Hotel De Magneet, Hoorn (North Holland)

Hotel De Magneet offers free outdoor parking spaces within 50 meters of the property, a rarity in Hoorn's city center. The hotel maintains a smoke-free environment throughout all indoor areas, supported by CCTV outside and daily housekeeping. Private check-in and check-out, key access, and fire extinguishers provide security for all guests. Guests also have free Wi-Fi across the hotel and access to a bar and lounge on the premises.

Each room includes a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The family apartment provides two separate bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen, and a small balcony overlooking the canal. Ground-floor rooms and rooms with canal views are available, while single rooms and quadruple rooms suit solo travelers or groups.

The hotel sits on the canal bank in a quiet area, a 5-minute walk from Hoorn's historic harbor and city center. The Westfries Museum and Museum of the 20th Century are both within walking distance. Hoorn train station is a 13-minute walk away, with direct connections to Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, and The Hague; bus lines 14 and 15 stop near the hotel for additional access.

Breakfast is served daily with a wide selection of fresh items, often replenished quickly; guest reviews consistently rate it excellent. The hotel's intimate café and bar offer pre-dinner drinks, and the garden terrace provides outdoor seating on sunny days. Guests should make a reservation in advance if they wish to dine in the restaurant.

The hotel is family-run and has accommodated families for over 40 years, with larger rooms and apartments sleeping up to five people. Children benefit from the quiet garden terrace and proximity to cycling and hiking routes along canals. Free parking and the 5-minute walk to the harbor make it convenient for families exploring the city.

Location: 5-minute walk from historic harbor and city center

Parking: Free outdoor parking within 50 meters

Rooms: Family apartment with two bedrooms, kitchen, and balcony

Dining: Excellent breakfast and intimate café-bar

Outdoor: Garden terrace for sunny days