Ex Libris boutique hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (320 reviews)
Kloksteeg 4, Leiden, 2311SL , Leiden , NL

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious rooms
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Steep stairs for luggage
Noise from the street
Higher price for the amenities provided

Categories

Cleanliness
9.28
Generally clean and well-maintained rooms with a stated emphasis on cleanliness.
Service
9.75
Service was highlighted positively with mentions of friendly hospitality.
Location
9.79
Fantastic location as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
9.24
Room quality praised for comfort and spaciousness.
Amenities
8.77
Amenities provided are deemed adequate but could use improvements.
Value for Money
8.23
Value for money noted as somewhat lacking for the price charged.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Breakfast quality praised, though additional options could enhance experience.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall experience described positively, with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:10

Property Description

Central Location near Attractions
Enjoy the prime location of Ex Libris boutique hotel just steps away from Pieterskerk and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden. Explore nearby attractions such as Leiden University and Stedelijk Museum de Lakenhal without hassle.

Cozy and Modern Guestrooms
Relax in our 5 guestrooms equipped with Smart televisions, rain showerheads, and complimentary wireless internet. Indulge in comfort with refrigerators, private bathrooms, and daily housekeeping ensuring a pleasant stay.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Benefit from complimentary wireless internet, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Take advantage of the roundtrip airport shuttle service and relish a meal at the on-site restaurant. Your convenience and satisfaction are our top priorities.

Book your stay at Ex Libris boutique hotel for an unforgettable experience in Leiden.

Important information:

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AMS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 320 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 9.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Katalin couple ch
6
Da kann ich gleich ein AirBnB buchen 🙈
Pros:

Das Badezimmer ist recht gut.

Cons:

Es gibt keine „Rezeption“ bzw. man sieht nur zwischen 8.30 und 10.30 Uhr jemanden vom Personal. Sehr unpersönlich!

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Cecile couple fr
9
Leiden est une jolie ville au charme fou
Pros:

Excellente localisation
Bon équipement
Très propre

Cons:

L’accès au 2 eme étage par l’escalier.
Cet escalier n’est pas très accessible…

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Veerle solo_traveller be
8
Pros:

Ligging en vriendelijk personeel bij ontbijt, shuttlebusje

Cons:

Doucheproducten en kleine badkamer en smalle trap nr boven

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Nazim solo_traveller us
7
Good location.
Pros:

Great location along the canal. Easy access to downtown and bike paths.

Cons:

Death defying stairs to get to your room.
Bathroom had a very pungent smell coming up from the shower drain. Had to sleep with the window open to allow for fresh air.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Jean-Luc couple be
9
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Harvey couple us
2
Cons:

This is probably the worst hotel I have stayed at in my life and yet also nearly the most expensive. The issue that made us check out 3 days before the end of our prepaid 4 night stay was something highly allergic in the air in our room that made it impossible to sleep more than an hour without coughing and clearing my throat. But the sum total of other issues should give cause to anyone else considering this hotel. When we arrived at the hotel door the staff gave us instructions to a public parking area a half mile from the hotel. The instructions included a route down a narrow one-way street that was totally blocked by stanchions in the ground, and we were forced to back out for 200 feet with MANY pedestrians and bikes trying to get around us. This saga continued until a very helpful pedestrian gave us clear directions to the parking area. When we finally made it back to the hotel, they had fortunately carried our bags up three flights of a narrow, winding, spiral staircase that we would have been completely unable to negotiate with a suitcase with steps half the width of a man's foot. It felt quite scary going up and down to our room with no luggage at all. When we reached our room, we found a bedroom with absolutely no space around the bed for a table or movement. One of us had to climb over the other to get in or out of bed. I suppose the owner thinks this and the ridiculously dangerous staircase are what makes it a "boutique" hotel! In any case, the day after we checked out, I wrote to the hotel and Booking to ask for some sort of refund because of the allergy problem that I had ONLY in that hotel. I never heard anything back from either the hotel nor Booking. Think about all this before you consider making a reservation at the most non-boutique hotel I can imagine. The only pleasant part of our stay was the breakfast that the friendly manager cooked for us before we left.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Adriaan couple nl
9
Gezellig in centrum Leiden
Pros:

Locatie in het centrum is geweldig.

Cons:

Niets, maar aandachtspunt is een smalle trap als je op een verdieping zit.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Peplowski couple ca
7
Good for a few days in Leiden
Pros:

Great location in an authentic neighborhood.

Cons:

The narrow, spiral, dangerous staircase to the the rooms. Beware and be careful.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Pasi solo_traveller fi
10
2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
10
Very comfortable and friendly staff in the cafe who welcomed us to sit and rest in the garden in the early afternoon aft
Pros:

In a beautiful location

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Arjen couple nl
9
Intiem hotel midden in centrum
Pros:

Bijzonder a la carte ontbijt met klassieke muziek en vriendelijke bediening

Cons:

Bediening kachel onduidelijk maar toch gelukt

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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peter extended_group au
7
Mountain climbers welcome
Pros:

Lovely room, please read the detail in the other reviews.

Cons:

This establishment falls into a special category of mountain climbing please read the reviews. Not accessible for the greater majority.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Frans solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Redelijk ruime kamer.

Cons:

De trap naar de eerste verdieping is ondoenlijm voor oudere mensen

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Bernd solo_traveller us
9
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Ed couple nl
8
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Cyril couple fr
9
Très original
Pros:

Le lit et la superficie de la pièce

Cons:

Breakfast un peu léger pour 15€

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller us
10
Great place to be car free and use trains
Pros:

wonderful location with nice staff. Nick was friendly and helpful with directions.

Cons:

Noise from guests above us.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Rolf couple de
9
Empfehlung!
Pros:

Sehr zentral gelegen und doch auch ruhig!
Freundlich und sehr schön gestaltetes Zimmer.

Cons:

Nichts auszusetzen

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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DR MG couple pt
10
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Anna couple nl
7
Voor een nachtje helemaal prima
Pros:

Comfortabel bed en de locatie was perfect, midden in het centrum.

Cons:

Inchecken alsof het een airbnb is en voor 1 nacht vond ik het extreem duur. Klein hotel, hele smalle stijle trappen en kleine kamer.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee