Fort
Fort is Colombo’s centuries-old powerhouse with a long and proud tradition of trade. This is where history was made in the past and where it’s made once again. The historic centre that was off-limits for a long time, is now undergoing a facelift, bringing back Fort’s vivacity and Old Cosmopolitan Grandeur. Fort is the heart and the soul of the city, Colombo’s #01 historic hotspot.
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Places to stay in Colombo
Cinnamon Red
Cool hotel with 360 ̊ swimming pool & rooftop bar
59, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 07
medium
Grand Oriental Hotel
Old fashioned hotel with vintage bar
2 York Street, Colombo 01
medium
City Rest Fort
Nice clean place with great ice-cream
46 Hospital Street, Colombo 01
low
Tuk Tuk Hostels
Budget accommodation in classy neighbourhood
391/3B, Thimbirigasaya Road, Colombo 07
low
Black Cat
Homey bed & breakfast in colonial villa
No. 11 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07
low
Fairway Colombo
Hip hotel in historic heart
7 Hospital Street, Colombo 01
medium
Hotel Nippon
Lovingly restored heritage hotel
123 Kumaran Ratnam Rd, Colombo 02
medium
Hostel at Galle Face
Friendly hostel in prime location
41 Galle Face Terrace, Colombo 03
low
Bunkyard
Eco-friendly hostel and café
20A Guilford Crescent, Colombo 07
low
Galle Face Hotel
The city’s most prestigious hotel
2 Galle Road, Colombo 03
high
Tintagel
Classy boutique hotel with royal patronage
65 Rosemead Place, Colombo 07
high
Snapshots in Fort
Happy New Year to our friends in Sri Lanka🎉 🇱🇰
In #Colombo? Go to any of the parks or head to Sea Street in #Pettah, join the party at the two fantastic coloured Hindu kovils and break a coconut, or two 💦
When in #Colombo, the crowded chaotic market bazaar #Pettah is a must-visit. We can’t help but be mesmerized by the skinny guys who make the place tick, the natami’s who literally carry the market’s weight on their narrow shoulders. We went to the Old Town Hall to have a chat with two of these local heroes and looked at the city through their lens. Check out latest blog - link in bio.