Dorm

If you need a place to stay for the duration of the OWL you can book a place at our Dorm from Sunday 25th of August to Saturday the 31st of August 10 o’clock. During the OWL we transform 2 of the Sports halls at the USC (University Sports Centre) into dormitories. We have room for approx. 175 students. The USC is located about a 15 minute walk from Leiden Central Station and about 20 minutes from the city center.

The Dorm is only available for OWL participants and it is non-refundable. ID’s will be checked daily at check-in. You can safely store your (large) luggage and put smaller items in free lockers for easy access. During the day the dorms will be closed except for supervised opening at fixed times so your stuff is safe. During regular opening hours (7.30 am-11pm) the USC cafeteria will be open and available for drinks and snacks. At the USC free WiFi is available.

The price for the dorm is 78€, which includes 6 nights lodging and a simple breakfast every morning. The dorm opens on Sunday the 25th of August after 20.00 and the checkout from the dorm will be on Saturday the 31st of August by 10 am. Registrants of the dorm are required to bring their own air mattress and sleeping bag. We offer a limited amount of sleeping bags and air mattresses: both costs 20€. If you pre-order air-mattress and/or sleeping bag will be waiting for you at the dorm and they are yours to keep.

A group of capable and well-trained crew (Night Watch) will guard your safety during the nights.

If you’re interested in getting a place in the dorms, have a wish to stay fewer days, wish to buy additional sleeping attributes through us, or have other inquiries you can send an email to participants@owl.leidenuniv.nl. You will receive an email with a registration form where you can sign up and pre-order the sleeping attributes.

Kind regards,
The OWL Board 2024