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About this property

Hotel Oostereiland is a renovated prison building, boasting a unique Markermeer lake-side location. It offers rooms, some set in the former jail cells, with free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms. Featuring the original cell doors, the rooms are cosy decorated from the inside with modern furnishings and a work desk. Each has a private bathroom with free toiletries provided. Guests can enjoy a drink or meal at the restaurants terrace, located on the prison’s courtyard. From Oostereiland Hotel, it’s just 500 metres to the historic centre of Hoorn. The train station, offering connections to Amsterdam, is 1.2 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Private parking available


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1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lawrence
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location good parking for my motorcycle 5 min walk to town, great history of the building which houses a museum and cinema also
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quirky hotel. Excellent breakfadt. Fantastic location. Would stay here again.
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, easy parking. The hotel itself is very quirky(former prison) but it’s been converted sympathetically to retain many original features. Rooms not big but comfy. Nice breakfast.
Angie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Loved the location. Staff very friendly - nice breakfast - large room.
Jim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location and very interesting building. Parking on site.
Pat
Australia Australia
The room was comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. All staff were friendly and helpful.
Marianne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The idea of staying in a cell of a prison was amazing and the place was original but the facilities were excellent
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Interesting location. Sympathetic refurbishment of a former prison.
Diane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Nice location, town is an attractive old town, hotel was an interesting old prison.
Anna
Ukraine Ukraine
Really enjoyed the waterline view also there’s a lift. The room was clean, no smells, fresh bed linen. I also thought breakfast was very good.

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House rules

Hotel Oostereiland takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 25 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.