Soest

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Muntplein featuring a city, heritage architecture and signage
Netherlands featuring a river or creek, a city and a bridge
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The quaint little town of Soest is situated to the northeast of Utrecht. The town is surrounded by nature, ponds and woods and is the perfect place to relax for a few days.

You can go horse riding with the whole family, mountain biking, cycling or on long walks through the woods. In town, you can enjoy the weather at a sidewalk café or relax at one of the cosy cafés. Thanks to its convenient location, it’s easy to pop over to Utrecht or Amersfoort for a few hours of shopping.

The town started in the 11th century as a little hamlet and was a modest farming settlement until the 18th century. After the railway and a few roads were built people started moving out of the big cities in search of tranquillity. Today Soest is surrounded by countryside with pastures in the northeast and woods and dunes in the south.

One of Soest's main points of interest is the Nationaal Militair Museum (National Military Museum), which is located in an impressive building with a huge roof and glass walls. The museum is home to an interesting collection of tanks and airplanes. Soest also has lovely shopping streets and sidewalk cafés.

Combine your time in town with a visit to Soestduinen, a lovely nature reserve. DierenPark Amersfoort (Amersfoort Zoo) is very close and a great place to take the kids. Openluchttheater Cabrio is a great place to spend a summer evening. And of course you can't leave before you’ve been to the Loosdrechtse Plassen, an absolute must for nature lovers.

Go horse riding at sundown or for a walk in the woods with your kids and take in the great flora and fauna. The nature around Soest is very diverse and the perfect place to spend a day outdoors. The centre of town is nice and compact and easy to get around on foot.

Whether you take the train or the bus or decide to drive, Soest's central location makes is easy to reach from anywhere in the Netherlands. Motorists will be pleased to know that parking in the city centre is free, although there are a few places where you will need a parking disc.

Discover the beautiful nature, the compact town centre and the options for exciting daytrips around this centrally located town.

DoubleTree by Hilton Royal Parc Soestduinen
DoubleTree by Hilton Royal Parc Soestduinen
4 out of 5
Van Weerden Poelmanweg 4-6, Soestduinen, Soest
The price is S$156 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
S$156
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Soest. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
Served the purpose of my visit.
"Good sized room and comfortable. Served the purpose of my visit. Not a lot to add really."

Reviewed on 21 Nov,2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Royal Parc Soestduinen
Stayokay Soest - Hostel
Stayokay Soest - Hostel
2 out of 5
Bosstraat 16, Soest
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$87 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
S$87
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Stay at this hostel in Soest. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Stellingkorenmolen De Windhond and Museum Oud Soest are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (164 reviews)
"My family loved it! So great for the kids!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug,2024

Stayokay Soest - Hostel
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4, Amsterdam
The price is S$144 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
S$144
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,072 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Great price for such a luxurious hotel. Was hesitant about it being far from the center but it is across the street from the Metro stop and only a couple stops into the different neighbourhoods to explore (and 6 to centraal). Very convenient, clean and has the coziest beds!! Will ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jan,2025

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cityden Stadshart
Cityden Stadshart
4 out of 5
Stroombaan 1, Amstelveen
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Amstelveen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (487 reviews)
"Overall amazing place to stay if you have the chance! I stayed here for about a week as a solo traveler and being so close to the buses and close shopping mall was an unbeatable location! Highly recommend and what a little lovely experience. Thank you!!"

Reviewed on 5 Dec,2024

Cityden Stadshart
Numa Amsterdam Docklands
Numa Amsterdam Docklands
4 out of 5
65 Cruquiusweg, Amsterdam, NH
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an in-room espresso maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews)
"Good place to stay and clean, will recommend! Thank you"

Reviewed on 11 Nov,2024

Numa Amsterdam Docklands
EuroParcs Bad Hulckesteijn
EuroParcs Bad Hulckesteijn
3.5 out of 5
Hulckesteijn 3, Nijkerk
Stay at this 3.5-star spa residence in Nijkerk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Strand Nulde and Action Factory are ...
7.8/10 Good! (48 reviews)
"No towels were provided -- may have been an oversight/."

Reviewed on 20 Apr,2024

EuroParcs Bad Hulckesteijn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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