Name: C 1 Colombo Fort
Address: 37 Mudalige Mawatha Road, Fort, Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Colombo, Western Province, LK
Price range: US$27–US$30 per night
Rating: 8.4

What guests think

Across many reviews, C 1 Colombo Fort stands out for its friendly, attentive staff and a very convenient location near Colombo Fort station, with clean, modern rooms that feel more like a simple hotel than a hostel.

Guests frequently highlight good value, comfortable beds, and effective air conditioning. Some guests mention limited privacy in dorms due to missing bed curtains or shelves, and occasional noise or thin walls. Overall, expect a budget-friendly base with excellent service.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with appreciated free tea and filtered water; Wi-Fi works for some but was unusable in at least one room.

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10

Wang

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and affordable accommodation. Great aircon.

10

Kieran

30 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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 😊

10

Yasuhiro

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

フォート地区にあるホステル（ホテル）。4人部屋のドミトリールームに３泊しました。清潔感のあるホステルで、スタッフは親切。日本語の話せるスタッフもいました。日本人客の姿もちらほらと見かけました。ホテルに入るとエアコンが効いていて、外とは違って涼しく快適に過ごすことができました。周辺は本来は賑やかなエリアだと思いますが、経済が破綻した影響なのか、閉まっているお店が多いように感じました。いずれにしても快適に過ごすことのできる、良いホステルだと思いました。

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Alvaro

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 👌👌👏👏😊

10

Chihiro

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

スタッフがとても親切だった。エアコンは古いようにみえるがしっかりと機能してくれた。共用スペースで自由に飲める紅茶のサービスがうれしかった。

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8

Geoff

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

10

Yupardee

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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 .

8

Claude

25 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

L'hôtel offre un très bon rapport qualité/prix, et est bien situé. Le point noir est l'impossibilité d'accéder à internet dans la chambre qui nous a été attribuée

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10

Shuhei

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

比較的バスステーションや駅からも近く、近くに食堂もあるので立地は便利です。スタッフもフレンドリーで、無料の紅茶サービスはありがたいです。設備もきれいです。ルーフトップでゆっくりするのもおすすめです。

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TOMOKO

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

駅から歩ける所にある。日本語の堪能なスタッフがいて助かる。清潔、簡素、現代的な施設。鉄製のベッドは軋みがなく過ごしやすい。スタッフは丁寧で気持ちが良い、

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are consistently clean and feel modern. A few guests noted minor bathroom wear or wet areas, and one reported a temporary hot water issue.

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Sanae

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

女性専用の部屋だったので、安心して夜を過ごせました。部屋やシャワールームも小綺麗で、ちゃんとお湯もでます。夜コロンボへ到着して朝出る予定だった為、寝るだけの部屋としては値段以上の価値がありました。ドアマン的な人が日本語が出来る方だったののでビックリしました。このホテルは交通の便も良く徒歩圏内にお店もいっぱいあります。とりあえず寝てシャワーを浴びれれば良いという人にはとても良いホテルだと思います。

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Marilyn

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location for city centre. No frills hotel but clean and great value.

8

Jessy

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, clean. Bed could be better.

6

Fatma Nalci

19 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Hostelin karşısında bir inşaat vardı. Gece aşağı yukarı 12.00 ye kadar gürültü yaptılar. Lavabonun kenarlarında seramik yoktu. Çirkin bir görüntü sergiliyordu. Ayrıca devamlı ıslaktı.İlk gün duşta sıcak su yoktu. Çalışanlar çok yardımseverdi.

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Takuya

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

館内はとても綺麗。寝るだけなら不自由しない。

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Yasuhiro

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

フォート地区にあるホステル（ホテル）。4人部屋のドミトリールームに３泊しました。清潔感のあるホステルで、スタッフは親切。日本語の話せるスタッフもいました。日本人客の姿もちらほらと見かけました。ホテルに入るとエアコンが効いていて、外とは違って涼しく快適に過ごすことができました。周辺は本来は賑やかなエリアだと思いますが、経済が破綻した影響なのか、閉まっているお店が多いように感じました。いずれにしても快適に過ごすことのできる、良いホステルだと思いました。

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Yupardee

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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 .

8

George

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late at night, service was excellent and friendly. Room was clean and hostle was within walking distance of the train station

10

riaz

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean supper nice location close everything

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Aisling

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and comfortable with effective air conditioning; dorms feel spacious with large lockers. Several guests wanted bed curtains or small shelves for privacy, and a few mentioned noise from other rooms or nearby construction.

