CityRest Fort - Hostel

Property class: 2
Hostel with restaurant, near Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

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CityRest Fort - Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Colombo World Trade Center. 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.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is $36
$47 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

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A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, a door with a light switch, and an air conditioning unit.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a decorative tree mural.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, orange bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small bedside table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 0.0 km
  • Colombo World Trade Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bally's Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pettah Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 39 min drive
  • Colombo Fort Station - 9 min walk
  • Bambalapitiya Railway Station - 16 min drive
  • Wellawatta Railway Station - 22 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Kai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Crab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Radicle Specialty Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barista - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk

About this property

CityRest Fort - Hostel

  • CityRest Fort - Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and Colombo World Trade Center. 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.

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

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

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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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 9-minute walk from Colombo Fort Station and 9 minutes' walk from Bally's Casino.

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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

Reviews

Verified review

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.
Verified review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified 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...
Verified review

2/10 Poor

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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Le personnel est très agréable, quant à la chambre ; petite et surtout sans fenêtre !!
Verified review

2/10 Poor

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。
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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。
Verified review

6/10 Good

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。
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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。
Verified 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.
Verified 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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

6/10 Good

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 !
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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。
Verified 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 review

4/10 Fair

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!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Average hotel

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

4/10 Fair

Grei plass å overnatte ei natt etter lang flytur
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Chambre sans fenêtre, très propre.

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

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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。
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

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