually serving guests and solving problems. Bathrooms need more attention - no hook or place to hang towel in 2 of the 3 cubicles and all the soap dispensers were empty. No working key for the door so had to leave door ajar to go to the bathroom or common area. Had to ask for sheets and towel.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great budget option in Fort
Decent hostel in a great location near the main train station and Galle Face Green at a reasonable price. Staff were extremely helpful, even assisted with booking a train for us (not easy during peak season in Sri Lanka).
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good clean hostel
Stayed for 3 nights in one of the 2nd floor dorm rooms. The whole hotel and dorm rooms are very clean by hostel standards. Despite a lack of windows, the dorm rooms don't suffer from the usual damp smells, due to having both a fan and A/C. The bed clean, comfortable and there was a locker to keep my stuff. The bathroom and toilets are also cleaned regularly. While it's possible to order lunch/dinner at the hostel, I'd have to say that it was the one disappointment of the stay. The fish finger with fries was just awful, with the former having the texture of mashed potatoes and only a vaguely fishy taste. The included breakfast was well above average hostel fair. Mostly cereals, tea, coffee, sausages, eggs, rice and fresh fruits and juices. Location wise, it's hard to beat as it's right next to some upscale shopping and dining places and also very central for the sights around the city. Satisfied overall, it's a high price for a hostel. However, you do get clean rooms and bathrooms, good breakfast and friendly staff.
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8/10 Very Good

Thumbs up
Very good overall. High standard of facilities for a backpacker/couple in Colombo which can be hard for the value sometimes
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8/10 Very Good

Great location. Clean. Dorm Style
Best location you can get and probably the lowest price. It's half a block from the Dutch Hospital Shopping and Restaurant area. For tourists, there isn't really anything in Colombo of interest besides this area plus the adjacent Fort colonial buildings. Rooms have no windows so they are quiet and dark for sleeping but you don't want to be there during the daytime. My bed was a bottom bunk and was saggy in the middle so I think it negatively affected my sleep. Wifi worked well and the breakfast area was air conditioned during the day so you can watch tv or work on your computer. The whole place was clean. Dorm style offers the usual trade off of opportumities to get tips from other travelers but of course less privacy and comfort.
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