Leiden is a city located in the Dutch province of South Holland. The city is home to one of Europe’s best, and Netherland’s oldest university - Leiden University. Leiden is also home to numerous museums, such as the Museum De Lakenhal, a history and art museum. For the kids, indulge them with a trip to the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, a natural history museum that has dinosaur bones. Otherwise, head over to cultural-themed museums, such as the National Museum of Ethnology, a museum displaying exhibits from cultures around the world; and SieboldHuis, a center for Japanese culture that has lectures, workshops, and exhibitions. Looking for something more interesting? Visit Corpus, a unique museum that is a giant, accurate model of the human body. Here, visitors can walk through the human body while listening to an audio tour. If you would like to visit a park, head over to Meijendel, a nearby park that has walking and cycling trails. Book your Airbnb now to reserve your vacation rental in Leiden!
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1. Lovely apartment in Leiden (from USD 184)
This apartment is good for the business traveler and is situated close to the canal, museums, and markets. The amenities in the unit includes a kitchen, wireless internet connectivity, a laptop workspace, cable TV, iron, hangers, hair dryer, and others. Do note that the rental is not suitable for children. The Central Station is just minutes away, and the street market that happens on Wednesdays and Saturdays is setup just right outside this rental’s door.
Top guest reviews
Host:
merith was a nice host by all meansthank you for being such a special host merithmerith is such a welcoming hostmerith is the perfect host : very welcoming and helpfulmerith was on site and a great hostLocation:
wonderful location and charming apartmentthe location was amazingthe location is perfectcentral to everything in leiden yet a pleasant 10 minute walk to the stationthe location is perfect for exploring leidenCleanliness:
everything was extremely clean well maintained and a real treatthe apartment itself is spotlessly clean well decorated and fully equippedbeautifully furnished very comfy and clean shadowy inyardnice clean kitchen with all the amenitiessqueaky clean easy check in and check out very nicely decorated and very well equippedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the kitchen even had a great coffee machinethe stay in meriths apartment was just perfectgood wifi and a big kitchen table for working atbeautiful apartment with lovely kitchen living room bedroom and courtyardnice linens well maintained interior patio separate well stocked kitchen bedroom and sitting area
2. Charming house (from USD 64)
This vacation rental is a thirty-year-old house in the Garden City neighborhood. It is within walking distance of Leiden’s Historical Centre that has museums and shops. A bakery, fishmonger, butcher, supermarket, and pizzeria are a few minutes walk away. The rental has a garden and covered terrace that guests can use. Pets are allowed and the property is kid/family friendly. Amenities provided in this rental include free parking, wireless internet connectivity, cable TV, private entrance, and more.
Top guest reviews
Host:
she was really friendly and helpfulshe was a great host and we would definitely stay there againa very nice host and a very cozy housegreat place very considered hostsmart traditional and comfortable house ruled by a very kind attentive and prudent landladyLocation:
the location was also perfect close to the centergreat location very nice gardengreat location close to city center but quitemadelon's house is an easy walking distance from leiden lammenschans and not too far from leiden centraal eitherthe location is also ideal for those who travel by carCleanliness:
super clean with everything you needthe house is clean and very comfortablehouse was very clean with plenty of towels etc and she left food and drinks for our arrivalthe house is cosy clean and placed in a lovely area of leidenthe house is super clean and spacious it has all that you needRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
we really enjoyed our stay here especially reading in her comfortable chairsit is comfortable cozy warm nice wi-fi clean good kitchenthe double bed was comfortable and the house is tastefully decoratedgreat house nice bed nice kitchen nice wifi and walking distance to all the things you need
3. House situated near the canal (from USD 30)
This house is situated a 15-minute walk from Leiden’s city center, and a 3-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. Guests may rent a private room inside a home built in the 1930’s, which can comfortably sleep two individuals. Guests have access to the entire house except the host’s bedroom. The host asks that all guests conserve energy in the house, and that smoking is done outside. If you choose to reside in this Airbnb vacation rental, you will have access to wireless internet connectivity, a TV, and a hot tub, amongst many other amenities.
Top guest reviews
Host:
very social and friendly hostlimin is a very welcoming host who made us feel comfortablelimin was an accommodating and gracious host and she answered all of our questionslimin was a lovely welcoming and helpful hostlimin was a very kind host that was available whenever we needed herLocation:
leiden is a beautiful placethe location was wonderful in a cute traditional home very close to the centerawesome location really close to bus station and a couple meters from the centerthe neighbourhood is safe in a residential area 20 min walking from downtownlimin’s house is located in a calm and nice neighborhood 10 min walking from leiden’s downtownCleanliness:
the room was very clean and extremely cozylimin's place is very clean and spaciouslimin's place was clean quiet and roomythe place is really nice clean and in a quiet areathe bedroom was clean and airy and the bed was very comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
we had a very nice room at limin's housethe house is charming with great room and bathroomlimin s place was perfect for travelers like us one of the most comfortable beds i have slept inlimin's place was great the room was perfect and had everything i needed
4. Private room with a sunny courtyard (from USD 94)
This rental is a private room located in a quiet location near downtown Leiden. The apartment overlooks a courtyard. Residing here, guests have access to the kitchen, the dining area, the terrace and the hot tub. Do note that the TV lounge area is out of bounds. Other amenities include wireless internet connectivity, a buzzer/intercom system, washer/dryer, hangers, hairdryer, heating, and linen/towel essentials. A train station, bus station, taxis, and bike rentals are located only a 5-minute walk away from the rental.
