Post-Plaza is located in the car-free center of Leeuwarden. The nearest parking garage is Zaailand Parking Garage, about a five-minute walk away. You can also park your car in Oldehoofsterkerkhof Parking Garage or Wilhelminaplein Parking Garage. For loading and unloading luggage, you can briefly stop at the hotel entrance on Tweebaksmarkt. We are happy to assist you with current parking tips when planning your stay, feel free to contact us.
You are welcome to check in from 3:00 PM. Arriving earlier? No problem, we will safely store your luggage so you can explore Leeuwarden. Would you prefer to go to your room immediately? Then book an early check-in, and you can check in from 1:00 PM. Upon arrival, we will ask for your ID (you can also arrange this in advance via our online check-in) and accompany you to the room. On the way, we would be happy to tell you something about our historic building and what there is to do in Leeuwarden.
On weekdays you can check out until 11:00 AM, on weekends until 12:00 PM. Want to stay a little longer? Ask at the reception for a late check-out. On weekdays this is possible until 1:00 PM, on weekends until 2:00 PM. After checking out, we are happy to store your luggage so you can stroll through the city for a while.
Yes, that is possible. Please contact us in advance so that we can prepare everything for your arrival. We will ensure that you can check in smoothly even with a late arrival.
Sure. You can drop off your luggage with us before checking in, so you can head straight into the city. After checking out, we are just as happy to store your belongings. We will give you a luggage tag with a nice surprise for a future visit.
Yes, we have a secure bicycle parking with charging points for e-bikes. The use of the bicycle parking is included with your stay. Do you want to explore Leeuwarden and the surrounding area by bike? We also rent city bikes and e-bikes.
The breakfast buffet is super fresh and is served every morning in the Grand Café. Enjoy a wide range of local products and live cooking: French toast made from Frisian Sugar Bread. Would you prefer to take it easy? We can also serve breakfast in your room, so you can wake up in peace. Breakfast can be booked at an additional cost and is included as standard in our packages.
Absolutely, the Grand Café is the beating heart of Post-Plaza. As a hotel guest, you can walk right in from your room. Our All Day Dining menu can be ordered all day, from an extensive lunch to a complete dinner. You don't need to make a separate reservation as a hotel guest, but we do recommend it during busy times. Many couples consciously choose Post-Plaza because of the combination of staying overnight and good food under one roof.
Our All Day Dining menu means that you can order a hot meal all day, not just in the evening. Whether you want to have lunch with an elaborate dish at 12 o'clock or dine at 6 o'clock, the menu is always available. We update the menu every season, so you will always find fresh, seasonal dishes. Come especially for the warm coziness.
Yes, we are proud of that. We are affiliated with Dutch Cuisine and cook as much as possible with products from Frisian soil. Fresh, honest, and in tune with the seasons. Our chefs combine tradition with innovation, so you taste the richness of the region in every dish. Our wines are also carefully selected through Bosman Wijnkopers: all from our own import, organic or biodynamic, without artificial fertilizers and chemical pesticides.
Dutch Cuisine stands for cooking with the seasons, local products, healthy and with respect for people and nature. At Post-Plaza, this is not a trend but our norm. Our kitchen revolves around local, seasonal ingredients from Frisian soil. From breakfast to dinner, you taste what the region has to offer at that moment. Additionally, we make our own products, such as our Frommes beer.
Yes, room service is available for an additional fee of €9. You can order the same dishes as in the Grand Café, the full menu is available in your room. We can also provide breakfast in bed for you, perfect for a special morning.
Every Friday evening we organize Sounds & Bites in the Grand Café: live music from a local artist, combined with delicious food and drinks. It's the perfect way to start the weekend, whether you're a hotel guest or live in Leeuwarden. No reservation needed, just walk in and enjoy.
Every last Sunday of the month is Lazy Sunday at the Grand Café. From 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, a DJ plays relaxing music while you enjoy an extensive lunch, coffee, or a drink. Ideal as a conclusion to a weekend in Leeuwarden.
When booking directly via post-plaza.nl, you always get the best deal and the most flexibility. You receive a 10% discount on our non-refundable rate. We personally consider the best room for your stay. Want to make changes to your reservation? You arrange that directly with us, without an intermediary. Moreover, you receive all information about your stay neatly by email, with handy tips about parking, restaurant reservations, and activities in Leeuwarden. After your stay, you receive a personal thank you and a discount code for a future visit.
We have year-round packages that combine overnight stays with dining in the Grand Café. The Frisian Special is our most popular package and is available all year round. In addition, we alternate seasonal packages: the Winter Special, the Spring Break Special, the 3=2 Special, and new specials in the summer and fall. Each package includes a dinner, so you can experience the full Post-Plaza experience. Check out the current packages on our website.
That depends on the rate you booked. Did you book directly through our website? Then just contact us and we'll arrange it together, without detours. Did you book through a third party (like Booking.com)? Then changes must go through them. This is one of the advantages of booking directly: you always have direct contact with our team.
Yes, invoicing is possible. This is especially convenient for business guests and companies. Let us know when booking or at check-in, and we will ensure that the invoice is neatly made out in your company's name and sent by email.
