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About the Hotel

Breedeplaats 6, Franeker, Netherlands, 8801 LZ
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Close to the city center
Great
8.4
/10
4.0
/5

Featuring bicycle rentals, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, Hotel Grandcafe De Doelen Franeker is just 1 km from IJsbaan. Located in proximity to the 18th - century orrery "Planetarium", this 3-star hotel boasts Dutch cuisine served at the onsite French restaurant.

Location

The centre of Franeker is a 5 minutes' walk of the hotel. Amsterdam is 75 minutes' drive from the Grandcafe, while KunstKamer Franeker is 18 minutes' stroll away.

This accommodation is only 600 m from Theresia bus stop and within 10 km of Harlingen train station in Franeker.

Rooms

The rooms include soundproof windows, along with a writing desk for guests' comfort. Also, there is a personal safe, a minibar fridge provided. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with hair dryers and toiletries.

Eat & Drink

Grand De Doelen, an onsite restaurant, is open for brunch. Hotel Grandcafe De Doelen features a restaurant nearby, where guests can enjoy a variety of French cuisine.

Leisure & Business

The hotel goes the extra mile to provide guests with cycling to help them stay fit.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the historic Eise Eisinga Planetarium for a unique show.
  • Savor fresh herring at the weekly market in Franeker on Wednesdays.
  • Explore the quaint streets to find hidden art installations.
  • Don't miss the extraordinary Museum Martena for local history.
  • Try 'snoep' (Dutch sweets) at the local shop De Lekkernij.
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Hotel Grandcafe De Doelen offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Twin Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Hotel Grandcafe De Doelen offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Grandcafe De Doelen Location

Breedeplaats 6, Franeker, Netherlands, 8801 LZ
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Breedeplaats 6, Franeker, Netherlands, 8801 LZ
Nearby
Museum
Korendragershuisje
500 ft
Church
Martinikerk Franeker
200 ft
Theatre
Groot Botnia
600 ft
Museum
Kaatsmuseum
1200 ft
Bezinningsmonument
200 ft
Twee Weeskinderen
200 ft
Franciscuskerk
400 ft
Public Building
Stadhuis Franeker
400 ft
Monument voor Eise Eisinga
500 ft
Café de Notaris
600 ft
Chr. Geref. Kerk
600 ft
Vrije Evangelische Gemeente
800 ft
Aukje
1000 ft
Church
Voorhof GKV Franeker
1100 ft
De Voorhof
1100 ft
Monument voor Willem Westra
1700 ft
Renate
2000 ft
Restaurants
Bakkerij Van Der Kloet
300 ft
Voorstraat 2
El Pastel
500 ft
Sint Martiniplantsoen 4
Brasserie de Stadstuin
700 ft
Eise Eisingastraat 2
Antonello
700 ft
Zilverstraat 43
De Stadsherberg
900 ft
8 Oud Kaatsveld
Bao Long
900 ft
Voorstraat 40
Getting around
City Centre
Franeker5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ)131 min  ·  54.0 mi
Train
Station Franeker6 min  ·  1700 ft
Station Harlingen13 min  ·  5.1 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-21:30
Check-out
from 06:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at EUR 1.10 per hour.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Grandcafe De Doelen provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Grandcafe De Doelen from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 297 verified reviews
8.3/10
Great
93%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.7/10
Comfort
8.4/10
Facilities
8.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Location
9.2/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
8.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 696 reviews
8.4/10
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