# One Night in Delft, an Hour by Train from Amsterdam Two unhurried days in Delft: the tower and the two churches, Vermeer, the blue pottery factory, a canal boat and a night beside the oldest canal. Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/the-netherlands/delft/itineraries/one-night-in-delft-from-amsterdam · Revisado: 2026-11-12 Dónde: Delft Delft can be seen in a day from Amsterdam, but with a night the city is left to you: the lit-up canals, the terraces of the Beestenmarkt and a breakfast beside the Oude Delft. It is an hour by train from Amsterdam and a few minutes from The Hague, so you can also use it as a base for continuing south. ## What does it cost? WhatHow muchNote Amsterdam–Delft trainVariesWith contactless card Churches and tower€15€6.50 for ages 6 to 11 Vermeer Centrum€15Audio guide included Canal boat€14April – October ## Where to stay The Bridges House Hotel occupies the house of Jan Steen's family on the Oude Delft; the Hotel de Plataan has themed and family rooms, and the Hotel Arsenaal Delft, 66 rooms in the former arsenal. ## Where to eat The Stads-Koffyhuis for midday, open all week, and Spijshuis de Dis for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. ## El plan ### Saturday · 09:00 · Train from Amsterdam Around an hour from Amsterdam Centraal. Leave your luggage at the Bridges House, on the Oude Delft. ### Saturday · 10:30 · Nieuwe Kerk and its tower The mausoleum of William of Orange and the tower climb, before it closes or the wind picks up. ### Saturday · 12:30 · Lunch at the Stads-Koffyhuis Sandwiches and cake on the terrace by the canal. ### Saturday · 14:00 · Oude Kerk and Vermeer Centrum Vermeer's grave, with the same ticket, and the centre that explains his technique. ### Saturday · 16:30 · Canal boat Fifty minutes from the Koornmarkt, from April to October. ### Saturday · 19:00 · Dinner at Spijshuis de Dis Dutch cooking and cinnamon liqueur on the Beestenmarkt, with a reservation. ### Sunday · 09:30 · Walk along the empty canals The Markt, the Oude Delft and the Voldersgracht before they fill up. ### Sunday · 11:00 · Royal Delft The last blue pottery factory, also open on Sunday. ### Sunday · 15:00 · Train to Amsterdam Or to The Hague, a few minutes away, if you are continuing your trip. ## Dónde dormir if you're flying - **Hotel de Plataan**: The place A three-star hotel run for more than thirty years by the Meijer family, on the Doelenplein, in the historic centre. What sets it apart are the themed rooms, each decorated like a little journey, as well as simple and family rooms. In 2024 its restaurant, Gaia, opened inside, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Why here Because you can walk to everything: the Markt, the churches and the canals are a few minutes away, and the station is a short stroll. With children, the themed rooms are a hard argument to beat. - **Bridges House Hotel**: The place A 17th-century canal house on the Oude Delft, the prettiest canal in the city, which was the home of the family of the painter Jan Steen. It has few rooms, each with its own character, and some apartments. In the morning, the buffet breakfast is served in the lounge and they cook your eggs to order. Why here For waking up beside the canal, two minutes from the Oude Kerk and five from the Markt, in a house with history. It is a place for couples and for a quiet getaway; check the room type on its website, because sizes vary. - **Hotel Arsenaal Delft**: The place Delft's arsenal, a military brick building beside the canal, turned into a hotel of 66 boutique-style rooms and suites that keep their original walls, beams and windows. Downstairs, the gastrobar De Wapenkamer, the former armoury, serves tea, wines, bites and cocktails. Why here It is in the centre, five minutes on foot from the Markt and the boat jetty. It is the option with the most big-hotel services without leaving the old town. ## Dónde dormir without a car - **Hotel de Plataan**: The place A three-star hotel run for more than thirty years by the Meijer family, on the Doelenplein, in the historic centre. What sets it apart are the themed rooms, each decorated like a little journey, as well as simple and family rooms. In 2024 its restaurant, Gaia, opened inside, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Why here Because you can walk to everything: the Markt, the churches and the canals are a few minutes away, and the station is a short stroll. With children, the themed rooms are a hard argument to beat. - **Bridges House Hotel**: The place A 17th-century canal house on the Oude Delft, the prettiest canal in the city, which was the home of the family of the painter Jan Steen. It has few rooms, each with its own character, and some apartments. In the morning, the buffet breakfast is served in the lounge and they cook your eggs to order. Why here For waking up beside the canal, two minutes from the Oude Kerk and five from the Markt, in a house with history. It is a place for couples and for a quiet getaway; check the room type on its website, because sizes vary. - **Hotel Arsenaal Delft**: The place Delft's arsenal, a military brick building beside the canal, turned into a hotel of 66 boutique-style rooms and suites that keep their original walls, beams and windows. Downstairs, the gastrobar De Wapenkamer, the former armoury, serves tea, wines, bites and cocktails. Why here It is in the centre, five minutes on foot from the Markt and the boat jetty. It is the option with the most big-hotel services without leaving the old town.