It was my first experience of staying in the hostel, I simply loved it, I m not a party lover and was avoiding this kind of places due to the young people likes drinking and stay awake till late hours, here you can meet different age people, the atmosphere is very calm. Staff is super helpful and friendly, dorms is clean, the lobby area has a good interior, good to sit and chill with the cup of coffee or tea (which is provided here). The only thing there might be an issue with hot water in the shower and they don't have a breakfast option,other than that it's the best hostel in Colombo I believe.

C1 Colombo Fort is an affordable hostel in a very good location in Colombo. Everything is clean, stuff is helpful and friendly. Wifi connection is good. No breakfast but coffee and tea is free. Lack of hot water was a bit of the problem at the shower. Perfect for my first night stay in Sri Lanka and decent value considering it's location.

Great budget hotel/hostel right in the heart of the city. You have everything nearby. Manager is a sweet person who can talk to you at lengths. Hotel is clean and colourful. All the amenities are there so you don't have to ask for anything. They have a nice terrace cum working space with a great view. Loved our 2 night stay here.

Nice location suited in city center, hostel is quite modern and clean, dorm bed has good private, I had good sleep every night. Manager is a good person, he gave most helpful advise on my trip. I recommend for every backpacker in Colombo.

Very nice place, clean and comfortable, train, buses, Galle face, all walking distance, the manager Mr. Imthiyas is very helpful and great person, staff also friendly,

Excellent property in the heart of the old quarter of Colombo, Fort. Rooms are well designed and clean as are the bathrooms. The common spaces on the ground floor are well designed and comfortable. The rooftop offers views of the city and a perfect place to chill out. What makes this property a top choice are its people. The front of house staff led by Thamil are friendly, courteous and highly efficient and always make sure guests are well looked after. Kudos to the owners of this property for creating a fantastic product with C1!

The staff is absolutely fantastic och friendly! Even when we got back from our round tour in Sri Lanka and our departure was at night and we weren't staying at the hostel. We felt very welcomed and could hang out there, waiting for our flight!

The staff are very nice and friendly. Just enough attention to make you feel familiar, just enough distance to make you feel private. Rooms also clean and there are no minus points. Free coffee and tea, off course.

Compared to the price of the hostel, there are some staff who are not as professional as cleaning the bathroom. Of course, there were also friendly staff. The water pressure in the shower room is really, really weak. In particular, you don't know if the hot water is coming out or not. Location is good. It's nice that there's a tea in the lobby. The blank is good.

We were given a room next to some machine outside that was loud as hell in every ~20 minutes. As the windows provided literally 0 noise cancelling, it was really difficult to sleep. Not sure if anyone has ever gotten this room, as there are only good reviews which made us book the hotel room in the first place… Gave 2 stars because all in all, the room was clean and the reception check in went smoothly.

Great hotel at the strategic point- near Colombo train and bus station very important for travelers. The people there are also very cooperative and helpful. Considering it's price level (less than $40) I think it's the best deal for budget travelers.

I stayed in room102. (8 beds room) Pillow and blanket are comfortable. A towel is provided. Overall, I stayed well, but the water tank sound was too loud to sleep.. I woke up at 2am and was struggling to get back to sleep cuz of the noise.... people are gentle and nice:) Good location for meals and drinks.

Nice hotel! Its location is perfect, especially if you get to Colombo by train (you can reach Colombo Fort railway station in less than 12 minutes). Rooms are clean and comfortable. Shared bathrooms are also very clean. Nice staff. They offer shuttle services to the airport for 6000 rupees.

Really good location, our beds were clean with electrical outlets/plugs, lamps, clean spacious bathrooms and showers. Staff was super friendly. Would have been great with soap/shampoo in the showers.

Lovely staff and nice dorms. Both dorms and shared bathrooms could have been cleaner, but is was not bad at all. Only thing I disliked is that several times the male staff walked straight into the female dorm without knocking, and turning on the lights while we were sleeping. I dont know why they did that, but other than that the staff was very friendly and helpful

Good, calm and an economical place to stay at a prime location. Staff were helpful and very friendly. The room was clean and well maintained. The problem areas were you won't get hot tea(with milk), perhaps this was an issue in almost all hotels even when they have a kitchen and instead they use either creamer or milk in a carton. The economical restaurants around were horrible, e, g,. Pillawoos restaurant. Money exchange was available at the hotel for good rates. Overall, if you are here, you can reach out to many important places easily, especially when you take a train.

Amazing hostel room! I stayed in the female dorm and everything was very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. They provide towel, big locker and key. All the staff were so amazing and kind.. I felt very welcomed and safe here as a solo female traveler. Easy to find tuktuk outside and walking distance to cool sites like the mosque. I would definitely stay here again, it’s a great deal!! Also the top floor is gorgeous and nice to hang out. They offer complimentary tea and coffee ❤️🇱🇰❤️

Stayed here for one night before traveling to Arugam Bay. Very clean and pleasant place, comfortable bed, nice bathrooms, kitchen and common spaces. It's a hotel and not hostel, despite having some dorm rooms. Kind and helpful staff. If you have your onward journey later in the day you can leave your bags and hang out in the common area throughout the day.

