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Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a communal living room and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. 40-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
A stay at CTY Books places you in the heart of Leiden, steps from Waag and Burcht. This hotel is 16 mi (25.8 km) from Scheveningen Beach and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Duinrell.
What's nearby
Waag(0.1 miles)
Burcht(0.2 miles)
Pieterskerk(0.2 miles)
Hooglandsekerk(0.2 miles)
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden(0.3 miles)
Sint Annahofje(0.3 miles)
University of Leiden(0.3 miles)
Stedelijk Museum de Lakenhal(0.4 miles)
Hortus Botanicus(0.4 miles)
Beestenmarkt(0.4 miles)
Old Observatory(0.5 miles)
National Museum of Ethnology(0.5 miles)
Leiden University(0.6 miles)
Leiden Bio Science Park(0.9 miles)
Naturalis Biodiversity Center(0.9 miles)
Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague)(19.6 miles)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)(17.1 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Waag (0.1 miles)
Burcht (0.2 miles)
Pieterskerk (0.2 miles)
Hooglandsekerk (0.2 miles)
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (0.3 miles)
Sint Annahofje (0.3 miles)
Based on 193 verified reviews
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
CTY Books delivers characterful, apartment style rooms in a central Leiden canal location, with many guests praising comfy beds, decor, and views, while noting street noise on busy nights and the building’s steep, narrow stairs and lack of a lift.
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CTY Books delivers characterful, apartment style rooms in a central Leiden canal location, with many guests praising comfy beds, decor, and views, while noting street noise on busy nights and the building’s steep, narrow stairs and lack of a lift.
The staffless model with digital check in and app based keys works for many, though responses via WhatsApp or phone can be slow and there is no in person reception. Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable, and full of character, with duplex layouts, canal views, and handy kitchenettes; cleanliness is usually good, though a few note low beams or tricky climate controls. Best for travelers who value style and independence over traditional, hands on service.
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Historic building with very steep, narrow staircases and no elevator. Digital check in and web based keys generally work; earplugs are provided for street noise.
James
Mar 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Sean
Nov 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Aaron
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Kaitlin
Apr 24, 2023
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Helene
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Peter
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Morgan
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Assaf
Oct 16, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Maria
Jan 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jessica
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Rooms are generally clean and well kept, but a few guests noted missed vacuuming, leftover fridge items, a blocked sink, and some decline versus earlier stays.
Nancy
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Raquel
Oct 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Olivier
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Pavanandan
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Robin
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Hilde Merete
May 14, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
isabelle
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Vincent
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Spacious, stylish rooms with comfy beds, kitchenettes, and canal views; several are split level with internal stairs and occasional low beams or tricky climate controls.
Philip
Apr 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Frank
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Allison
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Helene
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Philip
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Suh Young
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Sophie
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Morgan
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Katherine
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Catherine
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Staffless, app based operation; check in is easy for many. Responsiveness varies, with some helpful interactions and others reporting delayed or no replies.
James
Mar 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Joshua
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Olivier
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Hazel
Sep 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Angie
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Helene
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Suh Young
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Hilde Merete
May 14, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Maria
Jan 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
David
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Exceptionally central by the canals and market, steps from restaurants and shops. The lively area can bring nighttime noise, especially on weekends.
Joshua
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Christel
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lee
Oct 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Aaron
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Allison
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Annick
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Philip
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Peter
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Suh Young
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Catherine
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Not enough information in reviews.
Sien
Jan 25, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Sean
Nov 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Anneke
Sep 10, 2023
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Alexandra M
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Kari
Apr 27, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Anthony
Apr 19, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Annie
Apr 16, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Pavanandan
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Philip
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nearby parking is available for a fee of EUR 21 per night, located 1969 ft away and open from 7:00 AM to midnight.
Check-in is from 15:00 until 00:30, and check-out is at 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for an additional fee.
The hotel is located in the heart of Leiden, steps from Waag and Wall Poems of Leiden, 16 mi from Scheveningen Beach, and 7 mi from Duinrell.
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Housekeeping
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room