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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
26 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Sean
23 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Aaron
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Kaitlin
24 Apr 2023
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Helene
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Peter
5 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Morgan
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Assaf
16 Oct 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Maria
25 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jessica
19 Aug 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
26 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Raquel
22 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Olivier
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Pavanandan
8 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Robin
24 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Hilde Merete
14 May 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
isabelle
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Vincent
28 Jul 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
18 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Frank
11 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Allison
7 Jun 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Helene
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Philip
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Suh Young
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Sophie
29 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Morgan
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Katherine
19 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Catherine
22 Jun 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
26 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Joshua
11 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Olivier
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Hazel
13 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Angie
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Helene
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Suh Young
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Hilde Merete
14 May 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Maria
25 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
David
24 May 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
11 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Christel
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lee
21 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Aaron
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Allison
7 Jun 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Annick
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Philip
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Peter
5 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Suh Young
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Catherine
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Not enough information in reviews.
Sien
25 Jan 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Sean
23 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Anneke
10 Sept 2023
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Alexandra M
9 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Kari
27 Apr 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Anthony
19 Apr 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Annie
16 Apr 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Pavanandan
8 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Philip
20 Oct 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