City Hotel Rembrandt
by the TopOfHotel team
City Hotel Rembrandt is a good-value 3-star that recently renovated its rooms and folds breakfast into the rate.
City Hotel Rembrandt is a good-value 3-star that recently renovated its rooms and folds breakfast into the rate.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
City Hotel Rembrandt is a 3-star in a quiet residential corner of Leiden, a short way off the old town centre but still an easy walk in. The big selling point is the rooms, which were recently renovated. They are plain but clean and modern, with new furniture, comfy beds and updated bathrooms, sized comfortably for two. Reviewers keep coming back to how clean the rooms are and how quiet the neighbourhood feels — a good place to recover after a full day on your feet.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is included in the rate and comes as a small Dutch-style buffet, with fresh bread, cheese and cold cuts. It is a modest spread rather than a grand one, which fits the budget positioning. Beyond that, onsite amenities are limited — there is free Wi-Fi and a front desk, but no restaurant or extras, so plan to eat in the centre.
Location and getting there
The old town centre is about a 10-minute walk away, putting Leiden's canals, museums and restaurants within easy reach. Leiden Centraal station is 12 to 15 minutes on foot, which is farther than the other picks here and can feel long if you are hauling heavy bags. Once you reach the station, though, the connections are quick: Schiphol airport is about 15 minutes by train.
Things to know before booking
The walk from the station is the main trade-off, so pack light or plan a short taxi to the door. Onsite facilities are minimal, and the hotel sits slightly off the old town core rather than right in it. None of that is a dealbreaker at this price, but if you want luxury touches or the most central address, this isn't the one — look at the boutiques higher up the list instead.
Our take
City Hotel Rembrandt earns its 8.1/10 the honest way: clean, recently renovated rooms, breakfast in the rate, and a calm residential setting, all from around $110 a night. It is a sensible mid-budget choice for travellers who don't mind a slightly longer walk and would rather spend their money in the city than on the room. Families taking it easy and value-focused visitors will be happy here.
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- From around $110 a night, it is strong value for a 3-star in Leiden, where the boutiques run well above that.
- The rooms were recently renovated, so they feel clean and modern with new furniture and updated bathrooms rather than dated 3-star fittings.
- Breakfast is included in the rate — a small Dutch-style buffet with fresh bread, cheese and cold cuts.
- It sits in a quiet residential neighbourhood, so reviewers single out how calm and restful it is after a full day of sightseeing.
- The old town centre, with its canals, museums and restaurants, is only about a 10-minute walk away.
- Leiden Centraal station is a 12 to 15 minute walk — farther than the other picks in this list, which is a real factor with heavy luggage.
- Onsite amenities are limited; this is a no-frills hotel rather than one with a restaurant or extras.
- It sits slightly off the old town core, so if you want to be right in the centre or want luxury touches, this isn't the one.
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Insider Tips
- Walk the roughly 10 minutes into the old town for canalside restaurants and the museums rather than eating onsite — there are no real dining facilities at the hotel.
- Book a room that has already been renovated, since the refresh is the main draw and the appeal of this place rests on it.
- If you are arriving by train, pack light or plan for the 12 to 15 minute walk from Leiden Centraal, or factor in a short taxi to the door.