The Netherlands: Amsterdam, the Hague and More
The Netherlands is a balance between tradition and eccentricity. You can have a moment of serenity at a floating flower garden, settle in for a beer at the Heineken brewery, view famous paintings, or explore the Red Light District; the Netherlands truly offers something for everyone. In this guide, you'll find resources for exploring the Netherlands, sites to help you plan a trip, and advice for making the most of your time there.
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The Web is teeming with sites to help you find and book your accommodation. Below, you'll find a variety of options to suit any budget or preference, whether you prefer comfortably worn-in hostels, or sleek, sophisticated hotels.
- To save money consider booking a stay in a central location other than Amsterdam. For example, Delft is within an hour of several popular cities and attractions, including Amsterdam (45 minutes away) and The Hague (15 minutes), and has a useful Web site with links to the official sites of the easily reachable locales.
- The findingDulcinea Travel Guide offers myriad tips and Web sites to help you find and book your accommodation online.
For hotels ...
Rough Guides
offers a succinct accommodation section, with a few practical basics regarding booking hotels and hotel ratings in the Netherlands, as well as links to sites specifically for hotels in the Netherlands.
HotelRes.nl
, the Netherlands Reservation Centre, guides you through making hotel reservations anywhere in the country. An easy-to-use booking tool is provided, along with information about special tailor-made offers for groups needing more than three rooms.
For budget hotels ...
Qbic Hotels
, available only in the Netherlands, are an alternative form of accommodation for budget-conscious travelers who still want a nice hotel. Prices start from €39.00 a night, which may be well worth it, considering the special feature allowing you to change the color of your Cubi (a cube-shaped room) to match your mood.
For hostels ...
Hi Hostels
, the site of Hostelling International, allows you to book by country, including the Netherlands. You can search by city, and find rates, reviews, and dates of availability. Scroll down for the "Top Hostels In" section, featuring the swankiest hostels in Amsterdam.
For the unusual ...
House Boats Hotel
offers just that-houseboats in the canals that act as hotels. According to this site, there are more than 10,000 houseboats in the Netherlands; here you will be able to rent a houseboat for short- or long-term stays.
Vuurtoren van Harlingen
is a site all about the Harlingen Harbour Crane. Located in Harlingen, meters outside of Amsterdam, the crane had been used until 1996 to unload timber from freights. In 2001, it underwent a two-year renovation to become a two-person luxury hotel. The crane sits above water and, in case you were wondering, the crane is operable and you can change your view from the crane cabin.
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