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CTY Books

3.0 star property
Make yourself at home with wedding services and tour assistance at your fingertips. Escape into a good book on the tranquil terrace.

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Signature Duplex (Thorbecke) | Private kitchen
Signature Room (Roald Dahl)
Lobby
Signature Suite (Virginia Woolf)
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Locker space

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

View all photos for Signature Suite (Agatha Christie)

Signature Suite (Agatha Christie)

Signature Suite (Agatha Christie)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room (Roald Dahl)

Signature Room (Roald Dahl)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Suite (Hemingway) | Private kitchen

Signature Suite (Hemingway)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite (Virginia Woolf)

Signature Suite (Virginia Woolf)

Signature Suite (Virginia Woolf)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Duplex (Burcht)

Signature Duplex (Burcht)

Signature Duplex (Burcht)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Duplex (Thorbecke) | Private kitchen

Signature Duplex (Thorbecke)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 41 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Nieuwe Rijn 2, Leiden, 2312GP

What's nearby

  • Waag - 1 min walk
  • Rijksmuseum van Oudheden - 6 min walk
  • Hortus Botanicus - 8 min walk
  • Leiden University - 11 min walk
  • Corpus - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Schiphol Airport (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

  • ‪Annie's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waag - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪De Burcht - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café De Stadthouder - ‬1 min walk

About this property

CTY Books

Enjoy your visit to Leiden with a stay at CTY Books.

Languages

Dutch, English

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 and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 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
    • 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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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Off-site parking within 1969 ft (EUR 21 per night), from 7:00 AM to midnight
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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

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

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

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Late checkout 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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit/debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.

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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site 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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CTY Books Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, highly recommended
Grahame, 7-night trip

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Adventure in Leiden
Great location. Beautiful room with amazing history.
Lee, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in the center of Leiden! Short walk to Central Station. Room 4 was larger than expected and had everything including dishes/cutlery, coffee, toiletries etc. Virtual check-in was quick and easy, and QR code in the room provided lots of useful information for the area. Overall fantastic stay and would highly recommend CTY Books!

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

8/10 Very good

Brilliant location in the beautiful city centre. Rooms were stunning, photos don’t do it justice. Lights and heating were a bit tricky to operate. Kitchen contains basic crockery and a few pans, not much more. Staff at sister hotel very friendly and helpful.
Sien, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

a gem in Leiden
the rooms are very nice and comfortable. only point is that there are many stairs and no elevator. this is imprtant to know if you have to lims 3 flights of steep stairs with your laugage
Assaf, 2-night trip

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

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

8/10 Very good

Ilona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tevreden!
De locatie is echt top. Kan niet beter. Ook geen last gehad van het geluid vanuit de stad. Wij waren in totaal met 3 meiden en wij vonden het jammer dat er geen grote spiegel was. Alleen die in de badkamer (die beslagen was na het douchen). Dit vond we jammer. De trap naar boven via de algemene hal is best smal, dus goed opletten als je hem op of af loopt. Daarnaast kraakte de slaapbank heel erg. Die mag wel eens vervangen worden. Voor de rest: echt tevreden. De koffie werd aangevuld volgende dag en schone handdoeken.
Raquel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Margriet, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Peter, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Deuxième séjour dans cet hôtel qui est en fait un hébergement type rbnb déguisé sans pt dej mais la qualité de l’entretien des chambres et des communs a mal évolué Je suis très déçue par rapport à mon premier séjour
isabelle, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Es hat uns hier echt gut gefallen, super Lage, man ist mittendrin, Zimmer ist sauber und sehr großzügig. Das Hotel geht mit der Zeit, es ist eigentlich alles digital und wir hatten keine Sekunde persönlichen Kontakt mit Personal aus dem Hotel. Zimmer Nr. 2 würde ich dennoch keinem empfehlen. Die Fenster kann man nicht aufmachen, da man direkt über der Abluft einer Küche ist und der Abzug direkt ins Zimmer geleitet wird. Das Fenster geht direkt zum Innenhof raus und somit geht auch kein Luftzug, dass die Abluft der Küche verweht wird. Also wollten wir mit der Klima aushelfen, die gluckert aber so als ob jemand im Zimmer steht und duscht. Dann natürlich der Klassiker, das Wasser läuft im Bad-Waschbecken nicht ab (verstopft). Grundsätzlich hat man ein dauerhaftes piepsen, woher auch immer im Zimmer. Jetzt wär ich im Flow und könnte mich über viele weitere Kleinigkeiten aufregen, das ist aber auch nicht fair. Eigentlich schade, da es an sich echt schön ist und die Lage super. Ich bin eigentlich keiner der eine Rezession schreibt und hätte lieber persönlich mit einem gesprochen, ist hier aber nicht möglich. Das ist der Nachteil am modernen, kontaktlosen Trend. Für die ganzen nachteiligen Punkte ist es einfach zu teuer!!! Ich hoffe ihr bekommt das Problem in Griff, ich bin nicht der erste, der dem Zimmer Nr. 2 eine schlechte Rezession verpasst!
Robin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Prachtig stijlvolle kamer
Super leuke kamers, mooi ingericht en prachtige plek in Leiden. Toegang is super makkelijk met de app. Fietsenstalling voor de deur van de gemeente. Hele leuke plek om leiden en omgeving vanuit te ontdekken. Lekker bed en mooie badkamer.
Vincent, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

CARLOTA, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fine
alan, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Heather, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip