Gooi en Vechtstreek

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13th century castle just outside of Amsterdam
13th century castle just outside of Amsterdam
Once the home of the duck hunter, now used to explain how the nearby duck decoy once worked - the English word originates from the Dutch word “eendenkooi”. 

Still has a few ducks left, the lucky kind. The decoy is now in the middle of nature reserve Naardermeer. 

Check out the guided tour: 
https://www.natuurmonumenten.nl/natuurgebieden/naardermeer/agenda/boottocht-naar-eendenkooi-naardermeer
The interior design of this TV and Radio museum clearly shows its aspiration to radiate a modern version of the gothic-cathedral aura. 

http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/en
This little town was so picturesque that I was busy too busy soaking it up rather than taking more pictures.

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Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4 Amsterdam
$84 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$113 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,816 reviews)
Beautiful property

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
$120 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$154 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,441 reviews)
Compact but efficient rooms. Very comfortable bed. Great public spaces compensate for small rooms.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam

Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
IJDok 6 Amsterdam
$140 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$188 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,506 reviews)
exelent stay. very good location.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam
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Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village

Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village

3 out of 5
Nieuwloosdrechtsedijk 212 Loosdrecht
Stay at this apartment in Loosdrecht. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Popular attractions Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn and Kasteel de Haar are located ...
7/10 Good! (18 reviews)
Row row row your boat... with all the luggage
We stayed in the island lodge. The lodge itself is very nice, only downpoint of the actual lodge is lack of storage space in the kitchen. My biggest complaints about this place were 1. When making the booking it NEVER mentioned that the only way to access your lodge is via a small rowing boat. I ...

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024

Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village
Water Lodge in Naarden with Marina Views

Water Lodge in Naarden with Marina Views

Naarden
Stay at this houseboat in Naarden. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Muiderslot and The Netherlands Institute ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
Clean and comfortable! The kids enjoyed playing by the marina, and we found some ...
Clean and comfortable! The kids enjoyed playing by the marina, and we found some great dining options nearby, Overall, a lovely experience and perfect for a weekend retreat,

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2025

Water Lodge in Naarden with Marina Views
Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center

4 out of 5
Amstel 144A Amsterdam NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
My stay at Leonardo Eden Hotel was unfortunately disappointing. The location is great — very convenient and easy to get around the city — but the overall experience didn’t meet expectations. The rooms didn’t feel thoroughly checked or properly maintained, and cleanliness was inconsistent. I repeatedly ...

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Leonardo Eden Hotel Amsterdam City Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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