Hotels The Netherlands
Veluwe and Arnhem
Gelderland is a province situated in the heart of the Netherlands, known for its stunning scenery that includes forests, heather, and charming villages. The region between Zwolle, Apeldoorn, and Arnhem is called the Veluwe
Part of the Veluwe is the Hoge Veluwe National Park, north of Arnhem.
This is the largest national park in the Netherlands and has a beautiful nature of forests, heaths and sandy plains. The park houses the Kröller Müller Museum, with a large collection of paintings of van Gogh and famous impressionists (Renoir, Monet and Manet) and a sculpture garden (Rodin and Moore).
To the south of Hoge Veluwe and near the German border is Arnhem, a city that serves as a gateway to explore the surrounding area. A must-see attraction is the open-air museum, a vast park that showcases Dutch life from centuries past. The bridge over the Rhine near Arnhem is famous for its historical significance during World War II, highlighted in the film "A Bridge Too Far."
Veluwe around Apeldoorn
Wonderful walking and cycling through this varied landscape of heather (at its best in August and September), sand drifts and forest. Deer and wild boar also have a large habitat here.
At Uddel you’ll find the Kootwijker Zand, the largest active sand drift in Western Europe. 10 km from Uddel is Kootwijk. In these surroundings you still can see many people in traditional clothing.
5 km west of Apeldoorn, the picturesque village of Hoog Soeren is set on a hill surrounded by the forests of the Koninklijke Houtvesterij, an estate that once belonged to the Royal Palace het Loo. If you take a walk there, you might spot a deer, wild boar, badger, or fox.
Zenzez Hotel & Lounge - Apeldoorn
Canadalaan 26, 7316 BX Apeldoorn
Small hotel in an Art Nouveau villa from 1904 in a peacefull neighborhood in Apeldoorn near Paleis het Loo. The hotel features comfortable rooms designed in a chic classic style, each with a private bathroom, including family accommodations. With courtyard and terrace and very enthusiastic reactions about the nice owners and the delicious breakfast.
There is parking available across the street, and bicycle rentals are offered.
Only 5 from the beautiful area of Hoog Soeren.
Kasteel De Vanenburg - Putten
Vanenburgerallee 13, 3882 RH Putten
A castle hotel situated on a large 17th-century estate just outside the town of Putten and bordering the Veluwe. The various types of rooms, ranging from standard double rooms to luxurious suites, are on the ground floor in the castle's outbuildings. Most rooms have their own entrance and direct access to the garden. There is a fine restaurant with a terrace in the lovely garden, and you can rent (electric) bikes. It is close to Harderwijk, Ermelo, and Nulde beach.
B&B Porcini - Ermelo
9 Russulalaan, 3852 ZJ Ermelo
This bed and breakfast is located in a separate outbuilding in Ermelo. The room is well-equipped with a kitchenette, a cozy sitting area, a private entrance, and access to a lovely garden and terrace. Guests can enjoy a breakfast made with fresh ingredients, and upon request, the owners are happy to prepare a dinner for you. Ermelo is situated at the Veluwe. It's a fantastic area for both walking and cycling.
B&B Het Wellnest - Hulshorst
Harderwijkerweg 251, 8077 RE Hulshorst
This homely bed and breakfast is located in a former farmhouse from the early 18th century, situated on the edge of the Veluwe and just outside Nunspeet. It features five uniquely decorated rooms. Guests can enjoy a cosy living room with a fireplace and a terrace. The hearty breakfast includes organic products and the place is close to Harderwijk and the picturesque town of Elburg.
't Rheebokje - Uddel
44 Veenkamp, 3888 LJ Uddel
A bed and breakfast located in the beautiful surroundings of the Veluwe. It features a cozy double room with its own entrance and terrace that opens directly to the garden. Additionally, there is a holiday cottage available for rent, which includes a separate bedroom and kitchen, also with its own terrace. This is a perfect starting point for exploring the Veluwe.
Deventer
The Hanseatic city of Deventer is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and lies along the IJssel river. On the main square of the old city centre, the Brink, lies the Waag, the oldest weighing house in the Netherlands. The imposant St. Lebuinus church has a tower with panoramic views of Deventer and the IJssel River.
Other attractions include the Toy Museum, with the largest toy collection of the country and The Bolwerks Mill, an old sawmill and now a museum. In the beautiful Deventer Cake Shop, also a tearoom, you can try the local delicacy. 1 hour and 10 minutes by train from Amsterdam Central Station.
