ExLibris Boutique Hotel
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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ExLibris Boutique Hotel
Kloksteeg 4, Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2311 SL, Netherlands
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With a stay at Ex Libris boutique hotel, you'll be centrally located in Leiden, steps from Pieterskerk and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Leiden University and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stedelijk Museum de Lakenhal.Show More
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Amenities
Restaurant
Public parking
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Wake-Up Call
Lockers Available
VIP Check-In Service
Front Desk Safe
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Property Description
With a stay at Ex Libris boutique hotel, you'll be centrally located in Leiden, steps from Pieterskerk and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Leiden University and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stedelijk Museum de Lakenhal.
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4.2/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.2
Amenities4.2
Location4.2
Service4.2
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Surroundings
Airport: Rotterdam The Hague Airport
(31.1 km)
Airport: Schiphol Airport
(32.0 km)
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5
Classic Double Room with Garden View
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric fan
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5
Deluxe Double Room with City View
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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7
Superior King Suite
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
City view
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8
Superior Double Room
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
City view
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4
Classic Double Room with City View
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
City view
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4
Deluxe Double Room with Garden View
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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4.2/5
Very Good
28 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.2
- Amenities4.2
- Location4.2
- Service4.2
Average for similar properties in Leiden
AI Summary
Centrally located in Leiden's historic district, the accommodation offers clean, modern, and spacious rooms with well-equipped furniture. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, quiet environment, and proximity to attractions.
Guest User
January 21, 2025
First this room has a fabulous shower and quaint old style room in a small terraced house in a very old quaint part of town. Im not sure why this is called a hotel, its really just a room in a very old house (17th century i believe). There is no reception, no lounge, bar etc as in a normal 'hotel' and you have to go outside into a different building if you want the 'hotel' breakfast. So you may as well go to any other cafe. Access to the upper rooms is via an incredibly narrow tight staircase, difficult with heavy luggage. Very quaint and 'boutique' if you like that. They state this in their advert but dont underestimate how tight and narrow it is. We selected the 'suite' but its really just a larger double room with a desk. Not really with a separate lounge as you often get in a 'suite'. The main problem is we could not get the bathroom warmer than 16 centrigrade, in January, even with the underflooor heating on all the time. The bathroom has a large window which is freezing cold and extracts the heat as quick as the floor warms up.
Guest User
October 25, 2024
I was quite surprised by the reality of this hotel, considering it has such good reviews on TA. This is NOT a boutique hotel. There is nothing boutique about it. It is basically an AirBnB masquerading as a hotel. We did not have any contact with a human whatsoever. We were given a pin code to enter the building, key left on the desk. At check out, we just put the key on the table and left. There is no lobby, no bar, no gathering area whatsoever. Breakfast costs extra, so we just skipped it. That all might have been ok, but the quality of the offering was poor. I will say that the bed was great! But aside from that, no full-length mirror, thin towels, very dim lighting, no bathmat, no tissues, no lock on the exterior windows which open directly onto the sidewalk, room not very clean, including a dirty kettle (ew!!), hair from previous occupant on the mantle, leaves on the floor--well, it was not a place that I would return to. It's sad, because it is a great location, and the spaces are nice, but the experience is sub-par. I gave it two stars for the excellent bed, great location and good shower.
Guest User
December 1, 2023
Appalling customer service!! Man on the reception was absolutely horrible and rude to me. After a flight cancellation at 10pm I was phoning around hotels in the area looking for a room. Around midnight, when I was getting tired and desperate, I phoned this hotel and asked very politely if they had a room available, apologising for asking last minute. The man on the phone said something about a room before the call dropped. Assuming the call had accidentally been cut off I phoned back, apologised for the call dropping asked politely if he had said that there was a room. I was then screamed at down the phone for “calling at this hour” and told to F off. This left me shocked and distressed, almost in tears on the street. Why have a staff member to answer the phone if this is how they will behave? I would have preferred it if he had not picked up. Absolutely not a shred of kindness. Please don’t give your money to people to treat others like this.
Guest User
May 4, 2023
Lovely small hotel. Probably the most comfortable hotel bed I’ve ever slept in! A few steps to the wonderful Hortus Botanicus, which means you can’t get lost, as the whole town has signs to this wonderful garden. 15 minute walk to the station and 6 minutes to the shopping street. Nice quiet and upmarket area
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Good: * The location is very good. * The owner went out of his way to have our room ready by 12:00, when we were expected to arrive. He also called a cab to take me to the University. * The breakfast was simple, but good. * IMO, almost by definition, a boutique hotel is much more pleasant to stay at than any large hotel. Less good: * At Steenhof Suites (where we normally stay, but which was sold out) we have more space, typically for comparable (or slightly higher) prices. * The room was smallish, the bed was not very comfortable, and there was a mini fridge, but only for and with wine. * The stairs were very narrow, which was a problem for my wife as she has hip protheses. * Most problematic was the loud noise from the street until well after 3:00 AM.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
No one to greet us on arrival - had a code to let ourselves into building then discovered we had a room in a different building to our friends (two buildings away). Our room was on second floor up an almost vertical spiral staircase. Luckily the owner arrived and carried our case to the room. Don’t think we’d have managed on our own. Bed was super large and comfy, but one of us (me!) had to climb over the other person as bed was pushed against the wall. Sloping ceiling felt claustrophobic. Storage space for clothes was very limited - no drawers or full length mirror. Only mirror was in bathroom which meant hair drying had to be in bedroom without being able to see. Towels very thin and small - not what I would expect from “boutique hotel”.I would call this rooms to let rather than a hotel. No lounge bar to meet friends, or any other facilities. My main worry was if there was a fire, we couldn’t have escaped. No fire escape and narrow stairs - I couldn’t sleep properly for worrying. Upon leaving, owner didn’t enquire whether we had enjoyed our stay - just seemed to want our money. I thought it over priced for what we got and would not recommend.
Guest User
September 3, 2022
Guests instantly feel relaxed here! Hotel Ex Libris opened about 5 years ago, and the owner is an expert at making people feel welcome and calm. He knows Leiden well, and is happy to answer any questions that you might have. Checkin is effortless, and the hotel is delightfully furnished with the highest quality materials. From the furniture finishes to the hardware on doors and cabinets, Ex Libris is authentically Dutch, elegant, and spacious. No detail has been overlooked in this quiet and wonderful gem of a hotel, located a very short distance from the Pieterskerk (Pilgrim’s Church) the central touchstone of Leiden for almost 900 years. I’ve stayed here twice for 2 or 3 nights each time, as it draws me back! Breakfasts too are simply lovely!
Guest User
May 27, 2023
The hotel is centrally located and the rooms on the ground floor are spacious and well equipped. Unfortunately, the street noise from night owls is sometimes very disturbing. Parking a car is very complicated and it takes 10 minutes to walk to the parking garage.
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Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Restaurant
Public parking
Additional charge
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Wake-Up Call
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available Off-site parking, and Charge, €28.00 (approx. NZD 53.43) Daily. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Lockers Available
VIP Check-In Service
Luggage Storage
Front Desk Safe
Wake-Up Call
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
Dutch
Spanish
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Safety & Security
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–21:00
Check-out: 07:30–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–15:00
Child Policies
Children aged 10 and above are welcome at this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan
StyleA la carte
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 5
With a stay at Ex Libris boutique hotel, you'll be centrally located in Leiden, steps from Pieterskerk and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Leiden University and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stedelijk Museum de Lakenhal.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At Ex Libris boutique hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At Ex Libris boutique hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.