The Den 23
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About this property
This hotel features designated smoking areas and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Amenities
This hotel features designated smoking areas and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.
Location
With a stay at THE DEN 23 in Colombo (Suduwella), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Colombo City Centre and Dewatagaha Mosque. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Colombo Lotus Tower and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Colombo Town Hall.
What's nearby
Dewatagaha Mosque(0.6 miles)
Elphinstone Theatre(0.6 miles)
Colombo Town Hall(0.7 miles)
Viharamahadevi Park(0.8 miles)
Gangaramaya Temple(1 miles)
Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre(1 miles)
Colombo City Centre(1 miles)
National Art Gallery(1.1 miles)
Nawaloka Hospital(1.2 miles)
Sri Lanka National Museum(1.3 miles)
Chabad of Sri Lanka(1.3 miles)
Colombo Lotus Tower(1.3 miles)
All Saints Church(1.3 miles)
Australian High Commission(1.3 miles)
Gem Museum(1.3 miles)
The nearest major airport is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)(20.4 miles)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
No: 23 Norris Canal Road, Kuppiyawatta, Colombo 09, Colombo 10, Colombo, Thimbirigasyaya, Sri Lanka
Dewatagaha Mosque (0.6 miles)
Elphinstone Theatre (0.6 miles)
Colombo Town Hall (0.7 miles)
Viharamahadevi Park (0.8 miles)
Gangaramaya Temple (1 miles)
Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre (1 miles)
Room options
1
Standard Triple Room
1 King Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
1
Economy Double Room
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
BalconySeparate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
2 Full Beds
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 6
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
1
Standard Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
BalconySeparate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
1
Standard Double Room
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of The Den 23
9.1
Superb
Based on 135 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers consistently praise The Den 23 for exceptionally friendly, helpful staff, clean and spacious modern rooms, and a popular rooftop restaurant with city views, noting a generally quiet, convenient location with a supermarket next door and good value.
Facilities
Cleanliness
Rooms
Service
Location
Dining
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Travellers consistently praise The Den 23 for exceptionally friendly, helpful staff, clean and spacious modern rooms, and a popular rooftop restaurant with city views, noting a generally quiet, convenient location with a supermarket next door and good value.
Many reviews highlight thoughtful touches such as airport pickups, local tips, flexible check-out, and accommodating breakfast requests. Recurring downsides include spotty Wi-Fi or a daily sign-in policy, and a few guests found the area less attractive or the entrance hard to find. A reliable, welcoming base for exploring Colombo.
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Facilities
Facilities center on the rooftop terrace/cafe for relaxing and dining; laundry service is mentioned as affordable.
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10
Daniel
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Clean, comfy, spacious room! Clean bathroom with great shower pressure and temp. Not much storage space. Nice solid desk and chair; furniture. WiFi kept dropping--almost four times a day. However, I've stayed here before; and, it wasn't and issue before. No food allowed in rooms! Roof top restaurant. Rice-heavy menu with a few international options and separate cafe menu. Covered seating area is available. Hotel felt like home. Some of the best staff I've ever met! Warm and courteous. Well worth the price. Thanks!
Clean, comfy, spacious room! Clean bathroom with great shower pressure and temp. Not much storage space. Nice solid desk and chair; furniture. WiFi kept dropping--almost four times a day. However, I've stayed here before; and, it wasn't and issue before. No food allowed in rooms! Roof top restaurant. Rice-heavy menu with a few international options and separate cafe menu. Covered seating area is available. Hotel felt like home. Some of the best staff I've ever met! Warm and courteous. Well worth the price. Thanks!
10
Lydia
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great for a convenient, not-too-touristy stay upon arriving in Colombo. The hotel is hidden and quiet and the staff is extremely hospitable. Rooftop views for the restaurant are the highlight.
Great for a convenient, not-too-touristy stay upon arriving in Colombo. The hotel is hidden and quiet and the staff is extremely hospitable. Rooftop views for the restaurant are the highlight.
10
Daniel
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
My second stay. Great. Felt like home. International outlets. Comfortable, clean beds. Spacious rooms. No weird smells, mostly. Good furniture. Restaurant on the roof. No eating in the rooms. Wonderful staff all around! Pretty good, if your first stop in Sri Lanka.