Great hostel, feels more like a hotel but much cheaper. Really nice common area downstairs in the AC where you can hang out with water, tea and coffee provided. Beds are big and comfy with large lockers. Supermarket and restaurants all within walking distance

Lovely place. Helpful and friendly staff. Clean rooms and a comfy bed. I stayed in female dorm and it was just right. Would recommend for a safe, clean and convenient stay.

My sister and I spent a night here when we arrived in Sri Lanka before we started our round trip. As soon as we entered the hostel we were blown away by the lobby as it looks so modern and not like a hostel at all! All the staff was incredibly kind and we immediately felt very welcome. They offered us tea and coffee that is free of charge for guests. We spent the night in an 8 bed dorm. This room cannot be locked! There is storage for everyone underneath the bunk bed. However we could only use one as the other couldn't be fully opened since it was blocked by another bunk bed. It was fine for us as we only locked in our valuables and left our bags next to the bed. All the other guests were very trusting and we haven't experienced any theft. Even though there were only three toilets and two showers for all females on our floor, we never had to wait for our turn. The was no warm water to shower which is fine cause it's hot in Colombo anyway. The location was great and close to everything we wanted to explore. The staff was incredibly helpful and explaining to us how we could get to our next destination.

It was my first experience of staying in the hostel, I simply loved it, I m not a party lover and was avoiding this kind of places due to the young people likes drinking and stay awake till late hours, here you can meet different age people, the atmosphere is very calm. Staff is super helpful and friendly, dorms is clean, the lobby area has a good interior, good to sit and chill with the cup of coffee or tea (which is provided here). The only thing there might be an issue with hot water in the shower and they don't have a breakfast option,other than that it's the best hostel in Colombo I believe.

. Staff is super helpful and friendly, dorms is clean, the lobby area has a good interior, good to sit and chill with the cup of coffee or tea (which is provided here). The only thing there might be an issue with hot water in the shower and they don't have a breakfast option,other than that it's the best hostel in Colombo I believe.

One of our favorite rooms in Sri Lanka! The beds are super comfy, the shower is amazing, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and the location is just perfect, close to all the main sightseeings. 100% recommended!

Wonderful hostel. Very warm welcome and, important for me, coffee in the morning :D. From my experience, the hostel had a very comfortable and stylish design. As also, the service was extra ordinary. Thank you.

Budget Hotel at a great location We stayed in the hotel for just a night. It was comfortable. Rooms were small, but for the price we paid it had enough amenities. Location is great and the staff is very helpful.

Lovely place. Helpful and friendly staff. Clean rooms and a comfy bed. I stayed in female dorm and it was just right. Would recommend for a safe, clean and convenient stay.

Value for money. Room is simple with AC, good bathroom, nice mattress and work desk. Wifi was not the best but was good enough. Has an elevator in the building, very nice quiet rooms. Has a shared kitchen with a fridge you can keep your food, and microwave too. Very friendly and helpful staffs! I arrived at 1:30am and checked in easily, also the next day had some issues with my laptop charger and the staff immediately offered to help me get a new one with zero hassle from my end. Got a new laptop charger within an hour without having to even step out from the hotel.

Very great convenient location for passing through Colombo via the Fort railway station. We arrived later in the evening and needed yo catch another train the next afternoon. Walking distance to trainstation. We even could do a little bit sightseeing. Rooms are very clean, spacious, nice designed and well equipped, sadly our room was not fully dark (windows to the all night lit up courtyard). The safe was not working, maybe battery needs to be changed. In this hotel is more a touristy hostel vibe, lots of young tourists passing through, less a chilled travellers vibe, but for one or two nights definitely a good place to choose. Friendly staff and cozy, very clean common spaces.

I stayed three nights at C1. It was supposed to be only one but as the airline lost my luggage I had to stick around and wait. The loss of my luggage was the worst experience in all of my Travel experiences. However the staff were so very kind and tried to help me however they could. They reserved a room in the Morning in case I needed to stay an extra night. Borrowed me tissues and water when I needed it (waterworks) and tried to call the airline more often then I did. When there was something wrong with any room they immediately tried to fix it and never made you feel bad about a red or complaint. They were welcoming and helpful in many ways. The owner as well as the staff are very kind and warm people. The hotel’s location is also very practical for the major sights in Colombo. I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t stayed here. Thank you.

I had a very nice stay at C1. The best hostel in Sri Lanka so far. All employees are very friendly. Very nice building with modern furniture, huge lobby area with free coffee and tea, huge dorms with lockers, cosy beds and AC. Everything is very clean, bathroom too. Kitchen and equipment could be expanded/improved. The hostel is located centrally close to Colombo Railway station and the beach (Galle Face Green).

Enjoyed my stay at the C1, great price for the location. The room had airconditioning and was pretty OK.

Good place for overnight stay. Friendly staff and clean and nice rooms.

Very good hospitality and customer service done by Mohamed Nisthar

Best budget hotel near in Colombo port. Friendly staff.

Very good hotel, affordable price. No breakfast but not a problem, there are enough places to eat around.

