Must-see hotels in South Holland

  • King Kong Hostel

    Rotterdam

    There's plenty to like about this hip hostel in Rotterdam's major party precinct. Female and mixed-sex dorms sleep between four and 18, with bunks, under…

  • Urban Residences

    Rotterdam

    You'll get a real taste of inner-city Rotterdam life when staying at these sleek apartments in the centre of town. Scattered over 15 floors of a recently…

  • Citizen M

    Rotterdam

    A new-generation hostel for travellers who have progressed past dorms and shared bathrooms but want to recreate the casual conviviality of backpacker…

  • Ex Libris

    Leiden

    There are plenty of boutique B&Bs in the Netherlands, but few are as stylish, comfortable and welcoming as this one. Occupying a former bookshop and…

  • Hotel Indigo

    Den Haag

    A clever transformation of the former 1884 De Nederlandsche Bank headquarters, the Indigo is located on fashionable Noordeinde. Its 63 good-sized rooms…

  • De Luthiers

    South Holland

    Above a luthiers' atelier (a place where string instruments are built and repaired), this B&B has two cosy rooms tucked up in the attic under sloping…

  • Pincoffs

    Rotterdam

    A clever re-use of a former customs house built in 1879, Pincoffs is Rotterdam's only truly boutique hotel. Blending recycled and vintage art and…

  • nhow

    Rotterdam

    The 248 rooms in this hotel (pronounced 'now') are as sleek and minimalist as the Rem Koolhaas tower in which they reside. The best are those in the …

  • KingKool

    Den Haag

    Close to Paard and the Grote Markt party precinct, this is Den Haag's backpacker central. The ground-floor bar is a popular gathering spot and the mixed…

  • Villa Augustus

    South Holland

    This converted 1882 water tower surrounded by gardens is an ode to the ingenuity of Dutch design. Inside, 20 individually designed rooms are decorated…

  • Hotel Des Indes

    Den Haag

    Built as a residence in 1858 and functioning as a luxury hotel since 1881, this is Den Haag's most upmarket accommodation choice. Your check-in will be…

  • Ani & Haakien

    Rotterdam

    Ani and Haakien's excellent hostel sports designer furniture, lockers with power outlets, and lightning-fast wi-fi. Bathroom facilities are inadequate for…

  • Paleis Hotel

    Den Haag

    Located near the Noordeinde palace, this hotel has 20 attractive but slightly worn rooms. Standards are smallish with cramped bathrooms; those in the…

  • Stayokay Den Haag

    Den Haag

    Located southeast of the city centre, this HI-affiliated hostel has 4- to 8-bed single-sex ensuite dorms. Each dorm bed has a power point and reading…

  • Mainport

    Rotterdam

    Locations don't come better than the Mainport, spectacularly set on the harbour a heartbeat from the city's action. Plush rooms are subtly themed to…

  • D'Oude Morsch

    Leiden

    Sharing a canal bank with De Put windmill, this hotel occupies the 1870 watchhouse of a former army barracks. A great deal of thought has gone into the…

  • Hotel New York

    Rotterdam

    Rotterdam's most characterful accommodation option, this hotel in the former Holland-America passenger-ship line office (a listed monument) offers…

  • De Vier Seizoenen

    South Holland

    Lisse's best options for eating and sleeping are conveniently in the same building. Upstairs are four small rooms in chocolate-box tones with sloped…

  • The James

    Rotterdam

    A welcome addition to Rotterdam's limited array of midrange hotels, this centrally located place opened in 2018 and offers good-sized, well-equipped rooms…

  • Huys van Leyden

    Leiden

    Steeped in history, this hotel in two 1611 canal houses has seven attractive rooms (ask for number 4, which is large and has a canal view) and a grand…

  • De Barones van Leyden

    Leiden

    Dating from 1644, this boutique choice references the Golden Age in its decor, which features rich fabrics, antiques and art, but it also offers plenty of…

  • Hostel Delft

    Delft

    In the heart of the old town, this small and well-maintained hostel is a great choice. Three dorms sleeping between four and 16 have private bathrooms, as…

  • Casa Julia

    Delft

    Close to the university, this boutique B&B in a 1920s building is the most stylish and comfortable accommodation in Delft, offering 24 rooms with smart TV…

  • Stadsvilla Mout Hotel

    Rotterdam

    Opened with great fanfare in 2018, this hotel in an 18th-century canal mansion offers stylish, good-sized suites with kitchenette (breakfast hamper…

  • Hotel de Emauspoort

    Delft

    This friendly little hotel near the Markt has 28 old-fashioned but neat rooms, as well as an apartment with kitchenette and two quaint gypsy caravans …

  • Hotel Sebel

    Den Haag

    This good-value 33-room hotel spreads out across three proud art-nouveau corner buildings. The cheapest rooms are minuscule but others have balconies and…

  • SS Rotterdam

    Rotterdam

    Ocean liner SS Rotterdam was built in Rotterdam in the late 1950s. Now permanently moored, it functions as a conference centre and hotel, with 254 small…

  • Stayokay Rotterdam

    Rotterdam

    Inside the landmark Overblaak Development (aka the Cube Houses), this HI-affiliated hostel has 249 beds set up in 49 oddly shaped rooms sleeping between…

  • De Utrechtsche Dom

    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…

  • Hotel Stroom

    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…

  • B-Aparthotel Kennedy

    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…

  • Hotel Van Walsum

    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…

  • Boulevard Hotel

    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…

  • Nieuw Minerva

    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…

  • Delftse Hout

    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…

  • Stayokay Dordrecht

    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…

  • Corona

    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…

  • Hostel De Mafkees

    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…

  • Hotel de Plataan

    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,…

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