Netherlands Hostels - Budget Accomodation in Netherlands, Europe

This country of tulips, windmills and bicycles stretches out over a predominantly flat landscape of reclaimed land. Sophisticated urban centres and sleepy rural towns are contained within the expansive vistas broken here and there by canals, castle walls and dikes. Europes most densely populated region is located within an area of the Netherlands called the Randstad. This urban hub is spread in a circle from Amsterdam, and includes The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht and the smaller towns of Haarlem, Leiden and Delft. The metropolitan centres buzz with the activity of seasonal festivals, cultural activities, vibrant art scenes and excellent pubs and restaurants.

The cultural heritage that flavours much of Dutch life can be traced back through time. During the 1600s the Netherlands dominated the world both economically and culturally. The Dutch East India Company established trading links with the East and West Indies bringing back an abundance of merchandise and cultural influences. The Golden Age reached its zenith in the artworks of the Dutch Masters Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Jan Vermeer. Today their paintings hang from the walls of the cities numerous museums and galleries.

Most people travelling to the Netherlands head for the special experience of its capital city, Amsterdam. The other parts are largely unaffected by tourism, particularly the areas outside the Randstad. The southern parts of the country are transformed by undulating landscapes of shifting sands and heath moors, best experienced within the Hoge Veluwe National Park. Still south, tucked between the German and Belgian borders, lies the historical city of Maastricht.

Since the collapse of Napoleons empire in 1814, the Netherlands has taken a neutral stance throughout most of the worlds conflicts, including the First World War in which it took no part. In spite of this independent stance it still suffered severely in World War II during the Nazi invasion of 1940. Its neutral political position, combined with its tradition of liberalism and tolerance has made the Netherlands the logical choice for the establishment of the International Court of Justice, which is situated in The Hague.

  Afalst Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Afalst. You can book online for free at Animal House, ..

  Alkmaar Hostels : A visit to a cheese market is a must. Alkmaar, settled half an hour north of Amsterdam by train, where the specialty is Gouda. The market is held on Friday mornings in the summer b..

  Almelo Hostels : Almelo is known for its history in textiles. These days, it is a sleepy small city in the eastern part of the Netherlands with a few interesting sights to offer. Often tourists fin..

  Almere Hostels : Almere (Flevoland) is a absolutely new built town on the bottom of the former Zuiderzee / Ijsselmeer. The town was started in 1975 but now has already 180.000 inhabitants, now bei..

  Amersfoort Hostels : Amersfoort is one of The Netherlands best kept secrets. Its a cute little town some half hour by train from Amsterdam, and only 10 minutes from Utrecht. Amersfoort has a nice histo..

  Amsterdam Hostels : Lively, lascivious Amsterdam has a unique atmosphere that belies the caricature of the dour Dutch. Radiating out from the Dam Square, the historic centre of the city is ..

  Amsterdam Amstelveen Hostels : Lively, lascivious Amsterdam has a unique atmosphere that belies the caricature of the dour Dutch. Radiating out from the Dam Square, the historic centre of the city is ..

  Apeldoorn Hostels : By the turn of the 19th to 20th century Apeldoorn was not more than a village, on the edge of the Veluwe. It has now rapidly grown to be a modern city but you can still recognize t..

  Arnhem Hostels : Arnhem (pop. 135 000) called the Garden City on the Rhine is better known to World War II veterans as the city of A Bridge Too Far (British paratroopers tried and failed to gain a ..

  Bergen Hostels : Bergen is considered to be the artist town of The Netherlands. Located just a few kilometers from Alkmaar, well known for its cheese market, Bergen is a very green village. Trees o..

  Blaricum Hostels : Blaricum is a municipality and small town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is known for its many monumental farm buildings, local cafes & restaurants, natur..

  Bloemendaal Hostels : Bloemendaal is a popular seaside resort about 30 km from Amsterdam. The beach is pretty much the same as in Zandvoort but there are more popular beach clubs in Bloemendaal. The dis..

  Breda Hostels : Breda is a quiet student town in the south of the Netherlands, halfway between Rotterdam and Antwerp. The town is the Dutch version of Ancient Troy; het Turfschip van Breda helped ..

  De Efteling Hostels : With over 2 million visitors a year, De Efteling is the Netherlands favourite amusement park. Originally it was a big Sprookjesbos (Fairytale Forrest) designed by Anton Pieck in th..

  De Hoge Veluwe Hostels : This 130 000 acre/53 000 hectare nature reserve has lakes, heather deer, wild pigs etc. Its perfect for some walking tours. The Kroller Muller Museum (settled inside the park) has ..

  De Zaanse Schans Hostels : Your traditional daytrip from Amsterdam. Just 30 minutes away, you find windmills, old shops, cobbly streets etc. Perfect to take your kids, but if you like to do the untouristy th..

  Delft Hostels : Delft is a nice old garrison town halfway between Rotterdam and The Hague . The name Delft actually means Ditch. The center of the town has a few nice canals, you can w..

  Delfzijl Hostels : Delfzijl is a quiet, small city in the utmost Northeast of the Netherlands. On the dyke you can enjoy a fresh seabreeze and see all the way to Germany on the other side of the Eems..

  Den Bosch Hostels : Historically Den Bosch is one of the most significant towns of the south of the Netherlands. In the Middle Ages it was a major religious and political centre but after the reformat..

  Den Haag Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Den Haag. You can book online for free at Stayokay Den Haag, ..

  Diever Hostels : An old small town on the edge of the Drents FrieseWoud. It is situated in Drenthe, a province in the north of the Netherlands. In the small town itself youll find old farms and an ..

