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THE DEN 23

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Colombo City Centre

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Reception
Front of property
Garden
Standard Triple Room
Standard Double Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$58
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June

Explore the area

Map
23 Norris Canal Rd, 94777392336, Colombo, WP, 00010
  • Colombo City Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Bally's Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Galle Face Green
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Desk
Living room
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Colombo

At THE DEN 23 you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Dewatagaha Mosque and Elphinstone Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning English breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Near this Suduwella hotel, you'll find Colombo City Centre.

What's nearby

  • Colombo Lotus Tower - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Colombo City Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bally's Casino - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Galle Face Green - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 10 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hadaramout Arabic Foods - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sammanthurai Eating House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Joes Sports Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Parkview Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

THE DEN 23

Hotel with free parking, near Colombo City Centre
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. THE DEN 23 also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colombo hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
THE DEN 23 offers 18 accommodations with air conditioning. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. This Colombo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately USD 5 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

THE DEN 23 Hotel
THE DEN 23 Colombo
THE DEN 23 Hotel Colombo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at THE DEN 23?

THE DEN 23 offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at THE DEN 23?

As of 10 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE DEN 23 on 11 June 2025 start from AU$58.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at THE DEN 23?

Yep, THE DEN 23 has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to THE DEN 23?

The closest beach to THE DEN 23 is Galle Face Beach (2.4 km).

Does THE DEN 23 serve breakfast?

Sure does, English brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at THE DEN 23?

No, THE DEN 23 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at THE DEN 23?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at THE DEN 23?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at THE DEN 23?

No, pets are not allowed.

THE DEN 23 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uthpala - the manager is the best!

Uthpala is one the best hotel managers ever! Incredibly friendly and dutiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jolanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Good rooftop restaurant with good food and good views Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suriya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can tell it’s a new place! Very clean and modern. The restaurant at the top was amazing. Staff friendly. I recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful - set up an airport pickup for me last minute, included a delicious and enormous breakfast on the roof terrace, shared a list of places to visit in colombo, and helped me set up a tour outside of Kandy that I was having some difficulty solidifying. They really went out of their way to be helpful. The room was nice, big, bright, clean bathroom with good toiletries. Area was quiet and convenient, close to parks and cafes. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdulla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

BASTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirranjan

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value!

This is a great value hotel. It's modern and clean and a very warm welcome is on offer from the family who own it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki, Wako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroki, Wako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
入り口は少しわかりづらいですが、清潔で静かでとても過ごしやすいホテルでした。 またホテルの真横にはスーパーがあるので買い出しには困りません。 朝食は基本8時頃からのようで、それより早い時間に行くと「少し待ってくれ」と言われました。 早朝のチェックアウトにも親切に対応していただいたので感謝です。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice base for our first 2 nights in Sri Lanka. There was a bit of confusion about our booking when we checked in but quickly sorted out. The hotel is very clean and quite modern. A good location close to the cinnamon gardens area, the national museum and viharamedevi park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only rooms are Clean, says Wi-fi is available, but No. Nothing to say About the Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Den23 worth a visit.

Den 23 is a very nice, clean hotel with excellent, smiling service staff, nice roof top sitting area/restaurant with a good view of Colombo. Hotel manager (Felix) was waiting for me and greeted me on arrival. He also offered help with whatever I might need, without being too pushy, though. Downtown Colombo is within easy reach with tuk-tuk for a small fee. Very decent Cargill supermarket is right next door. Overall nice place, highly recomended. Jan, Toronto. Canada.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff were great. They make you feel like family. The hotel is clean and well maintained. I stayed here off and on for my entire 5 month stay. Felix is there to help you no matter the issue. Highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent manager Felix always helpful & super friendly The hotel’s wifi policy is a problem having to renew it each day Great rooftop pity it’s not able to serve beer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant hotel

We arrived at this hotel exhausted and that changed instantly the moment we opened the door and got a warm welcome from Felix the host. Felix has the energy that we all wish we had. The information he gives you while checking in is invaluable and he is more than happy to answer questions. We took him up on a SIM card which was far cheaper than using data when needed. He also gives you a card with top places to visit on it, really handy The rooms and the hotel are spotless, and if you need anything all you have to do is ask. There is a kitchen and a chef, but you are allowed to make your own stuff from the supermarket next door and then eat on the roof top which offers amazing views. I cannot recommend this place enough, you will leave feeling relaxed and energised for exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gus

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible place to stay whilst in Colombo!

Wow wow wow, what an amazing place to stay. We started our journey at the Den for our trip around Sri Lanka and the location, facilities and in particular Felix the hotel manager gave us the warmest most beautiful welcome we have ever received. Thanks again, could not recommend enough!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

???? Taiyo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Philippe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

colombo poya navam

très bien pour une nuit (décollage à l'aéroport à 8h10, petit prix taxi en passant par l'hôtel). nous y étions nuit de pleine lune (superbe poya de février)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025