Fort Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Bally's Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Bally's Casino during your travels in Colombo 10? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
After visiting Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Colombo World Trade Center
Colombo World Trade Center is just one of the places to see in Colombo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Bank of Ceylon Tower
Find out about the history of Colombo when you spend time at Bank of Ceylon Tower. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights
Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included
Shore Excursion Kelaniya Temple & Colombo City Tour
Colombo: Tuk Tuk City Highlights Tour with Lunch
Our pick of the best Fort Hotel Deals
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
Courtesy of staff and general amenities were of a good standard.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hilton Colombo
Perfect for 24 hours before heading back to the airport
Reviewed on 2 Feb 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
The Kingsbury Colombo
Great rooms and food.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Dutch Heritage Colombo
Great location. Nice room. Great value.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
The Steuart by Citrus
Clean spacious room. Good staff.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
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.
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.
Kollupitiya
While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach.
Ibbanwala
Though Ibbanwala may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colombo City Centre and Chabad of Sri Lanka.
