See all properties

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly Leiden hotel connected to a shopping center, a quick walk to Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for City Hotel Nieuw Minerva

Lake
Hiking
Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Front of property
Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Living area | TV, books

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Similar properties

Hiking

Hotel VIC

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 261 reviews
Hotel VIC

About the neighborhood

Map
Boommarkt 23, Leiden, 2311 EA

What's nearby

  • Rijksmuseum van Oudheden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Burcht - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hortus Botanicus - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Museum of Ethnology - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leiden University - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Leiden Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grenare - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waag - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪C.V. Eeterij en Proeflokaal Het Stadsbrouwhuis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bagels & Beans - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva

Hotel near Leiden University
Located close to Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal and Burcht, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva provides a library, a bar, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and bike rentals
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Books, a dock, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 900 m
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (EUR 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 16 to 20 for adults and EUR 8 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Nieuw Minerva

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 to 20 for adults, and EUR 8 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 12.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva
City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden
City Nieuw Minerva
City Nieuw Minerva Leiden
Nieuw Minerva Hotel
Nieuw Minerva Hotel
City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Hotel
City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden
City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Hotel Leiden

Frequently asked questions

Is City Hotel Nieuw Minerva pet-friendly?

Yes, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 12.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

Extended parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

What time is check-in at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

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

What time is check-out at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is City Hotel Nieuw Minerva located?

Located in the heart of Leiden, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal, SieboldHuis, and Stedelijk Museum de Lakenhal. Rijksmuseum van Oudheden and Pieterskerk are also within 10 minutes. Leiden Central Station is 11 minutes by foot and Leiden Lammenschans Station is 21 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 149 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the canal up from the old city but close to train station, too, the hotel is perfectly located. Great vibe to the lobby and pub on site. Nice rooms. And great pubs and restaurants right outside the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little Hotel

Super place to stay. Very convenient to everything
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel with lots of character

Very nice experience of a family owned business in a lovely town.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very quaint and the staff was very helpful. It was located right along the canal with easy access to restaurants and the Saturday market.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Louise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super friendly atmosphere

I had a great stay here and lived the vibe of the place. Staff super friendly and helpful. Super central location and still close to the central station.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect!

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location in the heart of Leiden's student quarter and friendly service. The room is kind of basic but is comfortable enough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable

Business trip but very comfortable, very helpful staff, lovely canalside location close to good restaurants
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

j w

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed for two nights to visit family. Hotel clean, typical dutch building steep staircases, but nice views from secon floor and very quiet at night as Leiden is relatively car free in the centre. Hotel has nice old world feel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very cosy hotel with unique character.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast very good with amazing freshly baked bread straight from the oven! The hotel is in a very historic building, so the rooms are rather basic, but this is part of the charm in my opinion. Location is excellent, right in heart of historic Leiden with shops and restaurants very close by. Very cosy hotel with unique character.

8/10 Good

Michael

Minerva

Good service minded staff. Nice and cmean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very nice hotel

Was in Leiden for the university for a few days. Convenient neighborhood, everything perfectly comfortable and clean. The building's a bit old but in good condition. Only thing to be aware of is that there's no elevator - my room was on the third floor, and I was happy I'd packed light.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful downstairs reception and bar; great to have storage for our bikes. Super breakfast and breakfast room. Lovely to have interesting ornaments and antiques in display. A minor criticism was the lack of umbrellas to borrow as it was raining hard when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely location

Had a short business trip to Leiden and wanted a historic hotel on the water. The location was lovely, the room clean and comfortable, and the hotel had a quaint charm about it. Unfortunately there was construction next door and renovations in the building. If I go back to Leiden I would still consider staying here again but would ask about any activity within and around the hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

very average hotel

A very average hotel in a good location. The room I was in was dark even during the middle of the day. No coffee/tea making facilities in the room. The room was also facing onto a noisy bar and on one of the 2 nights I stayed there there was noise coming from the streets right into the middle of the night. The hotel staff however were friendly and helpful.

4/10 Poor

DAVID

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No elevator, no heat or AC, low water pressure for shower, small room. Bad smell on upper floor. We do not plan to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel avec un charme typique "canal house" dans la vieille ville de Leyde. Ne cherchez pas d'ascenseur et attention aux escaliers assez raides. Deco à l'ancienne, très agréable et typique. Personnel sympathique et serviable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gezellig hotel middenin het centrum van Leiden. Dat maakt meteen dat het niet zo stil is ‘s nachts. Enkele ramen bv. Het is een oud historisch pand, dus ook wel begrijpelijk. Dat bepaalt ook de sfeer. Aardig en behulpzaam personeel. Al met al een fijn verblijf!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tomoyoshi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is central to many shops and restaurants. My room had a nice view of the canal. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful. Check in and check out were easy. Breakfast option offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Pär

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reibhardjan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

theo

Tip: een goede leeslamp, die misten we. Een krakende stoel is ook niet aangenaam. Verder alles oké .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023