Hotel Post Plaza

Top choice in 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. Wooden parquet floors, rich fabrics, the odd ancient beamed ceiling and eye-catching lighting are a beautiful blend of old and new. Family rooms sleep four, and one of the two suites has its own fireplace.

A glass tunnel connects the main hotel building with its wildly popular Grand Café, pretty much the perfect spot to eat or drink any time of day.


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