About this property
City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden is located in the heart of Leiden's historic centre, between the two most important shopping streets. You will find plenty of restaurants and cafés around the hotel for a drink or bite during your stay. The hotel is situated along one of Leiden's many canals and is easily accessible by boat. The hotel covers 6 authentic 16th century canal houses with a rich history. The hotels rooms are decorated in various styles,from romantic to classic and to the famous Rembrandt Room. A beautiful bridal suite is available as well. The rooms on the front side offer a great view to the canal. City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden is decorated in a friendly, Old Dutch style with a homely atmosphere.The surrounding area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Leiden University, Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde and National Nature historical Museum. The nearest airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport, 23 km from the property. You can park your car at Haagweg Parking, Haagweg 8 in Leiden. Street parking is not possible in the city centre of Leiden.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Caroline
United Kingdom“Location was fantastic. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Bathroom seemed newly refurbished. Reception desk manned at all times.” - Melanie United Kingdom“Secure bike storage on ground floor of hotel. Good location for seeing Leiden.”
- Steve
Ireland“Nice hotel in Leiden. Our room was right on the street and the canal, so good view but a bit noisy.” 
Achillefs
Belgium“The staff of this hotel are amazing people. Very helpful and flexible. I’m always staying there when I visit Leiden.”- Peter United Kingdom“Although booking a single, I had a sizeable room (twin bedded with a couple of bunk beds) that overlooked the canal. A traditional building with character. Only about 15mins walk to station, no problem for me with my luggage. In fact being...”
- Julianne
Australia“The location was great for the cafes and shops around. A little far from railway station if dragging bags. No lift / should be advertised Plus no offer to lift bags up to room, bit hard when you are in your own with spinal issues. Plus very...” 
Arjen
Netherlands“Nice place. Renovated. Rooms are basic but all is of great quality. The mattress is top. A. Expensive one. And all very clean.”
Banu
Turkey“The hotel is centrally located, close to all the shops and restaurants. The breakfast buffet is quite enjoyable as well. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. We are a large family and in Leiden for our niece's graduation. We booked four rooms,...”- Szabina
Hungary“The hotel is near to everything (restaurants, fortress, Church, city hall, shops...) The towels were clean. The room was tidy up every day.” - Éloïse United Kingdom“It's was beautiful and the location is perfect”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that breakfast is served from 07:00 until 10:00, from Mondays until Fridays. On Saturdays and Sundays, breakfast is served from 08:00 until 11:00.
Parking is most convenient at Haagweg Parkeerterrein, Haagweg 4 in Leiden, This parking site is located 900 metres from the City Hotel Nieuw Minerva and offers a free shuttle service to and from the hotel. Reduced parking tickets are available at the Front Desk.
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Our Pet Policy: dogs are welcome upon request. There's a maximum of 2 small to medium sized dogs per room and a maximum number rooms available. A surcharge applies. Pitbull dogs and Bullterriers are not allowed. Dogs should never be left alone in the hotel room at any time.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