My second stay. Great. Felt like home. International outlets. Comfortable, clean beds. Spacious rooms. No weird smells, mostly. Good furniture. Restaurant on the roof. No eating in the rooms. Wonderful staff all around! Pretty good, if your first stop in Sri Lanka.
10
jolanta
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Friendly and helpful staff. Good rooftop restaurant with good food and good views Good location
Friendly and helpful staff. Good rooftop restaurant with good food and good views Good location
10
Patrick
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room in this hotel was safe, quiet, modern and spacious. Staff were very nice. Awesome rooftop restaurant with great reasonably price food with a view. Highly recommend this hotel for great value.
My room in this hotel was safe, quiet, modern and spacious. Staff were very nice. Awesome rooftop restaurant with great reasonably price food with a view. Highly recommend this hotel for great value.
10
Patrick
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was very modern and clean. Quiet and safe location. Room was spacious and excellent amenities. Great value hotel with an excellent rooftop restaurant. Can highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Colombo. Would always come back here.
This hotel was very modern and clean. Quiet and safe location. Room was spacious and excellent amenities. Great value hotel with an excellent rooftop restaurant. Can highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Colombo. Would always come back here.
10
Stephanie
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly and welcoming staff and loved the rooftop restaurant, the food was great (they do a great kottu!).
Friendly and welcoming staff and loved the rooftop restaurant, the food was great (they do a great kottu!).
10
Isabel
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Habitación limpia y cómoda. Personal muy amable. Restaurante en la azotea con buenas opciones para desayunar y comer
Habitación limpia y cómoda. Personal muy amable. Restaurante en la azotea con buenas opciones para desayunar y comer
10
Graham
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean with great amenities - rooftop dining is awesome.
Clean with great amenities - rooftop dining is awesome.
10
Abigail
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
excellent affordable and conveniently located hotel. Well known to tuktuks, so a nice base. Hotel staff is very supportive. Room is well outfitted and amenities like laundry very affordable
excellent affordable and conveniently located hotel. Well known to tuktuks, so a nice base. Hotel staff is very supportive. Room is well outfitted and amenities like laundry very affordable
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well maintained.
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10
Daniel
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Clean, comfy, spacious room! Clean bathroom with great shower pressure and temp. Not much storage space. Nice solid desk and chair; furniture. WiFi kept dropping--almost four times a day. However, I've stayed here before; and, it wasn't and issue before. No food allowed in rooms! Roof top restaurant. Rice-heavy menu with a few international options and separate cafe menu. Covered seating area is available. Hotel felt like home. Some of the best staff I've ever met! Warm and courteous. Well worth the price. Thanks!
Clean, comfy, spacious room! Clean bathroom with great shower pressure and temp. Not much storage space. Nice solid desk and chair; furniture. WiFi kept dropping--almost four times a day. However, I've stayed here before; and, it wasn't and issue before. No food allowed in rooms! Roof top restaurant. Rice-heavy menu with a few international options and separate cafe menu. Covered seating area is available. Hotel felt like home. Some of the best staff I've ever met! Warm and courteous. Well worth the price. Thanks!
10
Daniel
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
My second stay. Great. Felt like home. International outlets. Comfortable, clean beds. Spacious rooms. No weird smells, mostly. Good furniture. Restaurant on the roof. No eating in the rooms. Wonderful staff all around! Pretty good, if your first stop in Sri Lanka.
My second stay. Great. Felt like home. International outlets. Comfortable, clean beds. Spacious rooms. No weird smells, mostly. Good furniture. Restaurant on the roof. No eating in the rooms. Wonderful staff all around! Pretty good, if your first stop in Sri Lanka.
10
Patrick
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room in this hotel was safe, quiet, modern and spacious. Staff were very nice. Awesome rooftop restaurant with great reasonably price food with a view. Highly recommend this hotel for great value.
My room in this hotel was safe, quiet, modern and spacious. Staff were very nice. Awesome rooftop restaurant with great reasonably price food with a view. Highly recommend this hotel for great value.
10
Bente
Jan 28, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice and clean room, very friendly staff, great food
Nice and clean room, very friendly staff, great food
10
Patrick
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was very modern and clean. Quiet and safe location. Room was spacious and excellent amenities. Great value hotel with an excellent rooftop restaurant. Can highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Colombo. Would always come back here.
