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

Full-Day Colombo City Tour

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

Rp1.445.200
per traveller
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Kandy City Tour from Colombo Seaport

Rp1.646.083
per adult
Kandy City Tour from Colombo Seaport
Private Guided Colombo City Tour from Colombo

Colombo City Tour And Private Guided

Rp993.575
per adult
Colombo City Tour And Private Guided
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo

Rp1.534.400
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo
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

Rp430.709
per adult
Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk with Tickets
From Colombo: Galle Fort, Madu River, Epic Day Trip Tour

Galle Fort & Bentota Private Day Trip with Madu River Safari

Rp1.695.916
per adult
Galle Fort & Bentota Private Day Trip with Madu River Safari
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Top hotels in Fort

Hilton Colombo

Hilton Colombo

5 out of 5
2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Colombo
The price is Rp1.591.060 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp1.591.060
Rp2.137.433 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hilton Colombo
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

5 out of 5
115, C. A. Gardiner Mawatha Colombo
The price is Rp1.395.712 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.395.712
Rp1.875.005 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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
The Kingsbury Colombo

The Kingsbury Colombo

5 out of 5
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha Colombo
The price is Rp1.406.002 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.406.002
Rp1.888.828 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
The Kingsbury Colombo
Grand Oriental Hotel

Grand Oriental Hotel

3 out of 5
2 York St Colombo WP
The price is Rp468.817 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp468.817
Rp641.772 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (85 reviews)
"Value for money, prime location in the heart of capital."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Grand Oriental Hotel
Zest Metropole

Zest Metropole

2.5 out of 5
43 Hospital St Colombo Western Province
The price is Rp943.405 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp943.405
Rp1.113.218 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (35 reviews)
"We arrived at midnight and we left mid day so just needed somewhere to lay out heads and get our bearings after a 24hr travel journey. Thos place was perfectly located to discover Colombo, was very clean and spacious and the staff were very helpful For a place to base yourself, fabulous"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Zest Metropole
Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology

4 out of 5
7, Hospital Street, Colombo 01 Colombo
The price is Rp887.428 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp887.428
Rp1.162.499 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Dutch Hospital ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (628 reviews)
"The family room was very spacious and clean. A wonderful breakfast buffet. Staff were very friendly."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology
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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 Liberty Plaza and Casino Marina Colombo.

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a clear sky, and a sunset.

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 large, traditional building with a tiled roof and stone columns.

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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