Featured Hotels Near Sint-Petruskerk

Leiden City Centre Boutique Hotel is ideal, just a 3-minute walk from Sint-Petruskerk. Its rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering uninterrupted views of the church’s Gothic spire and surrounding historic streets. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for exploring Leiden University and the Lek River paths. For best availability, especially during spring flower season, HopeGoo through HopeGoo is recommended.

Just a 2-minute walk from Sint-Petruskerk, De Pijp Café & Bistro offers French-inspired dishes with freshly baked bread and artisanal cheeses, featuring outdoor seating directly facing the church’s façade—perfect for photography. Nearby, Het Oude Kerkhof café sits in the churchyard square, serving traditional Dutch pastries and local craft beer, ideal for a quiet morning retreat under soft sunlight.

A 7-minute walk along Oegstgeeststraat westward from Sint-Petruskerk leads directly to Leiden University Library. The route passes through one of the city’s most historic academic districts, lined with 17th-century red-brick buildings and century-old plane trees. Pause briefly at Stadsschouwburg Theatre for a classic facade photo. Early morning departure is recommended to enjoy the tranquil scholarly atmosphere without crowds.