Leiden Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Waag showing a river or creek, street scenes and a house
Leiden
Stadhuis featuring a sunset, an administrative building and heritage architecture
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden showing interior views and art
Leiden

Where to stay in Leiden

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Merenwijk

Merenwijk is well liked for its golf courses. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Leiden area, you might plan a trip to Leiden Bio Science Park or National Museum of Ethnology.

Merenwijk
Intercityhotel Leiden
Intercityhotel Leiden
4 out of 5
Ballonstraat 6, Leiden
The price is 2.249.645 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
2.249.645 ₫
2.667.995 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Leiden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Duinrell and Katwijk Aan Zee Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews)
"Maybe a bit average city Hotel. Beds where comfortable. Not much to say, would come back if in Leiden."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Intercityhotel Leiden
citizenM Schiphol Airport
citizenM Schiphol Airport
4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2, Schiphol
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.336.164 ₫ per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
3.336.164 ₫
3.846.340 ₫ total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,047 reviews)
"Perfect stay for a quick “in and out” of Amsterdam."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
4.5 out of 5
Boeing Avenue 2, Schiphol-Rijk
The price is 2.541.484 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.541.484 ₫
2.929.967 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Schiphol-Rijk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Great, clean airport hotel.
"What a great hotel right by the airport. Clean, great room, comfy bed, free shuttle, friendly staff. It’s about 30 mins by uber to city center but if you’re looking to be close to the airport - this is perfect!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cityden Zuidas
Cityden Zuidas
4 out of 5
Professor J.H. Bavincklaan 3, Amstelveen
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (973 reviews)
"A nice safe property near public transit"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Cityden Zuidas
Urban Residences
Urban Residences
4 out of 5
Hennekijnstraat 104, Rotterdam
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,034 reviews)
"Was not to bad"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Urban Residences
Adagio Amsterdam City South
Adagio Amsterdam City South
3.5 out of 5
Professor J H Bavinckln 5, Amstelveen, NL
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (466 reviews)
"Good apartment, clean and comfy, but way too hot - the ventilation did nothing to cool the room."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Adagio Amsterdam City South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Leiden

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 71%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Leiden is absolutely lovely and a perfect option if you don't want to stay in such a busy city like Amsterdam. The transport to and from here is excellent. There's plenty of shops, pubs, places to eat etc. It's very scenic and picturesque.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It's a University town, with, in the Centre, a lot of young people on bikes. No raised pavements there, so be careful of bikes coming from behind you, before stepping out. There are also bike lanes going in the opposite direction on one-way streets.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent rail connections to the places that matter, and the Amsterdam airport (Schippol) in particular.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Picturesque - lovely to sit and relax with a drink next to the canals

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Coming from the UK, it's great to experience a city that has kicked the cars out almost completely. The city has also great history and other cities and sights are easy to reach by public transport or bicycle from Leiden.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Leiden is a fantastic place and we try to make our base and holiday there every year.

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