Leiden

Travel Guide

Waag featuring street scenes, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Beestenmarkt showing a river or creek, a coastal town and boating
Stadhuis which includes an administrative buidling, a sunset and heritage architecture
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden which includes art and interior views
Stadhuis showing street scenes and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Leiden

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Merenwijk

Travelers like the golf courses in Merenwijk, and Kagerplassen is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Merenwijk
citizenM Schiphol Airport
citizenM Schiphol Airport
4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2, Schiphol
The price is AED 560 per night from May 25 to May 26
AED 560
AED 646 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,018 reviews)
Perfect for an overnight or short weekend
"Fun, chic hotel with a fabulous walking distance to the airport or train station. Rooms are smart (all powered by an ipad) shower is big, bed is super comfy. Perfect for 1-2 nights. Just dont have big suitcases for 2 people. Room is small and makes it a bit challenging otherwise."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Stationsplein ZW 951, Schiphol
The price is AED 320 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 320
AED 369 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,175 reviews)
"We stayed here at the beginning of our vacation for 3 days and liked the hotel and its location. We stayed the last night of our vacation and have a different opinion. The last room we stayed in was unclean - when you looked at the cabinet the TV was sitting on it had sticky spots. The drains in ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam
Hotel Artemis Amsterdam
Hotel Artemis Amsterdam
4 out of 5
John M. Keynesplein 2, Amsterdam
The price is AED 193 per night from May 25 to May 26
AED 193
AED 235 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice staff. Expensive breakfast. Bike rental excellent. Easy access to bike paths. Room cleaning decent. Elevators good."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Hotel Artemis Amsterdam
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Cityden Stadshart
Cityden Stadshart
4 out of 5
Stroombaan 1, Amstelveen
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
"Very nice, clean, quiet. Enjoyed my stay."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Cityden Stadshart
Cityden Zuidas
Cityden Zuidas
4 out of 5
Professor J.H. Bavincklaan 3, Amstelveen
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (961 reviews)
Great stay
"Good stay with modern rooms including like a “tiny” home type of configuration where the wall has your bed (so you have to fold the dining room table and move the chairs and pull down to get your bed). Also modern kitchen with fridge… definitely a plus! so you can go to your nearby AH and buy some ..."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Cityden Zuidas
Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
4 out of 5
285 Schipholweg, Badhoevedorp, NH
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Badhoevedorp. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (387 reviews)
"Easy access to airport and trains."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Scheveningen which includes heritage architecture

Scheveningen Beach

4.5/5(72 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Scheveningen Beach, a popular beach in The Hague. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Scheveningen Beach
Beautiful beach, especially these water features which appear just next to the entrance to the harbor.

Kijkduin Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Kijkduin Beach during your travels in The Hague? Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Kijkduin Beach
Scheveningen Pier which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Scheveningen Pier

4.5/5(130 reviews)

You can find out about the history of The Hague when you stop by Scheveningen Pier. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

Scheveningen Pier
The rough North Sea, water is cold but clear and nice. Waves are not too big. Good for beginners 😉. But nevertheless, it's a nice beach for just walking through the fine sand!

Katwijk Aan Zee Beach

4/5(1 review)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Katwijk Aan Zee Beach during your travels in Katwijk Aan Zee? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

Katwijk Aan Zee Beach
Madurodam which includes rides

Madurodam

4.5/5(52 reviews)

Bring the kiddos to Madurodam and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in The Hague. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.

Madurodam
Peace Palace featuring a castle, flowers and heritage architecture

Peace Palace

4.5/5(72 reviews)

Find out about the history of The Hague when you spend time at Peace Palace. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

Peace Palace

Reviews of Leiden

4.9
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love this small, but big town. I come here frequently. It has everything to offer that a big city does, but very friendly and walkable.

5/5 - Excellent

June

Picturesque, relaxing, quaint, walkable, a bit expensive.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful small city without a lot of tourists. Close to Den Haag, which has an outstanding museum.

5/5 - Excellent

Yona

Nice and quiet.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Leiden is amazing! It is both historic and modern and has an immense amount of charm and character.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful city! I hope to return again. It was such a safe, fun, and entertaining environment. Never far from anything.