Top guest reviews
Host:
felice is very kind hostfelice is a wonderful hostfelice was a great host and he was always concern if everything was okfelice was hospitable and helpfulfelice is kind friendly and simply a wonderful hostLocation:
great central location in leidenthe location is greatgreat location easy to walk everywherethis apartment is a easy walk from the main train stationeverything is close at handCleanliness:
clean and very quieteverything was very clean and accommodatingeverything was very clean and accommodatingvery clean and tastefully decorated placethe room was clean and comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
a nice room with a private bath just as describedthe room is like the pictures showsthe room is like the pictures showsthat's exactly what i wanted: comfortable single bed hot shower quiet courtyard near to everythingthe room is enough for one person comfortable
5. Cozy and private room
The rental room is located in the quiet attic of a family home. The bathroom is shared with the hosts. The rental is located only 10 minutes away from the city center by either bus or bike. Residing here, you would be situated a short walk away from shops, bicycle paths, and serene walking paths. The rental includes breakfast, Wi-Fi connectivity, free parking on the premises, TV, linen/towel essentials, heating, and many more. The room is in a quiet suburb of Leiden, where guests can get away from the hustle and bustle of city living.
Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
3.08 km (2.0 mi) from Naturalis Biodiversity CenterSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
friendly hosts and warm hospitalityshe was so kindgreat host and wonderful houselovely hosts highly recommendedruth was a great hostLocation:
good location toosuper quiet location within easy distance of leiden centrelovely room in a quiet location near to the centre of leiden with good bus accessreally comforting place to stay in a very nice and convenient locationit's easily reachable by bus and situated in lovely surroundings so take a walk if you canCleanliness:
everything was clean and well maintainedruth and simon's b&b is very clean and charmingit was quiet and very cleanthe room is nice and clean with a tv to relaxvery nice and clean room and good breakfastRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the hosts are charming as wel the beds were great and the breakfast was very complete and deliciousamazing cosy room with everything you need in a quiet and peaceful area with beautiful naturemaybe better to put it outside the roomthe breakfast provided is brilliant and the coffee and tea facilities are also much appreciatedfirst of all the room - it was fantastic
6. House in the city centre (from USD 107)
This rental is a renovated unit that was formerly an 18th-century storage house. The rental does have steep stairs. The one-bed, one-bathroom unit includes a fully-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and bathtub. Amenities include wireless internet, iron, hangers, hair dryer, shampoo, heating, and linen/towel essentials. The home is located in one of the best parts of Leiden where is situated within walking distance to the university, nightlife, and restaurants/bars.
Top guest reviews
Host:
andré was a great hostandré himself was a wonderful and helpful hosthosts were communicative and very niceandré was a great hostand such kind hostsLocation:
location is great alsothe location is perfect - central but quietthe location is also perfectvery central location and interesting apartment in beautiful leidenthe location of this accommodation is fantasticCleanliness:
the apartment was very clean and the neighborhood was quietthe house is very clean private spacious and comfortablethe place is clean lightful quiet and well locatedthe apartment clean and cozy the stairs are quite steep thoughthe accommodation from andre and rianne was very clean comfy and well equippedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
we had a nice stay at rianne's apartmentthe bougainvillea growing as a canopy over the very comfortable bed is beautiful to look atthere is a comfortable bed with roses on the ceilingthe flat is stunning - more spacious than the photos suggest cosy and really comfortableit has a beautiful attic room with a comfortable bed and a very well equipped kitchen
7. Canal house apartment
This rental is an entire one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located on the second floor of an old canal house. For a small fee of 10 euros per day, you are permitted to park in the private lots located behind the apartment. The apartment has a bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Amenities provided in the rental include wireless internet connectivity, cable TV, linen/towel essentials, and a private entrance. Furthermore, the apartment is located within proximity to the nicest flower market in Holland.
