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Alkmaar : Things to see and do
Alkmaar : Organise your stay
Alkmaar :
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Alkmaar Hotel tips
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Pakhuys from79 €
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Grand Hotel Alkmaar from79.50 €
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Familie Hotel Alkmaar from55 €
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Travel guide Alkmaar 
Alkmaar : The Michelin guide review
This historic town owes its current reputation to its picturesque cheese market (weekly). Alkmaar is also the main centre of the farming regions of the Noord Holland peninsula. The old town has preserved almost intact its 17C layout and many old façades within its surrounding moats. The old fortifications have been converted into a garden.
Tourist attractions Alkmaar : Things to see and do
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Frans Halsmuseum
Groot Heiligland 62 NL - 2011 ES Haarlem
Since 1913, this museum has occupied the former hospice for the elderly (1608). Devoted mainly to the work of Frans Hals, paintings of civic guards and regents give visitors a clear idea of his evolution as a painter. The museum also has many work..
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Herengracht
Herengracht NL - 1015 BK Amsterdam
The Herengracht or Patricians’ Canal is the principal of the four canals along which the wealthy merchants based themselves. The houses rival each other in decorative richness, especially when it comes to their gables.
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The Northern Canals
Herengracht NL - Amsterdam
Cut from 1586 onwards, these nobly-named canals (“Emperor’s”, “Prince’s”, “Patricians’”) have majestic quaysides, bordered by narrow gabled façades, opulent patrician residences, old warehouses and houseboats. Venture into the nearby Jordaan district..
Hotels Alkmaar
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Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar
Geestersingel 15 NL - 1815 GA Alkmaar
Prix Prices from : 77.50 EUR
Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar is located a short walk from the city centre. The train station is nearby, just as the Kaasmarkt, shops and the Stedelijk Museum. The hotel rooms have a bath and an in-house movie system. A breakfast buffet is available in the b..
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Hotel Stad en Land
Stationsweg 92-94 NL - 1815 CE Alkmaar
Prix Prices from : 50 EUR
Conveniently located across from the train station and within walking distance of the old city centre, this humble hotel is an excellent starting point for excursions. The characteristic city of Alkmaar offers all the modern attractions one could wa..
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Hotel Herenhuys
Pieterstraat 1 NL - 1811 LW Alkmaar
Prix Prices from : 79 EUR
Hotel Herenhuysis located in a manor house in the city centre of Alkmaar. The Waagplein, know for the famous cheese market, is a 1-minute walk away. The hotel offers luxurious rooms with a private bathroom and coffee and tea facilities. Breakfast is..
Restaurants Alkmaar
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de Koster
Baanstraat 32 NL - 1942 CJ Beverwijk
As attested by its façade, this up-to-date restaurant in the centre of town was once a church. Faithful chef for over 25 years, modern paintings on display, and terrace in the back.
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TOV
Nieuwe Laagzijde 11 NL - 1741 GE Schagen
The enthusiastic young couple at this establishment will give you a delicious meal. Nice monthly theme menus, wines by the glass, well-trained staff. Plane trees and arbours provide shade on the terrace.
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Up-to-date cuisine in a restaurant located between the port and the town centre. Porto barrels in the entrance, open kitchen, attentive service and intimate atmosphere with soft lighting. Try the set menu.
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Hendrickje Stoffels
Oude Doelenkade 5 NL - 1621 BH Hoorn
An old house with a modern décor across from the Binnenhaven. The chef, originally from Indonesia, is fond of exotic spices. The proprietress is an oenologist. Mini cruises available upon request.
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An old establishment with a modern interior. Friendly proprietress, dining area in purple tones, up-to-date cuisine made with excellent ingredients, chef at work on view and open wine cellar.
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Le Moulin
Dorpsstraat 96 NL - 1901 EN Castricum
A restored façade, brightened up and modernised interior, family atmosphere (two generations at work), creative classic cuisine and blackboard specialities. Try the house smoked salmon.
