Hotel De Doelen
Rapenburg 2, 2311 EV Leiden, Netherlands – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1031 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Absolutely clean. Location was fantastic. Very friendly staff.
United Arab EmiratesWonderful position in the center of the city, lovely historic building.
ItalyI love the old house feeling.... like nothing has changed... a very good feeling these days ! Lovely rooms & great location on the canals , close to all the sites & shopping
GermanyGreat location, love the atmosphere & beautiful rooms, staff very friendly
GermanyWe were lucky to upgrade to bigger room with two levels (duplex style) at the top floor. Room is super comfortable and clean. The owner is very nice and so friendly! We definitely
FranceExcellent location, quiet area of town and cute place. Staff was friendly.
GermanyVery old building with character features. Helpful staff. Overall a very pleasant stay.
New ZealandLocation close to train station, on bus route, 500m to old town centre. Restaurants, university, botanical gardens and canal trips a few minutes walk.
South AfricaThe staff was really patient and helpful to solve the booking problem we made online. She was really friendly and flexible to solve the issue. Beautiful old building. Great location in the old town of Leiden.
New ZealandThe staff were very kind. The hotel is old, but has character. My room was large and the bathroom was huge. The location is very good, on a canal with beautiful mansions.
Germany
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Marod
United Arab Emirates
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Giuliomae
Italy
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Aymar
Germany
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Aymar
Germany
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Kumtorn
France
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Kristy
Germany
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Sara
New Zealand
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John
South Africa
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Jj
New Zealand
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Dimitrios
Germany
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Hotel De Doelen is uniquely situated at the Rapenburg, one of the most beautiful canals in the Netherlands. The hotel is in an ancient Patrician mansion, built in 1638. Hotel De Doelen is in the center of Leiden, near Museums, the Academic Building and faculties of Leiden University. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the train station. Hotel De Doelen has 18 rooms, each supplied with shower, toilet, telephone and TV. It also has free wireless internet throughout.
This is our guests' favorite part of Leiden, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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See what guests loved the most:
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Marod
United Arab Emirates“Absolutely clean. Location was fantastic. Very friendly staff. ”
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Giuliomae
Italy“Wonderful position in the center of the city, lovely historic building.”
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Aymar
Germany“I love the old house feeling.... like nothing has changed... a very good feeling these days ! Lovely rooms & great location on the canals , close to all the sites & shopping ”
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Aymar
Germany
“Great location, love the atmosphere & beautiful rooms, staff very friendly ”
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Kumtorn
France“We were lucky to upgrade to bigger room with two levels (duplex style) at the top floor. Room is super comfortable and clean. The owner is very nice and so friendly! We definitely ”
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Kristy
Germany
“Excellent location, quiet area of town and cute place. Staff was friendly.”
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Sara
New Zealand“Very old building with character features. Helpful staff. Overall a very pleasant stay.”
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John
South Africa“Location close to train station, on bus route, 500m to old town centre. Restaurants, university, botanical gardens and canal trips a few minutes walk.”
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Jj
New Zealand
“The staff was really patient and helpful to solve the booking problem we made online. She was really friendly and flexible to solve the issue. Beautiful old building. Great location in the old town of Leiden.”
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Dimitrios
Germany
“The staff were very kind. The hotel is old, but has character. My room was large and the bathroom was huge. The location is very good, on a canal with beautiful mansions.”
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About De Doelen
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Rijksmuseum van Oudheden0.1 miles
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International Institute for Asian Studies0.1 miles
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Leiden University0.2 miles
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Leidse Schouwburg0.2 miles
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Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde0.2 miles
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Naturalis0.6 miles
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National Naturehistorical Museum0.6 miles
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Paleis Huis Ten Bosch7.6 miles
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Keukenhof7.8 miles
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New Babylon8.7 miles
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Madurodam8.9 miles
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Ocean/Sea Noordwijk12.4 miles
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Ocean/Sea Katwijk12.4 miles
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Train Leiden Centraal Station0.4 miles
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Train Leiden Lammenschans Station0.9 miles
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Train Leiden De Vink Station1.5 miles
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Rotterdam The Hague Airport14.1 miles
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Schiphol Airport15.6 miles
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
ATM card
De Doelen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
FAQs about De Doelen
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Yes, De Doelen is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at De Doelen is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Guests staying at De Doelen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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De Doelen is 1,500 feet from the center of Leiden.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at De Doelen (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
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The prices at De Doelen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at De Doelen include:
- Twin
- Single
- Suite
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From the nearest airport, you can get to De Doelen by:
- Train 27min
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De Doelen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
