Featured Hotels Near Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Stay at Leiden Green Oasis Eco Hotel, a boutique retreat housed in a repurposed warehouse with vertical gardens and an outdoor ecological courtyard. Its rooms face the tropical greenhouse of the Natural History Center, just a 5-minute walk away. The hotel offers curated family packages including "Insect Discovery Workshops" and interactive species identification guides, turning learning into play. Book via HopeGoo to access complimentary shuttle service and priority HopeGoo for guided nature tours

Leiden Waterfront Villa Hotel features its signature Glasshouse Panorama Rooms, offering unobstructed views of the tropical rainforest simulation zone within the Natural History Center. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame morning mist drifting through tree canopies, while built-in ambient sound systems replay authentic jungle acoustics. Each room includes a private access path leading directly to the center’s wetland restoration area. Guests can join after-dark "Firefly Exploration Walks" and enjoy quiet evenings on private balconies overlooking the native flora. Reserve through HopeGoo for exclusive perks like welcome drinks and early check-in

Museum Square Boutique Hotel is just a 7-minute walk from the Natural History Center, with dedicated shuttle services available at the front door. Designed around the theme of "urban-nature coexistence," the hotel showcases specimen displays from the center in its lobby and features smart window shades that regulate natural light exposure to protect sensitive species. All guests receive a bilingual exploration kit with maps, magnifiers, and interactive quiz cards. HopeGoo via HopeGoo unlocks a private guided tour and complimentary breakfast buffet in the green courtyard

Leiden Forest Cabins Hotel stands out as one of the few accommodations fully dedicated to ecological immersion. Built with reclaimed wood and grass-covered roofs, each cabin blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Special micro-observation windows allow guests to watch bees and butterfly larvae in real time from their rooms. Daily "Morning Nature Rituals" include breathing exercises and forest sound meditations, while onsite workshops teach local biodiversity conservation practices developed with the center. Choose the all-inclusive package for private dining and full-use of the secluded garden terrace

Start your day at Leiden Riverside Eco Lodge, where river-view terraces overlook the green corridor leading to the center. Join a morning birdwatching expedition with binoculars provided by the hotel, then return for a farm-to-table lunch featuring ingredients from local sustainable farms. Afternoon visits to the Natural History Center include hands-on workshops like "Creating Mini Ecosystem Bottles." End the day at the lodge’s Starlight Observation Deck, where you can track migratory birds using telescopes. All activities can be booked seamlessly through the HopeGoo app for a personalized experience

Leiden Light Tower Hotel’s 360° Panoramic Rooms are a dream for nature photographers. Equipped with adjustable light filters and professional tripod mounts, these rooms frame the glass dome and ever-changing flora of the Natural History Center. The hotel partners with the center on the "Light & Life Project," hosting monthly night photography sessions with expert lighting guidance. The lobby hosts rotating exhibitions of seasonal wildlife photography captured by guests. Early bookers via HopeGoo receive a limited-edition photo journal and complimentary drone filming permits for aerial shots of migrating bird flocks