15 options for waking up in the centre of the big city

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By: Inge City tripper | Read time: 8 minutes
  • Eindhoven by night
  • Culinair genieten in de Spoorzone in Tilburg
  • Blind Walls Gallery Molsparking poort in Breda
  • Meiden fietsen door steegje in 's-Hertogenbosch met doorkijkje op Sint-Janskathedraal

Would you like to simply roll into bed after a successful shopping session, a culinary experience or a vigorous night out on the town? These hotels are all located in the middle of the centre of bustling Brabant cities. Restaurants, shops, museums and the nightlife area are all within walking distance and the hotels are easily accessed by public transport. All of these are ingredients for a wonderful weekend away to Tilburg, Breda, ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Eindhoven.

Tilburg

  • Fietser in de Spoorzone in Tilburg
  • Culinair genieten in de Spoorzone in Tilburg
  • Bibliotheek de LocHal in de Spoorzone in Tilburg

Visit the Textile Museum or De Pont Museum, enjoy delicious food on the terrace in Piushaven or discover new places in the Spoorzone. Shop famous brands or search for that out-of-the-ordinary something in the Dwaalgebied roaming area. Go into the night dancing in the Korte Heuvel nightlife area or discover one of the many events in the city. Fill your entire day with fun plans because the place you will sleep is close by. You cannot get much more central than Mercure Hotel Tilburg centre (a 10-minute walk from Central Station). Or can you? The charming and informal Hostel Roots can be reached in 5 minutes, walking from the station.

Breda

  • Blind Walls Gallery Molsparking poort in Breda
  • Koffiebar Sowieso Breda
  • Suppen op de Singels in Breda

A bustling historic city centre with a popular nightlife area, extensive shopping facilities and an amazing amount of greenery and water in the city. Enjoy a boat trip on the canals, dive into the history of the city by visiting the Blind Walls Gallery, Stedelijk Museum Breda or the Grote Kerk Breda. Laze around in the park or settle down on a delightful terrace. Everything is within walking distance – including your bed! Sleep in a heritage site situated on one of Breda’s oldest streets. Hotel Nassau Breda has luxury rooms just a 12-minute walk from Central Station. Golden Tulip Keyser Breda has a view of the Grote Kerk and is only a 15-minute walk from the station. Leonardo Hotel Breda City Centre is right next to the station and a 10-minute walk will get you to the centre of the charm of the Grote Markt.

's-Hertogenbosch

  • Meiden fietsen door steegje in 's-Hertogenbosch met doorkijkje op Sint-Janskathedraal
  • Restaurant van Aken in 's-Hertogenbosch - borrelplank
  • Twee mensen op het terras van WerkWarenHuis aan de Tramkade

‘s-Hertogenbosch is not only the capital city of North Brabant but also a historic city filled with art, culture and culinary arts. Admire St. John’s Cathedral, delve into the history of the city at the Kruithuis Museum or go on a unique round trip on the Binnendieze underground river. Stroll past unique boutiques and enjoy a gastronomic meal at one of the many restaurants. Stand face to face with a real Van Gogh in Het Noordbrabants Museum or discover how design affects our daily lives in Design Museum Den Bosch. Stay overnight on the historic market square in Golden Tulip Hotel Central. A somewhat quieter location is the beautiful heritage site the Kloosterhotel de Soete Moeder, which gives youth who have trouble finding a job the opportunity to work in the hotel in preparation for a subsequent job or a supplemental study. The Den, a modern hotel, has stylish rooms and the Current Rooftop Restaurant & Bar gives a beautiful view of the city.

Eindhoven

  • 100 watt Eindhoven biertjes aan de bar
  • Eindhoven - Capital of Dutch Design, muurschildering
  • Eindhoven by night

A fun evening and night out in the Stratumseind nightlife area, luxury dining at a gourmet restaurant, shopping for your new wardrobe in De Bergen, discovering design at Strijp-S or enjoying art in the Van Abbemuseum: Eindhoven is full of fun locations that you simply must see. There is a centrally located hotel for every budget where you can recuperate from all of your experiences. At Hotel Mariënhage you can sleep in an old monastery complex, the trendy Social Hub is literally next to the central station and you can bathe in luxury in the five-star hotel NH Collection Eindhoven Centre. Don’t forget to take the lift to the top floor for a cocktail at VANE Skybar, rated by Gault & Milau as one of the best cocktail bars in the Netherlands.

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