Guidebook for Delft
Food Scene
Delicious food, drinks, cakes in combination with good service and a stunning view over the water in an modern industrial building, must see and on the way to the railway station.
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Huszar
13 HooikadeDelicious food, drinks, cakes in combination with good service and a stunning view over the water in an modern industrial building, must see and on the way to the railway station.
Great coffee, lovely cosy atmosphere in a picturesque street.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Kek - De koffiebar van Delft
27 VoldersgrachtGreat coffee, lovely cosy atmosphere in a picturesque street.
Dex Lunchbar
61 Brabantse TurfmarktPure, home made, fresh ingredients, ideal place for a lunch!
Fish market, try the Dutch treat herring ('haring') or some 'Kibbeling' (Dutch snack consisting of battered chunks of deep fried fish).
Visbanken
2 CamerettenFish market, try the Dutch treat herring ('haring') or some 'Kibbeling' (Dutch snack consisting of battered chunks of deep fried fish).
Famous for their Dutch Apple pie, cosy as if you are in a traditional Dutch living room. In summer real nice square too because of all its terraces.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Kobus Kuch
1 BeestenmarktFamous for their Dutch Apple pie, cosy as if you are in a traditional Dutch living room. In summer real nice square too because of all its terraces.
Restaurant with simple but good food at one of my favourite squares in Delft! Specifically in the summer, this is one of those places, a little outside the city centre but defiantly worth to visit.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
LEF Restaurant & Bar Delft
2 DoelenpleinRestaurant with simple but good food at one of my favourite squares in Delft! Specifically in the summer, this is one of those places, a little outside the city centre but defiantly worth to visit.
Boulangerie Michel
17 Oude MolstraatFrench bakery and patissery, one word: delicious!
At a picturesque 'hofje' (courtyard with almshouses around it), this restaurant serves French-Mediterrenian dishes in a warm atmosphere. This restaurant is a little pricier (av. €32 for two courses ex. drinks).
Van der Dussen
118 BagijnhofAt a picturesque 'hofje' (courtyard with almshouses around it), this restaurant serves French-Mediterrenian dishes in a warm atmosphere. This restaurant is a little pricier (av. €32 for two courses ex. drinks).
A shop with literally an old fashioned taste. Most of the interior is from the 1930's. They have nostalgic products like Old Dutch Sweets, nostalgic toys and post cards.
Don't miss this one if you visit Museum Prinsenhof.
Shop Kouwenhoven
3A Sint AgathapleinA shop with literally an old fashioned taste. Most of the interior is from the 1930's. They have nostalgic products like Old Dutch Sweets, nostalgic toys and post cards.
Don't miss this one if you visit Museum Prinsenhof.
Drinks & Nightlife
Café 'Tango'
2 NieuwstraatA place to have a drink and have a great party.
Jazz Café Bebop
33 KromstraatEvery sunday afternoon live jazz!
Good food for a nice price in the heart of the city centre. Check their calendar for up-to-date performance (rock, pop) http://www.wijnhaven.nl/agenda/
Wijnhaven
WijnhavenGood food for a nice price in the heart of the city centre. Check their calendar for up-to-date performance (rock, pop) http://www.wijnhaven.nl/agenda/
Cocktails, G&T, beers, a good place to spend the evening where they have live music and sometimes DJ's.
STECK stage club bar
25 KromstraatCocktails, G&T, beers, a good place to spend the evening where they have live music and sometimes DJ's.
Sightseeing
Famous Delft blue, the last remaining earthenware factory from the 17th century. At the Royal Delft Experience one will discover the complete history and production process of Royal Delftware. I love it that you can see the painters doing there craftwork and it is only a 1 minute walk away from the house!
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles
196 RotterdamsewegFamous Delft blue, the last remaining earthenware factory from the 17th century. At the Royal Delft Experience one will discover the complete history and production process of Royal Delftware. I love it that you can see the painters doing there craftwork and it is only a 1 minute walk away from the house!
The church where the Royal Family, the members of the Dutch monastery, are buried. Moreover, it is a very scenic view if you climb all the stairs!
Note: if you want to visit both the Old & New Church, ask for a combi-ticket as this saves you a bit of money.
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New Church
80 MarktThe church where the Royal Family, the members of the Dutch monastery, are buried. Moreover, it is a very scenic view if you climb all the stairs!
Note: if you want to visit both the Old & New Church, ask for a combi-ticket as this saves you a bit of money.
With its nickname Skewed John, leaning two meters (6.5 ft) from the vertical as a 75 meter (246 ft) brick tower, it is an interesting spot to visit. Official name (Old Church or Old John ("Oude Jan")
Note: if you want to visit both the Old & New Church, ask for a combi-ticket as this saves you a bit of money.
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Old Church
25 HH GeestkerkhofWith its nickname Skewed John, leaning two meters (6.5 ft) from the vertical as a 75 meter (246 ft) brick tower, it is an interesting spot to visit. Official name (Old Church or Old John ("Oude Jan")
Note: if you want to visit both the Old & New Church, ask for a combi-ticket as this saves you a bit of money.
The only remaining city gate of Delft, built around 1400. It currently serves as an art gallery and private residence.
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Eastern Gate
1 OostpoortThe only remaining city gate of Delft, built around 1400. It currently serves as an art gallery and private residence.
Arts & Culture
The Prinsenhof ("The Court of the Prince”), built in the Middle Ages as a monastery was also the place where William (Ancestor of the monarchy of the Netherlands) has been murdered.
It is a square with a rich cultural historical meaning, I really like how the museum presents the story of the Netherlands.
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Museum Prinsenhof Delft
1 Sint AgathapleinThe Prinsenhof ("The Court of the Prince”), built in the Middle Ages as a monastery was also the place where William (Ancestor of the monarchy of the Netherlands) has been murdered.
It is a square with a rich cultural historical meaning, I really like how the museum presents the story of the Netherlands.
Getting Around
Railway station Delft, a 15 minute walk to the house.
You can also take buses and trolleys.
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Delft Station
Railway station Delft, a 15 minute walk to the house.
You can also take buses and trolleys.
Essentials
Jumbo
126 LaakwegBig supermarket - they have all you need.
Shopping
They have unique gifts and even furniture from talented Dutch designers, fair-trade and recycles. You can also grab a coffee or lunch. Go for the best ice creams or home made chocolates to the shop next to it called 'De Lelie'.
VOORLOPIG
8 VoorstraatThey have unique gifts and even furniture from talented Dutch designers, fair-trade and recycles. You can also grab a coffee or lunch. Go for the best ice creams or home made chocolates to the shop next to it called 'De Lelie'.