Bed & breakfast
Hotel B&B d'Olde Smidse
A three-star bed and breakfast in the village. A personal alternative to a hotel; contact them directly for rooms and rates.
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Bed & breakfast in Giethoorn
Small, personal places to sleep along the canals, plus two small hotels as an alternative. Honest information, no booking fees.
Where to stay
Small places with a big view
Giethoorn is a small village, so beds are limited and a little pricier than elsewhere in the Netherlands. Booking.com lists rooms from about €76. Book early for weekends, holidays and the summer months.
Below are the bed and breakfasts we know from the village, plus two small hotels for those who want a restaurant on site. Prefer to sleep close to the boats? Old Art Hotel is right on our cruise dock at Hylkemaweg 7, and Hotel Giethoorn is a few minutes' walk away at Petersteeg 2.
- B&Bs along the Dorpsgracht
- Budget option: Black Sheep Hostel
- Small hotels with restaurant as alternative
- Free bikes or boats at some addresses
Bed & breakfast
B&Bs and small hotels in Giethoorn
Details come from public sources; check the websites for current prices and availability.
B&B and hostel ·
B&B Giethoorn / Black Sheep Hostel
The B&B offers free bikes; the hostel has breakfast and shared bathrooms. The budget choice in Giethoorn, right on the village canal.
Small hotel ·
Hotel-Restaurant De Kruumte
Three stars, by the water, with its own restaurant and boat rental. Good if you want dinner without leaving the building.
Small hotel ·
Hotel de Harmonie
Four stars on the canal with 25 rooms, thirteen of them on the ground floor, and views over De Wieden.
We do not take bookings for these addresses. Contact them directly.
Tips
Choosing a bed in Giethoorn
Book earlyWeekends, Easter, Ascension, Whitsun and July and August fill up months ahead.
Expect village pricesGiethoorn is a little pricier than other Dutch towns because it is so small. Rooms start from about €76.
Use the quiet hoursSleeping in the village means you can be on the water before 10:00, when it is at its quietest.
Add a boatWhisper boats from €24 per hour at Zuiderpad 14A. Book online in advance for the best price and a guaranteed boat.
Sleeping here? Take a boat out early
Reserve a whisper boat for the morning and see Giethoorn the way day-trippers never do.
Two hotels close to our docks
Prefer to sleep close to the boats? Old Art Hotel, right on our cruise dock at Hylkemaweg 7, has eighteen rooms inspired by the Dutch Masters and free parking for 250 cars. Hotel Giethoorn is a few minutes' walk from our boat rental, at Petersteeg 2 in Giethoorn-Zuid.
Looking for a cottage or a campsite instead? See holiday homes and camping and campervans.
Questions about B&Bs in Giethoorn
How much does a bed and breakfast in Giethoorn cost?
It varies by address and season. As an indication, Booking.com lists rooms in Giethoorn from about €76; small hotels such as De Kruumte and De Harmonie are usually €115 to €160. Check each website for current rates.
Which B&B is on the water?
B&B Giethoorn and Black Sheep Hostel are on the Dorpsgracht. Hotels De Kruumte and De Harmonie are also by the water, as is Old Art Hotel.
Is there a hostel in Giethoorn?
Yes, Black Sheep Hostel on the Dorpsgracht, with breakfast and shared bathrooms.
Can I book these B&Bs through you?
No, we only list them as a service. Contact each address directly, including Old Art Hotel and Hotel Giethoorn, who each handle their own bookings. We take bookings for boats, cruises and private tours.
Where do I park when I stay in the village?
Most accommodations have their own parking. Our boat rental offers free parking; see the parking page.
Found your bed? Now find your boat
Boats from €24 per hour, no licence needed. Book online for the best price.