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4 Sept - 6 Sept
In two weeks
11 Sept - 13 Sept
In one month
25 Sept - 27 Sept
In two months
23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Leiden hostels

A spacious indoor area with seating arrangements, large windows, and potted plants.

1. Stayokay Noordwijk - Hostel

Stayokay Noordwijk - Hostel
Noordwijk
7.4 out of 10, Good, (114 reviews)
"Très bien, mais beaucoup trop cher pour la prestation fournie, pour le même prix nous avions eu la veille une chambre luxe avec vue sur mer, et ici 4 lits superposés dans une chambre type formule 1. On le savait, certes, mais quand même, le rapport qualité prix n'est vraiment pas au rendez vous."
France
Jérôme
The price is HK$527
HK$684 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stayokay Noordwijk - Hostel
A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted mirror, a bedside table, and a wooden floor.

2. Will & Tate City Stay

Will & Tate City Stay
3.0 star property
The Hague Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (125 reviews)
"Best place to stay!! Staff is perfect! "
Netherlands
John richard
The price is HK$501
HK$718 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Will & Tate City Stay
A restaurant with long wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a potted plant.

3. Stayokay Den Haag - Hostel

Stayokay Den Haag - Hostel
The Hague Center
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (162 reviews)
"This was a convenient well located stay for our two day stopover with our family. The rooms were clean and tidy and the facilities were great."
Australia
Meaghan
The price is HK$500
HK$718 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stayokay Den Haag - Hostel
A cozy bar area with wooden floors, a bar counter, and stools. There are potted plants and a variety of bottles on shelves.

4. Stayokay Haarlem - Hostel

Stayokay Haarlem - Hostel
Noorderhout
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (150 reviews)
"Everything was clean and right for our stay! Family of 5"
United States
Felipe
The price is HK$554
HK$743 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stayokay Haarlem - Hostel
A cluster of uniquely shaped blue-roofed buildings with multiple windows, set in an urban area with a bridge in the background.

5. Stayokay Rotterdam - Hostel to Stayokay Rotterdam - fully renovated April 2026

Stayokay Rotterdam - Hostel to Stayokay Rotterdam - fully renovated April 2026
Centrum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (341 reviews)
"Great people and great location "
United States
Isaac
The price is HK$567
HK$724 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stayokay Rotterdam - Hostel to Stayokay Rotterdam - fully renovated April 2026
A cozy interior with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and hanging lamps.

6. Hostel ROOM Rotterdam

Hostel ROOM Rotterdam
Centrum
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (89 reviews)
"Wonderful kind staff"
Netherlands
Jeroen
The price is HK$518
HK$660 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hostel ROOM Rotterdam
A multi-story building with a ground-floor restaurant and a visible entrance.

7. CoolDocks

CoolDocks
Centrum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (69 reviews)
"Good hostel - good value. Spartan kitchen and could do with a bit more in the way of staff/cleaners, but it was a clean, decent space with comfy beds and a nice friendly vibe."
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is HK$675
HK$861 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
CoolDocks
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Top Leiden Hotel Reviews

The Usual Rotterdam

The Usual Rotterdam

10/10 Excellent
"It was so so clean and lovely!! Highly recommend!! I will be visiting again!!"
Charlotte 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Usual Rotterdam

Find out more about Leiden

Leiden Hostels information

Number of reviews
551
Accommodation
11 Hostels
Lowest Price
HK$660
Highest Price
HK$861

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Leiden?
You may like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the surrounding area, which gets good reviews from our travellers: Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport - 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from the heart of Leiden. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Leiden?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Leiden is 891 mm.
What is there to see and do in Leiden?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate some places near Leiden. Get out into nature with places such as Hortus Botanicus, Kagerplassen and Noordwijk aan Zee Beach. Cultural attractions include Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Museum Boerhaave and Leiden American Pilgrim Museum. Visit landmarks such as Waag, Marekerk and Gravensteen.
What's the best way to get to and around Leiden while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Leiden on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague), 14.8 mi (23.7 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Schiphol Airport (AMS), which is 15.5 mi (25 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to make use of public transport. To explore more of the area, catch a train at Leiden Central Station, Leiden Lammenschans Station or De Vink Station.

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