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Leiden

Leiden has over 2800 monuments. The city center is ideal for exploring on foot. With more than a thousand shops and restaurants in the center, Leiden is a shopping city par excellence.
The nearby Pieterskwartier consists of fifty streets, narrow alleys and attractive courtyards. In this historic district you will find the Gravensteen (early 12th century), the Pieterskerk (a late Gothic church dating from the 12th century) and the Latin School, where Rembrandt van Rijn, among others, went to school. You will also find numerous small-scale shops.

If you leave the hotel and walk to the right, you will pass the Koornbeursbrug, the Burcht and the Hooglandse Kerk.
You will also find plenty of terraces, restaurants and the large shopping area here.

The National Museum of Antiquities, the Museum of Ethnology, Japan Museum Sieboldhuis and the Botanical Garden are all just a few minutes' walk away.

Leiden and surrounding area

Leiden is a beautiful city, but the surrounding area also has a lot to offer. Whether you like nature, culture or relaxation, there is something for everyone. We are happy to give you some tips:
 
1. Enjoy the beach. It is only a fifteen minute drive (or half an hour by bike) to the beach of Katwijk or Noordwijk. These seaside resorts are ideal for a day out in every season. Take a long walk, enjoy a drink on a terrace or take a dip in the sea.
 
2. Visit the Keukenhof. From March to May you can visit the world-famous Keukenhof, one of the most beautiful and well-known flower parks in the world. Admire the colorful tulip fields and enjoy the scent of thousands of flowers. The park is only a 20-minute drive from Leiden.
 
3. Cycling and walking in nature. The area around Leiden offers many opportunities for cycling and walking. Discover the polders, lakes and parks, such as the green polder landscape around the Groene Hart.

4. Explore charming historic villages such as Oegstgeest, Voorschoten or Warmond. Here you will find atmospheric streets, lively markets and historic buildings.
 
5. Take a boat trip. The waters around Leiden, such as the Kagerplassen, are perfect for a relaxing boat trip. Rent a boat or join a tour. In the summer months you can even take a tour boat to Katwijk.

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Leiden by boat

Explore Leiden by boat and discover hidden spot that cannot be seen from street lever. Sail past the museums, the Leiden courtyards and the many historic buildings with beautiful facades. There are daily cruises from April to October.
You can also choose to rent a boat and explore the city by boat yourself. We are happy to tell you about the possibilities.