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About this property
Historic Setting: Het Waterhof in Leiden offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features tiled and parquet floors, creating a charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, free WiFi, and modern amenities such as streaming services and work desks. Ground-floor units provide quiet street views. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental breakfast with champagne, juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. Breakfast is served in the room, ensuring a pleasant start to the day. Convenient Location: Located 34 km from Schiphol Airport, Het Waterhof is near attractions like Westfield Mall of the Netherlands (16 km) and Keukenhof (18 km). The surrounding area offers ice-skating, water sports, and boating. Highly rated for its friendly host and excellent breakfast.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kimberley
Netherlands
“The location is perfect for Leiden - quiet and so close to the activities of the town centre. The breakfast was outstanding! The style and decor were elegant and I loved the trees outside the windows giving a bit of privacy but not blocking the...” - Louise
United Kingdom
“Wonderful hosts, beautiful old building and delicious breakfast!” - Jane
United Kingdom
“A fabulous base for 4 nights. Great location. Hosts very friendly. Wonderful breakfast delivered to our door each morning. Lovely comfortable spacious room.” - Carrie
United Kingdom
“I had a lovely stay in this historic property. It's located on a quiet, pretty street in central Leiden, and is convenient for everything. The room itself was generously sized – there is a living room area and a bedroom. And the very nice owners...” - Aideen
United Kingdom
“Beautiful, large room. Very clean and comfortable bed. Excellent, tasty breakfast sourced from local market and bakery, brought to your door every morning . Also fridge and tea making facilities outside bedroom. Lovely, friendly, helpful...” - Summersby
United Kingdom
“The room was spacious with very good ensuite, the breakfast was very nice with good savoury and sweet choices. The property was is an ideal place to explore the whole town” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Lovely historic building, great location, friendly staff. , good breakfast” - Cheryl
Australia
“The history of the property was interesting and we appreciated the owners explaining about it. The location was close to everything and was perfect. We were warmly welcomed and all our questions and requests were answered promptly. The...” - Joanne
United Kingdom
“Fred was very welcoming and accommodating. We had the ground floor bedroom with adjoining lounge and ensuite. The room beautifully decorated and furnished in a wonderful historic building. Fred gave us a brief history which was very interesting....” - Cynthia
Canada
“I was travelling with my adult daughter who has symptomatic celiac disease and other food allergies and intolerances, so finding a place who would take great care with food preparation was crucial. Fred was amazing at sourcing and preparing an...”
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Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
Please inform Het Waterhof in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
License number: 0546E016656DEC421903