We have summed a number of useful tips and a holiday packing list just for you. With this checklist you can be sure that you won't forget to take anything with you on holiday.

Gelderland is the largest province in the Netherlands. There is plenty to do here. Whether you choose to explore nature in Apeldoorn, look up a piece of history in Arnhem or bring out the artistic side of yourself in Nijmegen. In this blog we have listed the best outings for you.

What is there to do during spring? Enough! The springtime is perfect for a fun day out in your own country with family, relatives or friends. We have listed a number of them for you.

The Dutch hotel chain cited the importance of automating operations and secure, anywhere access for their team.

Do you want a romantic weekend away with your loved one during Valentine's Day? It's possible at Bastion Hotels! We have listed our 5 favorite hotels.

The countdown has begun... just a few more days and it will be 2024. Time flies and before you know it the best events are just around the corner. Will you sing along with the best artists in the Netherlands at the Vrienden van Amstel LIVE or will you participate in the Midwinter Marathon? We have listed 7 events for you to start the new year well!

How quickly time flies... it's already November! It's getting colder and wetter, but that shouldn't spoil the fun! There are plenty of fun events planned in November. From spectacular light shows to visiting Sinterklaas' house. We have listed 6 different events for you.

In the middle of the country you will find hidden treasures of Utrecht that make the hearts of nature lovers beat faster... The province of Utrecht is bursting with beautiful nature reserves that are perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life! We have listed 5 beautiful nature reserves for you.

Do you want to plan a fun getaway with activity soon, but don't know where to go... Look no further! Bastion Hotels has a number of hotels near the best amusement parks and zoos in the Netherlands. Enjoy a day at the magical Efteling or come face to face with giraffes at Safaripark Beekse Bergen.

The beach towels can be taken out of the closet and the parasol can be unfolded again! With no less than 450 kilometers of coastline, summer is the ideal time to discover the most beautiful beaches in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is bursting with beaches; from the Wassenaarse Slag to the beach of IJmuiden. We have listed the top 8 most beautiful places in the Netherlands for you.

There is so much to do in Rotterdam. This port city is known for its special architecture, the Markthal, the Erasmus Bridge, AHOY Rotterdam and so much more! A weekend away is quickly fully planned... and even more so with these 5 fun activities!

Get on your bike and discover enchanting Arnhem. The city breathes history through its authentic buildings and the Battle of Arnhem. But that is not everything! Arnhem also has beautiful nature reserves that you can explore. We have selected the 5 most beautiful cycling routes so that you can discover Arnhem at its best!

Discover the city of light in Eindhoven by bike! With the heritage of Philips, works of art by Van Gogh and various green nature reserves around the corner. Here you can read 5 beautiful cycling routes in Eindhoven.

The birds start singing again early in the morning, the first crocuses are blooming and the sun is slowly starting to shine more and more… March has arrived! But March is stirring its tail, isn't it? The weather can't spoil the fun, because there are plenty of fun indoor and outdoor events. Are you partying in a sold-out GelreDome this month or would you rather be surrounded by colorful flowers? Read on for a good dose of inspiration for events.

The Netherlands has an extremely large cycling network. This way you can easily cycle from junction to junction while enjoying the soothing sounds of nature or the atmosphere in the city during a cycle tour in our little country. In this blog you will find a number of cycling routes that will take you past the most beautiful places in the Netherlands!

The shortest month of the year has arrived and spring break is just around the corner. Go out in the Netherlands with your partner, friends or family and enjoy. Boredom during the holidays…? No, we don't know that word here! There is a lot to do in the spring. Even on a rainy day. We have listed a number of activites for you.

The Dutch go through all weathers! Even in the winter months. So put on those walking shoes and go for a nice walk! The Netherlands has so many beautiful routes to offer. In this blog you can read 7 tips for a lovely walk.