This hotel was very modern and clean. Quiet and safe location. Room was spacious and excellent amenities. Great value hotel with an excellent rooftop restaurant. Can highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Colombo. Would always come back here.
10
Jan
Feb 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Isabel
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Habitación limpia y cómoda. Personal muy amable. Restaurante en la azotea con buenas opciones para desayunar y comer
Habitación limpia y cómoda. Personal muy amable. Restaurante en la azotea con buenas opciones para desayunar y comer
10
Brandon
Feb 10, 2024
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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.
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.
10
Alexandra
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and spacious room :)
Very clean and spacious room :)
10
Michael
Jan 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was perfect! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The accommodation is lovely and the breakfast was great too.
Everything was perfect! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The accommodation is lovely and the breakfast was great too.
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, modern, and comfortable, with strong showers; some guests report spotty Wi-Fi or a daily sign-in requirement.
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Daniel
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Clean, comfy, spacious room! Clean bathroom with great shower pressure and temp. Not much storage space. Nice solid desk and chair; furniture. WiFi kept dropping--almost four times a day. However, I've stayed here before; and, it wasn't and issue before. No food allowed in rooms! Roof top restaurant. Rice-heavy menu with a few international options and separate cafe menu. Covered seating area is available. Hotel felt like home. Some of the best staff I've ever met! Warm and courteous. Well worth the price. Thanks!
Clean, comfy, spacious room! Clean bathroom with great shower pressure and temp. Not much storage space. Nice solid desk and chair; furniture. WiFi kept dropping--almost four times a day. However, I've stayed here before; and, it wasn't and issue before. No food allowed in rooms! Roof top restaurant. Rice-heavy menu with a few international options and separate cafe menu. Covered seating area is available. Hotel felt like home. Some of the best staff I've ever met! Warm and courteous. Well worth the price. Thanks!
6
Olaf
Nov 1, 2024
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Stayed 13 nights
Ich würde das Hotel nur für eine Zwischenstation empfehlen die Gegend ist zu abseits gelegen und wenig attraktiv.Es ist ein kleines Hotel die Zimmer sauber das Personal freundlich.Ich hatte zu Anfang keinen Tresor der mir aber dann freundlicherweise zur Vergüfung gestellt wurde ein kleiner Kühlschrank für kühle Getränke fehlt ganz. W - lan ist schwierig weil man alle Augenblicke einen neuen Code von der Rezeption besorgen muss..Ich habe nach ein paar Tagen das Hotel gewechselt und bin in das Grannbell Hotel umgezogen und habe es nicht bereut.Der Preis ist natürlich ein anderer.Wer von dem Hotel The Den nur seine geplanten Ausflüge zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten starten möchte und den Tag über eh unterwegs ist und nur eine einfache Übernachtung sucht für den ist das Hotel eine preisgünstige Alternative.Es gibt die Möglichkeit dort zu frühstücken und sich Abends dort was nach Karte zu bestellen.
Ich würde das Hotel nur für eine Zwischenstation empfehlen die Gegend ist zu abseits gelegen und wenig attraktiv.Es ist ein kleines Hotel die Zimmer sauber das Personal freundlich.Ich hatte zu Anfang keinen Tresor der mir aber dann freundlicherweise zur Vergüfung gestellt wurde ein kleiner Kühlschrank für kühle Getränke fehlt ganz. W - lan ist schwierig weil man alle Augenblicke einen neuen Code von der Rezeption besorgen muss..Ich habe nach ein paar Tagen das Hotel gewechselt und bin in das Grannbell Hotel umgezogen und habe es nicht bereut.Der Preis ist natürlich ein anderer.Wer von dem Hotel The Den nur seine geplanten Ausflüge zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten starten möchte und den Tag über eh unterwegs ist und nur eine einfache Übernachtung sucht für den ist das Hotel eine preisgünstige Alternative.Es gibt die Möglichkeit dort zu frühstücken und sich Abends dort was nach Karte zu bestellen.
