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C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct in Colombo

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Standard Queen | View from property
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Interior detail
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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37 Mudalige Mawatha Road, Fort, Colombo, Western
  • Place, Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Colombo World Trade Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pettah Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Queen

Standard Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Queen with balcony

Standard Queen with balcony

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room With Balcony

Twin Room With Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

City Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room with Balcony

Family Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom with 10% Discount on Laundry

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Colombo

Fort stay.You'll be steps from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and within a 10-minute walk of Colombo World Trade Center with a stay at this Fort hostel. Pettah Market and Khan Clock Tower are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Colombo World Trade Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pettah Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bally's Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galle Face Green - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 11 min walk
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The t-Lounge on Chatham Street by Dilmah - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Crab - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Java Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Radicle Specialty Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pillawoos Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

Hostel near Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct in Colombo
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a television in a common area, and an elevator. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colombo hostel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

This Colombo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

C1 Colombo Fort Hostel
C1 Hostel
C1 Colombo Fort
C1 Colombo Fort Hostel Colombo
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel Colombo
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Colombo

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 161 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent value for a reasonably priced hotel, would use again. Some tea/coffee making supplies would have been appreciated. Many thanks Judy and Geoff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES, CEBU

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place. Although it is a hostel, it felt more like a hotel. Was given a large family room, with a private bathroom which was perfect for my wife and 2 kids. The location is very convenient. Walking distance to 3 major attractions in Colombo. The only drawback There are no places to eat in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marisol

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay but balcony unusable

Book this hôtel it’s perfect! The only problem is that bc we booked a room with a balcony that was completely unusable; no table, no chairs; just 2 huge Air Con that were making noise and pushing heat on the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a solo traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing !

Súper location close to Colombo Fort train Station. I arrive at 1 am and the staff was waiting for me. The building seemed to be new and the entrance and inside decor is so nice that I was not sure if I was in the right pleca. The room has 4 bed, very comfortable mattress and cool A.C. So far I am very impressed. I don’t know the name of the man in charge of the night shift, but he was very attentive and gave a tour of the place and answer all my questions about the location. 7 stars 👌👌👏👏😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

riaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean supper nice location close everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanhee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly and professional staff. Mr. Sunny (unsure of spelling) made me feel welcome and safe. Praises.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hostel! More like a hotel than hostel. I had a private room and shared bathroom and they were very kind to let me in at 4am after my train arrived late. Absolutely lovely staff :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and affordable accommodation. Great aircon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were kind and helpful made all the difference my first night in Sri Lanka. Accomodation had everything you need and was clean. In an excellent location. Would recommend and will be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived late at night, service was excellent and friendly. Room was clean and hostle was within walking distance of the train station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant! Must stay!

Absolutely brilliant, the staff are so kind and helpful and go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Very clean room and had all the amenities we needed. Couldn’t recommend this place more highly if you’re staying in Colombo.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Md Abdullah Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay. great location

Amazing stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect location for city centre.

Perfect location for city centre. No frills hotel but clean and great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ridhwan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 would recommend

Really great hostel! More like a hotel with dorms, very modern and in a really nice location. Got friendly with the all the staff, they are super super friendly and will help guide and assist you with whatever it is that you wish to do, couldn’t recommend the place more. Very nice to meet other guests from all over the world also! They have water you can purchase water there or if you have your own bottle there is free filtered water. It was clean also, showers, toilets all good 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Oak Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C1 Fort is the BEST place to stay when visiting Colombo, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 They have dorm rooms starting at $7USD/night, two twin bed with balcony, double bed with balcony and family rooms with three beds.

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Oak Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been here several times and will keep coming back!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Oak Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Back again for another stay!! I love it here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Oak Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The number one stand out at this hotel is their kind and helpful staff!!! My room was very beautiful and comfortable. I’d highly recommend staying here to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023