Fort Travel Guide

Colombo

A tall, cylindrical tower with a dome and star-shaped finials, set against a blue sky with clouds.
A red and white patterned building with multiple domes and intricate architectural details.
A detailed architectural facade with intricate patterns and a central arched entrance.
A building with intricate brickwork and multiple domes.
A coastal scene with a ferry, buses, and parked cars near the shore.

Stay near popular Fort attractions

The New Kathiresan Temple with intricate carvings and statues.

Pettah Market

7.6/10 (256 reviews)
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pettah Market during your trip to Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Private Sigiriya Day Tour from Kandy: Temples & Elephants

Private Sigiriya Day Tour from Kandy: Temples & Elephants

฿768
per adult
Private Sigiriya Day Tour from Kandy: Temples & Elephants
Tuk ride is very cheap in colombo

Colombo Tuk Tuk Safari With Friendly Guide ( All Inclusive)

฿668
per adult
Colombo Tuk Tuk Safari With Friendly Guide ( All Inclusive)
Picture 7 for Activity Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets

Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets

฿810
per adult
Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets
Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka

Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka

฿2,282
per traveller
Italian Speaking National Guide in Sri Lanka
Kandy City Tour - Cultural Heart of Srilanka

Kandy City Tour - Cultural Heart of Srilanka

฿607
per adult
Kandy City Tour - Cultural Heart of Srilanka
View from the lotus Tower

Colombo City Tour With Mahaweli

฿1,269
per adult
Colombo City Tour With Mahaweli
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Top hotels in Fort

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

5 out of 5
115, C. A. Gardiner Mawatha Colombo
The price is ฿2,838 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,838
฿3,813 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
Hilton Colombo

Hilton Colombo

5 out of 5
2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Colombo
The price is ฿3,014 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿3,014
฿4,049 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (589 reviews)
"Beautiful property with wonderful food and central location."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Hilton Colombo
The Kingsbury Colombo

The Kingsbury Colombo

5 out of 5
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha Colombo
The price is ฿2,398 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿2,398
฿3,221 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (930 reviews)
"Excellent property. Staff highly professional and well trained. Highly recommend this property to all travellers."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

The Kingsbury Colombo
Zest Metropole

Zest Metropole

2.5 out of 5
43 Hospital St Colombo Western Province
The price is ฿1,787 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿1,787
฿2,109 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Dutch ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and great staff."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Zest Metropole
Grand Oriental Hotel

Grand Oriental Hotel

3 out of 5
2 York St Colombo WP
The price is ฿778 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
฿778
฿1,064 total
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Sambodhi Chaitiya are ...
7/10 Good! (88 reviews)
"Beautiful old building with friendly staff"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Grand Oriental Hotel
Dutch Heritage Colombo

Dutch Heritage Colombo

2 out of 5
52 Hospital St Colombo WP
The price is ฿1,258 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿1,258
฿1,484 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Dutch Hospital Shopping ...
Dutch Heritage Colombo
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Where to stay in Fort

Find the best Fort areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a beach with a road running parallel to it, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

Wellawatte

Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop.

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a tower with a spherical observation deck.

Kollupitiya

While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.

A coastal railway track with buildings and a clear sky.
Photo by Brandon Dale
Open Photo by Brandon Dale

Bambalapitiya

While Bambalapitiya isn't home to many top sights, Majestic City and Bellagio Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

A beach at sunset with calm waves and a distant city skyline.
Photo by Kalunde Mbevi
Open Photo by Kalunde Mbevi

Kompannaweediya

If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A building with a clock tower and illuminated signage reading "Arcade Square."
Photo by Nishantha De Costa
Open Photo by Nishantha De Costa

Cinnamon Gardens

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Sri Lanka National Museum or Colombo Town Hall.

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