Leeuwarden
A line of black bicycles stands outside the smartest hotel in town, an urban-chic spot inside the 19th-century post office and a neighbouring old bank…
Must-see hotels in Friesland
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Leeuwarden
The novelty factor is high at this snazzy designer hostel in the town's old prison Blokhuispoort. There are 63 beds in all, split between one huge 17-bed…
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Frisian Islands
The perfect designer sleeping-eating hybrid, luxurious Hotel Nobel sports 19 chic rooms with a dazzling white palette and fashion-photography wall murals…
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Friesland
Five stylishly contemporary rooms are available in this historic building from 1898, the very spot where the Netherlands' famous extra-strong King…
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Frisian Islands
Peter and Ruth are the creatives behind this buzzing hostel in Hollum, built as a convalescent home for German soldiers during WWII. The atmosphere is…
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Friesland
For hard-core charm, check into this gorgeous, canal-side boutique hotel in a toy-like vintage townhouse with caramel brickwork and sunflower-yellow…
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Frisian Islands
This branch of the nationwide chain stands on a bluff overlooking the harbour, 1.5km east of the lighthouse in West-Terschelling. Sea views from the…
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Frisian Islands
Slap-bang on the main boutique- and cafe-clad street in Midsland, 6km east of the ferry, this long-standing inn is above a welcoming brown cafe with…
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Friesland
This 300-year-old relic has been zealously preserved by its owners, down to the period wallpaper in some of the uniquely designed rooms, all of which…
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Leeuwarden
Directly opposite the train station, this business hotel is the city's historic hotel address. In the biz for 130-odd years, it exudes a timeless elegance…
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Frisian Islands
Standing at Ameland's crossroads, this friendly inn is buzzing in high season, when you can lounge at a terrace table and observe the comings and goings…
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Frisian Islands
Peace, perfect peace, between sand dunes and forest is the lure of this nature-friendly camp site, with 40 tent pitches and dozens of wild rabbits roaming…
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Frisian Islands
A couple of blocks up from the ferry port, the Oepkes offers straightforward comfort in a modern red-brick building in the heart of West-Terschelling…
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Leeuwarden
The family run Anchor is a fine bet for a basic room (ask to see a couple) on one of the city's most popular, restaurant- and bar-strung streets. Some of…
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Friesland
There is no finer name than 'Zeezicht' (sea view) for this waterfront hotel, grandly placed across the water from the ferry port and vintage lighthouse…
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Friesland
An old farmhouse done up vintage style with four-poster beds and Hindeloopen's signature painted furniture, De Stadsboerderij promises a peaceful night's…
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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…
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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…