10
HIROAKI
Dec 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
当初1泊の予定でしたが、サービスが良かったのと部屋が快適だったので2泊しました！ まずフロントのおじちゃんが冷たいお水をくれました^_^で別のスタッフが部屋まで案内してくれて 冷房も効いてるし、ファンもあり、シャワーの水圧も温度も良きでした。
当初1泊の予定でしたが、サービスが良かったのと部屋が快適だったので2泊しました！ まずフロントのおじちゃんが冷たいお水をくれました^_^で別のスタッフが部屋まで案内してくれて 冷房も効いてるし、ファンもあり、シャワーの水圧も温度も良きでした。
10
Daniel
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
My second stay. Great. Felt like home. International outlets. Comfortable, clean beds. Spacious rooms. No weird smells, mostly. Good furniture. Restaurant on the roof. No eating in the rooms. Wonderful staff all around! Pretty good, if your first stop in Sri Lanka.
My second stay. Great. Felt like home. International outlets. Comfortable, clean beds. Spacious rooms. No weird smells, mostly. Good furniture. Restaurant on the roof. No eating in the rooms. Wonderful staff all around! Pretty good, if your first stop in Sri Lanka.
10
Patrick
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room in this hotel was safe, quiet, modern and spacious. Staff were very nice. Awesome rooftop restaurant with great reasonably price food with a view. Highly recommend this hotel for great value.
My room in this hotel was safe, quiet, modern and spacious. Staff were very nice. Awesome rooftop restaurant with great reasonably price food with a view. Highly recommend this hotel for great value.
10
Bente
Jan 28, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice and clean room, very friendly staff, great food
Nice and clean room, very friendly staff, great food
10
Patrick
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was very modern and clean. Quiet and safe location. Room was spacious and excellent amenities. Great value hotel with an excellent rooftop restaurant. Can highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Colombo. Would always come back here.
This hotel was very modern and clean. Quiet and safe location. Room was spacious and excellent amenities. Great value hotel with an excellent rooftop restaurant. Can highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Colombo. Would always come back here.
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Chand
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Only rooms are Clean, says Wi-fi is available, but No. Nothing to say About the Location.
Only rooms are Clean, says Wi-fi is available, but No. Nothing to say About the Location.
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Isabel
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Habitación limpia y cómoda. Personal muy amable. Restaurante en la azotea con buenas opciones para desayunar y comer
Habitación limpia y cómoda. Personal muy amable. Restaurante en la azotea con buenas opciones para desayunar y comer
10
Alexandra
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and spacious room :)
Very clean and spacious room :)
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Service
Service is widely praised as exceptionally friendly and helpful, with assistance for airport pickups, local tips, tours, and flexible requests; managers like Felix and Uthpala receive specific thanks.
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Daniel
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Clean, comfy, spacious room! Clean bathroom with great shower pressure and temp. Not much storage space. Nice solid desk and chair; furniture. WiFi kept dropping--almost four times a day. However, I've stayed here before; and, it wasn't and issue before. No food allowed in rooms! Roof top restaurant. Rice-heavy menu with a few international options and separate cafe menu. Covered seating area is available. Hotel felt like home. Some of the best staff I've ever met! Warm and courteous. Well worth the price. Thanks!
Clean, comfy, spacious room! Clean bathroom with great shower pressure and temp. Not much storage space. Nice solid desk and chair; furniture. WiFi kept dropping--almost four times a day. However, I've stayed here before; and, it wasn't and issue before. No food allowed in rooms! Roof top restaurant. Rice-heavy menu with a few international options and separate cafe menu. Covered seating area is available. Hotel felt like home. Some of the best staff I've ever met! Warm and courteous. Well worth the price. Thanks!
10
Rafael
Nov 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff and good place to sleep
Friendly staff and good place to sleep
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Nilantha
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendliest staff ever…
Friendliest staff ever…
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Bente
Jan 28, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice and clean room, very friendly staff, great food
Nice and clean room, very friendly staff, great food
10
Maya
Nov 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
8
Philippe
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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)
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)
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Nathan
Feb 13, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were super friendly and couldn’t do more for us! So pleased we stayed here for our time in Colombo. The hotel is so well situated too!
The staff were super friendly and couldn’t do more for us! So pleased we stayed here for our time in Colombo. The hotel is so well situated too!
10
Stephanie
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly and welcoming staff and loved the rooftop restaurant, the food was great (they do a great kottu!).
