Located near a train station, THE DEN 23 is a great choice for a stay in Colombo. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free secured, covered onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
2 bathrooms
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
THE DEN 23 Hotel
THE DEN 23 Colombo
THE DEN 23 Hotel Colombo
Frequently asked questions
Does THE DEN 23 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, THE DEN 23 does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at THE DEN 23?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at THE DEN 23?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at THE DEN 23?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at THE DEN 23?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino (3-min drive) and Bellagio Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at THE DEN 23 and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.
Are there restaurants at or near THE DEN 23?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around THE DEN 23 like?
THE DEN 23 is a short 19-minute walk from Gangaramaya Temple and 20 minutes' walk from Colombo City Centre.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
Abdulla
Abdulla, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 25, 2024
BASTIAN
BASTIAN, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2024
Nirranjan
Nirranjan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 6, 2024
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.
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.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 24, 2024
Only rooms are Clean, says Wi-fi is available, but No. Nothing to say About the Location.
Chand
Chand, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2024
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.
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2024
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.
Brandon
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 5, 2024
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!!
Isabelle
Isabelle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2023
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.
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2023
Gus
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2023
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!
Jessie
Jessie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 20, 2024
Khadije
Khadije, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 11, 2024
At first WiFi was not conected, however soon arranged anther one.
English was not so good, however very kind.
Rooftop restaurant has grand view.
Takashi
Takashi, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2024
Super Unterkunft
Super freundliches Personal, das auch gerne aushilft und Tipps gibt. Sauberes Zimmer mit guter Klimaanlage und kleinem Balkon. Wegen Bauarbeiten war es morgens etwas laut, aber es war okay. Für 150 Rupien bekommt man ein großzügiges, frisches traditionelles Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse.
Anke
Anke, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2024
Gwangmin
Gwangmin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2024
Es war ein unfassbar netter und sympathischer Service! Alle waren sehr bemüht und wir wurden mit hilfreichen Tipps unterstützt.
Ein schöner Aufenthalt und ein super Ausblick auf die Stadt (Dachterrasse).
Immer eine Empfehlung wert
Stefan
Stefan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2024
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2024
Mycket bra hotel i centralt läge, personalen ger verkligen utmärkt service i hotellet och hjälper med allt.
Min fru fyllde år och hotell chefen hade köpt blommor till henne som överraskning. Detta hotel är verkligen utmärkt.