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City Hotel Nieuw Minerva

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly Leiden hotel connected to a shopping centre, 4-minute walk to Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal

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Front of property
Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Boommarkt 23, Leiden, 2311 EA
  • Place, Hortus Botanicus
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Ethnology
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Leiden University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Leiden

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva places you in the centre of Leiden, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal and SieboldHuis. Highlights at this hotel include a free area shuttle and a bar/lounge. .Nieuw Minerva is open for breakfast and lunch. 323 square feet (30 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a library and tour/ticket assistance. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also extended parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Leiden hotel include Stedelijk Museum de Lakenhal and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden.

What's nearby

  • Burcht - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hortus Botanicus - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Museum of Ethnology - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leiden University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Corpus - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Leiden Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grenare - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eterij & Proeflokaal Het Stadsbrouwhuis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Logica - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waag - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva

Pet-friendly Leiden hotel connected to a shopping centre, 4-minute walk to Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. A free area shuttle within 900 metres is available. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly City Hotel Nieuw Minerva.

This 3-star Leiden hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1600
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
City Hotel Nieuw Minerva offers 35 accommodations with a hairdryer and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 900 metres
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (EUR 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 16 to 20 for adults and EUR 8 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Nieuw Minerva

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 27 October 2025 to 31 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 12.50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 to 20 for adults and EUR 8 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 12.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

Yep, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva has uncovered extended parking for EUR 30 per day.

Are there any beaches close to City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

The closest beach to City Hotel Nieuw Minerva is Scheveningen Beach (16.5 km).

Does City Hotel Nieuw Minerva serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

No, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Curtis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a little tired but still good value. Located on the water I. The centre of Leiden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Leiden

Nice,traditional period hotel, overlooking a canal. 5 adjacent buildings joined together with antique furniture here and there. Friendly, helpful reception, nice breakfast. Super location for wandering around the very attractive university town of Leiden. Only downside is that cars have to be parked 800 metres away in Haagweg public car park. ( expect to pay about €23 overnight).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is right in the center of Leiden, which is awesome. My room was on the opposite side of a busy street, so I couldn’t really hear any noise from outside. There’s no elevator though, so if you’re unlucky, you’ll be hauling your bags up two flights of stairs. The room numbers are kind of all over the place, so it took a bit to figure out where mine was. The room and the building are definitely on the older side—could be a plus if you’re into that kind of vibe. One thing that bugged me was how strict they were about check-in. I thought the check-in time was already kind of late, but I wasn’t even allowed to pay or do anything when I got there early. Everything had to be done strictly during their set check-in hours, which felt weird since most places I’ve stayed at are way more chill about that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the canal up from the old city but close to train station, too, the hotel is perfectly located. Great vibe to the lobby and pub on site. Nice rooms. And great pubs and restaurants right outside the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very quaint and the staff was very helpful. It was located right along the canal with easy access to restaurants and the Saturday market.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is central to many shops and restaurants. My room had a nice view of the canal. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful. Check in and check out were easy. Breakfast option offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

DAVID

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No elevator, no heat or AC, low water pressure for shower, small room. Bad smell on upper floor. We do not plan to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reibhardjan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Disliked: Staff & service
Good central location for eating, bars and shops. Unfortunately room wasn't cleaned on one of the days. Mentioned this to staff early evening around 6pm and later when returned to hotel at 10pm when it still had not been cleaned. Staff only said they didn't know why not. Used cups left in the room for 3 days and no clean ones left when they were all used. Specifically had to ask to get them changed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful downstairs reception and bar; great to have storage for our bikes. Super breakfast and breakfast room. Lovely to have interesting ornaments and antiques in display. A minor criticism was the lack of umbrellas to borrow as it was raining hard when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shizumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible beds, no air

The hotel is friendly, but the bar is full of drunks. The room has no air circulation, and I could feel the bed springs. Good water temp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Nice hotel in a town with not a lot of options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent location

The bedroom lacked a mirror with just a small one in bathroom. Otherwise everything was fine. Location excellent and staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ingar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Said, Calgary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, silent Nice. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location in the heart of Leiden's student quarter and friendly service. The room is kind of basic but is comfortable enough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Julie, Boston, USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a great location. Wish we had a room with a view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ugur

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

David, Calgary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City Hotel Nieuw Minerva is a cozy hotel located in a convenient location in Leiden.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Petter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded our expectations

Three nights in Nieuw Minerva. Occasion: Rembrandt exhibitions in The Hague and Amterdam, with Leiden the ideal place to stay. Very friendly, quiet room (no view, but we prefer the quiet), good bed - slept like logs. Good breakfast. Nice, old Dutch style hotel going well with the Rembrandt paintings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Nice place to stay in lovely Leiden. Great staff and will definitely stay here again when on business in the area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018