Hotel Oostereiland is a renovated prison building, boasting a unique Markermeer lake-side location. It offers rooms, some set in the former jail cells, with free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms. Featuring the original cell doors, the rooms are cosy decorated from the inside with modern furnishings and a work desk. Each has a private bathroom with free toiletries provided. Guests can enjoy a drink or meal at the restaurants terrace, located on the prison’s courtyard. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. From Oostereiland Hotel, it’s just 500 metres to the historic centre of Hoorn. The train station, offering connections to Amsterdam, is 1.2 km away.