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C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Lobby
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Interior
Standard Queen | View from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Queen | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Standard Queen

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

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Standard Queen with balcony | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Standard Queen with balcony

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room With Balcony | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Twin Room With Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Premium bedding, free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

City Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, City View

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room with Balcony | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Family Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom with 10% Discount on Laundry

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

Queen Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room With Shared Bathroom With 10% Discount On Laundry

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel

A microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and a 24-hour front desk are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a computer station, free newspapers and a TV in a common area.
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottles of 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 on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St Peter's Church. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a computer and a lift
  • Steps from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and 5 minutes on foot from Colombo World Trade Center
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
C1 Colombo Fort - Hostel offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a television in common area, and a lift. 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 fridge in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colombo hostel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 101 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 165 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Vipul Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very polite and helpful. the hostel was very nice and clean too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is extremely helpful and the property is centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wang

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

8/10 Good

Jessy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean. Bed could be better.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manabu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best and safety location near by main railway station and reasonable price with good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big dorms with big enough lockers for backpacks. Dorm beds could have a small shelf to keep you phone etc and also a curtain for extended privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

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
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8/10 Good

Geoff

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

good one

Basic but nice, clean, great location and staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yupardee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location is convenient, close to everything, market next block from right is bakery , opposite left is minimart . Close to red mosque and walkable to big market . Next door is exchange money. Not far from big street but not too noisy at all . Every service people there was very outstanding helpful , polite. Room is new , clean and comfortable, Ac and internet is good . Reasonable price Recommended .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

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

Nice but no privacy

Very nice hostel overall but they could definitely benefit from some type of curtains on the beds since you get absolutely no privacy and the rooms are mixed men and women. The bathroom is not nearly big enough and has no shelves or hooks to bring your stuff there to change clothes etc
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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