Delft

Markt 78

After a fire in 1618 after which only the tower remained, Hendrick de Keyser rebuilt the town hall. He reused the tower and some remaining walls. In 1620 construction was finished. The building was renovated in the 19th century.

Cameretten 2

Adjacent to the Vleeshal is the old city's fish market. Up to January 2025 fish was sold here.The building is being converted to sell seasonal products. The antique shop opposite the Visbank is the most photographed building in Delft.

Voldersgracht 1

Built in 1650. It is one of the only Hollands Classical buildings in Delft. Built as a meat market, later it was converted for wheat. Nowadays it is a youth society and restaurant.

Markt 47

It's an old-fashioned pharmacy. The gable is adorned by a traditional Gaper. The pharmacist -in white lab coat- provides proper care and attention far beyond current standards.

Voldersgracht 21· Pricey

It offers a view on the work and life of the famous 17th-century painter Johannes Vermeer. The souterrain houses reproductions from all of his 37 works in chronological order.

Choorstraat 38· Expensive

Try out the pottery wheel in the middle of this amazing ceramic city. They give regular workshops for 3.5 hours on Saturday afternoons, but if you contact them via their website, they sometimes accommodate on other days of the week.

Oudeweg 70, Nootdorp

On the road to Nootdorp 5 km outside Delft, on the IKEA side of the motorway you can find the Windmill Windlust. It is open to the public. Visit their website for the details and exact directions. It is best reached by bike.

Four days in August at least 20 pubs and outside podia are participating in Delft Jazz. It attracts a friendly crowd of people.

Koornmarkt 133· Cheap

Experience a different view on Delft from a canal boat (Dutch and English tour guide).

Oude Delft 133

Kleyweg's Stads-koffyhuis is a favorite lunch place of many locals and undoubtedly sports the best sandwiches in town. It can be a bit crowded around lunch time however, so be on time.

Oude Kerkstraat 3, 2611 HT Delft, Nederland· Cheap

Great little bakeries that does breads, sandwiches and cakes.

Beestenmarkt 1

The café Kobus Kuch has a nice choice of lunch breads, but is probably best known for its home made pies, and particularly its appeltaart with whipped cream.

Choorstraat

Named after the Belgian chocolates (which they sell too), has nice lunch breads and a wide variety of tea. During summer time you can take your lunch out in the patio at the back. Bonus here: no background music!

Brabantse Turfmarkt 87· Cheap

Jans is a patisserie and lunch place located right in the centre of town. They serve their own baked goods, pies and have ice cream. Open for breakfast (on some days) and lunch.

Voorstraat 10, 2611 JP Delft

Great place to get ice cream. Try the dark chocolate. They also make their own chocolates.

Coenderstraat 47· Moderate

Comfortable, clean, reasonably priced and right next to the railway station, the only hotel in Delft offering a free sauna for its guests. Also offering a free Wi-Fi service and a lobby computer. 40 rooms.

Breestraat 1· Moderate

Housed in a historic building (former city prison and VOC building) overlooking the canals, 2 minutes from the railway station. Clean and well-furnished, not very wheelchair-friendly. Wi-Fi available.

Exit Delft centrum

WestCord Hotel Delft is a showcase for Ikea. Everything is Ikea. The chairs, the bed, the cutlery, everything. Odd atmosphere, like sleeping in an Ikea store.

Doelenplein 10· Moderate

Unique and stylish hotel. Themed rooms are available. Look at their website for details. Great location, reasonable prices. Free Wi-Fi.