CTY Books

Hotels
8.4 (1341 reviews)
Nieuwe Rijn 2 , Leiden , nl

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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 1341 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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Alexandra • couple • nl
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
5
Great central location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Air conditioning could have worked. Very noisy at night time and early morning with service trucks

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Geno • couple • us
9
Would recommend for others and would come back again
Pros:

Great location in the heart of Leiden. Perfect for those who like the energy of people and walking everywhere, including to and from the train stations.

Cons:

The only negative was the erection of scaffolding and workers sanding outside our windows on the last two days during our stay. We had to keep the shutters closed for privacy making the room dark and warm.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Anne Maike • couple • nl
7
Good location but needs some improvement
Pros:

Location is great.

Cons:

The property is unmanaged so it would be nice to have a place to store your luggage before check-out or after. I send them a message about this but no one replied. Airco didnt work properly.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Anja • couple • nl
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Edith • extended_group • be
9
Doctoraatsverdediging Universiteit Leiden
Pros:

Leuke locatie dicht bij de universiteit van Leiden. Kamers zijn comfortabel, ruim en netjes. Leuke terrasjes en restaurants op loopafstand. We hadden meerdere kamers voor onze familie en elke kamer had wel iets aparts. Uitzicht, ruimte, gebruiksgemak...
Enkel de trap naar boven was wat lastiger voor mij. Zeker geen minpunt, hoort bij het gebouw.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • de
9
Excellent location and unique design
Pros:

Excellent location; very nice design (boutique hotel); easy check-in; very clean

Cons:

AC could be more powerful

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Finn • couple • nl
10
Gewoonweg super, op een toplocatie!
Pros:

Een super leuke locatie, midden in het centrum. Mooi appartement, met airco! Voor de periode waar wij in gingen, was dat heel erg fijn!

Cons:

Niks!

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
8
Pros:

The rooms have a very boutique / chic feel and the location was absolutely perfect. Coffee supply was very much appreciated.

Cons:

The stairs up to the rooms are a super tight spiral staircase. Trying to take your luggage up is really challenging.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Cecilia • extended_group • es
8
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente, el piso es amplio y muy bien reformado

Cons:

Subir tres tramos de escaleras con las maletas. Al menos añadieron agarraderos para evitar accidentes

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • ca
9
Fantastic location, great people watching & very comfy bed
Pros:

The room was fantastic for people watching, the bed was very comfortable, the bathroom had a great spacious countertop & the kitchen was nicely set up with coffee making facilities. We stayed in the Roald Dahl room on the canal side for two nights; Saturday night was one of those nights, which was concerning for us as some have said it's quite loud on the canal side, and it definitely was. Once the volume outside starting ramping up, I thought there was no way I'd get any sleep and my worst fear was coming true. As a long time earplug wearer with a snoring husband, I thought there was zero chance earplugs would block out all of the restaurant/street noise. I was wrong. I was absolutely ASTOUNDED at how well the earplugs provided in the lobby FULLY blocked ALL of the noise out & I had a great sleep! So relieved!

Cons:

Different furniture more conducive to eating and people watching in front of the windows would have been great, but we knew from the pictures of our room what our furniture set up was, so this wasn't a con - just a suggestion that a window table set up to take advantage of the people watching aspect for front facing rooms might be appreciated by others.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Pieter • family_with_children • nl
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Christoph • solo_traveller • ch
8
Great location, but be aware of steep stairs
Pros:

Perfect location close to everything. Fair price. Some of the rooms are really nice.

Cons:

The stairs are extremely steep - if your mobility is slightly impared do NOT book this. There is no elevator.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Catharina • couple • bq
8
Heerlijk, compleet verblijf!
Pros:

Lokatie

Cons:

De vele trappen naar room 7.. de hitte in de kamer als de zon erop kwam, s middags

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Tamir • couple • il
8
נהננו מאד, המדרגות עם מזוודות - מאתגרות.
Pros:

המיקום פנטסטי
החדר חמוד ונקי
המטבח מאובזר

Cons:

קיבלנו את החדר העליון (8)
לעלות עם 2 מזוודות במדרגות הלוליינות לאנשים מבוגרים , היה די סיוט ( למרות הכושר המעולה).
מדרגות גם בתוך החדר למיטה.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Axel • solo_traveller • de
9
Certainly on our Short List for next Visit
Pros:

Right in the centre of Leiden, market in front. Stylish design and I had a good sized room. Shopping nearby as well as nice restaurants on the channel.

Cons:

Just to note: difficult if not impossible to get there by car. We walked about 200m in the end.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • nl
4
Onrustig
Cons:

Ik had een kamer aan de voorkant van het pand op de eerste verdieping maar je kan de mensen op het terras horen praten. en op een vrijdagavond waar het tot 2:00 druk is op straat en ze om 6:00 de markt gaan opbouwen is dat geen succes.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Gerardo • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • nl
10
Geweldig verblijf, mooie kamer en top locatie!
Pros:

Geweldige locatie, mooie kamer, goed systeem

Cons:

Alles was perfect!

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee