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 (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking available


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
6.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.2
Low score for Hoorn
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    Unique conversion from a prison, well facilitated, friendly staff and well located. Free parking provided for guests. Museum and cinema in same building. Breakfast included in tariff.
  • Chiara
    Germany Germany
    Very friendly staff, super location, breakfast was great. Staff very accommodating for our bikes. Many thanks for everything. There is a cinema on site!
  • Sheila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the idea of a repurposed building and staying in a prison on holiday …. Unfortunately I was shown an amazing room in ground level with prison doors all the works then told this wasn’t our room …… damn😂😂😂
  • Mikael
    Sweden Sweden
    Friendly personell. There was even french water served for our dog during breakfast. Lovely 🫶
  • Geraldine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is just a perfect hotel overlooking the harbour. The rooms are small like cruise ship cabins but very well designed and comfortable. The breakfast and service in the restaurant is excellent.
  • Harold
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is perfect, close to the city centre, nice view from the window. Easy parking.
  • Ne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    the location is great, parking behind the hotel and the owner is the most flexible man in the universerse! great value for money and truly prison cells which our teenage girls loved. Realy an experience

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Oostereiland

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 10 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Dutch

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
€ 10 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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

FAQs about Hotel Oostereiland

  • The prices at Hotel Oostereiland may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Oostereiland offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Beach
    • Movie nights

  • Yes, Hotel Oostereiland is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Hotel Oostereiland is 700 yards from the centre of Hoorn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Oostereiland can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Room options at Hotel Oostereiland include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Single
    • Quadruple
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Hotel Oostereiland is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.