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Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Hoorn with a marina and free breakfast

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Reception
Family Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dock
Located in a shopping district, Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel offers marina views and thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet, garden time, newspapers, and WiFi. The attentive staff consistently earns positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Schuijteskade 5, Hoorn, 1621

What's nearby

  • Hoofdtoren - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rode Steen - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westfries Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum Hoorn-Medemblik - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Museum of the 20th Century - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hoorn Station - 18 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪d'Oude Waegh - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪De Kade - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Koffie Van Hoorn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪De Hoofdtoren - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪De Klinker - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel

Hotel in a shopping district
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a marina, and a terrace at Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Sailing

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from June 11 to September 30:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Hotel Oostereiland Gevangenis Hotel
Hotel Oostereiland Gevangenis Hotel Hoorn
Oostereiland Gevangenis
Oostereiland Gevangenis Hoorn
Oostereiland Gevangenis
Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel Hotel
Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel Hoorn
Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel Hotel Hoorn

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hoofdtoren and Halve Maen. Museum of the Twentieth Century and Westfries Museum are also within 10 minutes. Hoorn Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 143 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a problem
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alle Top
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super locatie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Henk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goede accommodaties
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket trevlig personal både i restaurangen och hotellet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service

Simpel hotel.

Had meer verwacht dat ik de sfeer van een gevangenis weer zou zien. Maar had een kleine kamer op zolder. Matig ontbijt. Wel mooie locatie. Op loopafstand veel kroegjes en restaurantjes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

dominic

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
In such a lovely position but you feel kind of neglected once youve checked in. That was the only time we saw a member of staff, no scope to leave bags in storage at end of stay and room size fit 1 not 2. When you need staff at 6/7am its no good if no-ones around til 8am/9am. Lovely spot but pretty lousey otherwise gutted to say
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustig gelegen maar toch op loopafstand van alles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unique location as a former prison. Rooms in the prison part are basic but OK. Breakfast is super and very good. Extreme helpful and friendly personnel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Also es ist ein ehemaliges Gefängnis und die Zelle (bzw das Zimmer) ist sehr klein. Es steht nur ein Bett, ein kleiner hocker im Zimmer. Dazu noch eine kleine mit schiebetür abgetrennte Nasszelle. Es ist eine Erfahrung wert, aber für einen langen Aufenthalt nicht zu empfehlen. Es ist sehr hellhörig, ich habe alles gehört was meine Nachbarn gesagt haben, aber ich kann ja kein Holländisch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie locatie aan het water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Prima hotel, fijne locatie

Mooie locatie aan het IJsselmeer en centrum van Hoorn. Kamers zijn schoon, bedden lekker, verder basic. Echt een hotelkamer om in te overnachten, niet om gezellig in te zitten. Ontbijt lekker, vers gebakken broodjes, lekkere koffie. Vriendelijke ontvangst.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nachtje in de cel met een top ontbijt

Het is eenvoudig maar erg leuk om in een echte cel te slapen. Erg gastvrij en een top locatie.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Opfylder ikke kravene til et hotelværelse. Vinduet kunne ikke åbnes og der var meget varmt. Ingen dør til badeværelse. En regulær fængselscelle, hvor man ikke kan kigge ud af det lille vindue og hvor der var mørkt og klamt . Vi valgte derfor et andet overnatningssted. Vi fik kun halvdelen af beløbet tilbage og vi beder Expedia om at refundere resten .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Una pena

Curioso hospedaje pero las habitaciones abuardilladas una pena, inutilizan la mitad de la habitacion y haciéndolas muy incomodas. Sin aire acondicionado gracias q ponen unos portátiles porque desde q amanece y le empieza a dar el sol es imposible aguantar el calor. No hubo servicio de habitaciones y el desayuno buffet algo pobre pero bien el primer día, el segundo nos lo sirvieron en mesa y peor porque hasta q nos pusieron todo fue lento (una sola persona para prepararlo todo y atender las mesas de la terraza) una pena.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
leuke lokatie in een oude gevangenis. In het zelfde gebouw zit ook een bioscoop en een museum.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
sehr störend empfand ich keine Tür oder Vorhang zwischen Schlafraum und Toilette. Leider auch alles ziemlich Dreckig.Das Konzept mit den alten Zellen ist schon gut, könnte aber besser umgesetzt werden,Auch die Außenanlage ist sehr ungepflegt.Wir haben 2 Nächte dort verbracht und auch die schmutzigen Zimmer hingewiesen, aber keine Änderung am nächsten Tag schade eigentlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Leuke ervaring

Het is een leuke ervaring om in een voormalige gevangeniscel te overnachten. Veel leuke authentieke details. Ondanks de zeer hoge temperaturen een top service van de dames in de bediening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zonde.

Qua locatie erg goed maar dit hotel is niets bijzonders. Kamers zijn kaal en klein. Je ligt onder het dakraam waardoor al het vuil van het dak op het bed, niet echt fris. Badkamer is niets meer als een grote douche. Geen douches scherm waardoor alles nat wordt. Het spiegeltje boven de was bak is 10 bij 20 cm. Scheren met hindernissen. Bediening in het restaurant is drukker met elkaar als met de gasten. Zonde.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Mira

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Tiny room but confy bed. No door to the toilet/ bathroom so prepare for no privacy :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms like a prison cell....

A very interesting little hotel in a great setting, staff friendly and helpful, overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You're gonna feel trapped (thats not a good thing)

Not suitable for guests to stay when the sun shines, since no proper aircon is installed. It seems the renovation budget did not include funds to fix that, so some ''hose out of the window'' aircons have been brought in. Staff works in cafe downstairs and are only allowed to assist guests if the manager approves it. NOT great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Koenraad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Locatie van hotel is top!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Ujwal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Very unique prison converted to a hotel. Great views in the morning Only mention is its a bit of walk from the train station to the hotel especially if you are dragging your suitcase on cobble stones
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

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