Gooi en Vechtstreek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

13th century castle just outside of Amsterdam
13th century castle just outside of Amsterdam
Once the home of the duck hunter, now used to explain how the nearby duck decoy once worked - the English word originates from the Dutch word “eendenkooi”. 

Still has a few ducks left, the lucky kind. The decoy is now in the middle of nature reserve Naardermeer. 

Check out the guided tour: 
https://www.natuurmonumenten.nl/natuurgebieden/naardermeer/agenda/boottocht-naar-eendenkooi-naardermeer
The interior design of this TV and Radio museum clearly shows its aspiration to radiate a modern version of the gothic-cathedral aura. 

http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/en
This little town was so picturesque that I was busy too busy soaking it up rather than taking more pictures.

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Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is AU$162 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$162
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,799 reviews)
Room was great - great amenities.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
The price is AU$210 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$210
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,421 reviews)
Location

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

4.5 out of 5
Oosterdoksstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is AU$283 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$283
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
The staff was very curious. The room was ok.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village

Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village

3 out of 5
Nieuwloosdrechtsedijk 212 Loosdrecht
Stay at this apartment in Loosdrecht. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Popular attractions Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn and Kasteel de Haar are located ...
7/10 Good! (18 reviews)
Row row row your boat... with all the luggage
We stayed in the island lodge. The lodge itself is very nice, only downpoint of the actual lodge is lack of storage space in the kitchen. My biggest complaints about this place were 1. When making the booking it NEVER mentioned that the only way to access your lodge is via a small rowing boat. I ...

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2024

Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village
Eden Studios and Apartments

Eden Studios and Apartments

4 out of 5
Amstel 144A Amsterdam NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (118 reviews)
Lovely rooms with comfortable beds. Friendly staff and good facilities. Great location, easy to access the city.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Eden Studios and Apartments
Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
285 Schipholweg Badhoevedorp NH
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Badhoevedorp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (542 reviews)
The room was clean, and housekeeping came daily to change the bed sheets. However, the lighting is not bright enough, and the water pressure is quite low, which makes it difficult to wash my hair. You have to pay €5 per person each day for the hotel shuttle bus to reach the airport train station, ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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