Best Hotels in Zwolle: 10 Great Places to Stay in and Around the City (2026)
Zwolle is a cozy Hanseatic city with a beautiful center, the Diezerstraat and the Sassenpoort. We rounded up the best hotels in Zwolle, complemented by two lovely addresses just outside the city in Hattem and Dalfsen. That makes it easy to find a bed that fits your weekend away.
Best hotels Zwolle: how we chose them
We chose hotels that guests consistently rate highly, with plenty of reviews, and that all have something of their own: a special building, a great location or a personal atmosphere. That way you’ll find the hotel in and around Zwolle that suits you.
BOUTIQUE AND SPECIAL PLACES TO STAY
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Ter Borch is on the Stationsweg, close to the station and within walking distance of the inner city. A stylish boutique hotel that guests rate very highly. There’s a bar, a restaurant and a fitness room, and the breakfast is delicious. Address: Stationsweg 9, Zwolle.
Hotel Staatsman is on the Diezerstraat, Zwolle’s well-known shopping street. You’re in the middle of the city with everything within walking distance. The breakfast is delicious. Address: Diezerstraat 80, Zwolle.
Apart! is on the Nieuwe Markt in the center, with apartments where you can have your own space. Handy if you stay a bit longer or travel with several people. There’s a bar and a restaurant, and the breakfast is highly appreciated. Address: Nieuwe Markt 10, Zwolle.
Hotel Oldenburg is on the Melkmarkt, in the middle of Zwolle’s old center. A traditional hotel with a great location. There’s a bar and a restaurant, and the breakfast is delicious. Address: Melkmarkt 45, Zwolle.
HOTELS WITH CHARACTER
Aparthotel Hattem is in the charming Hanseatic town of Hattem, a quarter of an hour from Zwolle. A quiet and personal alternative for anyone who wants to sleep outside the city. The breakfast is delicious. Address: Ridderstraat 1a, Hattem.
Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes is a classic hotel on the Stationsweg. It’s close to the station and the inner city. There’s a bar and a restaurant with a terrace, and the breakfast is delicious. Address: Stationsweg 7, Zwolle.
Hotel Fidder has its own whisky bar, Patrick’s Whisky Bar. A fun address for anyone who enjoys a good glass and wants to sleep close to the center. There’s a bar, and the breakfast is delicious. Address: Koningin Wilhelminastraat 6, Zwolle.
WELL RATED AND PRACTICAL
Van der Valk Hotel Zwolle is on the Nieuwleusenerdijk and has the well-known comfortable facilities of the chain. Nice if you come by car. You’ll find a pool and a spa, plus a bar and a restaurant, and the breakfast is very good. Address: Nieuwleusenerdijk 1, Zwolle.
Mooirivier Congreshotel is on the Oude Oever in Dalfsen, in the countryside outside Zwolle. A quiet place for anyone who wants to escape the crowds. You’ll find a sauna and a spa, a bar, a restaurant with a terrace and a garden, and the breakfast is fantastic. Address: Oude Oever 10, Dalfsen · Instagram.
Hotel Lumen is on the Stadionplein and is appreciated by many guests. Practical if you come by car or are here for the stadium. There’s a bar, a restaurant and a fitness room, and the breakfast is delicious. Address: Stadionplein 20, Zwolle.
Where to stay in Zwolle
If you want everything within walking distance, choose the center around the Diezerstraat, the Nieuwe Markt and the Melkmarkt. For a quick train connection, the hotels on the Stationsweg are handy. If you’re after peace and quiet, Hattem and Dalfsen are lovely options nearby.
Fun things to do around Zwolle
Giethoorn, the village without roads, is right near Zwolle. Take a boat tour through the canals and the National Park, a wonderful excursion from your hotel.
Booking a hotel in Zwolle
We prefer that you book your hotel directly via the hotel’s official website or Instagram account. That’s often where you find the best overview of rooms and current offers. Zwolle is popular on weekends and during events, so book in time.
Need more inspiration? Check out all our best hotels in the Netherlands or read our list of the best hotels in Arnhem.
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