College Hotel Alkmaar

3.5 star property
Hotel in Alkmaar with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Exterior
Restaurant
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, cribs/infant beds
Reception
Junior Suite | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, shampoo

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Achter de Vest 3, Alkmaar, 1811 JZ
  • Stedelijk Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cheese Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Waagplein
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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Room options

Junior Suite

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Alkmaar

College Hotel Alkmaar places you next to Stedelijk Museum and Grote Kerk. This 22-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Stedelijk Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cheese Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waagplein - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hollands Kaasmuseum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waag - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Alkmaar Station - 8 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stadskaffee Laurens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Uma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Binnenkomer Eetcafé De - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Delifrance Alkmaar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪De Bonte Bengel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

College Hotel Alkmaar

Hotel in Alkmaar with a coffee shop and a restaurant
College Hotel Alkmaar features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. If you drive, self parking is EUR 15.50 per night, and there's also an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 34-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Fans and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 15.50 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15.50 for adults and EUR 15.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 34.50 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 7.5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.85 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15.50 for adults and EUR 15.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 15.50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 7.5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 34.50 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

College Hotel Alkmaar
College Alkmaar
College Hotel Alkmaar Hotel
College Hotel Alkmaar Alkmaar
College Hotel Alkmaar Hotel Alkmaar

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at College Hotel Alkmaar?

College Hotel Alkmaar offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to College Hotel Alkmaar?

This hotel is located in Alkmaar, just steps from Stedelijk Museum and Grote Kerk, and within a short walk of Waagplein. You'll also find Cheese Market and Hollands Kaasmuseum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at College Hotel Alkmaar?

Yes, secured parking is offered for EUR 15.50 per night with in/out privileges. Electric car charging and electric bike charging are also available.

Does College Hotel Alkmaar have a casino at the property?

No, College Hotel Alkmaar doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at College Hotel Alkmaar?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about College Hotel Alkmaar?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does College Hotel Alkmaar have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does College Hotel Alkmaar have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, College Hotel Alkmaar serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does College Hotel Alkmaar allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at College Hotel Alkmaar for a fee of EUR 15.50 per pet, per night.

Does College Hotel Alkmaar have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to College Hotel Alkmaar?

The closest major airport to College Hotel Alkmaar is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is 27.3 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at College Hotel Alkmaar?

No, at College Hotel Alkmaar, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

College Hotel Alkmaar Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 105 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Tea and coffee available at all times! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pilar

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a cold, drafty building with some strange electrical setups: in order to keep the heat on the bathroom light had to be on all night. It’s a little hard to walk around the hotel because of the layout.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Really nice breakfast here. Staff was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Manager was exceptional in service and friendliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great choice!

We had a very nice stay here. Ezra in the evenings and the young lady (sorry we didn’t get her name) in the mornings were very friendly and accommodating. The elevator’s operation was questionable so we had to carry the stroller up the stairs each time but these little inconveniences are always insignificant when you receive great service. The location was great and the free breakfast was delicious and had a lot of variety. Loved that there was a supermarket very close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for old centrum visit. Breakfast had lots of options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Frans

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lior

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware - We have been told guests got stuck in the elevator so we better not use it, so we didn’t took the chance and used the stairs. The beds were uncomfortable and probably the worst I have ever had. We arrived in August which is mostly hot (not talking about heat wave) and there is NO AC. The door of the room was open and two small fans were working to somehow reduce the heat of the room, without any success. Breakfast is limited to specific time slots as the room Is too small to contain more than ~25 people and there was only one small fan to help the heat, again without any success. You pay for a hotel but eventually you sleep in a cheap guesthouse. Not worth the money and definitely not recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Yaron

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is terrible! No AC at a 34 degrees day, only small fan. The bed and pillows are so old and uncomfortable. The entire place is barely a hostel, don’t know how they call it a hotel…and in such a high price. Stay away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast.

Clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Not worth the money

The room was extremely hot as the window could not be opened resulting poor ventilation.There was only one very little fan in the room, definitely not enough for a double room, not to say it was still 35°C after dark during the heat wave in July. Even worse, a cat came into our room which was on the ground floor through the narrow window at about 2 am! My husband and I could hardly sleep during our stay. One good thing, the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Quaint, clean and central to St Laurenskirk church. Nice supermarket next door. No restaurant but good breakfast provided.

10/10 Excellent

Fergal, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless hotel in a wonderful city Alkmaar. Only 40 min drive to sightsee in Amsterdam but loved the tranquil city of Alkmaar. Nice shopping area.. Canals..Restaurants and a park/trail 5 mins from hotel to run/jog. Edmond an zee beach on 10mins away. Hotel was clean and basic but ideal for family of 2+2. Staff very friendly. Breakfast ideal.

6/10 Okay

Allan Bech

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sébastien

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bed too soft

This was good, but sleeping was not easy. The bed is too soft. This is an old building totally fresh inside the room and modern, but still there are windows with a single glass. So in winter it's better to keep the warm airco, which is also a little bit noisy if you do like to sleep in silence.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Les nuits ont été difficiles, en raison de la climatisation, trop bruyante
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Onno

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Futloos ontbijt. Muf.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024