What's Fort Like?
While in Fort, you can spend time at the historical sites. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell. There's plenty more to see, including Pettah Market and Bally's Casino.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Fort?
We have 16 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Fort:
The Steuart by Citrus
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Garden • 24-hour front desk
Fairway Colombo
Hotel with 4 restaurants, bar- Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Cafe
Grand Oriental Hotel
Hotel with 2 restaurants, bar- Free parking • Free WiFi • Cafe • 24-hour front desk
CityRest Fort - Hostel
Hostel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • Garden • 24-hour front desk
How to Get to Fort
Flying to:
- Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Fort
Things to See and Do in and around Fort
What to See in Fort
- Colombo World Trade Center
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
- St Peter's Church
- Sambodhi Chaitiya
- King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell
Things to Do in Fort
- Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
- Pettah Market
- Bally's Casino
- 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