CTY Books

Hotels
8.4 (1208 reviews)
Nieuwe Rijn 2 , Leiden , nl

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean and stylish rooms
Responsive staff
Cons:
Issues with room amenities
Heating problems
Noise from outside

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Guest mentioned the apartment was neat and clean.
Service
9.2
Positive remarks on quick response from staff, but occasional issues due to no personnel on-site.
Location
9.4
Outstanding location in the heart of the city, praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.9
Several negative comments regarding bed comfort and heating.
Amenities
7.4
Some issues with heating and missing remote controls, impacting overall satisfaction.
Value for Money
8.2
Some felt the price was high given the mentioned issues.
Food and Beverage
7.4
No breakfast provided, impacting value perception.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall experience was positive despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:45

Property Description

Convenient Location
CTY Books is ideally located in Leiden, offering easy access to popular attractions such as Keukenhof, Paleis Huis Ten Bosch, and Madurodam. With the Schiphol Airport just 26 km away, our hotel is a perfect choice for travelers seeking convenience.

Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience in our well-equipped rooms featuring air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Enjoy a relaxing stay with amenities like a fridge, coffee machine, and free toiletries provided in every room. Some rooms even offer stunning city views for a memorable stay.

Exceptional Services
At CTY Books, we prioritize guest satisfaction by providing top-notch services such as daily housekeeping, complimentary bed linen, and towels. Our non-smoking property ensures a pleasant environment for all guests, making your stay with us truly enjoyable.

Book your stay at CTY Books now for a memorable and hassle-free experience.

Important information:

Please note that CTY Books is located on upper-level floors with no elevator access.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AMS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1208 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Fabrizio • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good!
Pros:

Great location, large properties, reasonable price

Cons:

A bit cold, but an extra blanket makes the job

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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EVENGILA • solo_traveller • sg
4
Pros:

Location, spacious room.

Cons:

Inconsistent housekeeping. Towel not change on 2 days, toilet not clean, trash not cleared, rooms are super dusty! Bad ventilation in the toilet. Mattress on the left side of my bed is sunken, making sleep very uncomfortable. Booked for a double bed but can only sleep on 1 side.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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M.W. • couple • nl
9
Compleet uitgerust stijlvolle loft midden in het centrum
Pros:

Locatie is in het centrum aan de gracht met overal horecagelegenheden en winkels. Mooi gestyled ruim loft met goede bedden en meubels. Pantry en koffiecorner met koffie en thee en ruime badkamer. Compleet voor een goed verblijf.Rustig gelegen aan de achterzijde ( uitzicht over daken)

Cons:

Duidelijk vermeld :erg steile smalle trappen naar loft!
Lampje bij het koffie en theeapparaat zou handig zijn ( is erg donker)en 1stopcontact voor twee apparaten.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Floriane • couple • be
9
Très agréable séjour dans une très belle chambre.
Pros:

Chambre très agréable. Confort et déco au rendez-vous! Café et savons à disposition.

Cons:

Le bruit de la rue.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Karolina • solo_traveller • pl
8
Pros:

locality

Cons:

it was loudly and cold (I was in winter time) and the warming system was unsufficient.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Moniek • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Smaakvol ingericht, goede bedden. Goed uitgeruste keuken. Prachtige gebouw en locatie.
Bij aankomst stond het kacheltje al aan. Wel 's nachts de stekker eruit, het maakt herrie!
Digitale sleutel, erg handig!

Cons:

Oude riolering, liep slecht door. Dus zuinig met papier en 's nachts ook meteen doorspoelen 😞

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • solo_traveller • hr
9
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Karolina • couple • nl
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Franciscus • extended_group • nl
8
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Elise • couple • nl
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Rienk • solo_traveller • de
9
A great experience for travelers who truly like to go off the beaten track
Pros:

A great off the beaten track experience smack in the center of the old town of Leiden. From my room at the front of the 3rd floor of the old building, the Shakespeare loft, I had a wonderful view over one of the main canals and the old buildings around it. Getting access to the building and the room through the email embedded code worked well.

Cons:

Not everything is super practical, but that is also the fun of it. In case you are very picky about everything, find yourself a run of the mill hotel.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Anja • couple • nl
8
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Jörg • couple • de
5
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage ,geschmackvoll ausgestattet.

Cons:

Die Unterkunft hat keine Heizung!!!!
Die Steckdose im Bad ist defekt.
Sehr verstaubt....
Es wird nicht auf Kontaktversuche von mir oder Booking reagiert....

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Bas • couple • nl
8
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Huig • solo_traveller • nl
9
Voor herhaling vatbaar
Pros:

Ook een Televisie op de slaapkamer, goed internet en het uitzicht was echt prachtig, er was gebruik van thee en koffie.

Cons:

Ik heb een goede kamer gehad,. het enige wat ik min of meer miste is en lampje onder keukenkastje, een trekker om de douch water beetje aan te trekken.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Antonio Jorge • family_with_children • pt
6
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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SUZANNE • solo_traveller • de
9
Central, clean, beautiful room with beamed ceiling, with a gorgeous view. Great shower and kitchen. Will definitely be b
Pros:

Very clean and central. Beautiful room! Smooth check-in process

Cons:

Electronic keys are a bit worrying if you accidentally leave your phone in your room or lose your phone then lock yourself out. Not sure how I’d have got back in

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Alice • extended_group • it
8
Pros:

Posizione e struttura moderna e ben curata

Cons:

Assenza di ascensore, mancanza di un tavolo e di sedie nonostante la presenza dell’angolo cottura

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • solo_traveller • nl
7
....
Pros:

Het was heel fijn om een eigen kitchenette te hebben.

Cons:

De kamer die mij werd toegewezen, bleek een extra trap te hebben, de airco bij het slaapgedeelte deed het niet goed en het voelde wat ingesloten doordat je vanuit de ramen alleen maar zicht hebt op muren en dakpannen.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Puck • solo_traveller • nl
8
Hele mooie kamer, kom zeker een keer terug
Pros:

Top locatie

Cons:

Geluidsoverlast ‘s ochtends door laden en lossen , moet wel gewend zijn aan geluiden (ALS je aan de gracht kant slaapt teminste , andere kamers denk ik minder rumoerig)
Kamer was stoffig, hygiëne zelf was oké maar het mag nog net iets schoner.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee