Guidebook for Leiden
Food Scene
Cozy restaurant nearby the apartment with high quality food and service. Beautiful terrace.
Het Prentenkabinet
25 KloksteegCozy restaurant nearby the apartment with high quality food and service. Beautiful terrace.
Bagels & Beans
8 MaarsmansteegGreat place for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon tea.
Authentic Italian restaurant owned by Guiseppe who cooks with fresh ingredients. Like you are in Italy!
Pizzeria Giuseppe
33 HerenstraatAuthentic Italian restaurant owned by Guiseppe who cooks with fresh ingredients. Like you are in Italy!
Bistro which is great for an Italian style aperitivo in a familiar atmosphere. Tip: On Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, all pizza's/pasta's are 10 euro when ordered between 17 and 19 hrs.
22 preporuka/e lokalaca
Italian bar-bistro City Hall
3 StadhuispleinBistro which is great for an Italian style aperitivo in a familiar atmosphere. Tip: On Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, all pizza's/pasta's are 10 euro when ordered between 17 and 19 hrs.
Best Thai restaurant in Leiden. It is a small place so make sure to make a reservation on time!
Siri Thai
11 DoezastraatBest Thai restaurant in Leiden. It is a small place so make sure to make a reservation on time!
Jacobs is a hundred-year-old bakery in Leiden and is famous for their pastries. Tip: Hemelse modder or the pear bavarois.
Jacobs Confectionery
43 Nieuwe RijnJacobs is a hundred-year-old bakery in Leiden and is famous for their pastries. Tip: Hemelse modder or the pear bavarois.
Italiaans Afhaalcentrum Spiekeria
21 Pieterskerk-ChoorsteegItalian take away.
Small bistro owned by two dedicated and experienced chefs. French menu with an Italian twist. Great for lunch and on Fridays/Saturdays also for dinner. Make sure to reserve a table beforehand. Tip: homemade appel pie.
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Bistro Noroc
4 Pieterskerk-ChoorsteegSmall bistro owned by two dedicated and experienced chefs. French menu with an Italian twist. Great for lunch and on Fridays/Saturdays also for dinner. Make sure to reserve a table beforehand. Tip: homemade appel pie.
Plancha Spaans Restaurant La
55 MorsstraatSpanish tapas restaurant. Great terrace.
Friese Bread and Pastry Bakery Us Bertus
10 GroenhazengrachtDelicious bread!
Karels bio friet
37 HogewoerdOrganic take away fries and other specialties
Eterij en Drinkerij Eigenwijs
32 Hoge RijndijkThe best spare ribs in town! Enjoy spareribs unlimited for 18,50
Soetenso
1 Kort GalgewaterDelicious pastry and ice cream
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar at the corner of the Kloksteeg and Rapenburg where you can enjoy a drink with the famous Dutch 'Bitterballs'
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
Café Barrera
56 RapenburgBar at the corner of the Kloksteeg and Rapenburg where you can enjoy a drink with the famous Dutch 'Bitterballs'
Fandango
49 NoordeindeTapas restaurant, but famous for their freshly prepared cocktails. Tip: Bert Special
Studio de Veste
15 2e BinnenvestgrachtBar open late with live music.
Leiden Theater
43 Oude VestThe oldest theatre in the Netherlands.
Bad Habits
64 PelikaanstraatInternational pub, great for watching sports while eating an homemade hamburger
North End
55 NoordeindeCozy pub. Wishkey tasting every third Friday of a month
Essentials
Hoogvliet
20 LevendaalNearby supermarket with a large assortment.
Ekoplaza
127 BreestraatSupermarket with organic products only.
Shopping street on walking distance from the apartment. It has everything you need: greengrocer, hairdresser(s), drugstore BIK, pizzeria, cheese shop, liquor store, butcher shop, several restaurants.
Doezastraat
DoezastraatShopping street on walking distance from the apartment. It has everything you need: greengrocer, hairdresser(s), drugstore BIK, pizzeria, cheese shop, liquor store, butcher shop, several restaurants.
