About this property

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden is located in the heart of Leiden's historic center, between the two most important shopping streets. You will find plenty of restaurants and cafés around the hotel for a drink or bite during your stay. The hotel is located along one of Leiden's many canals and is easily accessible by boat. The hotel covers 6 authentic 16th century canal houses with a rich history. The hotels rooms are decorated in various styles,from romantic to classic and to the famous Rembrandt Room. A beautiful bridal suite is available as well. The rooms on the front side offer a great view to the canal. City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden is decorated in a friendly, Old Dutch style with a homely atmosphere.The surrounding area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden. Popular points of interest near the accommodations include Leiden University, Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde and National Nature historical Museum. The nearest airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport, 14 mi from the property. You can park your car at Haagweg Parking, Haagweg 8 in Leiden. Street parking is not possible in the city center of Leiden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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


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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lyndall
    United States United States
    It is ON the canal. We could see the canal from our bed! The staff was very friendly and helpful. We loved staying here, in the absolute center of the city! So close to shopping and places for canal tours and canal boat rentals. And the restaurants!
  • Jonathan
    United States United States
    Location was great! Easy access to all of Central Leiden.
  • Sheth
    United States United States
    Very friendly staff,great location in the center of Leiden.overlooks a canal.
  • Daphne
    United States United States
    Lovely view of canal from room 2. Comfortable bed. Wonderful location.
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was fantastic. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Bathroom seemed newly refurbished. Reception desk manned at all times.
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Secure bike storage on ground floor of hotel. Good location for seeing Leiden.
  • Steve
    Ireland Ireland
    Nice hotel in Leiden. Our room was right on the street and the canal, so good view but a bit noisy.
  • Achillefs
    Belgium Belgium
    The staff of this hotel are amazing people. Very helpful and flexible. I’m always staying there when I visit Leiden.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Although booking a single, I had a sizeable room (twin bedded with a couple of bunk beds) that overlooked the canal. A traditional building with character. Only about 15mins walk to station, no problem for me with my luggage. In fact being...
  • Julianne
    Australia Australia
    The location was great for the cafes and shops around. A little far from railway station if dragging bags. No lift / should be advertised Plus no offer to lift bags up to room, bit hard when you are in your own with spinal issues. Plus very...

Hotel area info

House rules

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that breakfast is served from 07:00 until 10:00, from Mondays until Fridays. On Saturdays and Sundays, breakfast is served from 08:00 until 11:00.

Parking is most convenient at Haagweg Parkeerterrein, Haagweg 4 in Leiden, This parking site is located 2953 feet from the City Hotel Nieuw Minerva and offers a free shuttle service to and from the hotel. Reduced parking tickets are available at the Front Desk.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Our Pet Policy: dogs are welcome upon request. There's a maximum of 2 small to medium sized dogs per room and a maximum number rooms available. A surcharge applies. Pitbull dogs and Bullterriers are not allowed. Dogs should never be left alone in the hotel room at any time.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.