Fort Travel Guide
Colombo
Popular places to visit
Pettah Market
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.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct during your visit to Colombo. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Colombo City Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Colombo City Centre during your trip to Colombo 02.
Galle Face Green
After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Find out about the history of Colombo 07 with a stop at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
One Galle Face
You can search for that perfect souvenir at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03.
Top hotels in Fort
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
It was a good experience The room was ok and staff was helpful regardless of some delay due to the high number of guests during new year
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Colombo
The breakfast buffet is excellent. The hotel location is good. Not the Hilton's fault, but Colombo is not particularly interesting Someone is always trying to take advantage of you. Minor scams. Nothing threatening but irritating and frustrating. We are very experienced Asian travelers. Be ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Kingsbury Colombo
Great rooms and food.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Grand Oriental Hotel
The hotel is well-located, the rooms enormous with very old furniture! A little rundown in places but that’s why the price is low, and I hope no-one “improves” it any time soon! Do not use the tuk-tuk drivers outside the hotel, or believe anyone who tells you “today is a special day”These people ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Dutch Heritage Colombo
Excellent location and potential when they add facilities such as a restaurant. The roof terrace is a missed opportunity, needing restaurant
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fort
Pettah
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Pettah. You might want to make time for a stop at Pettah Market or Dutch Period Museum.
Kompannaweediya
If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Kochchikade
Kochchikade might not have many top sights, but Pettah Market and Bally's Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hunupitiya
Hunupitiya might not have many top sights, but Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Suduwella
While Suduwella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo City Centre.
Maradana
When in Maradana, you can plan a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower and Colombo Town Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