Friendly and welcoming staff and loved the rooftop restaurant, the food was great (they do a great kottu!).
10
Jan
Feb 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Michael
Jan 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was perfect! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The accommodation is lovely and the breakfast was great too.
Everything was perfect! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The accommodation is lovely and the breakfast was great too.
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Location
Generally quiet and convenient with easy tuk-tuk access to downtown and a supermarket next door; a few guests found the area less attractive or the entrance hard to find.
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Olaf
Nov 1, 2024
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Stayed 13 nights
Ich würde das Hotel nur für eine Zwischenstation empfehlen die Gegend ist zu abseits gelegen und wenig attraktiv.Es ist ein kleines Hotel die Zimmer sauber das Personal freundlich.Ich hatte zu Anfang keinen Tresor der mir aber dann freundlicherweise zur Vergüfung gestellt wurde ein kleiner Kühlschrank für kühle Getränke fehlt ganz. W - lan ist schwierig weil man alle Augenblicke einen neuen Code von der Rezeption besorgen muss..Ich habe nach ein paar Tagen das Hotel gewechselt und bin in das Grannbell Hotel umgezogen und habe es nicht bereut.Der Preis ist natürlich ein anderer.Wer von dem Hotel The Den nur seine geplanten Ausflüge zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten starten möchte und den Tag über eh unterwegs ist und nur eine einfache Übernachtung sucht für den ist das Hotel eine preisgünstige Alternative.Es gibt die Möglichkeit dort zu frühstücken und sich Abends dort was nach Karte zu bestellen.
Ich würde das Hotel nur für eine Zwischenstation empfehlen die Gegend ist zu abseits gelegen und wenig attraktiv.Es ist ein kleines Hotel die Zimmer sauber das Personal freundlich.Ich hatte zu Anfang keinen Tresor der mir aber dann freundlicherweise zur Vergüfung gestellt wurde ein kleiner Kühlschrank für kühle Getränke fehlt ganz. W - lan ist schwierig weil man alle Augenblicke einen neuen Code von der Rezeption besorgen muss..Ich habe nach ein paar Tagen das Hotel gewechselt und bin in das Grannbell Hotel umgezogen und habe es nicht bereut.Der Preis ist natürlich ein anderer.Wer von dem Hotel The Den nur seine geplanten Ausflüge zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten starten möchte und den Tag über eh unterwegs ist und nur eine einfache Übernachtung sucht für den ist das Hotel eine preisgünstige Alternative.Es gibt die Möglichkeit dort zu frühstücken und sich Abends dort was nach Karte zu bestellen.
10
Lydia
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great for a convenient, not-too-touristy stay upon arriving in Colombo. The hotel is hidden and quiet and the staff is extremely hospitable. Rooftop views for the restaurant are the highlight.
Great for a convenient, not-too-touristy stay upon arriving in Colombo. The hotel is hidden and quiet and the staff is extremely hospitable. Rooftop views for the restaurant are the highlight.
10
Patrick
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room in this hotel was safe, quiet, modern and spacious. Staff were very nice. Awesome rooftop restaurant with great reasonably price food with a view. Highly recommend this hotel for great value.
My room in this hotel was safe, quiet, modern and spacious. Staff were very nice. Awesome rooftop restaurant with great reasonably price food with a view. Highly recommend this hotel for great value.
10
Nathan
Feb 13, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were super friendly and couldn’t do more for us! So pleased we stayed here for our time in Colombo. The hotel is so well situated too!
The staff were super friendly and couldn’t do more for us! So pleased we stayed here for our time in Colombo. The hotel is so well situated too!
10
Patrick
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was very modern and clean. Quiet and safe location. Room was spacious and excellent amenities. Great value hotel with an excellent rooftop restaurant. Can highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Colombo. Would always come back here.
This hotel was very modern and clean. Quiet and safe location. Room was spacious and excellent amenities. Great value hotel with an excellent rooftop restaurant. Can highly recommend this hotel for a stay in Colombo. Would always come back here.
