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A street with buildings, outdoor seating, and a lamp post. - Hotel 't Anker (Leeuwarden)
A bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a reception desk, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses. - Hotel 't Anker (Leeuwarden)
A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses. - Hotel 't Anker (Leeuwarden)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror. - Hotel 't Anker (Leeuwarden)
A row of outdoor seating areas with black awnings, a brick building with a Heineken sign, and a sign for 'Cultuurle Hoogstad van Europa'. - Hotel 't Anker (Leeuwarden)
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and an art gallery on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel 't Anker. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. The on-site local cuisine family restaurant, Eewal 73, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a shopping mall on site and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A room with a bed, a small table with a vase, and a dark carpet.

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a window.

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A compact hotel room with a single bed, a desk, a chair, and a small trash bin.

Five-persons room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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A small, neatly arranged room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom.

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A small, compact hotel room with a single bed, a bedside table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

Single Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Shared Dormitory

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a red chair, a table with magazines, and a radiator.

Slaapzaal (big dorm)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 16
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Leeuwarden, Hotel 't Anker is in the city center and near a train station. Galerie de Roos van Tudor and Verzets Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Friesland Provincial House and Blokhuispoort. Doolhof Nieuw Sint Anthony Gasthuis and Fries Natuurmuseum are also worth visiting. Motor boating, boat tours, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Leeuwarden travel guide
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Eewal 73, Leeuwarden, 8911 GS

What's nearby

  • A tall brick church with a clock tower.
    Oldehove
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Friesland Provincial House
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grote Kerk
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Boomsma Beerenburg Distillery
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Het Princessehof
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Leeuwarden Station
    13 min walk
  • Groningen (GRQ-Eelde)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grand Café Post Plaza
    3 min walk
  • De Walrus
    2 min walk
  • Kofje
    4 min walk
  • Anne&Max
    4 min walk
  • Café de Stroohoed
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 12.50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; EUR 7 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Eewal 73

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Designer stores
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 109-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 7.50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (1:00 PM - midnight) and Sunday - Sunday (6 PM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours are 6 PM-10 PM on Sunday.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 1.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 5 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 12.50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 7.50

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and Amazon Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 't Anker pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 12.50 per night. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel 't Anker?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel 't Anker?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 7.50.

Where is Hotel 't Anker located?

Located in the heart of Leeuwarden, this hotel is steps from Galerie de Roos van Tudor, Museumhuis Van Eysinga, and Verzetsmuseum Friesland. Fries Museum and Verzets Museum are just steps away. Leeuwarden Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel 't Anker Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 307 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was centrally located.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great room it s clean ,great shower when going to Leeuwarden again i wil book it fur shure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly and relaxed. Clean. Well organised. Lovely breakfast. Good central position
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Amenities
It was an excellent option for a family of 5, always difficult to find one room for all of us. Price - value balance was very good. Cheap and very basic. Location excellent, nice and quiet it was just right.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet property within a quiet neighbourhood. It's a short walk to the train station where you can connect easily to other towns and cities across The Netherlands. Clean bathroom and sleeping quarters. Would recommend staying here as the base for sleeping and then using the train station for exploring other areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Anker a few times after my apartment was sold. Not only was it the most economical option for private rooms in Leeuwarden, but also for all of Nederland. Amenities vary by room type, but had a good stay in all the room types I tried. Excellent location in the center of Ljouwert.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place exceeded our expectations. Lawrence is a first class host. The place is really quirky and well worth the money. Leeuwarden is just a fantastic base in the north of the country and we made a visit to one of the Wadden Islands with a two hour ferry journey which was splendid.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

The room was very nice! Lights on the right places, practical. Windows open all day long. Nice fresh! I enjoyed my stay. Only it was just for overnights!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I wasn't expecting a lot from this property given it was so cheap. It met my expectations in that it was a simple, clean place to stay for a night. What was unexpected was a noise like a chainsaw coming from - I think - the bathroom when someone was using the shower. Things were a little chaotic leaving and collecting my luggage but the staff were helpful. Ok for a night but wouldn't have wanted to stay any longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Basic room in a traditional old property. Had toilet, shower & bed so all the essentials. A niy noisy as very central but also convenient for town centre & train station is about 1.5km
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Fair price for a room in a dorm
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Prima hotel, aardige gastheer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful leeuwarden

Very interesting region of The Netherlands I slept well,the breakfast was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite basic, but everything you need. Friendly and easy checkin and out. Also very clean shared bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has been a family business for 60plus years and it shows jn the personal care and attention to detail. Customer satisfaction is the aim of the owners/managers. For an economical rate this is the place to stay in Leeuwarden!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
The person running the hotel is absolutely insane and mad!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Did the job

I haven't stayed in a dorm for years but this was fine. Bed comfortable. Good bathrooms. It served its purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a simple little dorm room for me. No bells and whistles. All I needed. I suppose it would’ve been nice if they made the bed, but that’s my only negative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was blood on the matress. Otherwise it was okay for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The facility was modest but unique. Reception staff not well informed. Some mixed communication took place which was unfortunate, but difficult to pin down whose responsibility it was. Otherwise, great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was a desaster. He could not find the reservation. He asked if the reservation was for today. Then he said that he has only 1 room, we made a reservation for 2 rooms.I showed my email with the conformation. Then he said expedia is to blame. And that i should arrive between 13 and 16 hours. And he said my visa card is not correct. Then i waited half an hour. He wanted to put the people from the second room reservation together with other people in one room. I said i will not accept and will do this over my lawer . Then we got the second room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was prima voor 1 nacht, na het stappen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prima locatie, alles binnen handbereik
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026