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Weeshuis Gouda

Relais & Châteaux

Spieringstraat 1
Rated 9.0 in 686 reviews

Weeshuis Gouda is a distinctive hotel nestled in the historic city of Gouda, Netherlands. Embracing its origins as a 16th-century orphanage, this boutique hotel offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort, providing guests with an intimate atmosphere that is both charming and serene. Its thoughtful restoration pays homage to its storied past, with architectural elements that echo its heritage yet seamlessly integrate contemporary design.

Located in the heart of Gouda, Weeshuis Gouda presents an ideal base for exploring the rich culture and vibrant life of the city. Guests can enjoy convenient access to nearby attractions such as the world-renowned Cheese Market, the Gothic sophistication of St. John’s Church, and the picturesque canals that define this quintessentially Dutch landscape.

Inside, the hotel’s decor combines vintage details with modern amenities, creating a warm and inviting environment. Guests will find rooms tastefully appointed with comfortable furnishings, ensuring a restful stay. Each room has been designed with care to reflect both luxury and coziness, incorporating a palette and style that reflect the tranquility of its surroundings.

Weeshuis Gouda is not just a place to stay, but a destination in itself, offering a quaint courtyard that provides a serene escape from the city's rhythm. The accommodation provides an authentic local experience, emphasized by personalized service that prioritizes the comfort and satisfaction of each guest. Whether visiting for leisure or business, Weeshuis Gouda stands out as a memorable retreat that captures the spirit of Gouda’s rich traditions and modern sensibilities.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 13
Rain free days
February
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 14
Rain free days
March
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 14
Rain free days
April
 14°
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 6
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 15
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May
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 8
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 17
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Gouda and near Weeshuis Gouda (Relais & Châteaux)