Grand Boutique Hotel Huis Vermeer
Grote Kerkhof 9, 7411 KT Deventer
A hotel set in three monumental 18th-century buildings in the city center, right across from the impressive tower of the Lebunius Church. The hotel features beautifully decorated luxurious rooms, ranging from doubles to suites and accommodations for four guests. It also includes a bar, a restaurant serving French cuisine, and a terrace.
The Lemon Suites - Deventer
Waterstraat 36B, 7411 KW Deventer
This hotel is located in a small street in the heart of Deventer, where you can watch boats pass by on the IJssel River from your room. The luxurious and elegantly decorated rooms offer views of either the city or the river, and there are also studios equipped with a small kitchen, dining area, and living space. You can also choose a penthouse suite. Everything is well taken care of, from the hospitality to the breakfast.
Boutique B&B Huize De Worp - Deventer
Worp 33, 7419 AB Deventer
In this historic villa from the 1920s, you feel transported back in time. The three rooms and shared spaces maintain the style and decor of the 1920s. The host is eager to share the house's history and also serves a delicious breakfast. It's just 500 meters from the center of Deventer, and you can also take a ferry across the IJssel.
Zutphen
B&B en SPA Landgoed Matanze - Terwolde
Deventerweg 10, 7396 AX Terwolde
A historic estate by the IJssel River features a coach house, a tea house, greenhouses and an English garden with unique tree species. The 17th-century service house has been transformed into a bed and breakfast offering various comfortable rooms. One of the rooms is located on the ground floor with direct access to the garden. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, and guests can enjoy a jacuzzi, sauna, and a shared living room.
Terwolde is situated on the border of the Gelderland and Overijssel provinces, just 5 kilometers north of the historic Hanseatic city of Deventer, with Apeldoorn and Zutphen also nearby.
Zutphen
With its medieval houses, courtyards, squares ('s Gravenhof) and various museums, one of the most beautiful and versatile Hanseatic cities. Well worth a visit is the Librije in the Walburgiskerk, one of the five remaining medieval libraries in Europe. The public reading room contains books such as the first edition of Copernicus, Erasmus and the first Dutch States Bible. Zutphen also has many delicacies shops. In the beautiful chocolate shop Janson, you can learn how all kinds of delicious chocolate are made. Or visit the coffee and tea shop De Pelikaan and the old Dutch candy store Het Snoepje.
National Park The Hoge Veluwe
The largest national park in the Netherlands, De Hoge Veluwe, is located between Arnhem, Ede and Apeldoorn. A varied nature of different types of forests, wet and dry heaths, grassy plains and drifting sand landscapes. Animals you can spot include the red deer, the wild boar, mouflon and wolve. There are many cycling routes and hiking trails. The entrances to the Park are located in Hoenderloo, Otterlo and Schaarsbergen. More info...
Kröller-Müller Museum
This impressive museum is located in the middle of the National Park The Hoge Veluwe and houses the second largest van Gogh collection in the world. Well-known paintings include the Sower, Café Terrace at Night and the Potato Eaters. You can also admire other famous painters here: Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondriaan. There is a lot of modern art and the sculpture garden of the museum is world famous. There are works by Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore and Jean Dubuffet. The Museum is easily accessible from Otterloo and Hoenderloo. More info...
Hotel-Restaurant de Boer’nkinkel - Hoenderloo
Middenweg 7, 7351 BA Hoenderloo
Family run hotel with bright modern rooms, also family rooms, 200 meters to the entrance of the Hoge Veluwe National Park. If you get up early in the morning here, you might spot deer. With a good restaurant, a terrace and a breakfast with homemade delicacies.
Hotel Kasteel Hoekelum - Bennekom
Edeseweg 124, 6721 KE Bennekom
A grand castle from the 18th century sits on a beautiful estate surrounded by forests and meadows between Ede and Bennekom. The rooms are bright and comfortable, and there is a shared lounge for guests. Breakfast is served in the castle room, and the area offers great opportunities for walking and cycling.
