What are the best things to do in Delft?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Delft, Netherlands. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Photo: Zairon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Delft
Travel guide for Delft, Netherlands — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Delft is a stop in Netherlands, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 120–250 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Budget
Delft trip cost
Budget
USD 55–90
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 120–250
per person / day
Luxury
USD 290–475+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Delft, Netherlands. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Delft
Estimated total (USD)
$3,125
≈ $1,563 per person · $446 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $185/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Delft mid-range ground costs (budget 55–90 · mid 120–250 · luxury 290–475+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Chocolaterie De Lelie
Kobus Kuch
Lunchroom Leonidas
Kleyweg's Stads-koffyhuis
Michel Boulanger
Jans Delft
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Coen Delft
Hotel de Emauspoort Delft
Hotel Grand Canal
Hotel de Plataan
Hampshire Hotel Delft Centre
Shopping
- Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles
- Aardewerkfabriek De Candelaer
- Delft Pottery De Delftse Pauw
- De Blauwe Tulp
Nightlife
- Bierhuis de Klomp
- Cafe het Klooster
- Ciccionina
In pictures
Delft gallery
Photos: Zairon, WeeJeeVee, Jan Verkolje, Joan Blaeu, Unknown authorUnknown author, Cornelis Springer — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Delft travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Delft?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Delft?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Delft, depending on how many day trips you want in Netherlands.
Where should I stay in Delft?
Popular stays in Delft include Hotel Coen Delft, Hotel de Emauspoort Delft, Hotel Grand Canal. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Delft cost?
On the ground in Delft (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 55–90 per person per day, mid-range about 120–250, and luxury about 290–475+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Delft, Netherlands. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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