About
The building was built as a hospital by the Dutch; it has been used for several different purposes over the years. It is believed to have existed since 1681. The Dutch established the Colombo Hospital to look after the health of the officers and other staff serving under the Dutch East India Company. The hospital's close proximity to the harbour allowed it to serve Dutch seafarers.
In 2011, it was transformed by the Urban Development Authority into a shopping and dining precinct, where the historic architecture has been preserved.
History & Architecture
Built in 1681
Established by the Dutch East India Company to care for its officers and staff, and for seafarers using the nearby harbour.
Post-Independence
The building was the Colombo Fort Police Station from the early 1980s to 1990s, prior to which it housed the Colombo Apothecaries.
Architecture
The building reflects seventeenth-century Dutch colonial architecture. It has five wings forming two courtyards, and is designed to keep out the heat and humidity and provide a comfortable environment within.
Our Shops
Floor plans and the status of every shop. Contact the reservations officer about vacant shops.
| No. | Shop | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel developers (Lanka) PLC | Open |
| 2 | Hotel developers (Lanka) PLC | Open |
| 3 | Ministry of Crabs | Open |
| 4 | Ministry of Crabs | Open |
| 5 | Harpos Cafe and Resturant | Open |
| 6 | ODEL (pvt) Ltd | Open |
| 7 | Colombo Jewellary Stores (Pvt) LTD | Open |
| 8 | HVA Foods Pvt Ltd | Open |
| 9 | Barefoot (pvt) Ltd | Open |
| 10 | Chesmi Trading company (Pvt) LTD | Open |
| 11 | Spa Ceylon Ayurveda Ltd | Open |
| 12 | Natures Beauty Creation Ltd | Open |
| 13 | Dining area | Open |
| 14 | Nation craft council | Open |
| No shops in this stage match your search. | ||
| No. | Shop | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spa Ceylon | Open |
| 2 | Colombo Cafe | Open |
| 3 | Ceylon Tea Services | Open |
| 4 | Kienary Resturant Black Pepper | Open |
| 5 | Burger King | Open |
| No shops in this stage match your search. | ||
Event Reservation Charges
| Events | 1st hour | Additional per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Pre Shoot | Rs. 6,000.00 | Rs. 3,000.00 |
| Wedding Photo Shoot | Rs. 3,000.00 | Rs. 1,250.00 |
| Film/Tele Drama | On Valuation | |
| Commercial Advertisement – Still Images | Rs. 9,000.00 | Rs. 4,250.00 |
| Commercial Advertisement – Video | Rs. 30,000.00 | Rs. 12,500.00 |
| Less than 1/2 hour TV program | On Valuation | |
| Open Spaces – per square feet (with hut) | Rs. 40.00 | |
| Open Spaces – per square feet (without hut) | Rs. 30.00 | |
Location
Hospital St, Colombo 00100.