Best Western Zaan Inn, Zaandam, Netherlands

• Funky digs: Staying at Best Western Zaan Inn puts you in the privileged position of being able to explore the wonders of Amsterdam, and then when you’ve had enough hopping on a 10-minute train back to the tranquillity of the Zaan region. The modern hotel is pleasingly funky, with plenty of bright colours, stylish furnishings, and above all, a super relaxed feeling. The bedrooms are bright and airy, with lots of space and references to the region’s rich history scattered throughout for you to discover.
  
  
• Great food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken care of at 22 Kitchen & Bar Zaandam, an atmospheric space with an open kitchen, so you can witness the culinary prowess live, before tucking into your delicious dishes. From the bountiful buffet breakfast to the traditional Italian cuisine later in the day, the seasonal menu has something to satisfy every kind of diner. The bar is a great place for grabbing a quick cocktail with friends, or settling in for lengthier drinking sessions.
  
  
• Amazing location: Even though you have the thrills of Amsterdam on your doorstep, the immediate vicinity is also full of fascinating ways to spend your time. Right from your hotel you can explore the vast landscape, cycle through the 17th century mills and learn about the area’s history at places like Molen Museum, The Zaanse Time Museum and the Albert Heijn Museum. You can also find out how clogs are made at the Wooden Shoe Workshop, as well as going to a professional demonstration of cheese-making at the Henri Willig Cheese Factory.

Amenities

- Wi-Fi
- Pets are not allowed
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- Public transport tickets (fees apply)
- 24-hour front desk

How to get there

Best Western Zaan Inn is in Zaandam, just outside Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is an easy 30-minute drive away, and if you’re arriving with your own car, there are plenty of parking options at the hotel, including electric vehicle charging stations. Alternatively, it takes 15 minutes to get from Schiphol to Zaandam by train, and the hotel is right next to the train station.

Good to know

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Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.