12 Giethoorn Hotels for the Perfect Trip to the Netherlands

Giethoorn is known around the world as the “Venice of the Netherlands” or the village without roads. This idyllic village is the perfect place to relax and unwind, whether it’s for a day or an entire week.

Various types of accommodation are scattered throughout the peaceful canals and lakes of Giethoorn, providing plenty of choice in Giethoorn hotels and other stay your vacation perfect.

To make your decision-making process easier, this list includes only popular Giethoorn hotels that are well-rated by guests, as well as vacation rentals and B&Bs for those who prefer a more homely feel!

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Giethoorn Hotels

Hotel de Harmonie

• 4-star hotel
• Google rating: 4.1/5
• Booking.com rating: 8.3/10

If you’re looking for one of the quintessential Giethoorn hotels, then you need not look further than Hotel de Harmonie.

Located on one of the main canals of Giethoorn, rooms at the Hotel de Harmonie have either canal views with terraces or garden views. Breakfast is included in all reservations through Booking.com. The hotel also provides boat and bicycle rentals.

Hotel de Harmonie: Check rates and availability here.

 

Hotel De Dames Van De Jonge Hotel Restaurant

• 4-star hotel
• Google rating: 4.3/5
• Booking.com rating: 8.3/10

Run by the De Jonge family for three generations, the Hotel De Dames Van De Jonge is among the Giethoorn hotels that provides a particularly homely experience.

The hotel is located on the edge of Weerribben-Wieden National Park and offers boat rentals for guests to enjoy the local scenery, as well as free wi-fi to unwind after a day of boating.

The hotel restaurant GastrOma Geesje serves a rotating menu of 3 or 4 courses with seasonal food sourced from local farmers.

Hotel De Dames Van De Jonge Hotel Restaurant: Check rates and availability here.

 

De Kruumte

• 3-star hotel
• Google rating: 4.2/5
• Booking.com rating: 8.5/10

De Kruumte is a relaxed hotel, restaurant, and boat rental with comfortable rooms and simple decor. All bookings include breakfast and Dutch-French cuisine is served at the restaurant for lunch and dinner.

Keep in mind that while De Kruumte is one of the few Giethoorn hotels with paid parking, however there is free parking on the outskirts of Giethoorn if you don’t mind walking a short distance.

De Kruumte: Check rates and availability here.

 

Hotel de Pergola

• 3-star hotel
• Google rating: 4.2/5
• Booking.com rating: 8.0/10

Hotel de Pergola provides recently renovated accommodations in the heart of Giethoorn. Some rooms include whirlpool tubs and river views and breakfast is included in all bookings.

The Brasserie de Pergola has also been recently renovated and is under new management, resulting in glowing reviews about the interior design and restaurant menu.

Hotel de Pergola: Check rates and availability here.

 

Black Sheep Hostel

• 2-star hotel
• Google rating: 4.8/5
• Booking.com rating: 8.8/10

Black Sheep Hostel is one of the best-rated Giethoorn hotels, although it’s not technically a traditional hotel.

The Black Sheep Hostel caters not only to backpackers but to people of all ages, with private room for 2 to 6 people along with the typical dormitories seen in hostels.

Breakfast is included with all bookings and there is free wi-fi throughout the hostel. Coffee and tea are complimentary and there is a shared and fully stocked kitchen.

Black Sheep Hostel: Check rates and availability here.

 

Giethoorn Chalet Parks

Chalet park Kroondomein Giethoorn

• Google rating: 4.0/5
• Booking.com rating: 8.0/10

Kroondomein Giethoorn is a charming chalet park located between a series of canals in Giethoorn close by restaurants, shops, and most Giethoorn hotels.

There are multiple types of chalets available for rent, all with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, private kitchens, terraces, and private mooring for your boat!

Chalet park Kroondomein Giethoorn: Check rates and availability here.

 

Resort Venetie

• Google rating: 4.4/5
• Booking.com rating: Depends on individual chalet

Resort Venetie is another chalet park in Giethoorn located amidst the canals, lakes, and marshlands. The resort is walking distance from the tourist center of Giethoorn and most Giethoorn hotels.

You can rent from a choice of holiday homes at the Resort Venetie, which are individually listed. Some chalets are better reviewed than others, so I’ve only included the 5 best reviewed here!

Resort Venetie listings:

• Chalet 9
• Chalet 15
• Chalet 42
• Wuivend Riet
• Giet Oan

 

Giethoorn Vacation Homes

Bed-on-a-Boat

• Google rating: 4.8/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.4/10
• Number of people: 3

If you’re looking for something different than regular Giethoorn hotels or holiday homes, you can stay at Bed-on-a-Boat!

