Delft is a city with a special history and of course known for Delft Blue. From ibis Styles Delft City Centre, the historic city center is a 10-minute walk away. Museums, monuments, canals, restaurants, and shops are all within walking distance. In this guide, you will find our tips for discovering the city.
Along the Oude Delft and in the side streets around the Markt, you will find cozy restaurants for an intimate dinner. From an informal bistro to fine dining. Ask the reception for personal tips, they know the area like no other.
The medieval Oude Kerk on the picturesque Oude Delft is known for its leaning tower. Famous Delft residents are buried in the church, including Johannes Vermeer and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (the namesake of the park next to the hotel). The area along the canal is one of the most beautiful places in the city to walk.
The Gothic Nieuwe Kerk stands on the Markt and is the landmark of Delft. Inside, you will find the impressive tomb monument of William of Orange. Climb the 376 steps of the tower for a panoramic view over the city, the canals, and on clear days, all the way to The Hague and Rotterdam.
View Delft from the water. A canal cruise offers a unique perspective on the historic city center, the bridges, and the characteristic facades. Very enjoyable in the spring and summer months. Ask the reception or send an email for advice.
Step into the world of Johannes Vermeer, the most famous painter of Delft. The Vermeer Center tells the story of his life and work in the city where he was born. Discover how he worked with light, what techniques he used, and what seventeenth-century Delft looked like. Additionally, you can take the cube walk, The Delft of Vermeer: a route along all the locations that played an important role in his life.
Overnight stay with breakfast and tickets for Museum Prinsenhof and a visit to the Old and New Church. Discover the history of Delft and William of Orange.
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Overnight stay with breakfast and admission tickets to the Royal Porceleyne Fles. You will be taken to Royal Delft by canal boat. Discover how Delft Blue has been hand-painted for centuries.
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Delfts Brouwhuis houses the Delftse Brouwers brewery, the youngest brewery in Delft in the most historic setting. Here we brew wonderful beers every week with the brewer John Brus, which flow directly into one of the 20 taps. one-handed. Own beers. For you. Ready to be tapped. The Delftse Brouwers beer collection consists of different colours, aromas, percentages and tones. But they all serve the same purpose: to really enjoy Delft.
View websiteYes, both are within walking distance. You can reach the Vermeer Center in about a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and Royal Delft in 20 minutes. Want to make it a complete outing? The hotel offers packages with tickets for the Vermeer Center and Royal Delft, so you have everything arranged at once.
One of the most beautiful routes is from the hotel via the Van Leeuwenhoekpark towards the Vrouwjuttenland and the Oude Delft. You walk along the canals, under old bridges, and end up at the Markt with the Nieuwe Kerk. From there you can stroll through the side streets to the Prinsenhof and the Oude Kerk. The entire round is about 3 kilometers and is doable on a relaxed afternoon or as an evening walk.
From ibis Styles Delft City Centre, all major attractions are within walking distance. The Market and New Church are 12 minutes away, the Vermeer Centre is 15 minutes away, the Old Church and Prinsenhof Museum are 14 minutes away, and Royal Delft is 20 minutes away. The city center of Delft is compact, so you can easily combine multiple attractions in one day.
Enough. Take an evening walk along the illuminated canals and the Market, which is an experience in itself. In the city center, you will find cozy restaurants, wine bars, and cafes where you can spend the evening. Afterwards, you can have a drink in the hotel bar. During the winter months, Delft Illuminated is recommended: a light route through the entire city center.
Delft is worth visiting all year round. In the spring (March to May), you can combine a visit with the Keukenhof and the bulb region. Summer is ideal for terraces, canal cruises, and festivals such as the Jazz Festival. In winter, Delft Illuminated is a special reason to come. During the week, it is quieter in the museums and the city center than on the weekend.
In the historic city center, you'll find plenty of small, unique shops and cozy coffee bars. Think of boutiques along the Oude Delft, ceramic shops with Delft Blue, and coffee spots around the Markt and in the Voldersgracht. Right next to the hotel is Anne&Max, a popular lunchroom for coffee, breakfast, and lunch.
For the main attractions (Vermeer Center, Royal Delft, Nieuwe Kerk, Oude Kerk, and Museum Prinsenhof), you have two full days to view everything at your leisure. Do you only have one day or one night? Then combine the Vermeer Center or Royal Delft with a walk through the city center and a dinner by the canal. The reception will be happy to help you with a customized program.
You can explore Delft in a day, but with an overnight stay, you get much more out of it. In the evening, the city is at its most beautiful: illuminated canals, cozy restaurants, and a peaceful atmosphere. It's precisely this combination of daytime culture and evening enjoyment that makes Delft special. And from ibis Styles, you can easily hop on the train the next morning to The Hague, Rotterdam, or Amsterdam if you want to see more.