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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.
Located in Hoorn, Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel is in the entertainment district. Westfries Museum and Museum of the Twentieth Century are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hoofdtoren and Edams Grote Kerk. Schouten Handwerken and Steamtrain Hoorn Medemblik are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby windsurfing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Hoorn travel guide
Schuijteskade 5, Hoorn, 1621
What's nearby
Hoofdtoren
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rode Steen
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Westfries Museum
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Museum of the Twentieth Century
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Museum Hoorn-Medemblik
18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Hoorn Station
18 min walk
Schiphol Airport (AMS)
56 min drive
Restaurants
Koffie Van Hoorn
8 min walk
Eet- en Bierencafé De Beiaard
8 min walk
De Klinker
9 min walk
Wout's Beer House
9 min walk
Restobar West 72
7 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), luggage storage and free newspapers
Smoke-free property, a billiards/pool table and wedding services
A lift, tour/ticket information and meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Uncovered parking on site (EUR 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site self 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.
Lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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1 building
3 floors
Smoke-free property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 11 June to 30 September:
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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Payment types at the property
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 ratings 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?
Checkout 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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Reviews
Hotel Oostereiland - Gevangenis Hotel Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 143 reviews
10 - Excellent
28
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 143 reviews
8 - Good
65
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 143 reviews
6 - Okay
39
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 143 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 143 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
Reviews
4/10 Poor
dominic
27 Aug 2023
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
dominic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
B.
28 Jun 2023
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.
Mycket trevlig personal både i restaurangen och hotellet.
Ann-Christine
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Patrick
20 Oct 2023
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.
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.
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.
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 .
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
1 Sep 2019
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.
leuke lokatie in een oude gevangenis. In het zelfde gebouw zit ook een bioscoop en een museum.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
1 Aug 2019
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.
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.
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
Mira
11 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Tiny room but confy bed. No door to the toilet/ bathroom so prepare for no privacy :-)
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
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