Castricum accommodation from NZ$165

The Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals is 19 kilometres from the centre of Castricum. Alternatively, the Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem is located 20 kilometres away. The Hotel Donatella, as well as the Golden Tulip Lion D Or Haarlem, are two other recommended accommodation options in Castricum.

But wait, there's more! Don't leave without taking a look at what there is to see and do in wider Alkmaar - North-Kennemerland. North Holland boasts beaches, coastal plains and forests. Commonly visited North Holland tourist destinations include the old towns. Or join the locals ice skating while you're here.

It is well known that New Zealanders just love to relax, so consider extending your stay and check out the Stedelijk Museum, Waag and Waagplein, in Alkmaar, 12 kilometres to the northeast of Castricum. Alkmaar hotels include the Golden Tulip Alkmaar and Amrath Hotel Alkmaar. Or, you could stay in Bergen, 13 kilometres to the north of Castricum, where you'll find the Hotel Stad en Land and blooming hotel. The Plein, Noordhollands Duinreservaat and Gemeentemuseum Het Sterkenhuis are popular places to see in Bergen.

If you like sports and want to see local games, you might decide to head to Olympic Stadium, which is 25 kilometres to the southeast of Castricum. The Best Western Plus Hotel Blue Square and the Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk Station are good options if you want to get amongst it.

Travellers planning on arriving through Schiphol Airport can book accommodation at the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel & Conference Center or the Dorint Airport Hotel Amsterdam, both of which are conveniently close.