Gooi en Vechtstreek

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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.
When you are interested in military history, the fortresses of the defense line of Amsterdam are a must see.  Build around 1900, it consists of some 46 fortresseses, batteries, dikes, dams and locks. The enemy was partly kept out by inundating the land outside the defense line. The invention of the airplane was a real spoiler for military strategists... 

Note: this fortress, Bastion de Bakkerschans, is not open to the public, but many other fortresses are. http://www.stellingvanamsterdam.nl/en/home
citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
$124 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$159 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (3,457 reviews)
Our first time in an "affordable luxury" facility, and the experience was great!

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4 Amsterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$133 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$177 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (1,822 reviews)
This hotel was amazing. Check in is very easy, you simply check in on an iPad and can create your own key cards in a few taps. The room was amazing, everything was controlled via an iPad which was very modern and exciting! An amazing feature was the black out windows which really ensured we got a ...

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

4.5 out of 5
Oosterdoksstraat 4 Amsterdam
$142 nightly
The price is $190 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$190 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
Overpriced hotel. For one night, check in 3:00pm and checkout 8:00am, $900.00 Canadian. Not worth it. If not for our river cruise only picking up from this hotel, we would have stayed at our first hotel we had been in for previous 4 nights at a third of the cost and LOVELY. Had we known, we would ...

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
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.
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

2 out of 5
Naarden North Holland
Stay at this houseboat in Naarden. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Muiderslot and The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Bottom of shower door filthy, photos to prove it . No electric kettle for hot drinks ( just a fancy coffee machine . A microwave would have been a great help . Issues trying to get television to work.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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! (126 reviews)
I didn’t really see the staff because I didn’t need to. But they were kind enough to call and message me right after I checked in and settled into my room. The lights confused me as it was my first time in Europe. Turns out you put your keycard in a slot by the door and then they work lol. But my ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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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