As the name implies, Bed-on-a-Boat is a permanently moored boat that has been transformed into a luxurious suite perfect for a special occasion. This vacation home is intended for 2 people but can fit one extra person upon request.

The suite includes a kitchenette, dining area, seating area, and outdoor deck. There is also a flat screen TV and complimentary wi-fi.

Bed-on-a-Boat: Check rates and availability here.

 

Gieters Mooist

• Google rating: 4.5/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.4/10
• Number of people: 6

If you’re looking for a home away home for up to 6 people to unwind in, Gieters Mooist is the perfect choice!

The holiday home is an entirely private 2-bedroom suite in a quaint farmhouse on the canals of Giethoorn and comes with a fully equipped kitchen, flat screen TV, and spacious terrace. You can even watch boats go by right from your dining room window!

Gieters Mooist: Check rates and availability here.

 

Giethoorn Lodge

• Google rating: 5/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.5/10
• Number of people: 9

Traveling with a larger party? Giethoorn Lodge is holiday home with exceptional reviews that offers 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and for groups of up to 9 people. It is certainly a different experience than staying at one of the Giethoorn hotels.

There is a common sitting area, fully equipped kitchen, dining area, garden with a barbecue, and even an infrared sauna on site! Guests benefit from free wi-fi, free private parking, and a rowing boat, with the option to rent a boat engine and bicycles.

The hosts are also happy to tell guests about their beekeeping, reed cultivation, boats, and more.

Giethoorn Lodge: Check rates and availability here.

 

Giethoorn Bed & Breakfasts

Bed & Breakfast Giethoorn

• Google rating: 4.8/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.4/10
• Number of people: 3

Bed & Breakfast Giethoorn offers yet another kind of experience from Giethoorn hotels or holiday homes.

This B&B has stunning views of the marshlands of Weerribben-Wieden National Park and includes a bed, sitting area, private bathroom, and flat screen TV. An American-style breakfast is provided by the welcoming hosts.

Bed & Breakfast Giethoorn: Check rates and availability here.

 

B&B Gieters Gruttertje

• Google rating: 5/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.4/10
• Number of people: 4

B&B Gieter Gruttertje is a vintage-inspired and centrally located B&B in Giethoorn. The accommodation is thoughtfully decorated and comes with a 2 bedrooms, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a patio, and optional access to a jacuzzi.

Breakfast, while also optional, is exceptional and should definitely be requested when staying at the B&B Gieter Gruttertje.

B&B Gieters Gruttertje: Check rates and availability here.

 

Giethoorn Hotels FAQs

It is recommended to stay overnight in Giethoorn?

Its entirely up to you whether you want to stay overnight in Giethoorn. Day trips to Giethoorn are definitely possible and probably the most popular way to visit Giethoorn.

You can get to Giethoorn by car, train, bus, or tour group from anywhere in the Netherlands within a few hours, however, most round trips will take several hours of travel.

If you’re visiting the Netherlands and on a tight schedule, rest assured that you can get a great Giethoorn experience even if you don’t stay overnight.

However, if you have some time to spare and want a few days to relax amidst the tranquil nature of the Dutch countryside, why not book one of the Giethoorn hotels, vacation rentals, or B&Bs and enjoy a few days sailing on lakes, dining by canals, or biking through lush fields?

What are things to do in Giethoorn if I stay there for a few days?

The most quintessential thing to do in Giethoorn is to rent a boat or go on a canal cruise.

If you’re staying in one of the Giethoorn hotels, vacation rentals, or B&Bs and have more time to enjoy other activities, you can cycle through Giethoorn and the surrounding wetlands or go for a swim in the nearby shallow lakes.

If you’re looking for cultural experiences, you can visit the Museum Giethoorn ‘t Olde Maat Uus or De Oude Aarde musuems and the nearby towns of Blokzijl and Vollenhove, which became wealthy from the peat trade in the 17th century.

And of course, there are various canal and lake side restaurants where you can sit in the sun at your leisure and let the day pass by.

What’s better: Giethoorn hotels, Giethoorn vacation rentals (including chalet parks and vacation homes), or Giethoorn B&Bs?

The type of accommodation that you book for your vacation to Giethoorn is entirely up to you and what you’re looking for from your vacation!

For those looking for the convenience and comfort of a hotel, then booking one of the Giethoorn hotels is the way to go.

For those who are looking for a true home away from home, then a vacation rental would be the best choice, nut keep in mind that “homely” for some vacation rentals goes so far as to mean that bringing your own towels and bedding from home! You can of course request towels and bedding for an extra charge.

For those who are looking for a cozy B&B feeling, then B&Bs are the way to go. You get the comfort of being in a homely environment but also the luxury of provided linens and breakfast.

 

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I hope you make it safely and enjoy every moment of your time in this magical village!

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