The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Leeuwarden

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Leeuwarden

Visiting Leeuwarden, Netherlands for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Leeuwarden, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Leeuwarden based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Leeuwarden for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Leeuwarden before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Leeuwarden for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Leeuwarden for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

WestCord WTC Hotel Leeuwarden

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Leeuwarden
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Heliconweg 52, WestCord WTC Hotel Leeuwarden has great rooms from $92 (before taxes). It offers room service, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, city views, and a spa at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Cafe

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Cafe which has nice rooms starting at $107. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Tweebaksmarkt 25-27. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, a hot tub, a spa, and kids meals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Leeuwarden
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $95. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Stationsweg 4. You'll also find kids meals, bicycle rental, family rooms, a kid-friendly atmosphere, and a multi-lingual staff which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.8 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kid-friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Stenden Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $101, Stenden Hotel, at Rengerslaan 8 provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms. It's located just 1.4 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Alibi Hostel Leeuwarden

Hostel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Leeuwarden
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Alibi Hostel Leeuwarden has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a bar, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. The great rooms here start at $57 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Blokhuisplein 40 Celblok H, Verdieping 1 en 2. Furthermore, it also offers a beauty salon, elevators to the upper floors, cycling, and meeting facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Groningen, West-Terschelling, Nes, Harlingen, and Oost-Vlieland.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Leeuwarden, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Leeuwarden, Best Hotels for One Week in Leeuwarden, or Best Hotels for One Night in Leeuwarden.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Leeuwarden?

Leeuwarden Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$90

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Leeuwarden, Netherlands based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $90. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Leeuwarden.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $99
  • 2-star hotels: $57


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