Hotel De Doelen
Rapenburg 2, 2311 EV Leiden, Netherlands – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 704 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*8.7* Rijksmuseum van Oudheden: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)
*8.6* Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)
Leiden University: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)
Excellent 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.
GermanyThe room, the location, the staff, the overall atmosphere 🙂
BulgariaGreat 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.
NetherlandsIt is an old historic building, which retained some of its atmosphere. The rooms were quiet and the street is also relatively quiet. Breakfast was plentiful and quality matched the price.
NetherlandsThe atmosphere of the hotel itself, including the architecture and the natural light. The extremely helpful and courteous staff were always ready to answer questions and we chatted about the roles the house had played in the last century or so. I just loved the particular selection of breads in my breakfast basket!
IsraelWilliam, the host, was a totally nice guy and very helpful. Great location.
United States of AmericaDe Doelen This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Kristy
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Sara
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John
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Jj
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Dimitrios
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Petya
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Business
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Andre
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Leah
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Alexander
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One of our best sellers in Leiden! Hotel is uniquely situated at the Rapenburg, one of the most canals in the Netherlands. The hotel is in an ancient Patrician mansion, built in 1638. Hotel De Doelen is in the of , near Museums, the Academic and faculties of . The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the . 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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the best-rated area in Leiden, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4
Breakfast Info
Gluten-free, Buffet
Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
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Closest Landmarks *
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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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Leiden Centraal Station0.4 miles
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Naturalis0.6 miles
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National Naturehistorical Museum0.6 miles
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Leiden Lammenschans Station0.9 miles
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Leiden De Vink Station1.5 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Noordwijk Ocean/Sea12.4 miles
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Katwijk Ocean/Sea12.4 miles
Closest Airports *
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Rotterdam The Hague Airport14.1 miles
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Schiphol Airport15.6 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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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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Plaswijckpark14 miles
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Rotterdam Zoo16.1 miles
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De Hoge Bomen16.8 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“The location was perfect for Leiden city centre and the venue for the conference we were attending. The rooms are OK, not luxurious but clean and suitable.”
United Kingdom“I had business at the university, and for this De Doelen is in a perfect location. At the same time, it is very close to the shopping area of Leiden. The rooms ...”
Germany“The staff were really helpful and let us leave our big bags at reception. They also kindly let us work in the dining area in the afternoon after already checkin...”
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Facilities of De Doelen
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Garden
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Food & Drink
- Breakfast in the room
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 13.20 per day.
- Street parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Shoeshine
- Honeymoon suite
Safety & Security
- Safe
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Dutch
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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
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 0 - 1 year |
Can use a crib
when requested
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FREE |
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Can use an extra bed
when requested
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€ 15 per child, per night | |
| 2+ years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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€ 15 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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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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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The following parking options are available to guests staying at De Doelen (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
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Room options at De Doelen include:
- Twin
- Single
- Suite
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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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From the nearest airport, you can get to De Doelen by:
- Train 27 minutes
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Guests staying at De Doelen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
