Is CityRest Fort - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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.

CityRest Fort - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Located in Fort, a neighborhood in Colombo, CityRest Fort - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Colombo World Trade Center and Old Parliament Building are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Pettah Market. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque and Galle Face Green Night Market are two other places to visit that come recommended.

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6/10 Okay

Hannah Catherine

2024/3/11

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

2023/1/17

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

2025/3/1

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

4/10 Poor

Kiia

2025/1/13

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Masanori

2024/11/29

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hideaki

2024/11/11

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

2024/3/20

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rita

2024/1/26

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

Kensuke

2023/12/27

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

KYUNGSOO

2019/2/3

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2019/1/30

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

2018/12/29

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

2018/4/22

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2018/4/3

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

2018/3/13

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

JAEGEUN

2018/1/13

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Ethan

2017/10/23

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

2017/7/27

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

2017/5/18

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

2017/5/8

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。

6/10 Okay

Markus

2017/4/10

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2017/3/26

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

2017/3/20

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

2017/3/16

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average hotel

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2017/2/8

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

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