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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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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed
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Front of property
Located close to Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal and Burcht, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva provides a library, a bar and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Exceptional
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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

Map
Boommarkt 23, Leiden, 2311 EA

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

Hotel near Leiden University
Located close to Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal and Burcht, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva provides a library, a bar and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and bike hire
  • Tour/ticket information, books and a dock
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free tea bags/instant coffee and daily housekeeping

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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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

City Hotel Nieuw Minerva
City Hotel Nieuw Minerva Leiden
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Nieuw Minerva Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is City Hotel Nieuw Minerva pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 12.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

Extended parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

What time is check-in at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at City Hotel Nieuw Minerva?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is City Hotel Nieuw Minerva located?

Located in the heart of Leiden, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal, SieboldHuis and Stedelijk Museum de Lakenhal. Rijksmuseum van Oudheden and Pieterskerk are also within 10 minutes. Leiden Central Station is 11 minutes by foot and Leiden Lammenschans Station is 21 minutes.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Curtis

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

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

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

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

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

TIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mooie locatie. Mooi oud gebouw. Net en vriendelijk personeel. 1 puntje. We hadden 1 2 persoonsbed geboekt. Dit was een 2 x 1persoons. Voor de rest fijne lokatie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel avec un charme typique "canal house" dans la vieille ville de Leyde. Ne cherchez pas d'ascenseur et attention aux escaliers assez raides. Deco à l'ancienne, très agréable et typique. Personnel sympathique et serviable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gezellig hotel middenin het centrum van Leiden. Dat maakt meteen dat het niet zo stil is ‘s nachts. Enkele ramen bv. Het is een oud historisch pand, dus ook wel begrijpelijk. Dat bepaalt ook de sfeer. Aardig en behulpzaam personeel. Al met al een fijn verblijf!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

8/10 Good

theo

Tip: een goede leeslamp, die misten we. Een krakende stoel is ook niet aangenaam. Verder alles oké .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leuk, gezellig hotel met retro uitstraling. Ook het bed, het kraakte behoorlijk. Maar toch een aanrader, vooral vanwege de ligging middenin de stad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fijn verblijf, inchecken kon op elk tijdstip, lekker ontbijt en dat in een mooi historisch pand midden in Leiden
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich war mit allem völlig zufrieden und würde bei einem weiteren Besuch in Leiden zurück zu Nieuw Minerva gehen. Sie haben in mir einen sehr zufriedenen Kunden. Herzlichen Dank!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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

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

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
segunda vez que me hospedo la, sempre que mudando meu domicilio em Leiden. O atendimento e excelente.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Roel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

oude rommel

oude rommel, niet goed onderhouden, niet van deze tijd.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Matratze zu weich könnte mal erneuert werden !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Niet doen zeer teleurstellend

Hotel is oud! Ongemakkelijk. Geen lift. En heel duur voor wat je krijgt. Enige positieve is de locatie. Personeel rondweg onbeschoft. Als je je dag niet hebt blijf dan thuis. Maar de manier van praten vanuit het personeel was betuttelend. Kamer was bloedheet grenzend aan een lawaaiige steeg. Geen airco. Maw erg teleurstellend. Tijd voor een volledige renovatie van het hotel en nieuw personeel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Arno

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

Midden in de stad

Super lokatie midden in de stad, voor de deur en niet ver lopen parkeerplekken (betalen vai parkeerapp). Ontvangst hartelijk, hotel fatsoenlijk. Verwacht gewoon basic, netjes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

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