CTY Books

Hotels
8.4 (1327 reviews)
Nieuwe Rijn 2 , Leiden , nl

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Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1327 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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Detlef • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Maurice • couple • nl
8
Pros:

De locatie

Cons:

Geen personeel

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • nl
10
Top verblijf! Kom zeker terug!
Pros:

Locatie, sfeer, faciliteiten

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
9
Great location, stylish accommodation
Pros:

Great central location. Super view of the canal from the Roald Dahl room, with big windows. Some noise from outside, but to be expected in a city centre location, and ear plugs were available :)
Entry with phone link worked well.

Cons:

Very dark decor - stylish, but a bit dingy in bathroom + kitchen areas.
Kitchen facilities were welcome, but basic - lacking a chopping board and bread knife. It was adequate for making breakfast + lunches, but we would have struggled to eat a proper meal at the table.
Some shelter over the front entrance would be helpful - on a rainy day, it proved tricky to navigate unlocking the front door with a mobile phone without it (and us and our luggage) getting very wet!

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • nl
9
Div keren verbleven, altijd goed
Pros:

Mooi centraal gelegen

Cons:

Jammer dat je er niet kunt ontbijten

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Mónica • extended_group • pt
6
Pros:

The cleanliness, the comfort of the bed, and the well-organized space were excellent. I also liked the décor, the Wi-Fi, and the hotel's location close to the city center.

Cons:

The stairs, but that's a feature they can't change. The windows let light through even when closed. There is a lot of noise around in the morning and at dusk.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Leandra • couple • nl
9
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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GA • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Werner • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Ausgezeichnete Lage in Leiden. Lebhafte Gegend mit vielen Shops und Restaurants. Appartement mit Blick auf eine Gracht. Super.
Vorsicht: Steile, enge Treppe zu den Zimmern. Kein Lift.

Cons:

Leider kein Safe vorhanden

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Lou • couple • nl
7
Fijn verblijf midden in Leiden
Pros:

Een betere locatie krijg je niet, midden in het centrum. We hadden een mooie Ruime kamer met fijne airconditioning ook had de kamer een ruime badkamer. Fijn dat we na het uitchecken onze tassen nog even konden achter laten.

Cons:

Niet helemaal goed schoon, vlek op het beddengoed. Onhandig met de online key ipv een normale kaart.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Floris • solo_traveller • nl
8
handig hotel op mooie locatie, helaas zonder ontbijt
Pros:

mooie centrale locatie, ruime comfortabele kamer, makkelijk digitale sleutel, keurig schoon

Cons:

het stoort mij dat er tussendoor wordt schoongemaakt, voortaan graag vragen.
het is onhandig dat er geen ontbijt is (bars in de buurt openen pas om 8 uur).
de kamer is zwart geverfd en daardoor donker, en de stopcontacten zijn moeilijk te zien

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Merijn • couple • nl
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • de
9
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Fantastic location and lovely view from the Roald Dahl room. Very spacious and comfortable. Would stay again.

Cons:

Can’t say I’m a huge fan of using my phone as a key and carrying a power bank as paranoid would lose charge after long day out!
Bigger glasses in kitchen would be welcome.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Crol • solo_traveller • ch
6
Pros:

Locatie. Bed was goed.

Cons:

Ik kreeg de airconditioning niet aan de praat. Het was erg warm. Ramen kunnen open maar niet vastgezet, dus stonden te rammelen. Een grote balk op schouderhoogte in het slaapgedeelte. Er stond een koffiemachine, maar een melkcupje was overtijd. 3 steille trappen naar boven. Ook in de slaapkamer naar het slaapgedeelte nog een trap.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Marcel • extended_group • de
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Quintilio • solo_traveller • it
8
Bella esperienza
Cons:

Prezzi

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Niemegeerts • couple • be
10
Zalig uitje
Pros:

Prachtige kamers, heel ruim en netjes! PAL in het centrum.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
9
A happy memorable stay. We loved it!
Pros:

Great central location. Great facilities.

Cons:

The stairs were a little steep and narrow and no view from our attic room. But these can’t be helped.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
Θωμάς • solo_traveller • gr
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee