Zeeland · Netherlands
Where to stay in Middelburg
Middelburg is a city in Zeeland, Netherlands, home to about 50,000 people. This guide covers 3 hotels in Middelburg.
- Places to stay in this guide
- 3
- Best months
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- OST61 km · Ostend-Bruges International Airport
- Currency
- EUReuro
- Time zone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Language
- Dutch
About
About Middelburg
Middelburg is a city and municipality in the south-western Netherlands serving as the capital of the province of Zeeland. Situated on the central peninsula of the Zeeland province, Midden-Zeeland (consisting of former islands Walcheren, Noord-Beveland and Zuid-Beveland), it has a population of about 48,000.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Middelburg
See
Hundreds of Middelburg's monuments were damaged or completely destroyed in WWII, but in the decades that followed, the city worked hard to rebuild its centre and restore the cultural heritage that remains. And with success, as over 1100 national monuments make Middelburg a top ten Dutch heritage site. There's a clearly historic feel to the old town, which is encircled by a pretty pattern of canals, once part of the 1595 Sea Beggars fortifications. To see the best of town, stroll along the canals and through the old streets around the charming Market Square. There, you'll see the beautiful former City Hall, now in use by the university.
- Zeeuws Museum
- Town Hall
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Where to stay
Places to stay in Middelburg
3 places to stay from the chains this guide covers, each linked to its own website.
| Place to stay |
|---|
| Hotel De Nieuwe Doelen-Middelburg hotel |
| Hotel-Restaurant Arneville-Middelburg hotel |
| Hotel-Restaurant Middelburg hotel |
Where to stay
Which part of Middelburg to stay in
There's a good selection of hotels in the city, but, as in many Dutch cities, few of them really lie in the low budget range. There's no youth hostel in town, but if you're travelling on a budget you might consider the one in nearby Vlissingen, as that's only a few km away. Alternatively, bring a tent and go camping, as several camp grounds are available in the area.
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When to go
The best time to visit Middelburg
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Middelburg are May to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C; October is the wettest, with about 84 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Middelburg: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), about 61 km from the city centre in a straight line; Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 68 km) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 76 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
By rail, Middelburg is one of the stops on the so-called Zeeuwse lijn or Line F, running from Vlissingen via Middelburg to Goes, Bergen op Zoom and Roosendaal. As for roads, the N57 originates here, passing four of the Delta Works dams, ending near Brielle and Rozenburg. From there, it connects further to the A15. The A58 passes Middelburg on its way from Flushing to Goes and on to the A4. There's a clearly marked exit for Middelburg. Rotterdam is the closest airport, served mostly by discount carriers.
Getting around
The centre of the city is well navigable on foot and very approachable by bike. Despite the pedestrian zones, much of the centre is accessible by car. Like in many Dutch cities, parking can be hard though and is typically paid (up to €2 per hour), with very few options in the old centre. There are several parking garages just out of the centre, which are well indicated when approaching the city centre.
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OST · Ostend-Bruges International Airport
ANR · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)
RTM · Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Middelburg
Eat
There are plenty of large and small eateries, serving to all tastes. The Market Square, Plein 1940, the Vlasmarkt and the Dam are good places to look for bars and restaurants.
Drink
Especially on weekends, the city centre has plenty of bar activity in the evenings. The main areas are roughly the same as the ones where the restaurants are, including the Market Square and the Vlasmarkt. Popular places include café Brooklyn and Seventy Seven (Market Square), and Schuttershof on the Vlasmarkt. The last one is open later than most others, until about 04:00. For real clubbing you'd have to go out of town though, and the best option then is perhaps 'De Hooizolder' in Westcapelle. A taxi there from the Plein 1940 will cost around €40. If you like beer, De Mug on the Vlasmarkt is your best bet, as it serves a wide selection, including many Belgian brands.
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Questions
Middelburg: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Middelburg?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Middelburg are May to September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C; October is the wettest, with about 84 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Middelburg?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), about 61 km from the city centre in a straight line; Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 68 km) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 76 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Middelburg?
euro (EUR).
Nearby
Destinations near Middelburg
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.