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CTY Books

3.0 star property
Hotel in the heart of Leiden

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Located in a shopping district, CTY Books offers an inviting retreat. Unwind on the outdoor entertainment area or relax with a good book from the library. With free in-room WiFi and express check-out, your stay is sure to be convenient.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Water dispenser
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $143
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

Room options

View all photos for Signature Suite (Virginia Woolf)

Signature Suite (Virginia Woolf) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Signature Suite (Virginia Woolf)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Suite (Hemingway)

Signature Suite (Hemingway) | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker

Signature Suite (Hemingway)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Room (Roald Dahl)

Signature Room (Roald Dahl) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Signature Room (Roald Dahl)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Suite (Agatha Christie)

Signature Suite (Agatha Christie) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Signature Suite (Agatha Christie)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Duplex (Thorbecke)

Signature Duplex (Thorbecke) | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker

Signature Duplex (Thorbecke)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Duplex (Burcht)

Signature Duplex (Burcht) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Signature Duplex (Burcht)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Loft

Signature Loft | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Signature Loft

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nieuwe Rijn 2, Leiden, 2312GP

What's nearby

  • Waag - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum Boerhaave - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rijksmuseum van Oudheden - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hortus Botanicus - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leiden University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 33 min drive
  • Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague) - 36 min drive
  • De Vink Station - 7 min drive
  • Leiden Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Leiden Lammenschans Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Scarlatti Leiden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪De Stadthouder - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dende - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waag - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

CTY Books

  • CTY Books puts you within a 15-minute drive of Westfield Mall of the Netherlands.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests who require assistance after check-in may contact the property via the mobile phone provided in their room.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 1969 ft (EUR 21 per night), from 7:00 AM to midnight
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Local maps
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.70 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 50

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 21 per night (1969 ft away; open 7:00 AM to midnight)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit/debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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.

Also known as

CTY Books Hotel
CTY Books Leiden
CTY Books Hotel Leiden

Frequently asked questions

Does CTY Books offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, CTY Books does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at CTY Books?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at CTY Books?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 50. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at CTY Books?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Holland Casino Scheveningen (23-min drive) is nearby.

Does CTY Books have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes an espresso maker, a coffee maker, and cookware.

What's the area around CTY Books like?

CTY Books is in the heart of Leiden, a short 8-minute walk from Hortus Botanicus and 11 minutes' walk from Leiden University.

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Reviews

CTY Books Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Location
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and very neat. Place is very interesting and a great location.
Pavanandan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is on one of the city's canals in a very pleasant location. Many restaurants and cafes around the property. Room was nice more like a small apartment than a hotel room. Bed was comfortable and room was quiet despite the number of cafes and restaurants close by.
Philip, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Allison, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, very comfy bed. Just be warned, the stairs are very steep and there is no lift.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Adventure in Leiden

Great location. Beautiful room with amazing history.
Lee, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hazel, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is one of our favourite accommodations ever! Wonderful location and beautiful room and view facing the canal (room 3). It could get loud at times but closing the windows and shutters helped a lot. We had no issues sleeping. The bed is super comfy! It’s perfectly equipped and a good size. We didn’t want to leave
Catherine, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Firstly this isn’t a hotel. It’s a self-service apartment. No breakfast! We didn’t meet a member of staff during our 3 day stay. The room was stunning, super view out onto the canal, plenty of space across two floors (duplex). I’m nearly 70, live in a bungalow and suffer mild back problems occasionally. So here’s the downside, the apartment was on the top floors with over 50 steps up a narrow spiral staircase. Not for the feint-hearted. It wouldn’t put us off returning but you need to be aware. The other issue for back-sufferers, is the lack of a comfy chair with back support. The small round sofa looks twee but for me was unusable due to lack of support. The two high bar stools were not much better. On the Wednesday there was a fantastic market along the canal. At night there’s a level of student exuberance going on until around midnight but nothing that should stop you sleeping. The local bars and restaurants are wonderful. We came for the nearby tulip festival and Leiden was very convenient for transport. The bed was very comfortable and the aircon very welcome as it was quite warm when we stayed. The small kitchenette was fine although we didn’t eat in. A good stock of tea bags and coffee pods was free and can be topped up in the entrance to the apartments. Overall, the location was superb, likewise the canal view. The room was a fair price for the size, condition and location. We had a great time, albeit with scary stairs.
I’d suggest removing these and putting in a better 2 seat sofa with back support
Yet another spiral staircase, this to the bedroom.
Top 2 floors of the tall building in centre.
Nearby at night. Beautiful city.
Anthony, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Margaret, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great for some, perhaps not all

Know that this is a staff-less boutique hotel. Very centrally located which means convenient/sometimes noisy. The staircase (no lift) is very steep - perhaps not okay for some. The VWoolf room is right above the main door; when guests come in and out, the building shakes. Lovely room, bathroom, necessary A/C (!)
Helene, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location in the very centre of Leiden. Three floor steep climb to a duplex with the bedroom up one more floor, the bathroom on the other floor. You want to be in good shape and not need to rush to use the loo during the night. The view from the top floor bedroom is worth the effort.
Morgan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Frank, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place in a fantastic area

Amazing room although could use a freshen up paint wise . Housekeeping was hit and miss but didn’t really bother us . If you stay in the Virginia Wolfe suite be prepared for some notice and NO privacy from the street of your shutters are open., also everytime someone opens and shuts the main door you Weill hear and feel it in this suite . All that being said it was a great place to stay and a great location, easy to get to public transport and restaurants and bars. Leiden itself is beautiful rain hail or shine .
5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and spacious place.

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.
Sophie, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
James, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sean, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Will stay there again for my next meeting

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.
Alexandra M, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Olivier, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Older couples beware

Maybe I should have read more reviews.....I knew there was not an elevator, but I did not realize how steep the spiral staircase was to room 6, but then there was also another spiral staircase (made of wood and metal) to get to the bedroom. In addition to that the bedroom has beams to knock your head into. .... overall at 55/59 years young we did not feel comfortable. Also, room was super hot when we arrived. There were no directions to the thermostat and shades were open...after a meltdown we figured out the thermostat... directions would have helped. On a positive note, we did enjoy a stovetop, sink, fridge, and microwave. Overall, if lots of spiral steps are not your thing, CTY books might not be a good choice. If you like lots of character and being near restaurants/shopping, you might like it.
Katherine, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice and Central place, but service could improve

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!
Hilde Merete, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and large room. Very steep steps. So this hotel you get your key by email. Check in is at 3 so no early check in is available. Lots of restaurants near by. Really enjoyed our stay.
Kari, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, highly recommended
Grahame, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, very stylish A++

Fantastic hotel in the perfect location to explore the beautiful town of Leiden
Laurence, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property in a wonderful location. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again, but there are a lot of steep stairs up to the room and in the room itself. This might be trouble from people with mobility issues.
Aaron, 4-night trip