Ascension Day in Holland: the 3 best locations

Ascension Day will be on Thursday 29 May this year, so with one day off you can enjoy a nice long weekend away! What's the plan?

You really don't need to go to a tropical destination for a wonderful weekend away. The Netherlands has so much to offer! Take a quick look and book your trip for the holiday weekend.

🏰 Go on a family adventure

Near Stayokay Utrecht!

Just outside Utrecht in the village of Haarzuilens, you will find the six-hundred-year-old estate of De Haar. Here you will feel like you are in a fairy tale: in the distance a castle looms with towers, red and white shutters, a moat and a drawbridge. You can also take a tour to admire the inside of the castle.

Stay in Utrecht

Stayokay Utrecht Centrum is located on Utrecht's most famous square: the Neude! Spend the night in a comfortable private or family room where a delicious breakfast awaits you in the morning.

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🐚 Enjoy the sea breeze

Visit Stayokay Noordwijk!

If you want to make your friends jealous with an Instagram photo, then Noordwijk Aan Zee beach is the place to be. From trendy beach clubs with lounge music to the beautiful Dutch Dune Area. Here you will find an oasis of tranquillity, where city dwellers like to come to escape the hustle and bustle.

Stay in Noordwijk

Stayokay Noordwijk is right next to the dunes and the forest. With private and shared rooms, this is the perfect base for an active holiday for young and old!

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🚲 Cycling in the Biesbosch

Go on a cycling holiday at Stayokay Dordrecht

Welcome to De Biesbosch National Park, a beautiful 9000-hectare nature reserve full of rivers, islands and willow forests. Although you can take to the water in a canoe or electric boat, the ideal way to truly discover this vast area is by bicycle. Plan your route and enjoy the ride!

Stay in the Biesbosch

Stayokay Dodrecht is located in the middle of De Biesbosch! Enjoy the large terrace with a view of the water and spend the night in a modern private or family room with its own bathroom.

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10% discount with member card

A member card is a great deal if you're planning to visit Stayokay hostels in the Netherlands or HI hostels abroad. You'll receive a 10% discount on your overnight stay and at our bar. Living in the Netherlands? You can buy a Stayokay membership here (in Dutch). Living outside the Netherlands? Then buy your card in your own country by contacting your local Youth Hostel Association or buy directly from Hostelling International.