Discover the historic charm of Alkmaar

College Hotel Alkmaar

Right in the historic centre of Alkmaar, you’ll find the charming College Hotel Alkmaar, a special place where history, hospitality and comfort come together. This atmospheric hotel is housed in a former school building and has managed to retain its distinctive character. Here you can enjoy a relaxing stay in a beautiful location, with Alkmaar’s charming streets, historic canals and unique sights within easy reach.

As soon as you step inside the hotel, you’ll sense the unique atmosphere of this listed building. Authentic details and a warm décor create a characterful ambience in which you’ll feel right at home. The comfortable hotel rooms offer a lovely place to unwind after a day full of discoveries. Start the next morning at your leisure and get ready for a new day in this diverse cheese town.

Thanks to its central location, College Hotel Alkmaar is the ideal base from which to explore the city. Stroll through the charming shopping streets, admire the impressive Grote Sint-Laurenskerk and visit the famous Waagplein, where Alkmaar is renowned for its traditional cheese market. A boat trip through the historic canals is also highly recommended! From the water, you can admire the city’s beautiful façades, picturesque little bridges and unique architecture. Along the way, you’ll also find plenty of cosy terraces, charming boutiques and restaurants where you can enjoy a bite to eat and a drink.

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Highlights

Breakfast included

Late check out

Central location

This package for 2 persons includes the following:

✓ 2 x Overnight stay

Unwind in a charming Standard Room at College Hotel Alkmaar. Thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind, the room combines a warm and inviting atmosphere with the unique character of this historic hotel.

✓ Daily breakfast buffet

In the morning, you can enjoy the lavish breakfast buffet. Start the day properly with a fresh egg, pastries, a sumptuous salad or fresh fruit.

✓ Late check-out until 12 PM

On departure, you can check out late until 12 PM. So you start the last day of your visit optimally rested. No need to rush anymore with this service!

✓ Free parking (based on availability)

Based on availability, you may park the car for free at the hotel.

Hotel facilities

Pets are welcome (on request).Cost: €15.95 per night.

Paid-parkingCost: €15.95 per night.

Outdoor Terrace

Bar

A fast-charging station is available next to the hotel. Reservations are not possible

Tips nearby

5 fun outings near College Hotel Alkmaar

Day trip to Alkmaar

A day trip to the cozy and historic Alkmaar is not to be missed. Discover the picturesque canals from a canal boat, visit the hidden courtyards, take a look at the world-famous cheese market or go shopping. Plenty to do for a fun day out!

Cruise through Alkmaar's canals

Discover charming Alkmaar from the water during a delightful canal cruise through its historic waterways! Sail past beautiful historic buildings, picturesque bridges and charming streets while admiring the city from a completely different perspective. Along the way, enjoy the remarkable architecture and rich history that make Alkmaar such a beloved destination. A wonderful way to sit back, relax and experience the charm of this beautiful cheese city!

Visit the cheese market in Alkmaar

The cheese market in Alkmaar is every Friday morning from 31 March to 29 September from 10.00-13.00. In addition, evening cheese markets are organised again: every Tuesday evening in July and August from 19.00-21.00 hrs. The Cheese Market takes place on Waagplein, about a 15-minute walk from the train station. The route from the train station to Waagplein is signposted. It is a nice walk through the centre of Alkmaar.

Visit the Dutch Cheese Museum

Housed in the historic Waag building, the Hollands Kaasmuseum offers an in-depth and interactive experience that brings to life the rich history and tradition of Dutch cheese production. Located in the heart of Alkmaar, this museum is dedicated to everything to do with cheese, from early history to modern production techniques. When you visit the Hollands Kaasmuseum, you will learn about the different types of Dutch cheeses, their unique flavours and textures, and the processes involved in cheese making. The museum also shows the cultural significance of cheese in Dutch society, including the traditional cheese trade as still seen at the Alkmaar cheese market.

