Beach Hotels & Resorts in Leiden from NZ$179

Known for its museums and historical sites, Leiden offers a lot for the traveller booking a holiday.

Holiday Inn Leiden is a top 4-star hotel for a beach holiday, and features an indoor pool and a restaurant. Other good options to stay near the beach include ibis Leiden Centre and Bastion Hotel Leiden Voorschoten. To enjoy some time by the water, head to Scheveningen Beach or Zandvoort Beach.

Expedia has 6 beach hotels in Leiden that are great for your beachside getaway.

You can plan your beach trip with a look at weather throughout the year in Leiden: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Leiden is 891 mm.

After checking into your accommodation of choice, you’ll probably want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Scheveningen Beach or Katwijk Aan Zee Beach for some quality time by the water. Experience the area’s museums and historical sites, and make time for local attractions such as Rijksmuseum van Oudheden and Hortus Botanicus. Other things to see and do in the area are National Museum of Ethnology and Leiden University.

Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Leiden with ease. To get to Leiden, you can fly into Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague), the closest major airport, which is located 14.8 mi (23.7 km) from the city centre. If you’d like to explore more of the area, take a train from Leiden Central Station, Leiden Lammenschans Station or De Vink Station.