ibis Leiden Centre
by the TopOfHotel team
ibis is the predictable international-chain pick that's closest of all to the train station.
ibis is the predictable international-chain pick that's closest of all to the train station.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The rooms follow the familiar ibis template — simple, clean and genuinely functional. You get the comfort-focused Sweet Bed by ibis, working air-con and a flat-screen TV, with free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. They're sized for a solo traveller or a couple rather than a big group, so don't expect a lot of spare floor space. What you do get is predictability: nothing surprising, nothing to figure out, and a layout any regular ibis guest will recognise on sight.
Food and amenities
The in-house bar runs 24 hours with snacks and drinks, which is the kind of thing you only appreciate when you land at midnight and everything else is shut. A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge rather than baked into the rate, so factor that in if you want a morning meal on site. The front desk is staffed 24 hours too, so check-in and check-out work around your train, not the other way round.
Location and getting there
This is the headline: ibis Leiden Centre is the closest hotel to the station in this article, a 2-minute walk from Leiden Centraal. That's a real advantage if you're arriving late or catching an early train, and Schiphol airport is about 15 minutes away by train. The old town centre is a 10-minute walk, so the canals, museums and restaurants are all easily within reach on foot.
Things to know before booking
The guest score of 7.8/10 sits below the nearby boutiques and the Tulip Inn in a similar tier — you're trading a higher rating for that unbeatable station distance. The rooms are plain to the standard ibis template, with no real local charm or design character. And breakfast costs extra rather than coming with the room, so the headline rate isn't the whole picture if you want to eat in.
Our take
ibis Leiden Centre earns its place as the most convenient train-side option in Leiden. It's a predictable Accor chain stay running from around $130 a night up to roughly $230 for the top rooms — great for business travellers, transit guests arriving late or leaving early, and anyone who values a reliable international standard over atmosphere. If you're after local character or the highest guest score in town, one of the boutiques will suit you better. But if your main priority is stepping off the platform and into your room, nothing here gets you there faster.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The closest hotel to the train station in this article — a 2-minute walk from Leiden Centraal means you can step off the platform and check in almost immediately.
- Accor chain standards keep things predictable, so you know what you're getting before you arrive: clean, functional rooms and consistent service.
- The in-house bar is open 24 hours with snacks and drinks — handy for business travellers and anyone landing late.
- Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the hotel, and the rooms come with the comfort-focused Sweet Bed by ibis, working air-con and a flat-screen TV.
- The old town centre is only a 10-minute walk away, so you can drop your bags and be among the canals and museums in minutes.
- At 7.8/10, the guest score sits below the nearby boutiques and the Tulip Inn in a similar tier — you're trading a higher rating for the unbeatable station distance.
- The rooms are plain by the standard ibis template, so there's no real local charm or design character to speak of.
- Breakfast is a buffet at an extra charge rather than something included in the base rate, so factor that into the price if you want a morning meal.
Who It’s For
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Amenities
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Insider Tips
- Book this one if you're arriving late or leaving very early — the 2-minute walk to Leiden Centraal beats every other hotel in the article for a dawn train.
- Skip the paid buffet breakfast and grab something near the station or in the old town, a 10-minute walk away, if you want to keep the bill down.
- Use the 24-hour bar as a fallback for a late-night snack or drink when nothing else nearby is open.