10 stunning Dutch castle hotels

Find a fairy tale stay for any budget in the west of Holland

Buitenplaats Marquette Heemskerk

Located between the dunes and village of Heemskerk, the Marquette estate is a peaceful escape dating back to 1250 – although the chateau owes much of its current fairy tale appearance to its 19th century owners. Accommodation is in a separate hotel building set within the wooded grounds, with the atmospheric restaurant and wine bar situated in the historical castle building itself. Marquettelaan 34, Heemskerk

Landgoed Kasteel Oud-Poelgeest

Dating back to the 1640s, this stately castle just north of Leiden was formerly the home of prominent Dutch scientist Herman Boerhaave. These days it’s a plush hotel and restaurant set in 10 hectares of historical grounds and gardens, offering luxurious accommodation in the converted 19th-century coach house. Poelgeesterweg 1, Oegstgeest

Stayokay (Hostel) Slot Assumburg Heemskerk

Live like a king without racking up royal expenses at this magnificent moated castle in Heemskerk, now a budget-conscious hostel. Dating from the 13th century and rebuilt in the 1540s, Castle Assumburg is a flurry of fantastical turrets and towers, with grand medieval style interiors and magnificent gardens to explore. Tolweg 9, Heemskerk

Accommodation fit for a king in central Holland

Logement aan de Vecht

Every summer, Amsterdam’s rich Golden Age merchants would escape the city and retreat to their private country seats along the Castles and Gardens region of the winding River Vecht. Follow their lead with a relaxing overnight stay at this magnificent historical estate on the banks of the river; now a luxurious boutique hotel with individually designed rooms fit for visiting dignitaries (such as yourself). Straatweg 30, Breukelen

Stayokay Landhuis Rhijnauwen

Situated in a picturesque woodland area in Bunnik, near Utrecht, this riverside mansion cuts an elegant figure from its position on a bend of the Rhine. The estate dates from the 13th century – when it was the seat of the powerful Lichtenburg family – with the current manor house being constructed in the 18th century. Guests can spend the night steeped in history (without the steep price tag) in comfortable hostel accommodation that ranges from two-person private rooms to group dormitories. Rhijnauwenselaan 14, Bunnik

Kasteel Sterkenburg

With a mysterious history that involves medieval knights, family feuds and a centuries-old unsolved murder case, this 13th-century castle, with its distinctive round turret and moat lake, now enjoys a more peaceful life as a luxurious boutique hotel. It’s set amidst lush grounds in the heart of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Rooms vary in price and style. Langbroekerdijk 10, Driebergen

Kasteel De Vanenburg

Resembling a genteel plantation mansion, this elegant country seat in the Veluwe dates from the 13th century (although the current manor house was built on the foundations of the former building in the 17th century). Now the estate is a hotel and restaurant, where guests can stay overnight surrounded by elegant French gardens and landscaped parkland. Vanenburgerallee 13, Putten

Hotel Kasteel De Essenburgh

This compact castle lies at the end of a stately driveway on the edge of the Veluwe region, near the medieval town of Harderwijk. The castle itself dates back to the 17th century, with parts of it being rebuilt in the 1920s. Now a hotel, it offers comfortable accommodation and fine cuisine in its vaulted cellar restaurant. Zuiderzeestraatweg 199, Hierden

Escape to the country in the east of the Netherlands

Landgoed Rhederoord

Built as a country retreat by wealthy Arnhem dignitary Willem Reinier Brantsen, this elegant house was completed in 1746 in a French Baroque style. Today, the stately manor house operates as a funky boutique hotel surrounded by 12 hectares of landscaped parkland and ornamental gardens. Get a taste of Dutch 18th-century high life with a contemporary twist. Parkweg 19, De Steeg

Landgoed Groot Warnsborn

Located in the Veluwe, just north of Arnhem, this impressive country estate takes its name from the natural water sources that bubble through the grounds. The estate has its roots in the 15th century but today the elegant manor house is as modern as they come – inside, at least – having been converted into a luxurious design hotel with individually designed bedrooms and suites. Bakenbergseweg 277, Arnhem

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If your time or budget doesn’t extend to an overnight stay, consider visiting a castle in Holland for lunch or dinner. Many of the hotels mentioned also offer exceptional culinary experiences in often atmospheric surroundings – or discover even more castle dining in Holland.