Name: De Doelen
Address: Rapenburg 2, 2311 EV Leiden, Netherlands, Rapenburg 2, Zuid-Holland, 2311 EV, Netherlands
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $92 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Hotel De Doelen

Rapenburg 2, 2311 EV Leiden, Netherlands –

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*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)

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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.

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

It 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.

Andre

Netherlands

The 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!

Leah

Israel

William, the host, was a totally nice guy and very helpful. Great location.

Alexander

United States of America

9.3

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“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.”

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
“It 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.”

Andre Netherlands
“The atmosphere of the hotel itself, including the architecture and the natural light.”

Leah Israel
“William, the host, was a totally nice guy and very helpful. Great location.”

Alexander United States of America

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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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“boutique style”

Located in the best-rated area in Leiden, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

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Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Hotel surroundings

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Closest Landmarks *

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
Leiden Centraal Station
0.4 miles
Naturalis
0.6 miles
National Naturehistorical Museum
0.6 miles
Leiden Lammenschans Station
0.9 miles
Leiden De Vink Station
1.5 miles

Natural Beauty *

Noordwijk Ocean/Sea
12.4 miles
Katwijk Ocean/Sea
12.4 miles

Closest Airports *

Rotterdam The Hague Airport
14.1 miles
Schiphol Airport
15.6 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.”

Paula

United Kingdom

7.9

“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 ...”

Andreas

Germany

9.1

“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...”

Lisa

Argentina

8.3

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12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 1 year	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 15 per child, per night
2+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 15 per person, per night

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.

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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.

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Please note that the preferred arrival time by the hotel is between 12.00 - 16.00. In case of arrival out side of these hours the property asks its guest to let them know in advance.

“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.”

“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.”

“It 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.”

“The 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!”

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Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Sinan
United States of America

6 helpful votes
6.3

“Room too small”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
room was too small,not so clean.it was on the top floor with no lift.The room had no view.
location

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.0

“Very handy for all the top sights in Leiden”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
It is an older building so there was some noise from other guests and from traffic outside, but I had earplugs so it did not impact on my sleep too much. Bed was on the soft side for my liking.
Nice boutique style hotel with character in a very convenient location in Leiden. Handy for central university buildings, the train station, and also many of the bars and restaurants in Leiden. The bathroom looked to have been relatively recently renovated, very modern, clean, and a great shower.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 28, 2019

Ina
South Africa

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing that bothered us!!
Very central to the old town! Easy to find !! We loved our stay here!!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 25, 2019

Anonymous
France
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff did not offer to help me with my luggage, I arrived late and I was tired

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 20, 2019

Jos
Netherlands
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Perfect location and a very friendly staff

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 16, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel is well-located and clean. The staff is quite polite and always welling to help you. If you're travelling for work, you'll appreciate the good WIFI connection.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 13, 2019

Brian
Australia

2 helpful votes
8.3

“Nice place to stay - lots of action in the neighbourhood. Staff very friendly and accomodating.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was a bit small but still reasonably comfortable.
Very nice location close to Train Station, pubs and restaurants. Location is really good - lots of young people a really good vibe for the area.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 8, 2019

Kristy
Germany
7.9

“Small rooms in a great location, friendly staff. Seems good value for the city”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
It is an older building meaning it is pretty, but also means you can hear people walking above you (floor creaking) and water running from anyone showering or flushing in nearby rooms. If you are a light sleeper, should bring earplugs to help with that.
Excellent location, quiet area of town and cute place. Staff was friendly.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 4, 2019

Janice
Japan

2 helpful votes
7.9

“As expected”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
A hairdryer is not available in the room but you can get one upon request
I like the traditional building with its low ceilings, wooden beams, low ceiling and creaky floor too. Location is superb - a few doors away from the museums and Leiden University.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 1, 2019

Gerry
Ireland
9.6

“Central with great people.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs air conditioning
People were great and really helpful would stay again

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 30, 2019

Iwan
Netherlands
10

“perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing
perfect

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 28, 2019

Nagehan
Turkey
8.8

“nice hotel but not cost effective”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I could easily hear someone is snooring in the next room. some guests made sudden high pitch noises or laughs in the hall or in front of my door at the middle of the night. you cannot call reception because there is no phone in the room. since the reception is not in the hotel after midnight so i did not feel secure sometimes but i thougth it is quite safe in leiden so they are cool about it but as a foreigner, i was not :) the garden was neglected, i was expecting the garden in the pictures and disappointed. i could give higher points for all these if the price were lower but the hotel is not cost effective.
an old and nice building with good sight. i really liked dining room. location was perfect for me. wireless does not require password which is easy to use. people were so kind, friendly and eager to help. furnitures in the room and bathroom was new and clean.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 27, 2019

Paula
United Kingdom
7.9

“Nice, simple, basic hotel. Ideal location for city centre. Bedrooms are OK but mattress too soft.”
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 6 nights
The bed mattresses are too soft, so much so I left with back pain. The curtains are too light, with no option to make the room darker.
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.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 26, 2019

Judy
Ireland

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lack of air conditioner
Staff are fantastic very friendly and helpful

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 26, 2019

James
Canada
7.1

“Great location, friendly staff, but poor nights sleep”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
Small room (which was ok), but windows opened up to an internal courtyard, which while supposed to be quiet, had people talking loudly to 3 or 4am in the morning for 2 nights in a row. As the room had no air conditioning, it was hard to get a good rest.
Great location and friendly staff.

Stayed in August 2019

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