If you drop a pin exactly in the middle of the map of the Netherlands… then there is the medieval city of Amersfoort! With its canals, countless monuments, cozy terraces and shops, Amersfoort is the perfect city for a weekend away. With a new Bastion Hotel coming up, we're doing a tour of Amersfoort!

At Bastion Hotels, we think the moments before and after your stay are the most important. That is why we have selected for you which events you absolutely do not want to miss next year! Are you going to spectacular concerts in sold-out concert halls or do you prefer to cheer on the side of a kilometer-long race track? Start 2023 prepared and quickly read on for a good dose of inspiration for the best activities in the new year.

It is officially autumn ! Time for colorful forests, autumn holidays, dried flowers for decoration, dark days and falling leaves. It is a season where one is disappointed and the other is steeled with happiness that it has finally come. October and the months that follow are therefore dominated by walks in the rain and games by the fireplace. Don't fall asleep.. ? Make this fall the coziest yet with our tips!

For Burgundian pleasure you go to South Limburg. That's nothing new. And besides all the art exhibitions and hiking tours between the mountains, there is much more to experience. For young and old, for families and couples or groups of friends and colleagues. Someone will not soon forget a trip to the southernmost point of the Netherlands. Especially if you attend one of these events! So have a lot of fun this late summer in Limburg. You can find all the fun here in this blog!

Brabant is perfect for the most beautiful cycling routes. You can easily cycle from city to city, you have many routes with a rich history and of course the beautiful nature in this versatile, green province. From the Van Gogh cycling route throughout the province, to a real urban design route in Eindhoven... we have listed 5x the most beautiful cycling routes in North Brabant:

Gelderland is the province where you can enjoy the city, the nature, museums and activities for every age. From the Kroller-Muller museum, numerous bicycle- and walking routes on the Veluwe, the Apenheul to Burgers' Zoo. Gelderland is home to the most popular activities in the Netherlands. Bastion Hotels has three unique hotels in Apeldoorn, Arnhem and Nijmegen where you can stay for an affordable and comfortable night. This is possible alone, with friends, family and the whole family. We have listed all the great tips for Gelderland for you. 

The old fortified town of Brielle has a rich history, so Brielle alone has 400 monuments. But there is much more to find in this old fortified town, such as a pilgrimage church, a museum, an old Kruithuis with a rich history and much more! Imagine yourself back in time and discover Brielle.

In a number of Bastion Hotels you can now book a room with a king-size double bed! When booking, choose a Deluxe or Comfort King room.

Last update: 25-02-2022

Dear guests and bookers,

Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. A city with a beautiful centre, nice walking routes and an ideal location. Last year, we opened our renewed hotel near the Goffertpark and this hotel is ideal for a weekend break! We have listed our 5 favourite tips for things to do in Nijmegen:

Book your stay at Bastion Hotels much quicker and easier due to several improvements on our website.

Bastion Hotels offers you five new house wines with our own label Bastion Sélection. Discover our new wines in our restaurants.

The completely new Bastion Hotel Eindhoven welcomed its first guests on July 7, 2017. Enjoy your stay in Eindhoven!

Construction Bastion Hotel Eindhoven is going fast. The scraffolds are already broken down again.

Team Bastion Hotels about their participation in Dakar.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a well rested and healthy 2017!

New information about The Dakar Experience 2015 en 2016

Pay Pal, Maestro en GiroPay are added as new payment methods on our website.

Come, see and discover the result of the intensive renovation of Bastion Hotel Brielle Europoort.

Our free shuttle bus at Schiphol has a new look ... Bright orange! So you cannot miss the shuttle bus.

Bastion Hotels will make your (night's) rest even more comfortable.

Because of severe weather the stages are being shortened. Nevertheless Team Bastion Hotels is on and letting more and more teams behind them.

After an intensive renovation Bastion Hotel Brielle Europoort will be opened at 8 July 2016!

The menu of Bastion Hotels has a new look!

Renovation of comfort rooms and Hotel Brielle

Bastion Hotels is proud to announce that the renovation and expansion project has been successfully completed