Kasteel Engelenburg - Brummen
Eerbeekseweg 6, 6971 LB Brummen
A castle with a large estate located near the Hoge Veluwe National Park and the IJssel River. The estate features several historic buildings, including a carriage house, with elegantly furnished classic rooms and suites that have private terraces. There is a lovely conservatory that houses a restaurant offering views of the estate and the river. Visitors can enjoy walking through the beautiful grounds, and there is a golf course available as well. On the other side of the river lies the charming village of Bronkhorst, known as the smallest village in the Netherlands. Nearby, the delightful Hanseatic city of Zutphen is also worth a visit.
Boutique Hotel Beekhuizen - Velp
Beekhuizenseweg 70-72, 6881 AM Velp
A stylish designed hotel nestled in the beautiful forest of Veluwe National Park, just 10 km northeast of Arnhem. It offers luxury suites, some featuring terraces, as well as family rooms and apartments. Guests can enjoy a bar, a shared lounge, and a lovely garden. Bicycles are available for rent.
Landgoed Groot Warnsborn - Arnhem
Bakenbergseweg 277, 6816 VP Arnhem
Enjoy a peaceful stay in this historic mansion surrounded by greenery and located on the edge of the Veluwe, just outside Arnhem. The rooms are decorated in various styles, ranging from sleek modern to classic, and are situated both in the mansion and the former coach house. The rooms in the coach house feature their own private terrace. There is a fine dining restaurant on-site, as well as a brasserie where you can enjoy delicious meals. The estate is near Burgers Zoo and the Open Air Museum.
Arnhem
South of the Hoge Veluwe and close to the border with Germany is the city of Arnhem. Arnhem is known for its fashion industry and every year in June the Netherlands largest fashion and design festival is held here.
With a guide you can walk through the historic cellars underneath Arnhem and from the Eusebius church you have a beautiful view of the city.
Netherlands Open Air Museum
https://openluchtmuseum.nl/en - Hoeferlaan 4, Arnhem
A large open air adventure and museum park (lots of interactive activities) where you can experience how The Netherlands looked like centuries ago. In the winter there is an ice rink.
Burgers Zoo
Arnhem and the Second World War
Operation Market Garden: A Bridge to Far
In September 1944 the Canadian and British Allies, led by the British General Bernard Montgomery, tried to conquer a number of important bridges in North Brabant and Gelderland from the Germans, so that the Allies could advance into Germany: Operation Market Garden. But the bridge over the Rhine in Arnhem could not be taken, the Germans were stronger than expected. This led to the Battle of Arnhem. Eventually the Allies withdrew and the city of Arnhem was bombed. Almost 100,000 people had to leave the city and ten thousands soldiers died.
The movie "A Bridge Too Far" from 1977 is about this battle.
https://www.burgerszoo.com. Antoon van Hooffplein 1, Arnhem
One of the largest and most beautiful zoos in the Netherlands and where large-scale natural living environments for the animals have been created, such as a rocky desert, a tropical rainforest and a covered mangrove.
Vrijheids (Freedom) Museum Groesbeek
​Groesbeek is a village south of Arnhem and Nijmegen and is beautifully situated amidst the hilly countryside near Germany. Here is the Freedom Museum, a museum about war and freedom in the past but also about the importance of freedom in the present. The museum is built in a 12 meter high dome that looks like a parachute. https://freedommuseum.com
Groesbeek also has a large Canadian war cemetery. ( Zevenheuvelenweg 38, Groesbeek).
Design Hotel Modez - Arnhem
Elly Lamakerplantsoen 4, 6822 BZ Arnhem
A stylish hotel in the trendy fashion district of Arnhem, just a short walk from the town center. Each room in the hotel is uniquely decorated by fashion designers who studied at the Arnhem Academy of Art, including notable names like Bas Kosters and Piet Paris. The luxurious rooms and studios feature distinct interiors, and the hotel also includes a restaurant and bar for guests to enjoy.
Antonius Bed and Breakfast - Arnhem
St. Antonielaan 312-314, 6821 GN Arnhem
This bed and breakfast is located just outside the historic center in a charming mansion with comfortably decorated rooms. It features a garden and a terrace for guests to enjoy. The place is only 3 kilometers away from the Open Air Museum. Guests have given excellent reviews, praising the rooms, the tasty breakfast, and the warm hospitality of the owners.
Hotel Karel - Arnhem
Hertogstraat 40, 6828 EV Arnhem
This hotel in the Spijkerkwartier is modern and bright, featuring spacious rooms that are nicely decorated and come with private bathrooms. Each room has its own unique style. The hotel also has an inner garden and a terrace. It is conveniently located within walking distance of the city center.
