Eindhoven Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Eindhoven
Eindhoven
Eindhoven
Photo by ‎‎‎‎Fatih Aktac
Photo by ‎‎‎‎Fatih Aktac

Eindhoven is in the southeast of the province of North-Brabant. It's a compact city and an excellent destination for a weekend of culture and shopping. 

Looking for a nice weekend destination? Eindhoven is a lovely city close to the Belgian border. Hire bicycles and explore the countryside and discover its shopping streets, interesting museums and great restaurants.

The city barely counted 1000 people in the 13th century but is now home to a diverse population of more than 200,000. Most of the old city, including its castle, was destroyed in the 80-year war. Luckily not everything was destroyed and you can still see traces of the old city today.

Eindhoven has a wide variety of museums that have something for everyone. Modern art lovers will thoroughly enjoy the Van Abbemuseum and historians will love the Eindhoven Museum a great open air museum just outside the ring road. There's also the PSV Museum and of course the Philips Museum in honour of the company that was founded here.

Between museums, walk around town and pop into the 19th-century Sint-Catharinakerk, go shopping in the Heuvel shopping mall and end the day at Strijp-S a vibrant part of town with numerous restaurants and shops in former Philips factories. The area around Eindhoven is also full of things to do. Hire bicycles and tour the area yourself or with a guide.

If you're already in the Netherlands and travelling to Eindhoven by train, the centre of town is just across the street from the train station. The city also has an excellent bus service should you wish to travel longer distances. If you're travelling around the Netherlands by car, park it in one of the many parking garages. If you want to park for free, head for the park and ride (P+R) parking lots at Meerhoven which is west of the city centre outside the ring road.

There's a direct train from Amsterdam that will have you in Eindhoven in 1h20 as well as direct trains from The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, 's-Hertogenbosch and Tilburg. Alternatively you can fly direct to Eindhoven from Manchester and London Stansted, to Rotterdam from London City and of course to Amsterdam, from where you can catch a direct train to Eindhoven. If you're travelling by car, taking the Eurotunnel will get you to Eindhoven in 3.5 hours. The car ferry from Dover to Calais will take almost 5 hours, and the car ferry from Harwich to Hoek van Holland will take about 7 hours.

Eindhoven is a vibrant city with plenty of ways to spend a relaxing weekend.

Where to stay in Eindhoven

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Eindhoven City Center

4.5/5(55 area reviews)

Unique features of Eindhoven City Center include the museums and art galleries. Make a stop by Frits Philips Music Center or Philips Museum while you're exploring the area.

Eindhoven City Center
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Strijp

4/5(13 area reviews)

Strijp is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Philips Stadium and Evoluon.

Strijp
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Binnenstad

If you're spending some time in Binnenstad, Frits Philips Music Center and Philips Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Binnenstad
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Stratum

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Stratum is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Indoor Sports Centre Eindhoven and Parktheater Eindhoven.

Stratum
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Het Hofke

If you're spending some time in Het Hofke, Van Gogh-Roosegaarde Cycle Path and Step In The Arena - Grafiti Walls are top sights worth seeing.

Het Hofke
Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
4.5 out of 5
Vestdijk 47, Eindhoven
The price is £93 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£93
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Eindhoven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (994 reviews)
"Location and parking very good, very helpful and friendly staff. Saturday to Sunday night very noisy outdoors - actually too noisy!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
Holiday Inn Eindhoven Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Eindhoven Airport by IHG
3.5 out of 5
Flight Forum 650, Eindhoven
Fully refundable
The price is £76 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£76
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Eindhoven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Evoluon and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
"Great property with pleasant view of the forests in Eindhoven. Excellent buffet breakfast. 10 minute walk or a few minutes drive to the airport. Only problem is no laundry on site, so you will have to either give it to the front desk for next day pick-up or go to a laundromat in the city."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Eindhoven Airport by IHG
Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven
Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven
3 out of 5
Aalsterweg 322, Eindhoven
The price is £74 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£74
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Eindhoven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (168 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing stay. We asked for a room near the pool and was upgraded, free of charge. We really enjoyed our stay and the room was perfect, as too was the pool. Breakfast was a sheer delight and the food was very delicious. Overall - Excellent."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
limehome Eindhoven Gashouder
limehome Eindhoven Gashouder
3 out of 5
28 Gashouder, Eindhoven, NB
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Eindhoven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions DAF Museum and De Laak are ...
7.4/10 Good! (9 reviews)
Nice place for those who prefer a flat/bedsit
"Overall it’s a great place if you’re happy to look after yourself and have no need for a reception desk or city central position. The rooms are nice and my stay was relatively quiet, I preferred it to a hotel and it actually cost less"

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2024

limehome Eindhoven Gashouder
Cozy Room in Central Eindhoven
Cozy Room in Central Eindhoven
Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant
Stay at this apartment in Eindhoven. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Step In The Arena - Grafiti Walls and DAF Museum ...
4/10 (1 review)
"Perfect Experience"

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Cozy Room in Central Eindhoven
Private Room 404 - Eindhoven - By T&S.
Private Room 404 - Eindhoven - By T&S.
Eindhoven
Stay at this apartment in Eindhoven. Popular attractions Step In The Arena - Grafiti Walls and DAF Museum are located nearby.
4/10 (1 review)
"There was mold on the walls and in the shower. The coffee machine didn’t work. There was still dirt in the corners of the room. There was water in the fridge. There was no curtain in front of the window."

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

Private Room 404 - Eindhoven - By T&S.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Eindhoven

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A very nice city with very friendly people!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good little city that is kept clean. About the same price to go to Amsterdam which has a lot more to do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Eindhoven is excellent for a short break stay, lots to do, food and drink, nightlife great, lots of shops, markets, you will not be disappointed, try it.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Eindhoven is an amazing city - really fun place to visit and not at all touristy. True Dutch experience!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

They are nice and friendly people

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

I’d give it a miss - other than being well-served by trains, there’s little to see. The city seems populated by drunken, loud people. My first evening there was inconvenienced by an appalling red carpet prom night. Stupidest thing ever.

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