Fort Travel Guide
Colombo





Popular places to visit

Pettah Market
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.

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Bally's Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Bally's Casino during your travels in Colombo 10? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
After visiting Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Colombo World Trade Center
Colombo World Trade Center is just one of the places to see in Colombo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Bank of Ceylon Tower
Find out about the history of Colombo when you spend time at Bank of Ceylon Tower. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Jewel Hunt Tour of Colombo Shore Excursion from Colombo Port

Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting

Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day

Shore excursion Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk
Top hotels in Fort

Hilton Colombo
Fantastic
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
Fridge in the room did not worked, not the room I requested, it took 1 hour to checkin, the lady booking me, ran away making, man standing back to complete the booking, he kept on running to to boss,
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Grand Oriental Hotel
Maintenance very bad
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Kingsbury Colombo
We love staying at the Kingsbury. It feels like home. The rooms are spacious and the beds are super comfortable. The staff are always professional and super friendly. The manager went out of his way to make sure we were happy, (although we had to cancel a night’s stay last minute.) The buffet breakfasts ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Dutch Heritage Colombo

The Steuart by Citrus
The staff and hotel were very nice. I enjoyed my stay for a few nights. The breakfast included traditional Sri Lankan choice which I had every day.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort

Pettah
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Pettah. You might want to make time for a stop at Pettah Market or Dutch Period Museum.

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

Hunupitiya
Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Suduwella
While Suduwella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.

Maradana
When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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


