The Best Hotels in Leiden

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Leiden. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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Boutique Hotel Steenhof Suites - Adults Only has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Leiden. Located… See more

Boutique Hotel Steenhof Suites - Adults Only has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Leiden. Located around 15 km from Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, the hotel with free WiFi is also 18 km away from Paleis Huis Ten Bosch. Some rooms at the property have a patio with a city view.

At the hotel the rooms have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room includes a coffee machine, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At Boutique Hotel Steenhof Suites - Adults Only rooms have bed linen and towels.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation.

Keukenhof is 19 km from Boutique Hotel Steenhof Suites - Adults Only, while Madurodam is 22 km from the property. Schiphol Airport is 27 km away.

Rooms from $116

ExLibris Boutique Hotel

Rated 8.3 in 647 reviews

ExLibris Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in the historic centre of Leiden, in the Pieters district. A variety of… See more

ExLibris Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in the historic centre of Leiden, in the Pieters district. A variety of museums and city sights can be found at the doorstep. The Pieterskerk is only a 2-muinute walk, as well as the National Museum of Antiquities.

The air-conditioned rooms include a seating area and Nespresso machine for your convenience. All units feature views of the garden or city. A flat-screen TV with streaming (like Netflix) is featured. Other facilities include an electric fire place and a wine bar. Each room includes a private bathroom with rain shower and heated floors. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property.

Guests can enjoy a restaurant on-site, offering an extensive breakfast - both buffet and à la carte.

Leidse Schouwburg is 600 metres from ExLibris Boutique Hotel, while Naturalis is 1.2 km away. The Horus Botanicus is 100 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport, 22 km from ExLibris, while Schiphol Airport is 35 km away.

Rooms from $110

Boutique Hotel d'Oude Morsch

Rated 8.9 in 1171 reviews

Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Boutique Hotel d'Oude Morsch offers accommodation in Leiden, 200 metres from… See more

Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Boutique Hotel d'Oude Morsch offers accommodation in Leiden, 200 metres from Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde. The property is located 3 minutes from the centre. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling.

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden is 500 metres from Boutique Hotel d'Oude Morsch, while International Institute for Asian Studies is 500 metres away. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 33 km from Boutique Hotel d'Oude Morsch.

Rooms from $113

Breathe Hotel Leiden

Rated 9.0 in 909 reviews

Breathe Hotel Leiden is set in Leiden, within 19 km of Paleis Huis Ten Bosch and 19 km of Keukenhof. This 4-star hotel… See more

Breathe Hotel Leiden is set in Leiden, within 19 km of Paleis Huis Ten Bosch and 19 km of Keukenhof. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Westfield Mall of the Netherlands.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Breathe Hotel Leiden every room comes with bed linen and towels.

Madurodam is 22 km from the accommodation, while TU Delft is 25 km away. Schiphol Airport is 27 km from the property.

Rooms from $118

Boutique Hotel Huys van Leyden

Rated 8.7 in 915 reviews

Boutique Hotel Huys van Leyden is an intimate boutique hotel set in the historic centre of Leiden, right next to the… See more

Boutique Hotel Huys van Leyden is an intimate boutique hotel set in the historic centre of Leiden, right next to the Oude Singel canal. This heritage-listed property dating from 1611 includes many original features and offers its own (limited) private parking.

Boutique Hotel Huys van Leyden offers hotel rooms as well as several apartments. All the rooms are unique in layout and furnishings. The wooden-floored rooms are decorated with bright colours and have box-spring beds. They have a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea/coffee maker and a minibar. The rooms and apartments can only be reached by stairs. There is no lift!

In addition to the à la carte and buffet breakfast, guests can also enjoy dinner, afternoon tea or a private boat trip on the canals. These services can only be booked at the hotel.

The Pieterskerk is just 900 metres on foot. Leiden’s central train station is 1.2 km away. The old town with its museums and the Castle ‘de Burcht’ are a 7-minute walk away.

Rooms from $114

Hotel VIC

Rated 8.1 in 1411 reviews

Hotel VIC is located in Leiden, within 15 km of Paleis Huis Ten Bosch and 16 km of Keukenhof. This 4-star hotel offers a… See more

Hotel VIC is located in Leiden, within 15 km of Paleis Huis Ten Bosch and 16 km of Keukenhof. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and free WiFi. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a wardrobe.

Buffet and continental breakfast options are available daily at Hotel VIC.

A business centre and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the accommodation.

Westfield Mall of the Netherlands is 17 km from Hotel VIC, while Madurodam is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 34 km from the hotel.

Rooms from $109

City Hotel Rembrandt

Rated 8.1 in 1676 reviews

Rembrandt City Hotel Leiden is situated in the historic centre of Leiden. Explore this lively university city from this… See more

Rembrandt City Hotel Leiden is situated in the historic centre of Leiden. Explore this lively university city from this comfortable hotel with its well-kept rooms.

Renovated in 2018, all modern and comfortable guest rooms are equipped with a bathroom. Some of the rooms have a seating area and a work desk. A breakfast buffet is served each morning.