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Jan
Feb 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Hiroki
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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。
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。
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TOWAKO
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
スーパーがすぐ横にありとても便利でした
スーパーがすぐ横にありとても便利でした
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Funda
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had s lovely stay, the staff is super nice and helpful and it was close to central
Had s lovely stay, the staff is super nice and helpful and it was close to central
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Abigail
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
excellent affordable and conveniently located hotel. Well known to tuktuks, so a nice base. Hotel staff is very supportive. Room is well outfitted and amenities like laundry very affordable
excellent affordable and conveniently located hotel. Well known to tuktuks, so a nice base. Hotel staff is very supportive. Room is well outfitted and amenities like laundry very affordable
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Dining
The rooftop restaurant/cafe is a highlight with tasty food, enjoyable breakfasts, and panoramic city views, with mentions of reasonable prices.
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Daniel
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Clean, comfy, spacious room! Clean bathroom with great shower pressure and temp. Not much storage space. Nice solid desk and chair; furniture. WiFi kept dropping--almost four times a day. However, I've stayed here before; and, it wasn't and issue before. No food allowed in rooms! Roof top restaurant. Rice-heavy menu with a few international options and separate cafe menu. Covered seating area is available. Hotel felt like home. Some of the best staff I've ever met! Warm and courteous. Well worth the price. Thanks!
Clean, comfy, spacious room! Clean bathroom with great shower pressure and temp. Not much storage space. Nice solid desk and chair; furniture. WiFi kept dropping--almost four times a day. However, I've stayed here before; and, it wasn't and issue before. No food allowed in rooms! Roof top restaurant. Rice-heavy menu with a few international options and separate cafe menu. Covered seating area is available. Hotel felt like home. Some of the best staff I've ever met! Warm and courteous. Well worth the price. Thanks!
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Dina
Nov 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
You can tell it’s a new place! Very clean and modern. The restaurant at the top was amazing. Staff friendly. I recommend !
You can tell it’s a new place! Very clean and modern. The restaurant at the top was amazing. Staff friendly. I recommend !
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Anke
Mar 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Daniel
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
My second stay. Great. Felt like home. International outlets. Comfortable, clean beds. Spacious rooms. No weird smells, mostly. Good furniture. Restaurant on the roof. No eating in the rooms. Wonderful staff all around! Pretty good, if your first stop in Sri Lanka.
My second stay. Great. Felt like home. International outlets. Comfortable, clean beds. Spacious rooms. No weird smells, mostly. Good furniture. Restaurant on the roof. No eating in the rooms. Wonderful staff all around! Pretty good, if your first stop in Sri Lanka.
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Marco
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Die Unterkunft hat uns für eine Nacht sehr gefallen. Die Zimmer waren sauber und die Mitarbeiter sehr nett. Es gibt auch eine schöne Dachterrasse,wo man Frühstück und Abendessen bekommt. Insgesamt sehr zu empfehlen.
Die Unterkunft hat uns für eine Nacht sehr gefallen. Die Zimmer waren sauber und die Mitarbeiter sehr nett. Es gibt auch eine schöne Dachterrasse,wo man Frühstück und Abendessen bekommt. Insgesamt sehr zu empfehlen.
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Patrick
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room in this hotel was safe, quiet, modern and spacious. Staff were very nice. Awesome rooftop restaurant with great reasonably price food with a view. Highly recommend this hotel for great value.
My room in this hotel was safe, quiet, modern and spacious. Staff were very nice. Awesome rooftop restaurant with great reasonably price food with a view. Highly recommend this hotel for great value.
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Bente
Jan 28, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice and clean room, very friendly staff, great food
Nice and clean room, very friendly staff, great food
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Stephanie
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly and welcoming staff and loved the rooftop restaurant, the food was great (they do a great kottu!).
Friendly and welcoming staff and loved the rooftop restaurant, the food was great (they do a great kottu!).
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Isabel
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Habitación limpia y cómoda. Personal muy amable. Restaurante en la azotea con buenas opciones para desayunar y comer
Habitación limpia y cómoda. Personal muy amable. Restaurante en la azotea con buenas opciones para desayunar y comer
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Michael
Jan 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was perfect! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The accommodation is lovely and the breakfast was great too.
Everything was perfect! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The accommodation is lovely and the breakfast was great too.
