Morning: your own boat
Take a whisper boat out before 10:00 and enjoy the village at its quietest. No licence needed, from €24 per hour.
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Hotel Giethoorn: a few minutes from our boats
In Giethoorn-Zuid at Petersteeg 2, a few minutes' walk (about 300 m) from our boat rental at Zuiderpad 14A, with free parking at the hotel.
Petersteeg 2
Sleep a short walk from the boats
Hotel Giethoorn is in Giethoorn-Zuid at Petersteeg 2, a few minutes' walk (about 300 m) from our boat rental at Zuiderpad 14A. The village centre, the canals and our cruise dock are all close by.
It is a straightforward, comfortable base for a romantic getaway, a weekend break or a longer stay in the Weerribben-Wieden. Park for free at the hotel and walk over to the boats.
- In Giethoorn-Zuid, close to the water
- Free parking at the hotel
- About 300 m / a few minutes' walk to our boat rental
- Village centre and cruise dock a short walk further
Why here
What you get as a guest
Boats nearbyOur boat rental at Zuiderpad 14A, with self-drive whisper boats and marked routes, is about a 5-minute walk away.
Canal cruiseOur one-hour guided cruise (€10 per person) leaves from the cruise dock at Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7, a short walk or drive away.
Restaurant nearbyRestaurant Old Blue, on Delft Blue, is near the cruise dock, a short walk from the hotel.
Free parkingPark for free at the hotel and leave the car for the rest of your stay.
Plan your stay
Two days in Giethoorn from the hotel
Afternoon: canal cruise
Lean back on a guided one-hour cruise while the skipper tells the story of the village.
Day two: the national park
Rent a bike for €10 a day and cycle into the Weerribben-Wieden, or drive to Blokzijl and Frederiksoord.
Rooms and prices
Room types, rates and availability for Hotel Giethoorn are managed directly by the hotel. Book online at hotel-giethoorn.com, or contact them to check what is free on your dates.
Looking for a themed stay instead? Old Art Hotel, right on our cruise dock, has eighteen rooms inspired by the Dutch Masters and can be booked online at oldarthotel.nl.
Combine your stay with a boat
Book your boat online before you arrive: you get the best price and the boat is waiting at the dock when you check in.
Questions about Hotel Giethoorn
Where is Hotel Giethoorn?
At Petersteeg 2 in Giethoorn-Zuid, about 300 metres (a few minutes' walk) from our boat rental at Zuiderpad 14A.
Is parking free?
Yes, guests park for free at the hotel.
How do I book a room?
Book directly via hotel-giethoorn.com, or contact us via the contact page if you have questions about combining your stay with a boat.
Can I rent a boat as a hotel guest?
Of course. Our self-drive boats and marked routes start at Zuiderpad 14A, about a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Book online in advance for the best price and a guaranteed boat.
Is there a restaurant?
Restaurant Old Blue, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on Delft Blue, is near our cruise dock, a short walk from the hotel.
Wake up by the water
Ask us about rooms at Hotel Giethoorn and reserve your boat for the morning.