Must-see hotels in Friesland

  • Hotel Post Plaza

    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…

  • Alibi Hostel

    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…

  • Hotel Nobel

    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…

  • Stadslogement King-Size

    Friesland

    Five stylishly contemporary rooms are available in this historic building from 1898, the very spot where the Netherlands' famous extra-strong King…

  • Sier aan Zee

    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…

  • De Eilanden

    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…

  • Stayokay Terschelling

    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…

  • 't Wapen van Terschelling

    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…

  • ’t Heerenlogement

    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…

  • Oranje Hotel

    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…

  • Hotel De Jong

    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…

  • Camping Middelpôlle

    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…

  • Hotel Oepkes

    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…

  • Hotel Café ’t Anker

    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…

  • Hotel Zeezicht

    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…

  • Hotel De Stadsboerderij

    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…

  • 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…

  • Hotelletje de Veerman

    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…