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Hotel d'Olde Smidse in Giethoorn, gezien vanaf de weg
Hotel d'Olde Smidse

Overnight stay in Giethoorn at Hotel d'Olde Smidse.

Sleep right in the most famous water village of the Netherlands. Within walking distance of the canals, the wooden bridges and the whisper boats.

Welcome to our smithy

Resting among the canals of Giethoorn.

Hotel d'Olde Smidse is located in the heart of Giethoorn, a village characterised by canals, over 180 wooden bridges and thatched roofs. Sleep in one of our seven spacious hotel rooms or the family room, all with private bathroom and digital TV.

From your window you can see the Beulakervaart. Boats, yachts and whisper boats coming and going. A lively stretch of water in the middle of Giethoorn.

Your stay begins well with a generous breakfast buffet. Then simply hop in a boat, stroll over the bridges or grab a bike towards the Weerribben-Wieden, which is right next to the village.

Why stay with us

Seven reasons to lay your head here.

Sleeping comfort, atmosphere and convenience. A short introduction to what you can expect from us.

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  • Generous breakfast buffet

    Fresh and abundantly stocked, a truly royal start to the day.

  • Free WiFi and parking

    No extra charges for internet or parking, simply included.

  • 24/7 access to your room

    Come and go as you please, you are free to plan your own day.

  • Walking and cycling distance from everything

    The centre of Giethoorn, the canals and nature are all nearby.

  • Bike rental available

    Standard bikes and e-bikes can be hired directly from us.

Breakfast buffet

Breakfast like a king.

Start your day with our generous breakfast buffet. Fresh bread rolls, cold cuts, cheeses, fruit, yoghurt, eggs and much more are ready and waiting. Step into your day full of energy.

Not staying with us but still want to join? That is possible. Reserve a spot at the breakfast buffet in advance and we will happily pour your coffee.

Uitgebreid ontbijtbuffet bij d'Olde Smidse: vers brood, croissants, beleg, fruit en sappen
The rooms

Peaceful and spacious, with everything you need.

Our rooms are furnished with care. You sleep in a twin bed (two beds that can be pushed together), have a private bathroom with shower and toilet and enjoy all the comfort you need for a carefree stay.

  • Twin bed (can be pushed together)
  • Seating area to relax
  • Private bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Digital TV and free WiFi
  • Spacious wardrobe
  • Free cot on requestFree
Hotel room rates

Transparent prices, no surprises.

All prices are per room per night, including breakfast and tourist tax. Travelling with children or a baby? Child rates are shown below the cards.

Our rooms

1 or 2-person room

Our standard hotel room

€159,49/night

per room per night

  • Breakfast included
  • Tourist tax included
  • Twin bed (can be pushed together) and seating area
  • Private bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Digital TV and free WiFi
For 3 guests

3-person room

Double room with an extra bed

€198,99/night

per room per night

  • Breakfast included for 3 persons
  • Tourist tax included
  • Twin bed plus extra bed for the 3rd guest
  • Private bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Digital TV and free WiFi
  • This rate applies when the 3rd guest is an adult. Lower rates for children, see below.
For families

Family room

For up to 4 persons

€219,49/night

per room per night

  • Breakfast included for 4 persons
  • Tourist tax included
  • Four beds in the room
  • Private bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Digital TV and free WiFi

Child rates & cot

Applies to hotel rooms and the family room

  • Extra bed child 3 to 12 years

    €27.50 p.p.p.n.

  • Extra bed child 13 to 16 years

    €39.50 p.p.p.n.

  • Cot up to 2 years, placed free of charge

    €7.50 p.p.p.n. child rate

Booking directly is cheaper. Book directly with us and you pay no commission to booking sites, getting the best rate. Feel free to call or email us for a personal quote.

Check-in

13.00 – 18.00

Arriving later? Please let us know in advance.

Check-out

voor 10.00

This allows us to prepare the room for the next guest.

Rent a bike

  • Standard half day €7,50
  • Standard full day €11,00
  • E-bike full day €23,50
Booking request

Request your stay with ease.

Choose a room type, tell us your dates and party size and we will contact you as soon as possible to confirm your booking.

  • This is a request, not a confirmed booking. You will receive a confirmation from us.
  • Booking directly with us is cheaper: no commission fees to booking sites.
  • We usually respond within 24 hours. Prefer to call? You can reach us on 0521 361 331.

Online aanvragen tijdelijk niet beschikbaar

We zijn bezig met een vernieuwd reserveringssysteem. Vanaf september kunt u weer rechtstreeks online reserveren. Tot die tijd helpen we u graag persoonlijk verder.

We reageren doorgaans binnen één werkdag. Bij voorkeur bellen tussen 09:00 en 17:00.

Holiday homeFor up to 5 persons

A holiday home for the whole family.

Looking for a few days away with family or friends? Book our holiday home. You have full privacy, your own space and the option to join our breakfast buffet or have a daily special whenever you like.

  • Night€220
  • Midweek (Mon to Fri)€525
  • Weekend (Fri to Mon)€535
  • Full week€750
Surcharge from 5 persons
€25 p.p.p.n.
Tourist tax
€2,30 p.p.p.n.
Breakfast buffet (optional)
€19,50 p.p.
Daily special (optional)
€16,50 p.p.
3-course weekly menu (optional)
€32,50 p.p.
Call 0521 361 331
Business stays

Also ideal for business guests.

Whether you are passing through, have a project in the region or are organising a team outing: d'Olde Smidse is the right choice. Work undisturbed in your room with free WiFi and park your car on our own grounds at no extra cost.

For multiple employees or longer stays we are happy to put together a competitive tailored offer. Contact us for more information.

  • Free WiFi in all rooms
  • Free parking on our own grounds
  • 24/7 access to your room
  • Breakfast and dinner on site
  • Central location in Overijssel and Drenthe
Frequently asked questions

Good question. Here is the answer.

Can't find your question? Feel free to call us on 0521 361 331 or send an email to info@olde-smidse.nl.

  • Check-in is between 13:00 and 18:00. On the day of departure we kindly ask you to check out before 10:00. Arriving later than 18:00? Please let us know and we will arrange it.

  • Yes, parking is free on our own grounds. No pay machines, no hassle.

  • Free WiFi is available in all rooms and communal areas.

  • Yes, all rooms have a private bathroom with shower and toilet, including towel pack, shampoo and shower gel.

  • Yes. Our generous breakfast buffet is included with every room rate. Non-hotel guests can also join; reserving in advance is recommended.

  • In most rooms we can add an extra bed or cot. Just let us know how many guests will be staying and we will arrange it.

  • Booking directly with us is always cheaper. Booking sites charge commission, which we prefer to invest in your stay. Call or email us for a personal quote, especially for multiple nights.

  • Yes, for hotel guests we offer standard bikes (€7.50 per half day or €11 per full day) and e-bikes (€23.50 per day). Please reserve e-bikes in advance for charging purposes.

  • Unfortunately, pets are not permitted in our rooms or the holiday home.

  • When booking directly we apply flexible terms. Cancellation is free of charge up to 48 hours before arrival. After that we charge the first night. Different terms apply to the holiday home - please ask us.

Ready to book?

We would love to keep your room for you.

Not sure about the dates, the number of guests or the right room type? Feel free to call or email us and we will help you.