Hotel

De Doelen

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

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1127 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.5
Good
1,127 reviews

The location was great. Easily walkable from train station and Natralis. A wide variety of food and shopping options are nearby, Beautiful part of the city with many historic structures, including a working windmill with a museum inside.

James United States of America

The hotel is strategic, all the amenities are within walking distance.

Sarass Malaysia

Up to date lodging facility, top notch bathroom. Rooms refreshed daily. Very good "dutch breakfast table" served. Centrally located. Strong WIFI. Secure access and lock system.

Al United States of America

The staff at this hotel is very nice and helpful also after checkout. The hotel itself is a beautiful old building on one of the most famous streets in Leiden. Breakfast is very good and the room we had was comfortable and had a nice view on the crossing of Noordeinde and Breestraat. It was a pleasure to experience Leiden again after many years in De Doelen. Thank you very much!

Michiel Bonaire St. Eustatius and Saba

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
7.5
Good
1,127 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location was great. Easily walkable from train station and Natralis.”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel is strategic, all the amenities are within walking distance.”
    Sarass Sarass Malaysia Malaysia
  • “Up to date lodging facility, top notch bathroom. Rooms refreshed daily. Very good "dutch breakfast table" served. Centrally located. Strong WIFI. Secure access and lock system.”
    Al Al United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff at this hotel is very nice and helpful also after checkout. The hotel itself is a beautiful old building on one of the most famous streets in Leiden.”
    Michiel Michiel Bonaire St. Eustatius and Saba Bonaire St. Eustatius and Saba
  • “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....”
    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

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.2
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.4
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.7

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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Room Type
Sleeps
 
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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

7.5
Good · 1,127 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.2
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.4
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.7

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  • James
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location was great. Easily walkable from train station and Natralis. A wide variety of food and shopping options are nearby, Beautiful part of the city with many historic structures, including a working windmill with a museum inside.”
  • Sarass
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “The hotel is strategic, all the amenities are within walking distance.”
  • Al
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Up to date lodging facility, top notch bathroom. Rooms refreshed daily. Very good "dutch breakfast table" served. Centrally located. Strong WIFI. Secure access and lock system.”
  • Michiel
    Bonaire St. Eustatius and SabaBonaire St. Eustatius and Saba
    “The staff at this hotel is very nice and helpful also after checkout. The hotel itself is a beautiful old building on one of the most famous streets in Leiden. Breakfast is very good and the room we had was comfortable and had a nice view on the...”
  • Allen
    United States of AmericaUnited 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...”
  • Dr
    United States of AmericaUnited 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...”
  • Marod
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Absolutely clean. Location was fantastic. Very friendly staff.”
  • Giuliomae
    ItalyItaly
    “Wonderful position in the center of the city, lovely historic building.”
  • Aymar
    GermanyGermany
    “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
    GermanyGermany
    “Great location, love the atmosphere & beautiful rooms, staff very friendly”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a lift?
    Dear sir, madam, No. we do not have a lift. Only stairs.
    Answered on December 9, 2019
Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules De Doelen takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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

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

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

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

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

      • Train 27min

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

    • 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

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

    • Room options at De Doelen include:

      • Twin
      • Single
      • Suite

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