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Niko
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
A very nice place, clean rooms with balcony and a great rooftop resraurant. Super friendly staff 🙏🙏
A very nice place, clean rooms with balcony and a great rooftop resraurant. Super friendly staff 🙏🙏
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Andrew
May 8, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Great hotel and restaurant, friendly and helpful staff, clean
Great hotel and restaurant, friendly and helpful staff, clean
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Lalith
Apr 30, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
The Den is located in an excellent area, making commuting very convenient. The hotel has a distinct European influence in its design, yet the rooms are noticeably more spacious and offer more amenities than many hotels in Europe. The shower water pressure is outstanding, and the hot water supply is consistently excellent—both of which added greatly to the comfort of the stay. One area for improvement is in the hotel’s operational systems. Upon checkout, I was presented with a bill showing outstanding room charges, despite having fully prepaid for my booking through Expedia. In addition, each time I left the hotel, security would ask whether I had signed out, which became repetitive and somewhat frustrating. Strengthening these processes would significantly enhance the overall guest experience.
The Den is located in an excellent area, making commuting very convenient. The hotel has a distinct European influence in its design, yet the rooms are noticeably more spacious and offer more amenities than many hotels in Europe. The shower water pressure is outstanding, and the hot water supply is consistently excellent—both of which added greatly to the comfort of the stay. One area for improvement is in the hotel’s operational systems. Upon checkout, I was presented with a bill showing outstanding room charges, despite having fully prepaid for my booking through Expedia. In addition, each time I left the hotel, security would ask whether I had signed out, which became repetitive and somewhat frustrating. Strengthening these processes would significantly enhance the overall guest experience.
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Nathan
Feb 13, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were super friendly and couldn’t do more for us! So pleased we stayed here for our time in Colombo. The hotel is so well situated too!
The staff were super friendly and couldn’t do more for us! So pleased we stayed here for our time in Colombo. The hotel is so well situated too!
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Bente
Jan 28, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice and clean room, very friendly staff, great food
Nice and clean room, very friendly staff, great food
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FAQs about The Den 23
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site for guests.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately USD 5 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 1:30 PM until 11:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Airport shuttle services are available, and arrangements can be made through the hotel. Pricing details are not specified.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated areas. Step-free entrances are available.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is situated in Suduwella, Colombo, within a 15-minute walk of Dewatagaha Mosque and Elphinstone Theatre. It is approximately 0.6 miles from Colombo Lotus Tower and 0.7 miles from Colombo Town Hall.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-10-21: 33.64064355761719USD
- 2026-10-22: 33.29314514648438USD
- 2026-10-23: 28.49399165625USD
- 2026-10-24: 33.258147093750004USD
- 2026-10-25: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-10-26: 31.345958173828127USD
- 2026-10-27: 34.522302372070314USD
- 2026-10-28: 31.263018228515627USD
- 2026-10-29: 31.341501500976563USD
- 2026-10-30: 37.38294880078125USD
- 2026-10-31: 83.60040666796876USD
- 2026-11-01: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-02: 83.60040666796876USD
- 2026-11-03: 83.60040666796876USD
- 2026-11-04: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-05: 31.341501500976563USD
- 2026-11-06: 28.616152892578125USD
- 2026-11-07: 33.29314514648438USD
- 2026-11-08: 31.341501500976563USD
- 2026-11-09: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-10: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-11: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-12: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-13: 31.341501500976563USD
- 2026-11-14: 33.385300403320315USD
- 2026-11-15: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-16: 33.26737097167969USD
- 2026-11-17: 31.341501500976563USD
- 2026-11-18: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-19: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-20: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-21: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-22: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-23: 31.341501500976563USD
- 2026-11-24: 31.341501500976563USD
- 2026-11-25: 31.341501500976563USD
- 2026-11-26: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-11-27: 31.421993595703125USD
- 2026-11-28: 28.54843759277344USD
- 2026-11-29: 28.616152892578125USD
- 2026-11-30: 28.616152892578125USD
- 2026-12-01: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-02: 31.341501500976563USD
- 2026-12-03: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-04: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-05: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-06: 31.421993595703125USD
- 2026-12-07: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-08: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-09: 28.54843759277344USD
- 2026-12-10: 30.168462802734375USD
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- 2026-12-13: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-14: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-15: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-16: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-17: 37.47342718359375USD
- 2026-12-18: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-19: 31.2616090546875USD
- 2026-12-20: 31.341501500976563USD
- 2026-12-21: 28.54843759277344USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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