Soest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Muntplein featuring signage, a city and heritage architecture
Netherlands which includes a bridge, modern architecture and a city
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The quaint little town of Soest is situated to the northeast of Utrecht. The town is surrounded by nature, ponds and woods and is the perfect place to relax for a few days.

You can go horse riding with the whole family, mountain biking, cycling or on long walks through the woods. In town, you can enjoy the weather at a sidewalk café or relax at one of the cosy cafés. Thanks to its convenient location, it’s easy to pop over to Utrecht or Amersfoort for a few hours of shopping.

The town started in the 11th century as a little hamlet and was a modest farming settlement until the 18th century. After the railway and a few roads were built people started moving out of the big cities in search of tranquillity. Today Soest is surrounded by countryside with pastures in the northeast and woods and dunes in the south.

One of Soest's main points of interest is the Nationaal Militair Museum (National Military Museum), which is located in an impressive building with a huge roof and glass walls. The museum is home to an interesting collection of tanks and airplanes. Soest also has lovely shopping streets and sidewalk cafés.

Combine your time in town with a visit to Soestduinen, a lovely nature reserve. DierenPark Amersfoort (Amersfoort Zoo) is very close and a great place to take the kids. Openluchttheater Cabrio is a great place to spend a summer evening. And of course you can't leave before you’ve been to the Loosdrechtse Plassen, an absolute must for nature lovers.

Go horse riding at sundown or for a walk in the woods with your kids and take in the great flora and fauna. The nature around Soest is very diverse and the perfect place to spend a day outdoors. The centre of town is nice and compact and easy to get around on foot.

Whether you take the train or the bus or decide to drive, Soest's central location makes is easy to reach from anywhere in the Netherlands. Motorists will be pleased to know that parking in the city centre is free, although there are a few places where you will need a parking disc.

Discover the beautiful nature, the compact town centre and the options for exciting daytrips around this centrally located town.

DoubleTree by Hilton Royal Parc Soestduinen

DoubleTree by Hilton Royal Parc Soestduinen

4 out of 5
Van Weerden Poelmanweg 4-6, Soestduinen, Soest
The price is ₹10,214 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
₹10,214
₹11,133 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Soest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
Ask for a room with quiet air con
"Very noisy air conditioner - bad nights sleep"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Royal Parc Soestduinen
Fletcher Hotel Het Witte Huis

Fletcher Hotel Het Witte Huis

3.5 out of 5
Birkstraat 138, Soest
The price is ₹7,247 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹7,247
₹8,499 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Soest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Amersfoort Animal Park ...
8/10 Very Good! (249 reviews)
"1 star hotel at 3 star prices"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2023

Fletcher Hotel Het Witte Huis
Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam

Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Paul van Vlissingenstraat, Amsterdam, North Holland
The price is ₹8,164 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,164
₹9,920 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (886 reviews)
"The hotel is right next to a metro stop. It is very easy to travel to downtown Amsterdam and the airport. The breakfast was excellent. The hotel is very modern and well maintained. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cityden Stadshart

Cityden Stadshart

4 out of 5
Stroombaan 1, Amstelveen
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (544 reviews)
"Large and comfortable room, super friendly staff, very quiet, and good location close to airport and shopping center. Recommended."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Cityden Stadshart
2L De Blend

2L De Blend

3.5 out of 5
Vleutensevaart 100, Utrecht, UT
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Utrecht. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Central Studios ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (190 reviews)
"Great property large facilities and rooms. Fantastic location and amenities. Fabulous staff!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

2L De Blend
Bob W Oosterpark

Bob W Oosterpark

2.5 out of 5
2 Middenweg, Amsterdam, NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"We stayed 9 nights at BOB W Oosterpark in May 2025 and had a lovely experience. The hotel is very modern inside, the beds are comfortable, there is a shared kitchen with all necessities for longer stay. The water pressure in the showers is excellent. Hotel is very clean and spacious, and location ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Bob W Oosterpark
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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