Asmin
Netherlands
Leiden is a student city. It's overall very safe, but like everywhere else during the night in some places, you need to be more sharp. It has many museums and is called museum city. The botanical garden is very pretty from the end of March until the end of September. It has a cafe but you can also do a picnic. It's very pretty and located in the middle of Amsterdam and Rotterdam. You can walk everywhere, you don't need to take a bus. In 30 mins, you can be at the beach too (Katwijk or Noordwijk). There are no hostels and the food is also expensive.
Posted: May 4, 2025Experienced: April, 2025Based on 11 local experiences
Based on 11 local experiences
It’s a student city and fairly small. If you dropped your wallet somewhere, it will likely be back or reported to the authorities. I walked and cycled at night with no problems, but when a festival is happening, you have to be careful since many people from all over the Netherlands come here.
Posted: May 17, 2025Ayu
Hi, I am a student in Leiden University. I’ve been living here for 8 months now. I enjoy visiting museums, grab coffees in a cute local cafes, and big fans of thrifting. I also enjoy photography and vlogging. I am from Indonesia and have wide range of Indonesian food recommendations in Leiden, The Hague, and Amsterdam.
Mirthe
Hi! I am Mirthe, 23 years old & eager to learn about the world. :) Always open to meet new friends and share good times! ♥️
Ayu
Leiden
3 days
Hi, I am a student in Leiden University. I’ve been living here for 8 months now. I enjoy visiting museums, grab coffees in a cute local cafes, and big fans of thrifting. I also enjoy photography and vlogging. I am from Indonesia and have wide range of Indonesian food recommendations in Leiden, The Hague, and Amsterdam.
Mirthe
Leiden
3 days
Hi! I am Mirthe, 23 years old & eager to learn about the world. :) Always open to meet new friends and share good times! ♥️