Title: Fort Travel Guide: Best of Fort, Colombo Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Fort](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Colombo-Hotels.0-n553248633981711463-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Fort Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Fort.d553248633981711463.Car-Hire-Guide)[Fort Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort.d553248633981711463.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Fort Travel Guide ## Colombo ![Old Galle Buck Lighthouse in Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981711463/9b17f365-e107-433c-a514-d72ebf0ae4e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Galle Buck Lighthouse in Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981711463/9b17f365-e107-433c-a514-d72ebf0ae4e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Railway Station on sea beach U will not find this anywhere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/006dabed-5761-48b9-ac12-ec1ee4250fe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![U will find a few station besides sea beach That's unique ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/48302231-9bf8-43cb-8420-bf7bf2dc409f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Such a stunning mosque. Definitely worth looking for while in Colombo. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/3bbc2989-201a-4c12-9444-5357f20683af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Fort Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Colombo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo.dx869) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Gopuram tower of Hindu Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121038/63985d0b-5289-4f26-a2b1-308366094226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pettah-Market-Fort.d6121038.Attraction) ![Nice surronding within Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/4a249466-8251-4f6b-90a7-80591bee16d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dutch-Hospital-Shopping-Precinct-Fort.d6228072.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballys-Casino-Colombo.d553248621526928407.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jami-Ul-Alfar-Mosque-Pettah.d6121048.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-World-Trade-Center-Fort.d6121044.Attraction) #### Colombo Lighthouse Learn about the local history of Colombo when you spend time at Colombo Lighthouse. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Lighthouse-Fort.d553248634141201305.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Half Day Private Tour to Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46947800/cf1bfe1c-ed8f-4d4e-bbd1-5fd072647015.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour) £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/udawalawe-national-park-half-day-jeep-safari-private-tour.a46947800.activity-details) ![Colombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46986099/78b846b9-49c7-4949-b075-3397f57c872e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included £19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-by-tuk-tuk-sightseeing-entry-tickets-included.a46986099.activity-details) ![Port of Colombo ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5144438/5d83997c-74ca-4c55-9b37-76fb6da6238e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tuk-tuk-private-safari-tour-exploring-sri-lankas-capital-colombo.a5144438.activity-details) ![Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46269199/34c3fc59-7d3d-4006-9e0c-da6460b12dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-explore-history-different-food-tasting.a46269199.activity-details) ![Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2143475/c711af03-338d-4391-8209-baa714027fec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 03 Days Round Tour £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-car-hire-with-driver-guide-for-03-days-round-tour.a2143475.activity-details) ![Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47692322/cd9bdbd6-1460-4a6a-bda7-a821d65e2d49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup £22 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colombo-city-sightseeing-tour-by-tuk-tuk-with-pickup.a47692322.activity-details) [See all activities in Colombo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Fort ![Hilton Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/181900/181855/4895c143_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Colombo 2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Colombo £97 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (537 reviews) Perfect for 24 hours before heading back to the airport Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=181855&PinnedHotelID=181855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981711463) ![Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2300/2281/7a3d2b40_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo 115, C. A. Gardiner Mawatha Colombo Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £90 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (542 reviews) Breakfast excellent Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=2281&PinnedHotelID=2281&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981711463) ![The Kingsbury Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/20000/19910/7a50fe18_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Kingsbury Colombo 48 Janadhipathi Mawatha Colombo £91 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (872 reviews) Great rooms and food. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=19910&PinnedHotelID=19910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981711463) ![Grand Oriental Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92709700/92709643/8cba699d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Oriental Hotel 2 York St Colombo WP Stay at this hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sambodhi Chaitiya and Colombo Lighthouse are ... 6.6/10 (74 reviews) 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=92709643&PinnedHotelID=92709643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981711463) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=92709643&PinnedHotelID=92709643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981711463) ![Dutch Heritage Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120535400/120535309/c4d3211c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dutch Heritage Colombo 52 Hospital St Colombo WP £55 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Colombo. Enjoy daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews) Great location. Nice room. Great value. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=120535309&PinnedHotelID=120535309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981711463) ![The Steuart by Citrus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11020000/11020000/11019983/6bb815c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Steuart by Citrus 45, Janadhipathi Mawatha Colombo £72 14 Feb - 15 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bank of Ceylon Tower and Dutch ... 8/10 Very Good! (208 reviews) Clean spacious room. Good staff. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Fort hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981711463&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981711463&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981711463&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981711463&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981711463&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633981711463&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Fort ![Red mosque Pettah, COlombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939578369/014981ec-31d4-4722-b337-aceb03daa850.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Pettah.dx553248635939578369) ![#Reflections...the sunset reflection on the ocean was really something! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/c06f9bf7-768c-4719-acff-520cefa6ccb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kompannaweediya If you're spending some time in Kompannaweediya, One Galle Face and Galle Face Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Kompannaweediya.dx885799010078720000) ![Beira lake is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. It has been one of the top tourist destinations in the commercial capital, Colombo as Gangarama Temple is located just next to Beira lake. I really recommend this place for you who are visiting Sri Lanka. Other than the religious background, it's a great place to capture some water birds as well. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/6340bfbc-8d64-4424-9cd6-7f94e4cc1967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hunupitiya.dx553248635976397500) ![It's a wonderful and different sea beach from other beaches](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/fe1b76cb-0d16-49ba-8e35-225eba30e3e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Suduwella.dx553248635976398252) ![Colombo cityscape with view of Beira Lake surrounded by ny large businesses, condos and Lotus Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/885798545458900992/631a8e9a-b89d-4f51-b9fc-c9071c530bc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kollupitiya While visiting Kollupitiya, you might make a stop by sights like Casino Marina Colombo and Galle Face Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Kollupitiya.dx885798545458900992) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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