Coming home in the heart of the water village.
A true family business with three venues under one roof. Cosy overnight stays, great dining and fresh snacks, right on the Beulakervaart.
Hotel, restaurant and cafetaria in Giethoorn.
Coming home in the most famous water village of the Netherlands.
D'Olde Smidse is a stone's throw from the canals, the wooden bridges and the whisper boats of Giethoorn. A true family business where you feel welcome straight away. Whether you come for an overnight stay, a generous dinner or fresh fried fish on the terrace: we are here for you with genuine hospitality and a warm atmosphere.
Five reasons to be with us.
Three under one roof
Hotel, restaurant and cafetaria. Everything in one place.
Free parking
Our own car park, always room for your car.
Heart of Giethoorn
Walking distance from the canals, the bridges and the whisper boats.
Family business
Three generations of Bons, years of passion for Giethoorn.
Better value direct
Booking directly is always cheaper than through booking sites.
Three generations, one passion.
We are Dirk Jan, Dirk Jan jr. and Sebastiaan Bons. Together we run d'Olde Smidse as a family business. We love our craft, Giethoorn and especially guests who see us as a true home away from home.
Come and visit and experience it for yourself. Warm regards, the Bons family.
"Our guests call us 'just like home'. That is the biggest compliment we can receive."
The Bons family
A weekend without a care.
Overnight stays, dining, boating and cycling. We take care of everything; all you have to do is enjoy. From €99.50 per person.
See you soon at d'Olde Smidse.
We look forward to welcoming you to Giethoorn.
Warm regards, the Bons family.