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Ex Libris boutique hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Pieterskerk

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In the heart of Leiden, Ex Libris boutique hotel offers a serene retreat with a charming garden and inviting terrace. Enjoy in-room WiFi, cooked-to-order breakfast, luggage storage, multilingual staff assistance and relax with free newspapers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$121 nightly
The total price is $158
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, City View

Deluxe Double Room, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, City View

Classic Double Room, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Garden View

Classic Double Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | Living area | Smart TV, Netflix

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kloksteeg 4, Leiden, 2311SL

What's nearby

  • Rijksmuseum van Oudheden - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hortus Botanicus - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leiden University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Museum of Ethnology - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Naturalis Biodiversity Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague) - 22 min drive
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 27 min drive
  • De Vink Station - 5 min drive
  • Leiden Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Leiden Lammenschans Station - 20 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Dranklokaal 1650 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Anna & Fred - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Barrera - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chummy Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Karalis - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ex Libris boutique hotel

  • When you stay at Ex Libris boutique hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Pieterskerk and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 3 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1600
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.70 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17.5 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Also known as

Ex Libris boutique hotel Leiden

Ex Libris boutique Leiden

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Ex Libris boutique hotel Leiden

Ex Libris boutique hotel Hotel Leiden

Frequently asked questions

Does Ex Libris boutique hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ex Libris boutique hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ex Libris boutique hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ex Libris boutique hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Ex Libris boutique hotel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Ex Libris boutique hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ex Libris boutique hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Ex Libris boutique hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Holland Casino Scheveningen (21-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Ex Libris boutique hotel and nearby?

Ex Libris boutique hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ex Libris boutique hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Ex Libris boutique hotel like?

Ex Libris boutique hotel is in the heart of Leiden, a short 2-minute walk from Hortus Botanicus and 7 minutes' walk from Leiden University.

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Reviews

Ex Libris boutique hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfasts were creative, delicious, and served with impressive speed by the owner chef. (3 reviews)
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Location
Breakfast
Bed
Restaurant

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly "boutique." Elegant room, with lots of light. Steep winding stairs a touch of history.
Douglas, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

My room was very comfortable and my bed tucked under the eaves was like something from a children's story.
The stairs were a bit of a challenge with a large suitcase but normal for an old Dutch building.
Theresa, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous boutique hotel in an excellent location near several good restaurants and Pieterskerk. Excellent breakfasts are offered in the hotel restaurant. Hotel room had everything one needs- small fridge with wine and water, nespresso coffee machine, excellent shower and comfortable bed. Easily walkable from Leiden Central.
Ben, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. Room was well appointed red and comfortable.
Jeff, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms in the best part of Leiden
Bruce, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Little problem with cleanliness, but it was addressed immediately and satisfactorily. Location is absolutely perfect! Highly recommend.
Sandy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our room and the great location. The stairs to the higher floors were challenging, small and steep, but the handrails made it workable. Pleasant staff, though there is no one on site 24 hours.
Rosalind, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Like the best combination of a high end Air B'n B but within a quaint hotel - we were in 'number 10' which had only three rooms. Lovely and quiet. Owner really helpful and friendly. Located centrally so we didn't need to take cabs or buses anywhere. Thoroughly recommended.
Stephen, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and nice room up a very narrow staircase. Bed was comfortable and we slept well. Some noise from sorority house nearby on Friday night but not enough to complain about.
Ann, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A gem in the heart of Leiden

