Groningen
'Stay different' might be its slogan. In the Korrewegwijk neighborhood, a 2km bike ride north of the Martinitoren, these 12 city-owned flats on two…
Must-see hotels in The Netherlands
Maastricht
Above a latin-vibe cocktail bar, choose this simple 23-room hotel for location rather than comfort: it's right on the edge of the Markt. The hallways and…
South Holland
On a quiet street, this old-fashioned guesthouse offers 12 neat but worn rooms; the cheapest share bathrooms, and many are cramped. It's been an inn for…
Rotterdam
Housed in a converted power station, Stroom's designer studios come in a range of configurations – lofts have sitting and dining areas, standards have…
Gelderland
Perched on a wooded hill 2km north of town, Arnhem's hostel is inconvenient for the centre, but that much closer to De Hoge Veluwe National Park – and its…
Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof
Leeuwarden
The austere, salmon-pink facade of this 18th-century royal residence belies its plush four-star interior – although it feels as if it's seen better days…
Den Haag
Away from the bustle of centrum, this apartment hotel in the embassy district offers 60 comfortable studios and apartments in a high-rise block. All have…
Rotterdam
In a group of grand townhouses dating from 1895, but with mod-cons including a lift, this warm, welcoming, family-run hotel is just a 10-minute walk from…
Den Bosch
The two singles here are Den Bosch's cheapest options for individual travellers. These are among nine simple, brightly coloured rooms above a cheery pub…
Amsterdam
A favourite with tourists and business travellers, this swish, large hotel is on a relatively busy road, but in close proximity to the Vondelpark and…
Amsterdam
The clue is in the name: this is a few paces from the Van Gogh Museum, and every room has a Van Gogh mural covering the entire wall behind the bedhead…
Den Haag
A classic old beach hotel that's more attractive than its modern neighbours, the Boulevard has simple rooms and a glass-sheathed dining room with views…
Nijmegen
The main drawcard of this smart, red-brick townhouse, sandwiched between a bike-rental outlet and bike museum, is its superb location across a busy street…
Leiden
Spread over six canalside houses dating from the 16th century, this friendly hotel has a great location but its rooms leave a lot to be desired, being run…
Frisian Islands
The well-run if spartan Veerman has 12 neat rooms at the west end of the main street through town. Ground-floor rooms have their own terrace opening onto…
Apollo Hotel Utrecht City Centre
Utrecht
Handily central, this obliging if forgettable, low-key business hotel includes a curved 1950s upper frontage where balcony rooms can get noisy. In the…
Western Canal Ring
In a near-everything location, the Clemens has 14 rooms with rain showers, air-conditioning and speedy wi-fi. If you don't score a room with a private…
Southern Canal Ring
There's an atmosphere of mayhem at this no-fuss, noisy, sociable hostel. Boisterous backpackers and groups pack the bright, happy bar, the pulsating…
Amsterdam
Facing the botanical garden, this small budget hotel has spartan, simple rooms, but the leafy, peaceful location is fantastic, and you can snare some good…
Overijssel
What it lacks in character, the Royal makes up for in location, right on the Brink. Twenty rooms, stacked up on three floors, overlook the Brink or old…
Gelderland
Cyclists in particular will be interested in the national park's camp site, located at the Hoenderloo entrance. There are 100 pitches for tents and…
North Holland
Conveniently situated 400m south of the train station in the town centre, this 24-room hotel-restaurant has dated but perfectly clean, serviceable rooms,…
Amsterdam Noord
Botel is a mid-sized cruise ship permanently moored off NDSM-werf. Inside, it has an unintentional-seeming 1970s vibe, with basic, small and uninspiring…
Delft
This well-equipped, year-round campground is just 1.5km northeast of town. Its on-site restaurant operates from April to September. Take bus 61 or 64 (€2…
South Holland
A modern building located next to Biesbosch National Park, this HI-affiliated hostel has a bar and restaurant, and also rents bicycles and offers laundry…
Den Bosch
Dating from 1905, this friendly simple pension is just a block from the Grote Markt. While on the lovably shabby side it's comfy enough and quiet. Some…
Middelburg
By the boat-filled marina, this eight-room B&B has simple but clean, comfortable rooms. Breakfast is served on the ground-floor, where there's also a…
Den Haag
In a bullseye location by the Binnenhof, this labyrinthine property occupies three 17th-century townhouses. The 46 rooms vary in quality – the recently…
Southern Canal Ring
Some of the singles at this old-school family-owned 42-room hotel are pretty cramped, and you're looking at function rather than atmosphere, but the beds…
North Holland
On the north side of the Zuiderzeemuseum's Buitenmuseum, this popular site is a model of self-sufficiency, with a beautiful white-sand beach, tennis…
Zeeland
On the central square, this pleasant but overpriced hotel has 16 comfortable rooms (some very small) as well as an elegant restaurant (mains €19 to €30)…
Haarlem
The Ambassador's 106 individually designed rooms spread over several historic buildings near the Grote Kerk. Studio apartments with kitchenettes require a…
Southern Canal Ring
In a lovely canal-side location, this 18th-century house has a sunny breakfast room and great views over the water. The staff is affable and the rooms are…
Southern Canal Ring
A minimalist design of blue and white walls and white linens in the rooms give this small gay-friendly hotel a modern feel, but you'll need to book well…
Amsterdam
With a somewhat dated feel, and lots of scarlet curtains and lipstick-red headboards, this hotel is comfortable and within walking distance of the…
Texel
Bed down in a fabric-sided, timber-beamed yurt warmed by a woodstove. Hammocks sway in the grounds. There's a minimum stay of three nights. It's 1km south…
Rotterdam
Only recommended here due to its bargain-basement prices, this anti-squat near Centraal Station offers bunk beds with thin foam mattresses in three…
Delft
On a pretty canalside square in the old town, this place has a lovely ground-floor breakfast room/cafe with high ceilings and loads of light; in summer,…
Jordaan & the West
This hostel with eight- to 10-bed dorms is a bit grungy, but upsides include its canal-side location in a former warehouse and proximity to Leidseplein…
