What is Leiden Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you're looking for the perfect family-friendly place for a vacation, you may want to consider Leiden. Here you'll find a wide variety of family activities sure to appeal to both kids and parents alike. From the museums to the entertainment choices, Leiden has many things to see and do that everybody will appreciate. Spend a day checking out attractions like Waag, Hortus Botanicus and Molenmuseum de Valk. When you're ready to relax after a day exploring the area with the family, Leiden has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with suites for families. Hotels.com has 13 Leiden family hotels, the right one is waiting for you!

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Leiden?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

Tweelwonen Bio Science Park Apartments

3.5-star apartment, convenient to Leiden University
• • Free parking • Free cribs • In-room kitchens • Attentive staff



Van der Valk Hotel Leiden

4-star hotel with bar, near Naturalis Biodiversity Center
• • Kid's meals • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Central location



City Hotel Nieuw Minerva

Riverfront hotel with bar, near Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal
• • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Free area shuttle • Central location



Boutique Hotel De Barones van Leyden

4-star hotel with bar, near Burcht
• • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Central location



Best Western City Hotel Leiden

3-star hotel with bar, near Museum Boerhaave
• • Free cribs • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Central location

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Leiden?

You’ll discover that Leiden and the surrounding area offers many interesting things to see and do while you're in town with the kids. Here are some ideas to make your trip both educational and memorable:

Parks
• • Hortus Botanicus
• • Molen de Put
• • Sint Annahofje

Museums & Art Galleries
• • Molenmuseum de Valk
• • Naturalis Biodiversity Center
• • SieboldHuis

Sights & Landmarks
• • Waag
• • National Museum of Ethnology
• • Burcht

Food & Drink
• • Thai Restaurant Sisaket
• • Bella Donna
• • Shabu Shabu