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Karen

9 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sichere und schöne Unterkunft! Leider ein wenig hellhörig aber sonst top!

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Wang

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and affordable accommodation. Great aircon.

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CHARLES

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Jessy

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, clean. Bed could be better.

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Fatma Nalci

19 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Hostelin karşısında bir inşaat vardı. Gece aşağı yukarı 12.00 ye kadar gürültü yaptılar. Lavabonun kenarlarında seramik yoktu. Çirkin bir görüntü sergiliyordu. Ayrıca devamlı ıslaktı.İlk gün duşta sıcak su yoktu. Çalışanlar çok yardımseverdi.

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Alvaro

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 👌👌👏👏😊

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Tommi

24 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Sophia

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 :)

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Alexandra

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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TOMOKO

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

駅から歩ける所にある。日本語の堪能なスタッフがいて助かる。清潔、簡素、現代的な施設。鉄製のベッドは軋みがなく過ごしやすい。スタッフは丁寧で気持ちが良い、

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and helpful, including smooth late-night check-ins and local guidance; some staff speak Japanese. Many guests felt welcomed and safe.

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Sanae

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

女性専用の部屋だったので、安心して夜を過ごせました。部屋やシャワールームも小綺麗で、ちゃんとお湯もでます。夜コロンボへ到着して朝出る予定だった為、寝るだけの部屋としては値段以上の価値がありました。ドアマン的な人が日本語が出来る方だったののでビックリしました。このホテルは交通の便も良く徒歩圏内にお店もいっぱいあります。とりあえず寝てシャワーを浴びれれば良いという人にはとても良いホテルだと思います。

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Lori

28 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Chanhee

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and professional staff. Mr. Sunny (unsure of spelling) made me feel welcome and safe. Praises.

10

Gyusung

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

친절한 직원분들 덕분에 스리랑카 여행 스타트를 잘 하고 이동합니다. 기차역과 가까워서 편리해요.

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Alvaro

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 👌👌👏👏😊

10

Vaibhav

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is extremely helpful and the property is centrally located.

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Geoff

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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

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Yupardee

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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 .

10

Sophia

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 :)

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Aisling

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Location

Very convenient for transit and sightseeing, close to Colombo Fort station, bus links, markets, and major sights, with many places walkable.

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Sanae

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

女性専用の部屋だったので、安心して夜を過ごせました。部屋やシャワールームも小綺麗で、ちゃんとお湯もでます。夜コロンボへ到着して朝出る予定だった為、寝るだけの部屋としては値段以上の価値がありました。ドアマン的な人が日本語が出来る方だったののでビックリしました。このホテルは交通の便も良く徒歩圏内にお店もいっぱいあります。とりあえず寝てシャワーを浴びれれば良いという人にはとても良いホテルだと思います。

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Marilyn

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location for city centre. No frills hotel but clean and great value.

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Shinichi

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

場所が凄く便利だった

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Manabu

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Best and safety location near by main railway station and reasonable price with good staff.

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Alvaro

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 👌👌👏👏😊

10

Vaibhav

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is extremely helpful and the property is centrally located.

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Yupardee

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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 .

8

George

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late at night, service was excellent and friendly. Room was clean and hostle was within walking distance of the train station

10

riaz

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean supper nice location close everything

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TOMOKO

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

駅から歩ける所にある。日本語の堪能なスタッフがいて助かる。清潔、簡素、現代的な施設。鉄製のベッドは軋みがなく過ごしやすい。スタッフは丁寧で気持ちが良い、

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Month	Average price
January	US$42
February	US$36
March	US$32
April	US$30
May	US$34
June	US$33
July	US$34
August	US$44
September	US$36
October	US$30
November	US$35
December	US$33

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $28	15 $28	16 $28	17 $29	18 $27	19 $28
20 $29	21 $28	22 $28	23 $28	24 $29	25 $29	26 $30
27 $29	28 $27	29 $28	30 $28

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $30	2 $29	3 $30
4 $29	5 $28	6 $28	7 $28	8 $29	9 $29	10 $30
11 $29	12 $28	13 $28	14 $28	15 $29	16 $29	17 $30
18 $29	19 $28	20 $28	21 $28	22 $29	23 $29	24 $30
25 $29	26 $28	27 $28	28 $28	29 $29	30 $29	31 $30

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