Leiden University Library — Attraction in Leiden

Good place to do the basis of your reading and writing, but if you need to focus for a longer time there are better buildings to work. The library gets crowded easily and when you want to get a cup of coffee you have to leave the premises of the actual library. Getting a bite in the building is not possible and getting food in is frowned upon. It makes late night sessions hard, if not somewhat impossible.

I still like spending time here, which as an alumni I can, but it will never again be for a long period of time in...

This library has the longest opening time compared to other Leiden University libraries. You can’t bring food and drinks except water. The access is only by LU card, for other students maybe ask the officer near the entrance. There’s a cafe that usually opens until 5 pm. You can access lockers, cafe, toilets, without...

We could not get into the library because it’s only for students or “guest” with access card. In its entrance there is a cafeteria with table, but you can’t use the wifi because you need a...