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Hotel De Doelen

De Doelen

Rapenburg 2, 2311 EV Leiden, Netherlands – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 941 reviews)

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8.0
Very Good
941 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Total

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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

Aymar Germany

Great location, love the atmosphere & beautiful rooms, staff very friendly

Aymar Germany

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

Kumtorn France

Excellent location, quiet area of town and cute place. Staff was friendly.

Kristy Germany

Very old building with character features. Helpful staff. Overall a very pleasant stay.

Sara New Zealand

Location close to train station, on bus route, 500m to old town centre. Restaurants, university, botanical gardens and canal trips a few minutes walk.

John South Africa

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.

Jj New Zealand

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.

Dimitrios Germany

The room, the location, the staff, the overall atmosphere 🙂

Petya Bulgaria

Great bed, proper heating, electric kettle in room with free coffee and tea. Very clean. Bathroom comes with soft towels, soaps and shampoo. quilted tp :) Staff was very thoughtful.

Business Netherlands

Excellent location!

9.4
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8.0
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941 reviews
  • 9.4

    Excellent location!

  • What guests loved the most:
  • “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”
    Aymar Aymar Germany Germany
  • “Great location, love the atmosphere & beautiful rooms, staff very friendly”
    Aymar Aymar Germany Germany
  • “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”
    Kumtorn Kumtorn France France
  • “Excellent location, quiet area of town and cute place. Staff was friendly.”
    Kristy Kristy Germany Germany
  • “Very old building with character features. Helpful staff. Overall a very pleasant stay.”
    Sara Sara New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Location close to train station, on bus route, 500m to old town centre. Restaurants, university, botanical gardens and canal trips a few minutes walk.”
    John John South Africa South Africa
  • “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.”
    Jj Jj New Zealand New Zealand
  • “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.”
    Dimitrios Dimitrios Germany Germany
  • “The room, the location, the staff, the overall atmosphere 🙂”
    Petya Petya Bulgaria Bulgaria
  • “Great bed, proper heating, electric kettle in room with free coffee and tea. Very clean. Bathroom comes with soft towels, soaps and shampoo. quilted tp :) Staff was very thoughtful.”
    Business Business Netherlands Netherlands

One of our best sellers in Leiden! 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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Most popular amenities

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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

뀐 Located in the best-rated area in Leiden, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Gluten-free, Buffet

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8.0
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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities 7.4
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort7.6
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.6
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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 ”

  • Aymar Germany

    “Great location, love the atmosphere & beautiful rooms, staff very friendly ”

  • 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 ”

  • Kristy Germany

    “Excellent location, quiet area of town and cute place. Staff was friendly.”

  • Sara New Zealand

    “Very old building with character features. Helpful staff. Overall a very pleasant stay.”

  • 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.”

  • 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.”

  • 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.”

  • Petya Bulgaria

    “The room, the location, the staff, the overall atmosphere 🙂”

  • Business Netherlands

    “Great bed, proper heating, electric kettle in room with free coffee and tea. Very clean. Bathroom comes with soft towels, soaps and shampoo. quilted tp :) Staff was very thoughtful.”

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
    0.1 miles
  • International Institute for Asian Studies
    0.1 miles
  • Leiden University
    0.2 miles
  • Leidse Schouwburg
    0.2 miles
  • Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde
    0.2 miles
  • Naturalis
    0.6 miles
  • National Naturehistorical Museum
    0.6 miles
Top attractions
  • Paleis Huis Ten Bosch
    7.6 miles
  • Keukenhof
    7.8 miles
  • New Babylon
    8.7 miles
  • Madurodam
    8.9 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Noordwijk
    12.4 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Katwijk
    12.4 miles
Public transit
  • Train Leiden Centraal Station
    0.4 miles
  • Train Leiden Lammenschans Station
    0.9 miles
  • Train Leiden De Vink Station
    1.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport
    14.1 miles
  • Schiphol Airport
    15.6 miles
How to get to De Doelen from Schiphol Airport
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Amenities of De Doelen

Most popular amenities

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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Outdoors
  • Garden
Pets
  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 14.80 per day.

  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Shoeshine
  • Express check-in/out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

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Check-in

12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
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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.

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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.

Cards accepted at this hotel

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De Doelen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that the preferred arrival time by the hotel is between 13:00 - 21:00. In case of arrival out side of these hours the property asks its guest to let them know in advance.

FAQs about De Doelen

  • Guests staying at De Doelen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The prices at De Doelen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • De Doelen is 1,500 feet from the center of Leiden.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at De Doelen (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking

  • Yes, De Doelen is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at De Doelen include:

    • Twin
    • Single
    • Suite

  • Check-in at De Doelen is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to De Doelen by:

    • Train 27min

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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities 7.4
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort7.6
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.6
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