Hotel De Doelen

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

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1050 reviews)

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7.7
Good
1,050 reviews

Historical old building that was well preserved and quaint. The brothers who owned it were awesome and very informative. We had a large room with huge bed that slept better than any B&B we’ve been in. Location on canal and can walk to everything. My wife has bad back and had no problem with stairs or walking around city. Bedankt De Doelen

Allen United States of America

such a beautiful location and family like vibe and greeting! we had a family wedding in town and received a lovely greeting every time we came in and everyone we left . the breakfast was lovely and the owners are warm, kind and considerate ! we left for another journey and before returning home we diverted our journey to spend our last night in De Dolen!

Dr United States of America

Absolutely clean. Location was fantastic. Very friendly staff.

Marod United Arab Emirates

Wonderful position in the center of the city, lovely historic building.

Giuliomae Italy

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
7.7
Good
1,050 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Historical old building that was well preserved and quaint. The brothers who owned it were awesome and very informative.”
    Allen Allen United States of America United States of America
  • “such a beautiful location and family like vibe and greeting! we had a family wedding in town and received a lovely greeting every time we came in and everyone we left .”
    Dr Dr United States of America United States of America
  • “Absolutely clean. Location was fantastic. Very friendly staff.”
    Marod Marod United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Wonderful position in the center of the city, lovely historic building.”
    Giuliomae Giuliomae Italy Italy
  • “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

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities 7.3
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.5
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.7
Low score for 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.

De Doelen has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 5, 2006

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Most popular amenities

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

Property Highlights

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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7.7
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Categories:
  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities 7.3
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.5
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.7
Low score for Leiden

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  • Allen United States of America

    “Historical old building that was well preserved and quaint. The brothers who owned it were awesome and very informative. We had a large room with huge bed that slept better than any B&B we’ve been in. Location on canal and can walk to everything. My wife has bad back and had no problem with stairs or walking around city. Bedankt De Doelen”

  • Dr United States of America

    “such a beautiful location and family like vibe and greeting! we had a family wedding in town and received a lovely greeting every time we came in and everyone we left . the breakfast was lovely and the owners are warm, kind and considerate ! we left for another journey and before returning home we diverted our journey to spend our last night in De Dolen!”

  • Marod United Arab Emirates

    “Absolutely clean. Location was fantastic. Very friendly staff.”

  • Giuliomae Italy

    “Wonderful position in the center of the city, lovely historic building.”

  • 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.”

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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
    Public transportation
    Parking available
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Amenities of De Doelen

Most popular amenities

Parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Outdoors
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 14.80 per day.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • 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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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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Check-in

12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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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
Crib by request
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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express ATM card 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: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • De Doelen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

      • Parking
      • Street parking

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

      • Train 27min

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

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

    • Room options at De Doelen include:

      • Twin
      • Single
      • Suite

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

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