A beautiful of Dutch house, getting to our room with our suitcases was a bit of a challenge but we managed one step at a time. We were in room 7 which was beautiful. The owner is a great chef, making us very creative and delicious breakfasts with a speed that surprised us. He was very helpful in getting us tickets to Soldaat van Oranje and to the shuttle that brought us there. The hotel is located in the center of the city, close to many great restaurants and places of interest. Out of now my favorite place in Leiden
Sylvia, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely old building, but stairs to 1st and 2nd floors are very steep and narrow, so less suitable for large suitcases. No check in required, area is the oldest and most picturesque part of Leiden with nice bars and restaurants. Hotel itself is in a quiet street. We did not use breakfast.
Johannes, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Fantastic location. One of best locations in Leiden. Street has wonderful cafes. Close to the Hortus botanica garden (must see) Nice garden view room in terms of size, bed and shower. Although winter no garden, but back of B&B is quiet. Housekeeping very good We travel often for to NL for work, family and friends. Picked the “Boutique Hotel” for great location and had great time as always in Leiden. This is a B&B (not full service in case you need). However, please know no Reception area. There is a breakfast room, but not available except for breakfast. Our 80 year old Dutch galfriend cycled over to meet us. We hadn't returned from walk and she was told "no reception" and couldn't come inside and just wait in breakfast room. I am a physician. I needed to see a GP and was told by owner he didn’t know and couldn't help. Unbelievable! So I called ER at university and got good advice. Also, 1st morning my husband asked if could reserve a cab for last day (always use NL trains but just needed to go for return trip to station wirh bags) and owner was abrupt and not helpful - guess he was occupied - last morning he asked if we needed cab but believe this was due to another guest complaining about hospitality. We had already arranged one. Again, loved location (were there for 9 days) and love Leiden. We will not stay at ExLibris on future trips.
Amy, 10-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful quaint hotel Very comfortable Definitely stay here again
Sherrie, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous boutique hotel in the cutest town. Highly highly recommend.
Patrick, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is a perfect little gem for those looking for an authentic Leiden experience. The owner is wonderful, and take great care of the property. Rooms are spacious, with antique and modern charm combined. We normally stay at 5-star hotels with lots of amenities and services - this is not that! More of a 5-star B&B, which was perfect for what we wanted in Leiden. Be warned that the upper floor rooms require climbing very steep and narrow stairs, which would not be good for people with any physical issues.
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Boutique hotel with just 8 rooms in 2 walk- up buildings (no elevator). Had top floor room that was quiet and comfy. Breakfast is great. Loved it.
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet. Clean and enough room for the two of us. Perfect location. Not the best wifi.
christopher, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice place in central Leiden - recommended.

It was a very easy stay - there was a no-contact check-in. No problems at all. The room was comfortable and cozy and very well located. Nice restaurants right across the street. Very close to central station. There was a minor problem with the bedding, but the hotel discounted my stay in compensation and it was very fair. The value was good and I would return there again.
John, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room itself was clean and well appointed once the two sets of steep spiral stairs had been negotiated. We gained the very distinct impression the hotel was run solely from a business view point. The proprietor gave no indication of wishing to engage with guests. Breakfast exactly the same each day to such an extent that having chosen coffee and earl grey tea to drink on the first morning, that was what was automatically supplied on the following two mornings without inquiry. In short the choice at breakfast was take it or leave it.
Lindsay, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

AUTHENTIQUE

2 anciennes maison transformées en Hôtel boutique. Chambre spacieuse, mini suite . Salle de bain douche un peu sombre. Grabd lit confortable .Emplacement idéal dans le vieux Leiden. Petit-déjeuner , choix limité mais très bon.
PHILIPPE, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Erg fijn en net hotel. Letterlijk naast de deur allerlei restaurants en cafés. Diverse musea op loopafstand. Een minpunt is de zeer smalle trap naar de kamers
Jan, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Ok

Huone siisti mutta katumelu oli yöllä kova. Huone oli katutasolla.
Oscar, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Het hotel is in hartje Leiden. Veel bezienswaardigheden en leuke cafeetjes en restaurants zijn in de buurt, sommige letterlijk op kruipafstand.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Kleinschalig hotel in de binnenstad. Netjes en schoon. Ontbijt was oké. Een minpunt, het hotel is vreselijk gehorig. Wij konden de buren letterlijk verstaan via de ventilatie kanalen. Dat vond ik heel erg hinderlijk. De automatische deurdrangers zijn overbodig in zo’n klein hotel. Dat zou heel wat geluidsoverlast verminderen.
Regina, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I loved the location. Nestled beside Pieterskerk and amongst some fine local restaurants. Also close to the main canal and the university.
Peter, 2-night trip