Butcher where you feel like you step into the past. High quality products. Note: cash only
Slagerij Van der Vooren
23A DoezastraatButcher where you feel like you step into the past. High quality products. Note: cash only
Central Pharmacy Leiden
74 BreestraatNearest pharmacy.
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)
2 AlbinusdreefNearest hospital.
Sightseeing
Leidenski dvorac
5 Van der SterrepadThe place to be for a 360 view on Leiden.
The 900-year old Pieterschurch is definitely worth a visit because of its rich history. The church is openend daily from 11-18 hrs, but events take place on a regular base so make sure to check beforehand. Entrance is at Kloksteeg 16.
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
Pieterskerk
The 900-year old Pieterschurch is definitely worth a visit because of its rich history. The church is openend daily from 11-18 hrs, but events take place on a regular base so make sure to check beforehand. Entrance is at Kloksteeg 16.
Parks & Nature
Public park nearby the apartment with a small restaurant. Beautiful during autumn!
20 preporuka/e lokalaca
Park Van der Werf
KruitschipPublic park nearby the apartment with a small restaurant. Beautiful during autumn!
If you love walking, 't Leidse Hout is the place to be. Enjoy nature and don't leave without having lunch at the teahouse. Recommendation: the high tea (has to be reservated beforehand)
30 preporuka/e lokalaca
De Leidse Hout
100 HoutlaanIf you love walking, 't Leidse Hout is the place to be. Enjoy nature and don't leave without having lunch at the teahouse. Recommendation: the high tea (has to be reservated beforehand)
Excellent place for hikers. Don´t forget to stop by at Brasserie Buitenhuis.
15 preporuka/e lokalaca
Valkenburgse Meer
Excellent place for hikers. Don´t forget to stop by at Brasserie Buitenhuis.
A beautiful property with two hiking trails. There is a Japanese garden which is opened 6 weeks a year.
49 preporuka/e lokalaca
Clingendael Institute
7 ClingendaelA beautiful property with two hiking trails. There is a Japanese garden which is opened 6 weeks a year.
An unique and unforgettable experience! Besides the spacious 32 hectares of flowers you can enjoy the spectacular flower shows, surprising inspirational gardens, unique artwork and wonderful events. Keukenhof is also one big party for children. They will have a blast with the treasure hunt, petting farm, maze and the playground. A great day out for the whole family.
465 preporuka/e lokalaca
Keukenhof
166A StationswegAn unique and unforgettable experience! Besides the spacious 32 hectares of flowers you can enjoy the spectacular flower shows, surprising inspirational gardens, unique artwork and wonderful events. Keukenhof is also one big party for children. They will have a blast with the treasure hunt, petting farm, maze and the playground. A great day out for the whole family.
Lovers of walking and cycling can't skip a visit tot Meyendel. It is a large dune landscape between Scheveningen and Wassenaar. End the day with a typical Dutch pancake at the pancake restaurant.
134 preporuka/e lokalaca
Meijendel
MeijendelsewegLovers of walking and cycling can't skip a visit tot Meyendel. It is a large dune landscape between Scheveningen and Wassenaar. End the day with a typical Dutch pancake at the pancake restaurant.
Shopping
Haarlemmerstraat
HaarlemmerstraatMain shopping street Leiden
Entertainment & Activities
Trianon Cinema
31 BreestraatOldest cinema in Leiden with a pleasant atmosphere.
Escape Room Leiden is a historically exciting experience in Leiden. Escape Room Leiden is located in the "Gunpowder House": a medieval tower next to the Leiden canals. Step into the mysterious workshop of Rembrandt van Rijn, the famous Dutch painter. Discover his biggest secret and escape the room within an hour! Fun to do with groups.
Escape Room Leiden
50 Jan van HoutkadeEscape Room Leiden is a historically exciting experience in Leiden. Escape Room Leiden is located in the "Gunpowder House": a medieval tower next to the Leiden canals. Step into the mysterious workshop of Rembrandt van Rijn, the famous Dutch painter. Discover his biggest secret and escape the room within an hour! Fun to do with groups.
`t Dijkje
34 Hoge RijndijkPerfect to play pool and to enjoy a drink.