Old Rhine 2

This spacious ground-floor property is located in the heart of historic Leiden, directly on the Old Rhine canal.

This 1,087 square foot apartment was carefully renovated in 2021 in a modern style, incorporating the historic wooden beams of the original house. It has hardwood floors throughout. A unique feature of this accommodation is the terrace that extends directly out to the canal.

The property has an open plan kitchen living room area with a comfortable sitting area and a dining table. There is a double sofa bed available if needed. The kitchen itself is fully equipped and has a microwave, electric kettle, and pod coffee maker. The modern bathroom has a double shower (with seating option), a double sink, and a washing machine. There is also a separate powder room. The two bedrooms each have the equivalent of queen beds.

The living room has views of the canal and the spacious wooden terrace with a bench and table is accessed through double doors. The apartment has a smart TV that gets cable channels and can stream from a computer or phone.

Note that pictures were taken using a wide angle lens.

Leiden, a picturesque Dutch city of about 114,000, is located on a branch of the Rhine River, some 30 minutes southwest of Amsterdam. Laced with peaceful canals and gabled Dutch houses, Leiden is most famous for its university, which is the oldest and most renowned in the Netherlands. Leiden played an important role in Dutch history and in the development of Dutch painting, so it is no surprise that some of the country’s best museums and galleries are located here. The city has had its share of famous residents: Rembrandt was born here; Jan Steen painted here; and Albert Einstein taught here.

Leiden is a very walkable city and has maintained a small-town atmosphere. Visitors enjoy a variety of ethnic restaurants, cozy cafés, bookshops, an outdoor market held twice a week, shopping in a pedestrian precinct, as well as banks, ATMs and several large supermarkets.

There is much to do and see in Leiden, but remember that all of the Netherlands is just at your doorstep: Amsterdam is only 30 minutes by train, Delft 20 minutes, Utrecht 45 minutes, Brussels and Brugge in Belgium 2.5 to 3 hours.

And in case you wondered…yes, Leiden also has a windmill, which is now a fascinating museum.

"Many of my friends with whom I shared my diary noticed that I really thought it was my best trip to Europe - and the UnTour way is the best way. Lenneke's orientation is so well done that you need only to relax and go in any direction you want each day. I would recommend this UnTour to anyone." - T. Badkins

These apartments are managed by an agency with excellent English-speaking personnel who are available by phone as needed. And our UnTours staff person is always just a phone call away.