Rembrandt City Hotel Leiden is close to almost everything in this cosy town. You can walk to museums, the main shopping street or Central Station within a few minutes. The university and the famous Rapenburg canal are close as well.

Free WiFi access is available in all public area of the hotel. The hotel has 5 private parking places.

Rooms from $124

Hilton Garden Inn Leiden

Rated 7.7 in 4252 reviews

Situated next to the A44 motorway in the Bio-Science Park adjacent the CORPUS Museum, Hilton Garden Inn combines modern… See more

Situated next to the A44 motorway in the Bio-Science Park adjacent the CORPUS Museum, Hilton Garden Inn combines modern rooms with convenient location and extensive on-site facilities. The hotel is situated at a 15-minute drive from Keukenhof and the sandy beaches of Noordwijk and Katwijk aan Zee. Guests benefit from free WiFi.

A 55-inch LCD flat-screen TV, an ergonomic desk, tea and coffee facilities, and air conditioning comes as standard in the rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Leiden. Pick up snacks and drinks from the 24-hour shop to enjoy in your guest room, where a mini refrigerator is available to keep your drinks and meals cold.

It features a restaurant and a stylish bar with a terrace. The hotel offers many activities such as jeu de boules, shuffle board and badminton. Guests can work-out in the fitness centre free of charge.

The CORPUS Museum is located opposite the hotel and the centre of Leiden is only 3 km away. Garden Inn is at approximately 5 km from Theater Hangaar.

Schiphol Airport and The Hague can both be reached within 25 minutes by car. There are various cycling trails in the direct surrounding of the hotel which lead to De Bollenstreek, known for its flower gardens.

Rooms from $81

CTY Books

Rated 8.2 in 1038 reviews

CTY Books is located in Leiden, 25 km from TU Delft and 29 km from Plaswijckpark. The property is set 19 km from… See more

CTY Books is located in Leiden, 25 km from TU Delft and 29 km from Plaswijckpark. The property is set 19 km from Keukenhof, 19 km from Paleis Huis Ten Bosch and 22 km from Madurodam. The property is non-smoking and is situated 16 km from Westfield Mall of the Netherlands.

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms have a city view. At CTY Books the rooms include bed linen and towels.

Diergaarde Blijdorp is 34 km from the accommodation, while BCN Rotterdam is 35 km from the property. Schiphol Airport is 26 km away.

Rooms from $124

IntercityHotel Leiden

Rated 8.5 in 632 reviews

Set in Leiden and within 15 km of Paleis Huis Ten Bosch, IntercityHotel Leiden features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and… See more

Set in Leiden and within 15 km of Paleis Huis Ten Bosch, IntercityHotel Leiden features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Madurodam is 18 km from the hotel and TU Delft is 26 km away.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. At IntercityHotel Leiden all rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Westfield Mall of the Netherlands is 17 km from IntercityHotel Leiden, while Keukenhof is 17 km away. Schiphol Airport is 36 km from the property.

Rooms from $83

Van der Valk Hotel Leiden

Rated 8.0 in 748 reviews

This Van der Valk Hotel offers spacious rooms in a peaceful setting next to the Old Rhine River, 10 minutes’ drive from… See more

This Van der Valk Hotel offers spacious rooms in a peaceful setting next to the Old Rhine River, 10 minutes’ drive from the heart of Leiden. It includes a fitness centre, an elegant restaurant with an intimate terrace facing the Oude Rijn river. The hotel has a a Golden Green Key certificate, which means that it meets a high standard of environmental requirements.

Each of the air-conditioned rooms at Van der Valk Hotel Leiden has a flat-screen cable TV, seating area and a work desk. They also have a private bathroom with a shower, bath and hairdryer.

The bar brasserie is situated in the monumental part of the building, where the old inn was situated in 1629. Guests can enjoy coffee, lunch, drinks and dinner here. Guests can enjoy one of the many international gourmet-style dishes including seasonal specialities such as game.

On request guests benefit from a free shuttle service to the train station. The shuttle is not avaible during public holidays. Bicycles and e-bikes can be rented to explore the area. The hotel offers a charging point and a secured bicycle shed. The famous Keukenhof gardens in Lisse are 20 minutes away by car. The Hague is a 15-minute car journey from Van der Valk.

Rooms from $110

Golden Tulip Leiden Centre

Rated 7.9 in 1783 reviews

This 4-star hotel is opposite to the Leiden railway station and within 5-minutes’ walking from the historic city centre… See more

This 4-star hotel is opposite to the Leiden railway station and within 5-minutes’ walking from the historic city centre. It offers modern accommodation featuring a flat-screen TV.

Each room is air conditioned and features a private bathroom with free soap and shampoo products. Guests at Golden Tulip Leiden Centre also benefit from a minibar and a tea/coffee maker.

Restaurant Rubens offers an extensive breakfast buffet every morning. For dinner, it has a menu of seasonal dishes prepared fresh ingredients. There is also a bar serving cold drinks and light snacks.

Golden Tulip Leiden Centre also has multiple meeting rooms with all the facilities needed available. Schiphol Airport is 20 minutes by car. The beaches at Noordwijk are 10 km away.

Rooms from $113