Gouda, an unique city

Best Western Plus City Hotel Gouda is located in the historic center of Gouda. Be surprised by the beautiful canals, the unique monumental buildings, the attractive shopping streets and the tasteful restaurants.

Gouda is also a perfect base to visit the surrounding villages and cities by bicycle, car or public transport. For example, think of the Reeuwijkse Plassen, silver city Schoonhoven or Oudewater with the Heksenwaag. Or go to one of the larger cities such as Rotterdam, Utrecht or The Hague.

Please see underneath this page an extensive overview of all the sights, restaurants, activities and where public transport are located.

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Gouda city of Cheese

Gouda is known worldwide for its famous Gouda cheese. The Gouda cheese market takes place every Thursday, from April till September. Here you can see the old-fashioned price negotiation - the hand clap - between the cheese farmer and the seller.

Visit the cheese market to taste that famous cheese (and of course to take some home).

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The market

Every Thursday morning and Saturday morning/afternoon there is a market on the central square "De Markt" in Gouda. The market has about thirty to fifty vendors. In addition to the daily groceries, you will also find various regional products at this market. Always looking for antiques or vintage stuff? From June to the end of August there is the Goudse Curiosa Market, also known as the Goudse Montmarte, every Wednesday. Click here for more information about this brocante market.

Once finished strolling around the market, enjoy the many terraces, with a view of the world famous Old City Hall.

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Sights

Gouda has many faces; from cultural and historical sights, natural beauty to of course what Gouda is known for: the Gouda cheese.

In and around the city you can enjoy beautiful monuments, many canals and special architecture. In the center of the city you will find the longest church in The Netherlands, the Sint-Janskerk with its beautiful stained glass.

Just a 10 minute drive outside Gouda you can enjoy the Goudse Hout for a nice walk or a bike ride to around the Reeuwijkse Plassen

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Gouda by Candlelight

Gouda by Candlelight is one of the oldest festivities in the Netherlands. In the evening, around 1500 candles are lit behind the windows of the historic Old City Hall on the main square and thousands more behind the windows of the buildings around the market square and in the city center. There are many (Christmas) activities in the city center. Walks, concerts, shows and performances in museums, churches and on the street. The highlight of Gouda by Candlelight is the lighting of the lights in the Christmas tree, donated by the city of Kongsberg in Norway.

COVID-19 update: Check Goudabijkaarslicht.com for the most up-to-date information.

Spot on Gouda

Gouda is also spot on for business visits!
Spot on Gouda is the initiative in which Gouda entrepreneurs join forces to position Gouda as the leading location for meetings, events and conferences. We too are part of Spot on Gouda!
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GO.GET.GREEN. Housekeeping Rewards®

Did you know that our hotel takes part of the GO.GET.GREEN. Housekeeping Rewards® program?
As a Best Western Rewards® member you will receive extra points on your account if you don't use one or more days housekeeping service during your stay.

This special program takes care of a reduction on water, cleaning supplies and linnen and therefor is a great way to operate more sustainable.

For more information please check this website.