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CTY Books

3.0 star property
Hotel in Leiden

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Signature Room (Roald Dahl) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Signature Suite (Virginia Woolf) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Signature Duplex (Burcht) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Signature Room (Roald Dahl) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Signature Suite (Agatha Christie) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Suite (Agatha Christie)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room (Roald Dahl) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Room (Roald Dahl)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Suite (Hemingway) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Signature Suite (Hemingway)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Suite (Virginia Woolf) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Suite (Virginia Woolf)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Duplex (Burcht)

Signature Duplex (Burcht) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Duplex (Burcht)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Duplex (Thorbecke) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Signature Duplex (Thorbecke)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • Canal view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nieuwe Rijn 2, Leiden, 2312GP

What's nearby

  • Waag - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hortus Botanicus - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leiden University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Naturalis Biodiversity Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Corpus - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Leiden Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Annie's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waag - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪De Burcht - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café De Stadthouder - ‬1 min walk

About this property

CTY Books

Hotel in a shopping district
A terrace, a library, and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at CTY Books. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 7:00 AM to midnight (EUR 21 per night)

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests who require assistance after check-in may contact the property via the mobile phone provided in their room.

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 21 per night (1969 ft away; open 7:00 AM to midnight)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

CTY Books Hotel
CTY Books Leiden
CTY Books Hotel Leiden

Frequently asked questions

Is CTY Books pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CTY Books?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CTY Books?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 50.

Where is CTY Books located?

Located in the heart of Leiden, this hotel is steps from Waag and Burcht. Pieterskerk and Museum Boerhaave are also within 5 minutes. Leiden Central Station is 14 minutes by foot and Leiden Lammenschans Station is 19 minutes.

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CTY Books Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

CTY Books is in the perfect spot in Leiden, with a market just outside twice a week. Lots of amazing pubs/restaurants around too! The room was lovely (we had the loft) with a perfect view of the canal!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10

Why ask for my opinion of the staff when it is a staffless establishment?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

The property is located in central Leiden. It is beautifully situated. The room and general hotel are unique in a good way. The difficulty is the spiral staircase (particularly if you've travelled internationally with a suitcase). The automated doors were new to us, but we adjusted accordingly. Unlike some staffed hotels, it's not possible to check-in early, so it's good to be aware of that when planning. Overall, though, the proprieter was responsive and friendly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

There was considerable noise from the street, but ear plugs are provided and they did the trick. The location, room, and the city of Leiden are all wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Character Property in great location with lots of dining options on the doorstep. Manager was on hand most mornings and able to assist where needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Excellent hotel, highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Lovely place, fab location, really spacious and we were so happy with our choice. We were in the Virginia Woolf room on the 1st floor and I’d highly recommend as the view is great and only up one flight of the steep stairs! It is noisy due to its super location in the thick of things, but we didn’t mind that. The electronic access etc worked fine for us all the time and we liked having the little kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location. Beautiful room with amazing history.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

NIce stay, very central and standard is good. Only thing is that the fan on the neighbour ceiling makes a bit of noise, så it can be challanging to have the windo open at night
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Room was nice with a living area/kitchen on one level and a bed up in the loft area. Only downside was the steep narrow staircases to get to our room which some people, especially with large suitcases, might struggle with. Otherwise a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Had very pleasant stay at CTY. The windows are thin but they supply earplugs in the “reception”. I’m quite noise sensitive so probably wouldn’t stay in this room around the weekend, but that’s just me. It took me a while to figure out how the sitcom worked, so it was very cold the first morning. This also turned out to be because one window wasn’t closed properly (which also helped a bit with the noise, but not much). There was room service, which I didn’t expect to a two night stay. And the best iron i have ever experienced in a hotel! Made it really easy to iron my shirts. Location is central and lovely atmosphere. Will stay for next meeting as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great stay in the center of Leiden! Short walk to Central Station. Room 4 was larger than expected and had everything including dishes/cutlery, coffee, toiletries etc. Virtual check-in was quick and easy, and QR code in the room provided lots of useful information for the area. Overall fantastic stay and would highly recommend CTY Books!

10/10

There is no bar or restaurant onsite but you are right next to a number of great bars, restaurants and cafes. The web based keys worked and were simple to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

Brilliant location in the beautiful city centre. Rooms were stunning, photos don’t do it justice. Lights and heating were a bit tricky to operate. Kitchen contains basic crockery and a few pans, not much more. Staff at sister hotel very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

the rooms are very nice and comfortable. only point is that there are many stairs and no elevator. this is imprtant to know if you have to lims 3 flights of steep stairs with your laugage
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

I love the ease of entering the room digitally, it’s easy and no hassle. If anything it’s not very personal, which i don’t even mind. Staff (room service) was very friendly, no issues. It is a weird feeling not seeing any staff around. Not a big issue but some spots clearly weren’t vacuumed. But i only noticed when checking under the bed for any of my items.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Nice and cool place, very central! Unfortanely we had several pravtical hick-ups. We did not receive the welcome Mail with access to the electronic key, but fortunately, there were someone in the reception when we arrived who actually checked us in. Unfortunately he forgot to mention that there was a back-up key in a «locker-box» which would have been nice to know when the eletronic key stoppet working on day 2. We found a phone-number after some time and he guided us to the key. Also the reception was unaware that access to a gym was included in the booking, but he was very helpful, and arranged for access to the nearby gym which we enjoyed. When we arrived, there was food left in the fridge from previous guest. On day 2 also the wifi fell out, as well as the hot water. The housekeeper managed to fix the hot water in the afternoon (a fuse on the heater), but the internet was still down (and thus the Netflix access on TV) for the rest of the stay (4 days). On day 3, we did not get clean towels or filling up of coffee/tea. All these incidents makes the score go down from a very nice place in beautiful Leiden. PS, the bed was very good, have seldom slept so good away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Die beste Unterkunft, die wir auf unserer zweiwöchigen Rundreise hatten (und das waren einige)! Super gepflegt, sehr nettes Personal, ein wunderschönes historisches Haus mit modernem Touch. Ein traumhaftes Zimmer. Wir waren super happy hier. Vielen Dank
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Fijne locatie, heel centraal, in tegenstelling tot de verwachting was het midden in het centrum erg rustig. De oordoppen waren dus niet nodig, De trap naar boven is smal maar prima. Inchecken ging uitstekend dmv de code die je ontvangt waarmee de deur opent via je telefoon. We hadden een driepersoonskamer en de slaapbank lag uitstekend. Het andere bed stond in de vide. Erg knus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

We hebben genoten van de gezellige accommodatie en de ligging is perfect in het centrum. Voor herhaling vatbaar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

De locatie is echt top. Kan niet beter. Ook geen last gehad van het geluid vanuit de stad. Wij waren in totaal met 3 meiden en wij vonden het jammer dat er geen grote spiegel was. Alleen die in de badkamer (die beslagen was na het douchen). Dit vond we jammer. De trap naar boven via de algemene hal is best smal, dus goed opletten als je hem op of af loopt. Daarnaast kraakte de slaapbank heel erg. Die mag wel eens vervangen worden. Voor de rest: echt tevreden. De koffie werd aangevuld volgende dag en schone handdoeken.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024