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
846 meters (0.6 ft) from Naturalis Biodiversity CenterAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
bert was friendly and a fantastic hostbert is attentive and caring a great hostthe host is very responsive and helpfulbert & marieke are wonderful hostsbert is a great host very kind and helpfulLocation:
great location easy walk from train stationgreat location 5 mins from stationperfect location in the middle of leidenwonderful location and very pleasantperfect location with a 10 minute walk from train stationCleanliness:
this apartment was so clean and comfortablethe apartment was very clean and well stockedthe apartment is sparkling clean and super comfortablethe apartment is well maintained and very cleanthe apartment was lovely and clean and had everything we neededRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
a great apartment with a beautiful view and super-attentive hostscoffee tea and some foods for breakfast were prepared which felt like we were very much welcomedwell equipped and very nice canel view from the apartmentgreat hosts comfortable bed classy furnishings and breakfast includedvery comfortable and the views (particularly at sunset) we're lovely
8. Entire townhouse
This vacation rental has it all. It has a mezzanine, shared garden, double bed, DVD’s, and high-speed internet. The apartment is in the old center of Leiden. The property is situated near the university and botanical gardens, along a quiet street. Additional amenities provided in the rental include wireless internet connectivity, iron, hangers, hair dryer, washer, TV, linen/towel essentials, and heating. A bus stop is located only two minutes away from the apartment.
Leiden, ZH, Netherlands
1.29 km (0.8 mi) from Naturalis Biodiversity CenterTop guest reviews
Host:
the host was very friendlythanks for being such a lovely hosthosts were responsive and well preparedthe shelf of brochures describing the area was quite helpfulleiden is an absolute dream and dirk and gebke are marvelous hostsLocation:
super location in the heart of leidenvery cute little place great location on a quiet street near the universitycozy place super central in leidenfabulous location in old part of leidengreat location and easy check inCleanliness:
dirk and gebke’s place is charming clean and very practicalthe flat is excellent: clean well-stocked and comfortablethe flat was extremely stylish thoroughly clean and cosythe minihouse is really comfortable and clean and a great place to explore leiden fromit is consistently clean and well-stocked and check in is a breezeRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
lovely touch to leave the coffee capsules available for the morning breakfastas for the apartment it's very comfortable and spacious (plus it has charming patio )i felt immediately comfortable when i arrived with my gf
9. Comfy room in studio apartment
The rental room is located in the center of Leiden. The apartment has conveniences such as air conditioning, television, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a Nespresso machine. Additional amenities include a private entrance, a TV, and the provision of linen/towel essentials, amongst others. The rental is situated a few minutes walk away from the city center where you will be residing within proximity to restaurants, bars, and the Hortus Botanicus.
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
908 meters (0.6 ft) from Naturalis Biodiversity CenterTop guest reviews
Host:
gracious and helpful hoststhe hosts were very pleasant and helpfulfantastic place and fantastic hostvery good communication with the host teddya wonderful place: teddy and her husband were friendly welcoming and available for questionsLocation:
the location is greatlocation is great - really centralthe location is fantasticperfect location perfectly furnishedgreat central location very well appointed apartment so near to the shopping areas and rail station restaurantsCleanliness:
it is clean convenient and cozycozy and clean modern interiorit was clean light and spaciousthe apartment is incredibly clean and stylisha very comfortbale clean and enjoyable experienceRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
good wi-fi connectionand nice additional touches like some breakfast foods and coffeeteddy provides great coffee and food and the beds are very comfortableair conditioning was amazing nice little tv small but great little shower roomi enjoyed having coffee and toast for breakfast in the flat
10. Historic Canal House in city center
This trendy apartment has one-bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms. The apartment has an interesting history, where it was previously an urban diary barn. It has since been renovated, and the former hayloft is now the living room. An elevated loft is the bedroom’s location. The apartment includes access to a garden. Amenities include free parking, wireless internet connectivity, breakfast provision, linen/towel essentials, and more. The apartment is situated a close walk to Mauritshuis Museum, shopping areas, and restaurants serving all types of food such as Lebanese, Italian, and many others.
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
14.14 km (8.8 mi) from Naturalis Biodiversity CenterTop guest reviews
Host:
sonia is a great hostsonia is a lovely hostsonia was a cool hostsonia our host was so delightfulsonia is a great hostLocation:
situated at a perfect locationthe location is fantastic - so close to everythinggreat location near central stationgreat location and very privatethe location is really great 5 minutes walk to the central station and everything is in a walking distanceCleanliness:
the flat was very clean and well organisedit is clean cozy and nicely decoratedthe place is accurately described; clean cozy and very charminglove the room clean and great atmospherethe apartment is well-equipped and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
there was a fanwifi worked perfectly and the space was used well and my family of three fit comfortablythis apartment is perfect to stay few days a week and may be a monthvery nice apartment: roomy nicely decoratedterrific kitchen with a delicious selection of breakfast foods
Discover Leiden
Netherlands’s is known as the, “City of Discoveries”. Discover new wonders at every corner of Leiden as you visit the numerous museums, restaurants, and nature trails, and create memorable experiences of your own. Reserve your vacation rental stay in Leiden today, and have a great trip with your loved ones.
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