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Small train
Small train
Small train
Windmills still are the stereotypical essence of Holland. De Herder (the Shepard) was rebuild in 1989, but there has been a windmill around here since at least 1560. It is in working order (grain) and is now operated by volunteers. 

Do note the cyclist on the bike path. Also in the top 10 of 'what is Holland'.
Not your average gable stone..These four orphans are from the local orphanage, which was founded in 1575 (the gate itself is from 1785) and closed down in 1919. 

One can discover these stones and statues throughout Holland, mostly in older towns. In the pre-zipe code era, naming buildings was not just for inns (the golden lion...), but also for normal houses. You can still find them in rural areas. They would certainly become modern suburbia as well. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gable_stone https://www.flickr.com/photos/vvag/
Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar

Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar

4 out of 5
Geestersingel 15 Alkmaar
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM338 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
RM338
RM439 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Reception/bar staff were very nice. Room was large, comfortable bed. Handy for the railway station and the city centre both about a 10 minute walk away.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar
Van der Valk Volendam

Van der Valk Volendam

3.5 out of 5
Wagenweg 1 Katwoude
The price is RM413 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
RM413
RM533 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Katwoude. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (989 reviews)
There is no Spa and we didnt opt for breakfast

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Van der Valk Volendam
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar

3.5 out of 5
Prins Bernhardlaan 16 Alkmaar
The price is RM319 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM319
RM416 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (166 reviews)
The staff and the restaurant are great. The ambience is always good and the quirkiness of the former prison is fun to stay in. On the negative side, the room has not a single hook or hanger for a towel, the towels are too small and the toilet paper seems like genuine prison standard

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar
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Grapèlli Boutique Hotel

Grapèlli Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
4 Pieterstraat Alkmaar NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Popular attractions National Biermuseum and Waagplein are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Great location in center of Alkmaar! Shops & restaurants right outside the door. The hotel is beautiful and our room was great. The lofted room would not work well for someone with mobility challenges but worked well for us. Very responsive communication from the hotel! Would happily stay there ...

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Grapèlli Boutique Hotel
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