Yes, we have four private spaces suitable for meetings, presentations, workshops, and smaller gatherings. Each space has its own character within our monumental building. You can choose from spaces of different sizes, including the Plugzaal (140m²) and the Bodekamer (50m²). We provide lunch, dinner, or coffee breaks from the Grand Café. Contact us for possibilities and availability.
Certainly. Post-Plaza is ideally suited for company outings that are more than a standard meeting. Combine a gathering in one of our private rooms with a dinner in the Grand Café and an overnight stay in the hotel. We are happy to think along with you about a tailor-made program. The hotel is located in the center of Leeuwarden, so afterwards the city is directly accessible for a drink, walk, or activity.
Post-Plaza itself has rooms ranging from Single to Suite. For larger groups, we can enlist Hotel Vie Via, our sister hotel directly next to Post-Plaza. Together we have 156 rooms in the center of Leeuwarden. This makes us unique in the city center and suitable for large business events, conferences, and group stays. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Yes, our four private spaces are available for various occasions: meetings, workshops, private dinners, baby showers, retirement drinks, and parties. Each space can be arranged according to your wishes, including catering from the Grand Café. Contact us and together we will create the ideal package.
A lot! Post-Plaza is located right in the center, so everything is within walking distance. Visit the Fries Museum, discover the former prison the Blokhuispoort, climb the Oldehove (the leaning tower of Leeuwarden, even more tilted than that of Pisa) or stroll through the Kleine Kerkstraat, twice voted the nicest shopping street in the Netherlands. In the summer, you can enjoy concerts in the Prinsentuin. Prefer to be on the water? Rent an electric sloop via Greenjoy or go canal boating with a guide. We are happy to give you personal tips at check-in.
Within walking distance of the hotel, you will find the Fries Museum, the Ceramics Museum, and the Nature Museum. The Blokhuispoort, a former prison that is now a cultural hotspot, is also around the corner. For art lovers, there is the Miniature People Route (a walk along mini-artworks) and the Street-art Route through the city.
Post-Plaza is the place for a romantic weekend in Leeuwarden. You sleep in a unique boutique hotel in a former post office with monumental architecture and an authentic, atmospheric interior. Combine that with a dinner in our Grand Café, a walk through the center, and breakfast in bed, and you have all the ingredients for a special weekend. Many couples also choose Post-Plaza for a babymoon or honeymoon. Check out our packages for a completely arranged stay.
There is only one Van Post-Plaza. We are not a chain hotel but an independent 4-star boutique hotel, located in the former Post Office of Leeuwarden. Everything about the hotel breathes the story of this special building, from the monumental architecture to the interior with reused elements and our subtle theme "The Postman". What further makes us unique is the combination of accommodation and a cozy eatery under one roof. Our Grand Café is a destination in itself, with Dutch Cuisine, local products, and an All Day Dining menu. Additionally, we believe in personal attention: we call you before arrival, walk with you to the room, and think along with you about your entire stay.
Leeuwarden has events throughout the year. Regular highlights include the Fries Street Festival, Into the Grave (music festival), the Northern Film Festival, LUNA Festival, City Proms, and the Wine & Food walk. Every second Pentecost (May 25, 2026), there is the Bicycle Eleven Cities Tour. Additionally, there are recurring events such as the Stallion Inspection, Caravana, HorecaTT, and Run Leeuwarden. Post-Plaza is centrally located, so you can easily return to the hotel after each event. We are happy to keep you informed about what is happening during your stay.
Very suitable. Post-Plaza is an ideal base to discover both Leeuwarden and the rest of Friesland. From the hotel, you can easily cycle into the Frisian landscape, visit the city on foot, or explore Leeuwarden from the water. Especially outside the high season, in winter, early spring, or autumn, Leeuwarden is wonderfully peaceful, and you can enjoy museums, culture, and the Grand Café as a warm living room. Check out our seasonal packages for a fully catered mini-vacation.
Sustainability is not a side issue for us. We are GreenKey certified and have our own Green Team that continuously works on improvements. We cook with local and seasonal products. Our cleaning products are environmentally friendly. In the rooms, you will find products from Marie Stella Maris, a brand that donates part of its revenue to sustainable water projects. When furnishing the hotel, we consciously chose reused interior elements that enhance the story of the building. And if you choose to skip a cleaning service, we plant a tree. Sustainable where possible, without compromising on comfort.
Yes, Post-Plaza is GreenKey certified. We actively work on water-saving measures, LED lighting, environmentally friendly cleaning products, and the use of local products. Our Green Team is responsible for all sustainability initiatives and encourages continuous progress within the hotel.
Yes, we offer high tea in the Grand Café. A perfect activity for an afternoon with friends, a girls' outing, or a special occasion. You can enjoy sweet and savory treats in the atmospheric setting of our historic building. Check the current information and availability on our website.
Frommes is our own beer, specially brewed for Post-Plaza. It is one of the ways we let you taste the story of our hotel and the Frisian region. You can order it in the Grand Café, and as a souvenir to take home, it is also perfect.