Discover Gouda Known for cheese, culture, and conviviality
Gouda
Gouda
Shopping
During your stay at Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim - Leiden, visit the historic center of Gouda. This city offers a wide range of shopping options, museums, and picturesque canals with cozy terraces. Visit the old town hall dating from 1450 or admire the magnificent Sint Janskerk. This church, at 123 meters, is the longest in the Netherlands and is famous for its stained-glass windows. In addition to these remarkable buildings, Gouda is inseparably linked to its famous Gouda cheese and syrup waffles.
Fun activities to visit in Gouda:
The Traditional Cheese Market
The Syrup Waffle Factory
Goudse Waag
Museum Gouda
Shopping
Gouda has plenty of shops to find the best items. There are even some fun shopping routes available, which guide you easily past all the special spots in the city.
Public transport
By train, it takes just over one hour from NS Station Sassenheim, which is a 10-minute walk from our hotel. From there, continue your journey to Gouda, with transfers at NS Station Leiden Centraal and NS Station Den Haag Centraal. Check the NS website for current schedules.
From NS Station Gouda, it is about a 10-minute walk to the city center. If you prefer to travel by bus, the best stop is Bushalte Centrum, Gouda. For bus schedules, visit the HTM website.
Parking
From Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim - Leiden, it is about a one-hour drive to Gouda. There are several parking options in the city. We recommend parking at Parkeergarage Q-Park Nieuwe Markt or Q-Park Bolwerk, both 5–10 minutes’ walk from the city center.