We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Leiden, Netherlands. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Hip. Creative. Superb breakfast. Boutique Hotel Huys van Leyden is an intimate boutique hotel set in the historic centre of Leiden, right next to the Oude Singel canal. This heritage-listed property dating from 1611 includes many original features and offers its own (limited) private parking. Leiden’s central train station is 1.2 km away. Boutique Hotel Huys van Leyden offers hotel rooms as well as several apartments. All the rooms are unique in layout and furnishings. The wooden-floored rooms are decorated with bright colours and have box-spring beds. They have a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea/coffee maker and a minibar. The rooms and apartments can only be reached by stairs. There is no lift! In addition to the à la carte and buffet breakfast, guests can also enjoy dinner, afternoon tea or a private boat trip on the canals. These services can only be booked at the hotel. The Pieterskerk is just 900 metres on foot. The old town with its museums and the Castle ‘de Burcht’ are a 7-minute walk away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Leiden. It also has a great location, amazing staff and great affordability.
Popular among business travellers.Opened April 2022. Hotel VIC is located in Leiden, within 15 km of Paleis Huis Ten Bosch and 16 km of Keukenhof. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and free WiFi. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a wardrobe. A business centre and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at Hotel VIC. Westfield Mall of the Netherlands is 17 km from the accommodation, while Madurodam is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 34 km from Hotel VIC.Show full description
Super central. Trendy. Very clean. Popular among business travellers. This 4-star hotel is opposite to the Leiden railway station and within 5-minutes’ walking from the historic city centre. It offers modern accommodation featuring a flat-screen TV. Each room is air conditioned and features a private bathroom with free soap and shampoo products. Guests at Golden Tulip Leiden Centre also benefit from a minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Restaurant Rubens offers an extensive breakfast buffet every morning. For dinner, it has a menu of seasonal dishes prepared fresh ingredients. There is also a bar serving cold drinks and light snacks. Golden Tulip Leiden Centre also has multiple meeting rooms with all the facilities needed available. Schiphol Airport is 20 minutes by car. The beaches at Noordwijk are 10 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as the most CENTRAL central luxury hotel in Leiden. It also has a central location.
Situated in the centre of Leiden and only a 1-minute walk from central station, Fletcher Wellness-Hotel Leiden offers spacious rooms with city or dune views. On site, guests can access the BLUE Wellnessresort Leiden wellness facilities at an extra cost. Noordwijk beach is 10 km away. Each room features a flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with a rain shower and toilet. The hotel offers 1 restaurant and 1 wellness restaurant, each with its own special theme and menus. Guests can also eat at one of the many restaurants the city centre has to offer. Motorway A44 is a 5-minute drive from Fletcher Wellness-Hotel Leiden. Schiphol Airport is 20 minutes away by car. The Hague is only a 10 minute train ride away.Show full description
This Van der Valk Hotel offers spacious rooms in a peaceful setting next to the Old Rhine River, 10 minutes’ drive from the heart of Leiden. It includes a fitness centre, an elegant restaurant with an intimate terrace facing the Oude Rijn river. The hotel has a a Golden Green Key certificate, which means that it meets a high standard of environmental requirements. Each of the air-conditioned rooms at Van der Valk Hotel Leiden has a flat-screen cable TV, seating area and a work desk. They also have a private bathroom with a shower, bath and hairdryer. The bar brasserie is situated in the monumental part of the building, where the old inn was situated in 1629. Guests can enjoy coffee, lunch, drinks and dinner here. Guests can enjoy one of the many international gourmet-style dishes including seasonal specialities such as game. On request guests benefit from a free shuttle service to the train station. The shuttle is not avaible during public holidays. Bicycles and e-bikes can be rented to explore the area. The hotel offers a charging point and a secured bicycle shed. The famous Keukenhof gardens in Lisse are 20 minutes away by car. The Hague is a 15-minute car journey from Van der Valk.Show full description
Situated next to the A44 motorway in the Bio-Science Park adjacent the CORPUS Museum, Hilton Garden Inn combines modern rooms with convenient location and extensive on-site facilities. The hotel is situated at a 15-minute drive from Keukenhof and the sandy beaches of Noordwijk and Katwijk aan Zee. Guests benefit from free WiFi. A 32-inch LCD flat-screen TV, an ergonomic desk, tea and coffee facilities, and air conditioning comes as standard in the rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Leiden. Pick up snacks and drinks from the 24-hour shop to enjoy in your guest room, where a mini refrigerator is available to keep your drinks and meals cold. It features a restaurant and a stylish bar with a terrace. The hotel offers many activities such as jeu de boules, shuffle board and badminton. Guests can work-out in the fitness centre free of charge. The CORPUS Museum is located opposite the hotel and the centre of Leiden is only 3 km away. Garden Inn is at approximately 5 km from Theater Hangaar. Schiphol Airport and The Hague can both be reached within 25 minutes by car. There are various cycling trails in the direct surrounding of the hotel which lead to De Bollenstreek, known for its flower gardens. Bicycles can be rented at the hotel.Show full description
Set in Leiden and within 15 km of Paleis Huis Ten Bosch, IntercityHotel Leiden features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Westfield Mall of the Netherlands is 17 km from the hotel and Keukenhof is 17 km away. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The units feature a safety deposit box. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at IntercityHotel Leiden. Madurodam is 18 km from the accommodation, while TU Delft is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 36 km from IntercityHotel Leiden.Show full description
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