Visitor Information
Everything you need to plan a smooth visit to Arnhem
Visitor Information
All routes on this site start from Arnhem Centraal — so getting here is step one. This page covers how to arrive by train or car, where to park, and where to sleep if you're staying overnight.
About Arnhem →By Train
Arnhem Centraal is well connected on the Dutch and international rail network. All walking routes on this site start and end here — no car needed for a day visit.
Book via NS.nl (Netherlands) or DB.de (Germany / international).
By Car
Arnhem is on the A12 (from Utrecht / The Hague) and A50 (from the north and south). From Germany take the A3/A12 via Emmerich. Parking in the city centre is paid (street parking runs ~€4.60/hr in 2026) — the garages below are more economical and guarantee a space even during busy periods.
Local transport
Arnhem's bus network is operated by Breng (breng.nl). Most city-centre attractions are within easy walking distance of the station. Breng day passes are available at the station and via the Breng app.
Tourist information
The tourist information centre (VVV) is located at Stationsplein 13, directly at Arnhem Centraal. Staff speak English and can help with maps, tours, and bookings.
Getting to Oosterbeek
Breng bus 352 from Arnhem Centraal takes about 15 minutes to Oosterbeek — the base for the Airborne Museum Hartenstein and the war cemetery. Runs every 20 minutes during daytime hours.
Money & payments
The Netherlands is effectively cashless. Contactless Visa/Mastercard is accepted almost everywhere. A few market stalls and smaller cafés are cash-only — carry €20 as backup. Tipping is not expected; rounding up is common. No cash on buses: use a contactless card or OV-chipkaart.
Language
Nearly everyone in Arnhem speaks fluent English. Menus, museum information, and transport signage are routinely available in English. You will rarely need Dutch — though 'dank je wel' (thank you) is always appreciated.
Weather
Arnhem has a mild but unpredictable maritime climate. May to September is the best window — warmest, most daylight, terrace cafés in full swing. Rain is possible year-round, so a light waterproof jacket is always a good idea. Winter is quiet and cheaper.
Cycling
Arnhem is unusually hilly for the Netherlands — not the flat cruise visitors expect from Amsterdam or Utrecht. Bikes can be rented at OV-fiets stations at Arnhem Centraal (NS account required). Routes along the Rhine and through Sonsbeek Park are scenic and worth the effort. Consider an e-bike for the steeper sections.
Day Trips
Arnhem is an ideal base for exploring the region. Amsterdam, Utrecht, Nijmegen, and medieval Hanseatic cities like Zutphen and Doesburg are all within easy reach by train or bus — without the crowds and prices of staying in the capital.
See day trips →Walking Routes
All routes start from Arnhem Centraal Station — filter by theme and duration to find the right walk for your day.
See walking routes →A selection of hotels at different price points, all within easy reach of the city centre and the station.
Hotel Haarhuis
An upscale hotel directly at Arnhem Centraal Station — the most convenient location in the city, with LOCALS brasserie and BLOU rooftop bar on site.
From €85 / night
Stationsplein 1, 6811 KG Arnhem
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The Church Boutique Hotel
Opened March 2023 inside an 1879 Lutheran church — 14 rooms including eight floating rooms suspended in the original nave, with the organ and chandelier intact.
From €110 / night
Spoorwegstraat 10, 6811 KG Arnhem
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A 16-room Jugendstil mansion from the late 1800s, listed as a rijksmonument (national monument), on the edge of Park Sonsbeek.
Cronjéstraat 15, 6814 AG Arnhem
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Stayokay Hostel Arnhem
A well-run hostel near the Veluwe parklands, about 3 km from the city centre — good for budget travellers and groups, with bar, terrace, and breakfast.
Diepenbrocklaan 27, 6815 AH Arnhem
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Holiday Inn Express Arnhem
A reliable modern chain hotel within five minutes' walk of the station, with free breakfast included — a practical choice with no surprises.
From €75 / night
Nieuwe Oeverstraat 50, 6811 JB Arnhem
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A straightforward mid-range hotel on Eusebiusplein, centrally located with a restaurant and bar on site — good value for the location.
Eusebiusplein 1a, 6811 HE Arnhem
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An upscale hotel 3 km north of the city centre with a spa, stylish restaurant, and bicycle rental — better suited to car travellers than public transport users.
From €95 / night
Amsterdamseweg 505, 6816 VK Arnhem
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