What's Fort like?
While in Fort, you can spend time at the historical sites. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell. There's plenty more to see, including Pettah Market and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque.
Where are the best places to stay in Fort?
We have 16 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Fort:
The Steuart by Citrus
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free valet parking • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Garden • 24-hour front desk
Fairway Colombo
Hotel with 4 restaurants and bar- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Rooftop terrace • Cafe
Grand Oriental Hotel
Hotel with 2 restaurants and bar- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Cafe • 24-hour front desk
CityRest Fort - Hostel
Hostel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • Garden • 24-hour front desk
How to get to Fort
Flying to:
- Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.), 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Fort
Things to see and do in and around Fort
What to see in Fort
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
- St Peter's Church
- Colombo World Trade Center
- Sambodhi Chaitiya
- King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell
Things to do in Fort
- Pettah Market
- Bally's Casino
- Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
- Talangama Wetland
- Dutch Period Museum
Other popular Fort attractions
- Colombo Lighthouse
- Khan Clock Tower
- Bank of Ceylon Tower
- Old Parliament Building
- Kayman’s Gate Belltower