The Netherlands, NijmegenApril 2, 2026, by Ira Verhoeven

The finest hotels in Nijmegen

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The Netherlands, Nijmegen, April 2, 2026, by Ira Verhoeven

The finest hotels in Nijmegen

Nijmegen has made significant strides in recent years. We’ve known for a long time, of course, that you’ve come to the right place for terraces along the Waal and the historic lower town, but the city is now also bursting with stylish hotels. From a rebellious hotel in an old school building to a clipper in the harbor: we’ve rounded up our 5 favorites where you’ll be more than happy to unpack your suitcase after a day of strolling through the city.

The Rebyl

The Rebyl

New to town and with its own, slightly rebellious character: that is The Rebyl. The hotel is located in a characteristic old school building on the Wedren. For those in the know: indeed, the place where the Nijmegen Four Days Marches starts and finishes every year. Little remains of the old classrooms: color pops off the walls and the rooms are a handsome mix of industrial and cheerful design.

The hotel has its own restaurant, Madame Liberty. Here you can sit down for a hearty breakfast in the morning, but you can also stop by for lunch or dinner the rest of the day in a setting that is just as colorful as the rest of the building. For those who need to quickly open their laptop or a Brainstorm has on the schedule: there are various creative spaces that lend themselves well to this. After a day of strolling around the city, the bar is a nice place for a good glass of wine or a coffee.

The Rebyl

Hotel Blue

Hotel Blue

Having tamed the notorious roundabout at Keizer Karelplein, Hotel Blue immediately offers the necessary tranquility on the stately Oranjesingel. It is the kind of place where design and natural materials set the tone, without ever feeling cold. The thirty rooms are furnished with care, and for those wishing to linger a little longer in the country's oldest city, there is also a long-stay apartment.

A major asset is Brasserie MANNA, where you can drop in all day long for breakfast, lunch, or high tea on the street-side terrace. In the evening, the Blue Bar is the place for a cocktail or a beer among the locals who also enjoy visiting here. Are you looking for a suite with a bath and fireplace, or a studio? Then just walk thirty meters to its big brother, MANNA.

Hotel Blue

Grandma Sientje

Grandma Sientje

Would you prefer something a bit more unique? Then you’ll want to stay at Opoe Sientje. This isn’t just any hotel, but a historic museum ship moored in the Waalhaven. Here, you’ll spend the night in authentic ship cabins furnished with great care and an eye for detail.

In the morning, you wake up to the lapping water and sit down for breakfast with a view of the ships sailing past on the Waal. The ship also serves as a museum, which is reflected in the interior filled with old nautical artifacts. On the deck, you will find a terrace where you can enjoy a coffee or a drink while the Buenos Aires the city slowly changes color. A lovely spot for those who appreciate a place with a story and still like to stay within walking distance of the lower town.

Grandma Sientje

NAEST Escapes

NAEST Escapes

For those who would rather trade the hustle and bustle of the city for their own front door in a historic building, the locations of Naest Escapes are a good choice. No standard hotel rooms here, but corporate shop Apartments spread across beautifully restored buildings in the city. The interior falls into the 'we want this at home too' category: think high ceilings with original ornaments, plenty of light, and a minimalist yet warm decor.

The apartments range from locations right in the city center to stays in a stately villa with a hidden city garden. Thanks to the private kitchen and homey atmosphere, the place is also well-suited for those who want to linger in the city a little longer. Here, you sleep amidst the tranquility of history, while the nicest coffee shops and restaurants in the lower town are literally around the corner.

NAEST Escapes

Hotel Thermen Berendonck

Hotel Thermen Berendonck

For those who want to leave the city completely behind for a while. Hotel Thermen Berendonck lies just outside Nijmegen. Here, you trade the down-to-earth city on the Waal for an atmosphere that seems to come straight out of A Thousand and One Nights. The entire resort is built in an Oriental style with great attention to detail, something that has been seamlessly carried through to the spacious rooms.

After a day in the various saunas and baths, you roll right into bed here. In the morning, you wake up with a view over the waters of the Berendonck, where breakfast is also served. And lucky you, after your last cup of coffee, you step straight back into the wellness area in your bathrobe for a second round.

Hotel Thermen Berendonck

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