  Domburg Hostels : Domburg is a small resort town in the province of Zeeland, the Netherlands. The town is cradled by dunes; cross the dunes and youll find one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe..

  Dordrecht Hostels : Dordrecht is one of the oldest cities in Holland. It is a very nice tourist visiting city. There are many old buildings to visit. Such as the church (Onze L..

  Edam Hostels : Edam is a cute little town juts north of Amsterdam. It has some very nice canals, and it is a nice location to rent a boat and go boating on the IJsselmeer. Edam has a rich history..

  Enkhuizen Hostels : Enkhuizen is a very nice town on the shores of the IJsselmeer. It is a good location to go if you consider sailing on one of the old big brown sailing boats used in earlier days. T..

  Friesland Hostels : Friesland (or Frisia) is the Netherlands northernmost province with a distinct character. The Frisians actually go back a long time and speak their own language, have their own cul..

  Giethoorn Hostels : Giethoorn is often referred to as the Venice of the North. This quiet little town in the North East of the Netherlands is certainly charming and worth a daytrip, but its not Venice..

  Gouda Hostels : Gouda is 25 kilometers northeast of Rotterdam. The town is mostly well known because it has given its name to the best known kind of cheese from the Netherlands, but the town itsel..

  Groningen Hostels : Groningen city is the northernmost big city of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province thats also called Groningen. Youll find quite a charming city here, although the h..

  Haarlem Hostels : Not only has this 900 year old town an historic center full of beautiful medieval houses, a 13th century city hall and the oldest museum of the Netherlands, the Teylers Museum http..

  Hilversum Hostels : For kilometers around, the Hilversum broadcasting tower is visible, marking the town as the center of Dutch electronic media. Also, it is home to major offices of several multinati..

  Hoofddorp Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Hoofddorp. You can book online for free at Hotel De Beurs, ..

  Ijmuiden Hostels : Tilos is an Aegean island with nineteen beaches, twelve mountains, seven medieval castles, a Byzantine monastery and two hundred churches, a cave full of natural discoveries, a sma..

  Laren Hostels : Laren is a small, pretty town about halfway between Amersfoort and Amsterdam. The main attraction to come here is the excellent Singer museum which focuses on sculpture. In the rec..

  Leiden Hostels : Leiden is a very charming university town, halfway between Amsterdam and The Hague. Its a very lively place, with good nightlife and many nice restaurants. The town is home to the ..

  Maastricht Hostels : Maastricht is settled in the south of the Netherlands, close to Liege and Aachen. It has a more southern, relaxed atmosphere than other parts of The Netherlands, and attracts many ..

  Marken Hostels : Marken is a small island community in the IJsselmeer. It is easy to get there from Amsterdam (via Volendam) and is a nice daytrip if you want to see a traditional Dutch fishing vil..

  Middelburg Hostels : Middelburg is the capital of Zeeland, once one of the most significant provinces of the Netherlands, which gave its name to New Zealand and was home to Admiral De Ruyter who sailed..

  Monickendam Hostels : Forget Volendam. Go to Monickendam instead. This pleasant old town just north of amsterdam received its city rights 650 years ago. The old houses along the canals give y..

  Naarden Hostels : Naarden is small city just south of Amsterdam. Part of it is Naarden Vesting which is an old walled city. It is a bit posh, but very nice. There are many expensive shops with a foc..

  Nieuw Vennep Hostels : There is 1 hostels in the city of Nieuw Vennep. You can book online for free at Hotel De Rustende Jager, ..

  Noordpolderzijl Hostels : Dont expect a booming harbour small town here; theres just about a landing stage for 3 or 4 ships and a cafe... but it will be hard to find a more authentic spot in the whole Nethe..

  Onstwedde Hostels : Onstwedde is a location about 30 kilometers south east of Groningen. It is more than 1100 years old. It was called Uneswido at that time, and can be found in old documents. It is w..

  Rotterdam Hostels : This large and modern port city has risen phoenixlike from the ashes of World War II. In 1940 the Germans bombed the city to force a fast surrender of the Netherlands. Most demolit..

  The Hague Hostels : The city center is pretty, with quite a few nice government buildings , stately mansions (many owned by ambassadors and or embassies) good museums (Mauritshuis, Panorama Mesdag) of..

  Utrecht Hostels : Forget about The Hague, forget about Rotterdam, its Utrecht you are heading for after visiting Amsterdam. At first sight, you may not see the charm of Utrecht. Arriving by train or..

  Wadden Islands Hostels : The Wadden Sea is a unique wetland area, stretching along the entire North Sea coast from Den Helder in The Netherlands up to as far as Esbjerg in Denmark. It is the biggest estuar..

  Wageningen Hostels : Wageningen the location to see Wageningen is a small but historical city with Roman architectural remains, some of them dating back to 700 AD. Wageningen is a very nice city with a..

  Weerribben NP Hostels : In the north west region of the province of Overijssel lies a scenic and wildlife area called the Weerribben. Water and reed dominate its landscape and together with the neighbouri..

  Woldendorp Hostels : Woldendorp is a rural small town in the north of the Netherlands, close to the small town of Delfzijl. The area has a quiet rural charm. Flat land with long canals. Main sight in t..

  Zandvoort Hostels : Zandvoorts claim to fame is the fact that it is the closest beach from Amsterdam. In summer lots of Amsterdammers will gather here to lay on the beach, while also lots of tourist t..

  Zoetermeer Hostels : Zoetermeer is a town in the province of South Holland (in the west of the Netherlands). Although much of the town looks modern with apartment complexes and shopping centers, there ..