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CTY Books

3.0 star property
Wedding services and tour assistance make guests feel right at home, while the peaceful terrace offers the perfect spot to escape into a good book

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CTY Books sits in a shopping district, providing a welcoming retreat for travelers. Guests can enjoy the outdoor entertainment area or browse the library for a quiet read. The property enhances convenience with free in-room WiFi and express check-out service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is AED 418
AED 546 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 January 2026

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)

Highlights

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

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)

Highlights

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

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)

Highlights

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

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)

Highlights

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

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Loft

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

Signature Loft

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nieuwe Rijn 2, Leiden, 2312GP

What's nearby

  • Burcht - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waag - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pieterskerk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hortus Botanicus - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leiden University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Leiden Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪De Stadthouder - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dende - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waag - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Annie's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

CTY Books

Hotel in a shopping district
A terrace, a library, and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at CTY Books. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 7:00 AM to midnight (EUR 21 per night)

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.70 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 21 per night (1969 ft away; open 7:00 AM to midnight)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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.

Property is also known as

CTY Books Hotel
CTY Books Leiden
CTY Books Hotel Leiden

Frequently asked questions

Is CTY Books pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at CTY Books?

As of 20 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CTY Books on 11 January 2026 start from $137.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at CTY Books?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CTY Books?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 50.

Where is CTY Books located?

Located in the heart of Leiden, this hotel is steps from Waag, Stadhuis, and Burcht. Pieterskerk and Museum Boerhaave are also within 5 minutes. Leiden Central Station is 14 minutes by foot and Leiden Lammenschans Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

CTY Books Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pavanandan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very neat. Place is very interesting and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, very comfy bed. Just be warned, the stairs are very steep and there is no lift.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel, very stylish A++

Fantastic hotel in the perfect location to explore the beautiful town of Leiden
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 (!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Why ask for my opinion of the staff when it is a staffless establishment?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adventure in Leiden

Great location. Beautiful room with amazing history.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Suh Young

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful small hotel right across from the City Hall. I loved the author themed-room, spacious, beautifully decorated, comfy (+AC). The location was perfect, lively Wed market, AH supermarket nearby, and a gelato place next door. The killer is stairs. They were steep, narrow, winding, and you have to haul your luggage up. Also, it is a staff-less hotel meaning no one to welcome you, all the housekeeping requests via Whatsapp and things get done silently without any acknowledgement. Also, Leiden is a university town and you'll need a pair of ear plugs Fri-Sun. One more thing, don't forget to charge your phone because you can not even enter the hotel lobby. Still, I would stay again if I revisit Leiden.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great place to stay to explore Leiden!

Great place to stay to explore Leiden! We stayed for a couple of nights and were in the Netherlands for a wedding and visit friends, which meant we were usually out late. This meant we weren't too disturbed by the bars under the hotel as they close relatively early (around 12pm-1am on Fridays and Saturdays). Earplugs are provided which work really well. The location is the main selling point for this hotel if you don't mind a bit of noise at night, very central and gives you an amazing feel for the city as well as good food, bars and sights at walking distance The space itself is lovely! It has character and a nice finish. Although some of the reviews say they have trouble with the digital keys, it worked flawlessly for us. The only negative to our stay was the responsiveness of the host. The response via Whatsapp was very delayed or didn't happen at all, and I tried calling about luggage storage (which was available) but did not get a response. Overall would recommend and will stay again if visiting Leiden.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023