Modern hotel with luxury interior and excellent facilities. Located in a very busy area in Colombo. Their rooms are a bit compact but looks really beautiful. This can be recommended to people who would love to have a luxury hotel experience for an affordable rate. Hotel staff was not much friendly though.

Very good lounge area on the first floor. You can hang out here while drinking tea. The dorm room was a decent size and was comfortable to sleep in. However, there was drilling and pounding on the opposite street up till 11pm. The breakfast was decent, with bread, and eggs station, and fruits selection. Check in, however, was slow, and I had to wait 26 minutes.

For the price you pay it’s a great hostel. Great breads and very comfortable. The check in process is a little slow though, they need to speed that up

Very comfortable and they let us use the roof for dinner it was lovely, but no coffee in the morning.

Great location, very clean & comfortable premises, very accommodating staff. Would definitely stay again.

Very neat place with super friendly staff especially Mr. Nestar (Sunny). They let me park my motorbike at the garage at night and helped me with a lot of details regarding my trip. Thank you for the lovely stay.

Nice hotel people working there are super friendly and the rooms are good and better clean few things where missing like hair dryer, iron box and we got people or staff entering into our room without asking so we locked the door even saw some people tried to open , yes, hotel know to handle international customers but i feel like they have to learn to handle north people we usually don’t like questions like where are you going ? At the time of leaving somewhere out and also another incident but i don’t want to say it in public

Very good location, good price, modern and comfortable rooms. Staff is very friendly and helps with any questions. Perfect place for a few nights in Colombo. There are also plenty of nice restaurants just a short walk away.

The manager there Imtiaz is a very nice person he guide me about everything and anything in Sri Lanka also take care of me. Other than that the hotel is so nice modern infrastructure and modern beds bathrooms the furniture is quite good and new highly recommened.

The stay was good but the WIFI network inside the room is very bad. Each time we need to come to lobby to access the wifi. This was a big drawback. Hotel been in prime area, it is not expected. Also, Phone should be in every room, so we can communicate with hotel team on the requirements.

10/10 for location. Safest place in Colombo since it's near the main ministry building and state banks. Plus it's near the beach and the Galle face mall. Minimalist rooms.

Great place if you're in town for a couple of days and need a cozy place to crash. Rooms are clean. Prices are relatively affordable. Would recommend

Imtiyaz is such a great host and made my stay wonderful

Easy check-in and clean rooms. Great location since it’s close to all the tourist attractions in Colombo.

Loved this hotel! In such a perfect downtown location. AC worked great in my room. The employees were so nice and helpful. Thank you to Sunny, Angelo & Akram for making this such a great stay! Highly recommend!!!

Our random stays at C1 has always been wonderful as the rooms has always been sparkling clean. The staff here has always been wonderful to us. Specially Mr. Imthiaz and Mr. Nisthar (Sunny) had been always catering us with whatever needs we have. They give the same exceptional service everyday whether its for the locals or foreigners. Amazing service, always!

A decent place to stay at a reasonable rate as compared to other hotels in that area. Great location where everything is easily accessible. Thanks to Mr. Nisthar (Sunny) for guiding us about the trip and Tamil & Imtiyaz for making the stay hassle-free.

As is quite common for international arrivals to Sri Lanka, we arrived at the hotel very late - and tired. The friendly staff helped us with a seamless check-in and ensured we could hit bed quickly. The room was clean and decent, with comfortable beds. This is a great place to stay, walking distance to Pettah for a local market experience and to Fort Railway Station for your onwards journey.

I absolutely loved my time staying at C1 Fort, the staff were so welcoming and made me feel at home straight away. I even ended up extending my stay because I didn’t want to leave! Very clean and a great place to start your trip around Sri Lanka. Special shout out to Zayn who went above and beyond his duty! Thanks all - I will be back ❤️

Nice and clean hotel, with a kind and helpful staff. In walking distance (12 minutes) of the Colombo Fort train station, and the Galle Face. The room was clean, with A/C and had a nice bathroom with shower. There is a lift to the rooms. The ground floor has ample space and many seating arrangements for the guests, where it is possible to sit and chat, surf the web, or work using the free Wi-Fi. There is complimentary coffee and tea, A/C, and a clean toilet.

Hotel is 100m away from the president’s palace so expect heavy police control around the area, the hotel was great, guy at the reception was really friendly and have already prepared our room when I called in 30 mins before arriving. There’s a little underground parking for small vehicles. Overall very protected(by the police) and tidy place

The staff are very friendly an curtious . The rooms are very basic though clean. They have no food on the premises. Not even breakfast. On the whole it is very well priced.

Extremely nice and helpful staff, comfy room excellent bathroom and 7 min walk from beach and shopping centre. Hilton hotel close for good cheap food.

Favourite hostel in sri lanka 💯 extended my stay as i loved the comfy bunkbeds with AC, friendly staff and the nice company 🧡Nice rooftop deck, clean bathrooms, accesssble kitchen, coffee and tea for free, trainstation 5min away, price is superfair!!

Not recommend recently. Everything is nice but in the morning at 7 or 8 am a lot of noise of construction. It’s a great wake up service if you don’t mind.