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
9.29.2 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
Lockers available
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Living room
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is ₹14,917
₹14,917
₹16,955 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Room options
View all photos for Signature Suite (Agatha Christie)
Signature Suite (Agatha Christie)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
43 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Signature Room (Roald Dahl)
Signature Room (Roald Dahl)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Signature Suite (Hemingway)
Signature Suite (Hemingway)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Signature Suite (Virginia Woolf)
Naturalis Biodiversity Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Corpus - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (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 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
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 drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate living room
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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 check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night
Optional extras
Late check-out 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 elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit/debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 to 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 check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite 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
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Location
Service staff
Reviews
10/10
Beautiful hotel, very comfy bed. Just be warned, the stairs are very steep and there is no lift.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10
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.
Morgan
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent hotel, highly recommended
Grahame
7-night trip
10/10
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
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
Great location. Beautiful room with amazing history.
Lee
2-night trip
10/10
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
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
8/10
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
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!
Kaitlin
10/10
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
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
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
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
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
10/10
Marié Francoise
2-night trip
10/10
daniel
2-night trip
8/10
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10
MORGAN
3-night trip
10/10
Parfait. Nous avons passé un super bon moment.
Mickaël
1-night trip
8/10
C
1-night trip
10/10
Die beste Unterkunft, die wir auf unserer zweiwöchigen Rundreise hatten (und das waren einige)! Super gepflegt, sehr nettes Personal, ein wunderschönes historisches Haus mit modernem Touch. Ein traumhaftes Zimmer. Wir waren super happy hier. Vielen Dank
Nancy
1-night trip
8/10
Fijne locatie, heel centraal, in tegenstelling tot de verwachting was het midden in het centrum erg rustig. De oordoppen waren dus niet nodig,
De trap naar boven is smal maar prima.
Inchecken ging uitstekend dmv de code die je ontvangt waarmee de deur opent via je telefoon.
We hadden een driepersoonskamer en de slaapbank lag uitstekend. Het andere bed stond in de vide. Erg knus.
Maria
1-night trip
10/10
We hebben genoten van de gezellige accommodatie en de ligging is perfect in het centrum. Voor herhaling vatbaar.