Medemblik Travel Guide

Name: Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar
Price range: ₹7,440
Rating: 8.2

Tourist Guide

Windmills still are the stereotypical essence of Holland. De Herder (the Shepard) was rebuild in 1989, but there has been a windmill around here since at least 1560. It is in working order (grain) and is now operated by volunteers.

Do note the cyclist on the bike path. Also in the top 10 of 'what is Holland'.

Not your average gable stone..These four orphans are from the local orphanage, which was founded in 1575 (the gate itself is from 1785) and closed down in 1919.

One can discover these stones and statues throughout Holland, mostly in older towns. In the pre-zipe code era, naming buildings was not just for inns (the golden lion...), but also for normal houses. You can still find them in rural areas. They would certainly become modern suburbia as well.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gable_stone https://www.flickr.com/photos/vvag/

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Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar

Geestersingel 15 Alkmaar

₹7,101

₹9,286 total

25 Feb - 26 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Reception/bar staff were very nice. Room was large, comfortable bed. Handy for the railway station and the city centre both about a 10 minute walk away.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Van der Valk Volendam

Wagenweg 1 Katwoude

₹9,821

₹12,666 total

1 Mar - 2 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Katwoude. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (989 reviews)

There is no Spa and we didnt opt for breakfast

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar

Prins Bernhardlaan 16 Alkmaar

₹7,440

₹9,699 total

15 Mar - 16 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (166 reviews)

The staff and the restaurant are great. The ambience is always good and the quirkiness of the former prison is fun to stay in. On the negative side, the room has not a single hook or hanger for a towel, the towels are too small and the toilet paper seems like genuine prison standard

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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Grapèlli Boutique Hotel

4 Pieterstraat Alkmaar NH

Stay at this aparthotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Popular attractions National Biermuseum and Waagplein are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)

Great location in center of Alkmaar! Shops & restaurants right outside the door. The hotel is beautiful and our room was great. The lofted room would not work well for someone with mobility challenges but worked well for us. Very responsive communication from the hotel! Would happily stay there ...

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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Radboud Castle

After visiting Radboud Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Medemblik. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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