Janskerk
Janskerk
Church building in Gouda, Netherlands
50m / 60yd
Museum Gouda
Museum Gouda
Museum in Gouda, Netherlands
140m / 150yd
Reeuwijkse plassen
Reeuwijkse plassen
Lake in the Netherlands
1.8km / 1.1mi
Gouwekerk
Gouwekerk
Church building in Gouda, Netherlands
290m / 320yd
Houtmansplantsoen
Houtmansplantsoen
Park in Gouda, the Netherlands
200m / 220yd
Van Bergen IJzendoornpark
Van Bergen IJzendoornpark
Park in the Netherlands
0.8km / 0.48mi
Agnietenkapel
Agnietenkapel
310m / 340yd
Goudse Hout
Goudse Hout
Park in Gouda, the Netherlands
1.4km / 0.9mi
Vrouwetoren, Gouda
Vrouwetoren, Gouda
470m / 0.29mi
Gedenkteken A. A. van Bergen IJzendoorn
Gedenkteken A. A. van Bergen IJzendoorn
Statue by unknown artist in Gouda, Netherlands
350m / 380yd
Monument voor Cornelis en Frederik de Houtman
Monument voor Cornelis en Frederik de Houtman
Statue by Xav. Stracké in Gouda, Netherlands
360m / 400yd
Wind phone Gouda
Wind phone in Gouda, the Netherlands
0.6km / 0.36mi
De drie springers
De drie springers
Statue by Ludwig Oswald Wenckebach in Gouda, Netherlands
1.1km / 0.7mi
Waag, Gouda
Waag, Gouda
Cheese weigh house in Gouda
250m / 270yd
De Telepoort
De Telepoort
0.8km / 0.53mi
Naaierstraat 6, Gouda
Naaierstraat 6, Gouda
300m / 330yd
Two Circles
Two Circles
Sculpture near Gouda in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands
3km / 1.8mi
Twee cirkels
Twee cirkels
Sculpture near Gouda in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands
3km / 1.8mi
De Tobbe
De Tobbe
Former swimming pool In Gouda, Netherland
2.2km / 1.4mi
Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Moordrecht
Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Moordrecht
Church building in Zuidplas, Netherlands
3.9km / 2.4mi
Sint-Barnabaskerk (Haastrecht)
Sint-Barnabaskerk (Haastrecht)
Church building in Krimpenerwaard, Netherlands
4.5km / 2.8mi
Sint-Petrus en Pauluskerk
Sint-Petrus en Pauluskerk
Church
5.2km / 3.2mi
Sint-Victorkerk
Sint-Victorkerk
Church building in Waddinxveen, Netherlands
4.4km / 2.7mi
Monument Koningin Wilhelmina
Monument Koningin Wilhelmina
Memorial in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands
6km / 3.7mi
Vredenburghzone
Vredenburghzone
Area in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands
4.7km / 2.9mi
Reeuwijkse Hout
Nature and recreation area in Reeuwijk, the Netherlands
5.4km / 3.3mi
Remonstrantse kerk
Remonstrantse kerk
Church in Waddinxveen, Netherlands
4.9km / 3.1mi
Brugkerk
Brugkerk
Church in Waddinxveen, Netherlands
5.3km / 3.3mi
Hervormde Kerk
Hervormde Kerk
Church in Stolwijk, Netherlands
5.9km / 3.6mi
De poort der bevrijding
De poort der bevrijding
War memorial in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands
5.8km / 3.6mi
Overtuin Bisdom van Vliet
Overtuin Bisdom van Vliet
Park in Haastrecht, the Netherlands
4.1km / 2.6mi
Gouwebos
Gouwebos
Park in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands
6.9km / 4.3mi
God is Liefde
God is Liefde
Church building in Oudewater, Netherlands
6.6km / 4.1mi
Boomkwekerijmuseum
Boomkwekerijmuseum
Museum in Boskoop, the Netherlands
7.7km / 4.8mi
De Vergeten Plek
De Vergeten Plek
Artwork dedicated to the lowest polder level in the Netherlands
6.1km / 3.8mi
Monument for the Lowest Point in the Netherlands
Monument for the Lowest Point in the Netherlands
6.3km / 3.9mi
Wierickerschans
Wierickerschans
9.1km / 5.7mi
Bentwoud
Bentwoud
Nature and recreation area in South Holland, the Netherlands
8.3km / 5.1mi
Loetbos
Loetbos
8.8km / 5.5mi
Dorpskerk, Ouderkerk aan den IJssel
Dorpskerk, Ouderkerk aan den IJssel
Church building in Krimpenerwaard, Netherlands
9.9km / 6.2mi
Station Nieuwerkerk
Station Nieuwerkerk
Railway station in Zuidplas, the Netherlands
8.1km / 5mi
Huis te Vliet, Oudewater
Huis te Vliet, Oudewater
9.9km / 6.1mi
Golfbaan Hitland
9.1km / 5.6mi
Sint Willibrorduskerk
Sint Willibrorduskerk
Church building in Bodegraven, Netherlands
8.5km / 5.3mi
Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Bergambacht
Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Bergambacht
10km / 6.2mi

What to do in Gouda and near Weeshuis Gouda (Relais & Châteaux)

