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People visiting Leiden should consider a tour of the historical sites. While you’re visiting, check out the museums and entertainment venues.

Based on our travel expertise, Boutique hotel Huys van Leyden is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Huis ten Bosch Palace is a short 18-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your trip is Boutique Hotel d’Oude Morsch.

Leiden is home to 44 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia, including 2 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

Leiden is notable for landmarks like Waag, Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal and Old Observatory. Cultural venues include Museum Boerhaave, Naturalis Biodiversity Center and LVC. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Keukenhof Gardens and Scheveningen Beach.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll enjoy a holiday in a place that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Leiden, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels are generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the popular amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Leiden, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.