Drijfpaleis is set on a houseboat offering uniquely themed accommodation, floating on the river Rhine and within just minutes of Arnhem’s city centre. It offers rooms with a private terrace at the riverside. Free wired internet and cable TV are standard at the Drijfpaleis rooms. Each has its own style of decoration and coloured mosaics. In the spacious mosaic garden, guests can enjoy a cold drink from the communal fridge. There are waterside seating corners where ducks and birds join the guests. From Drijfpaleis, it’s 850 metres to the pub and restaurant area of the Korenmarkt square. Arnhem’s railway station is 600 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Arnhem
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bigred65
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place. An experience, not just somewhere to stay. Ruud is a lovely guy with a GSOH. Excellent location, near to everything, but far enough to be quiet and relaxing. I will definitely go back again.
  • Natalie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Super unique and beautiful space. We loved our room and thought the garden was incredible. The location was great, easy walk to the center of town and the train station. Ruud was a fantastic host, breakfast was tasty, and Hendrik the cat was a...
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A unique place to stay, excellent location, a super breakfast and tremendous hospitality.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Drijfpaleis
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Drijfpaleis takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:30

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform the property of their estimated arrival time. This can be noted in the Special Request box during booking, or by contacting property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that the total amount has to be paid in cash upon arrival.

Please inform Drijfpaleis in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Drijfpaleis

  • Check-in at Drijfpaleis is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Drijfpaleis include:

    • Suite
    • Twin

  • The prices at Drijfpaleis may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Drijfpaleis can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian

  • Drijfpaleis offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Walking tours

  • Drijfpaleis is 0.7 miles from the centre of Arnhem. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.