Janskerk
Janskerk
Church building in Gouda, Netherlands
50m / 60yd
Museum Gouda
Museum Gouda
Museum in Gouda, Netherlands
140m / 150yd
Reeuwijkse plassen
Reeuwijkse plassen
Lake in the Netherlands
1.8km / 1.1mi
Gouwekerk
Gouwekerk
Church building in Gouda, Netherlands
290m / 320yd
Houtmansplantsoen
Houtmansplantsoen
Park in Gouda, the Netherlands
200m / 220yd
Van Bergen IJzendoornpark
Van Bergen IJzendoornpark
Park in the Netherlands
0.8km / 0.48mi
Agnietenkapel
Agnietenkapel
310m / 340yd
Goudse Hout
Goudse Hout
Park in Gouda, the Netherlands
1.4km / 0.9mi
Vrouwetoren, Gouda
Vrouwetoren, Gouda
470m / 0.29mi
Gedenkteken A. A. van Bergen IJzendoorn
Gedenkteken A. A. van Bergen IJzendoorn
Statue by unknown artist in Gouda, Netherlands
350m / 380yd
Monument voor Cornelis en Frederik de Houtman
Monument voor Cornelis en Frederik de Houtman
Statue by Xav. Stracké in Gouda, Netherlands
360m / 400yd
Wind phone Gouda
Wind phone in Gouda, the Netherlands
0.6km / 0.36mi
De drie springers
De drie springers
Statue by Ludwig Oswald Wenckebach in Gouda, Netherlands
1.1km / 0.7mi
Waag, Gouda
Waag, Gouda
Cheese weigh house in Gouda
250m / 270yd
De Telepoort
De Telepoort
0.8km / 0.53mi
Naaierstraat 6, Gouda
Naaierstraat 6, Gouda
300m / 330yd
Two Circles
Two Circles
Sculpture near Gouda in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands
3km / 1.8mi
Twee cirkels
Twee cirkels
Sculpture near Gouda in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands
3km / 1.8mi
De Tobbe
De Tobbe
Former swimming pool In Gouda, Netherland
2.2km / 1.4mi
Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Moordrecht
Nederlands Hervormde Kerk, Moordrecht
Church building in Zuidplas, Netherlands
3.9km / 2.4mi
Sint-Barnabaskerk (Haastrecht)
Sint-Barnabaskerk (Haastrecht)
Church building in Krimpenerwaard, Netherlands
4.5km / 2.8mi
Sint-Petrus en Pauluskerk
Sint-Petrus en Pauluskerk
Church
5.2km / 3.2mi
Sint-Victorkerk
Sint-Victorkerk
Church building in Waddinxveen, Netherlands
4.4km / 2.7mi
Monument Koningin Wilhelmina
Monument Koningin Wilhelmina
Memorial in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands
6km / 3.7mi
Vredenburghzone
Vredenburghzone
Area in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands
4.7km / 2.9mi
Reeuwijkse Hout
Nature and recreation area in Reeuwijk, the Netherlands
5.4km / 3.3mi
Remonstrantse kerk
Remonstrantse kerk
Church in Waddinxveen, Netherlands
4.9km / 3.1mi
Brugkerk
Brugkerk
Church in Waddinxveen, Netherlands
5.3km / 3.3mi
Hervormde Kerk
Hervormde Kerk
Church in Stolwijk, Netherlands
5.9km / 3.6mi
De poort der bevrijding
De poort der bevrijding
War memorial in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands
5.8km / 3.6mi

About Gouda

Gouda, a charming city in the Netherlands, offers a variety of attractions that reflect its rich history and cultural heritage. One of the most notable highlights is the Gouda Cheese Market, which takes place weekly during the summer months. Here, visitors can witness the traditional cheese trading process and sample some of the region's famous cheeses.

The St. John's Church is another significant landmark worth exploring. Renowned for its stunning stained glass windows, it is a fine example of Gothic architecture and provides insight into the city's religious history. Nearby, the Gouda City Hall, with its striking façade and intricate details, serves as a picturesque backdrop for photographs and is an important symbol of the city’s medieval past.

Visitors can also enjoy a stroll along the Canals of Gouda, which offer a peaceful setting and a chance to appreciate the well-preserved historical buildings. The canals are lined with quaint shops and cafés where one can relax and soak in the local atmosphere.

For those interested in art and culture, the Museum Gouda features a diverse collection that includes works from the Dutch Golden Age, as well as contemporary art. This museum provides context to the city’s artistic contributions and its significance in Dutch history.

In addition to these attractions, Gouda hosts several annual events that showcase local traditions and crafts. The Gouda Candle Night in December is particularly popular, where the city is illuminated by thousands of candles, creating a festive and enchanting environment.

Overall, Gouda presents a mix of historical sites, cultural experiences, and local flavors, making it a worthwhile destination for visitors looking to immerse themselves in Dutch culture.




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