I stayed here after driving my son to Leiden to collect him after completing his Master's at the university. The position couldn't be better - near the town centre, on a typical canal and with a British pub on the opposite bank. The hotel looks good from the outside and is OK inside - but only just! The reception is... More

The building of the Hotel de Doelen is centuries old, meaning that it has a certain old-world charm that the Ibis will lack. But it also means that the walls are thin and that certain little things about the space and the appliances will be odd and/or may not work. I won't be more specific, because every room (they say)... More

The Hotel de Doelen is in a great location in a beautiful city. The hotel is clean, comfortable and friendly. The rooms are simple, but have everything you could need. The most notable aspect of the de Doelen is its wonderful location. The hotel is on the Rapenburg, down the street from the Hortus Botanicus, the historic academy building of... More

For my mum and me it was perfect. Good location for touring the town. A ten to fifteen minute walk from station. I contacted them ahead to ask for a ground floor room as there is no lift and we were lucky enough to get one of the three on the ground floor. As in Europe the twin beds are... More

We spent one night at the de Doelen. The rooms are partly different but all very nice though sometimes a little small. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The University and city center is about 10-15 minutes walk away from the hotel but a little far from the train station. Breakfast is good and you can easily have a good... More

We stayed here last weekend while in town for the Leiden marathon. Booked a double with a comfortable double bed (not two singles pushed together as is common in Europe) in the back of the hotel. It was a small room, but sufficient. The location of the hotel is very central and easy to get to - we walked from... More

If you are looking for a base in the centre of Leiden which is convenient but no-frills, this is a good option. It is small and friendly, with an historic air. Staircases are impressive wooden structures which would be a challenge to the partially-mobile; however, there are downstairs rooms available. There is a slightly musty smell around the staircases -... More

We stayed 4 nights on a trip to see the Keukenhof gardens, bulb fields etc. The hotel is on the canal in one of Leidens most impressive streets with several historic buildings and museums close by. We had a room on the top (2nd) floor overlooking the canal, with a loft sitting area! If you have problems with stairs you... More

Spent two nights at De Doelen and could not have been happier. William greeted us with smiles , coffee and choice of room - we ended up in #15. Perfect! Lovely bed with great linens - fireplace with original Delft tile - great bathtub and view of the canal. Great central location. Woman at desk very helpful and sweet. Felt... More