Visit the National Beer Museum

Lovers of beer and history will enjoy the National Beer Museum, located in a historic building in Alkmaar. The museum highlights the history of beer brewing in the Netherlands, from traditional techniques to modern brewing methods. Visitors can view a unique collection of brewing equipment and memorabilia and get an insight into the brewing process. The highlight of your visit is undoubtedly the beer tasting, where you can experience the diversity of Dutch beer. An ideal outing for anyone wanting to discover Dutch beer culture.

Day trip to Alkmaar

A day trip to the cozy and historic Alkmaar is not to be missed. Discover the picturesque canals from a canal boat, visit the hidden courtyards, take a look at the world-famous cheese market or go shopping. Plenty to do for a fun day out!

Cruise through Alkmaar's canals

Discover charming Alkmaar from the water during a delightful canal cruise through its historic waterways! Sail past beautiful historic buildings, picturesque bridges and charming streets while admiring the city from a completely different perspective. Along the way, enjoy the remarkable architecture and rich history that make Alkmaar such a beloved destination. A wonderful way to sit back, relax and experience the charm of this beautiful cheese city!

Visit the cheese market in Alkmaar

The cheese market in Alkmaar is every Friday morning from 31 March to 29 September from 10.00-13.00. In addition, evening cheese markets are organised again: every Tuesday evening in July and August from 19.00-21.00 hrs. The Cheese Market takes place on Waagplein, about a 15-minute walk from the train station. The route from the train station to Waagplein is signposted. It is a nice walk through the centre of Alkmaar.

Visit the Dutch Cheese Museum

Housed in the historic Waag building, the Hollands Kaasmuseum offers an in-depth and interactive experience that brings to life the rich history and tradition of Dutch cheese production. Located in the heart of Alkmaar, this museum is dedicated to everything to do with cheese, from early history to modern production techniques. When you visit the Hollands Kaasmuseum, you will learn about the different types of Dutch cheeses, their unique flavours and textures, and the processes involved in cheese making. The museum also shows the cultural significance of cheese in Dutch society, including the traditional cheese trade as still seen at the Alkmaar cheese market.

Visit the National Beer Museum

Lovers of beer and history will enjoy the National Beer Museum, located in a historic building in Alkmaar. The museum highlights the history of beer brewing in the Netherlands, from traditional techniques to modern brewing methods. Visitors can view a unique collection of brewing equipment and memorabilia and get an insight into the brewing process. The highlight of your visit is undoubtedly the beer tasting, where you can experience the diversity of Dutch beer. An ideal outing for anyone wanting to discover Dutch beer culture.

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How can I cancel? +

I want to cancel a package
You can cancel your booking within the cancellation period, in which case you will receive a refund of the package amount and a voucher for the booking fee. You will find the cancellation deadline in the third step of the booking process. Via the 'cancel booking' button in the booking confirmation e-mail, you can cancel the booking yourself if you are still within the cancellation period.

Nearly all our packages can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the day of arrival. However, for some packages this is 48 or 72 hours before the day of arrival. The time of arrival does not matter for the cancellation period.

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Great that you want to book multiple arrangements! That is certainly possible. An arrangement is for 2 people. In the second step of the booking process, you can add as many rooms to your booking as are available.

Each room you add is essentially an extra arrangement for two people.

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Great that you want to book multiple packages! That is indeed possible. In the second step of the booking process, you can add as many rooms to your booking as are available.

Each room you add is essentially an additional package for two people.

How can I change the date of my booking? +

It is unfortunately not possible to change a booking (date). You must first cancel the existing booking via the 'cancel' button. You will find this button in the e-mail with the booking confirmation, which you received immediately after payment of your reservation. Can't find it? Check your junk mail and/or spam to be sure.

I want to stay longer +

If you want to book an extra night you can, provided that we also offer the corresponding package for 1 night, book consecutively to your other booking. The same applies if you want to book two additional nights. If we do not offer the package for one night on the site, you can do this through the hotel. You pay the normal hotel rate. So unfortunately not with our valid discount.

For Room only bookings it is advisable to check availability via the website. It is however necessary to make a new booking.

I want to customize the package +

It is not possible to adjust the package. However, there are a number of extras that can be booked during the booking process. The package cannot be changed in terms of duration and content. If you want to come with more than two people, you can add extra packages in the second step of the booking process.

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