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Reviews of ExLibris Boutique Hotel

Kloksteeg 4, 2311 SL Leiden, Netherlands

#7 of 21 hotels in Leiden

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 172 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    8.0
    Nice but the stairs!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There needs to be a better description about the stairs. If you are older or have large suitcases, it would be very difficult to get up the winding narrow stairs.

    Room was small but very comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    9.0
    Charming stay at the heart of Leiden
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Charming boutique hotel at heart of Leiden! Very close to museums and the university, at the heart of everything on a lovely, cobbled street. Really loved it!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    8.0
    Great location but wouldn't return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staircase was incredibly steep, our room was on the second floor and there was no lift. No help was offered to take our luggage to the room.

    The location was perfect as we were participating in the half marathon. There were plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2025

    7.0
    In all it was a pleasant stay, but not recommended for older guests or those with mobility issues.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was on a second floor. Physical access to the room is uncomfortable and dangerous because of the very steep steps and very narrow stairwell, especially when carrying luggage. Although check-in was very easy and convenient, I did miss having personal contact with someone at check-in. The bathroom is pretty but very small. As the door opens against the rest of the bathroom and hits the sink cabinet, you cannot pass around it to get into the shower if you're inside the bathroom. Instead, you need to get out of the bathroom and open the shower door in order to get into the shower. This is a small detail which can be easily improved by changing the swinging direction of the door.

    Comfortable bed, great location, well equipped room.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Even by Dutch standards, the stairs to our room were very steep and hard to access with luggage. The bed set up isn't ideal either as there is no space around it, so if there are two of you it's not great for getting in and out (especially from the far side). Looking at the pictures I think this issue is probably only in this particular second floor room, however.

    This is a lovely hotel in a great location. The owner is friendly, helpful and responsive. The espresso machine was a welcome feature. The shower is great and the under floor heating in the bathroom was also impressive.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    8.0
    Charming small hotel in a cobbled street virtually on one the canals.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs!!! Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay would have had second thoughts 🥴.

    Bed was very comfortable, location good, breakfast was also good and served efficiently.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    9.0
    Work trip to Leiden.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Being the building historical, the staircase was very steep and narrow. It was not a problem for me but it is not easy to climb it if you have a large suitcase.

    The property and atmosphere is very charming and cozy and the location is super convenient in the heart of Leiden historical district. The room was vary nice and comfortable, quiet at night, with a nice desk that was very useful for my work trip. Its size exceeded my expectations. The bed was also very comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    9.0
    Great stay. Would recommend.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast not included, bit noisy.

    Fint rum, nära till allt.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    7.0
    Ready to return next year.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower water not running off smoothly; loose towel hanger. Wifi signal not strong in all parts of the room. Stairs are narrow, not easy to climb or descend with a suitcase.

    Great atmosphere; Nicely decorated rooms. Great a-la carte breakfast. Perfect location in city center, close the university.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable and well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs, very steep. But that is normal in such old houses (build in 1800 something)

    Boutique hotel in the old houses district of Leiden. Renovated and eecorated with a good sense of quality and design. Comfortable bed and room.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    8.0
    nice experience
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    noise from outside and neighbor rooms, crashing sound of doors, steep stairs (may be typical old buildings in Netherlands)

    clean, excellent location, comfortable bed, nice breakfast options, coffee machine, arm chairs, experience of old building of Netherlands.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was big and spacious with a good sized bathroom and a Nespresso coffee machine. Located in a lovely part of town by Pieterskerk - pretty cobbled streets nearby and lots of nice cafes and bars too. Stairs are quite steep to the room but you get used to them, and there aren't many. Staff were helpful about us leaving luggage before/after check in. Easy check in and a nice stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noisy at times... other residents on stairs. Layout of building makes this a bit inevitable - steep wooden stairs.

    Location. High standard of room. Lovely breakfast available.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small thin towels were the only negative ! But they gave us additional ones.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    7.0
    It was good but we found the steep spiral staircases challenging.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Travelers need to know that when you stay in a historical hotel in the Netherlands, there are very, very steep spiral staircases to get to your room. Not many have lifts or luggage lifts, there is just no space. So if you are elderly, not fit and have very large suitcases, you are not going to manage. If you are very tall & you stay in the attic you are going to be bumping your head.

    It was very well situated.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    worthwile
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very narrow and steep stairways.

    Small, beautiful hotel. A real gem! Simple self check-in. Located in a quiet area.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was very comfortable.

    Great room.. didn't have breakfast.Great location too

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The room was a bit too small for two people. We had no major issues with the narrow and steep staircase, but it might be difficult to climb for some people. There is a busy bar very near the hotel so the area can be very noisy at night, so one would need noise cancelling earplugs to be able to sleep.

    Excellent location, close to the university, city centre and train station. Nice breakfast with very good quality ingredients; elegant breakfast room. Staff helpful and friendly. Excellent hassle-free check-in/check-out system.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    9.0
    A very pleasant stay in the heart of academic Leiden.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staircase. It is historic, but it is worth noting that it is steep, and a half spiral. It is not practical for those unsteady on their feet.

    The bed, TV, air-conditioning, fire-place

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    9.0
    Leiden is a wonderful city and this makes a fantastic base for seeing the city and surrounding areas.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are very few steep steps to the attic room. Not a problem for our visit but worth noting if you have mobility issues or large cases.

    Wonderful accommodation on a centrally based canal side street. Spacious attic room with lovely lounge area. Very good breakfast. Would stay again

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    9.0
    Great small hotel in a lovely street
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, charming and spacious room. Very comfortable bed. Excellent

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Really steep staircase, no elevator. Pillows could have been better. Shower mat only upon request. 15h checking and 11am checkout seems to be the new norm but is a bit limiting.

    Lovely charming little house, nicely decorated room with attention to detail. Great neighbourhood, walking distance to cafes, restaurants and ie Pieterskerk. Excellent wine choice in minibar.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in historic district(Pilgrim Fathers lived in this neighborhood)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s no reception desk or person to greet you and provide advice. Also, anyone with mobility problems would struggle to climb the tiny circular staircase. Street facing room can be noisy (pub on street corner). Garden room was quiet.

    Fantastic location, walk from train station, in historic part of Leiden. Lovely, well-appointed room, all the conveniences. Enjoyed the breakfast in the pretty breakfast room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice stay, just a lot of stairs to get to our room. But the room was spacious,clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was on the top floor and there were 3 flights so stairs to get to it. We had a baby and therefore a lot of luggage and would have been nice to know ahead of time we would have a room with so many stairs.

    The location of the hotel is awesome.

    Stayed in May 2024

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