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Planning your stay in Leeuwarden? At hotel Vie Via, you can check in and out of your room using your own phone, it's super easy! Let Zeki, your host, introduce you to hotel Vie Via and show you how it's done.

How To Vie Via

What is Hotel Vie Via actually?

No traditional hotel. No reception. No hassle. Hotel Vie Via is a modern design hotel in the center of Leeuwarden that operates entirely with digital check-in. Sleek design, a good bed, luxurious rain shower with Marie Stella Maris products, and super-fast WiFi. The rest of your time is spent outside, exploring the city. We are your base to discover Leeuwarden and live like a local.

How does that work, checking in without a reception?

You receive your digital key via WhatsApp. One swipe and you're inside, the hotel and your room. No card, no queue, no opening hours. Even if you arrive at 3 AM after a festival or a long workday. Your phone is your key, 24/7. It is important that when booking, you provide the phone number that you can access on your mobile.

Where can I find you?

Tweebaksmarkt 23, heart of Leeuwarden. The Fries Museum, the Oldehove, the Blokhuispoort, the best restaurants and terraces in the city, everything can be reached within a five to ten-minute walk. Leeuwarden Station is a fifteen-minute walk away, perfect for train travelers planning a city trip to Friesland.

The rooms

Which rooms do you have?

From compact double rooms to spacious family rooms. Hotel Vie Via has twelve family rooms and three triple rooms for three to four people, setting us apart from many other city center hotels in Leeuwarden. Plus apartments with kitchenette, refrigerator, mini-stove, private TV, and parking space for those staying longer. All rooms have a luxurious rain shower with Marie Stella Maris products and super-fast WiFi.

No TV in the room?

Nope. Conscious choice. Your room is for sleeping, not for watching Netflix. Do you still want to stream something? The WiFi is fast enough for your own laptop or tablet. Or take the couch in our living room, there is a TV there.

Family rooms in the center of Leeuwarden?

Absolutely. Twelve family rooms and three triple rooms, space for the whole family or a club of friends. Centrally located within walking distance of AquaZoo Friesland, Monkey Town, petting zoos, and all museums. During school holidays, kids often stay for free with our Kids for Free promotion.

Check-in & check-out

What time can I enter my room?

From 3:00 PM. As soon as your room is ready, you will automatically receive your digital key via WhatsApp. Sometimes it's earlier, but you will have it by 3:00 PM at the latest.

A check-out?

Until 11:00 AM. You don't have to do anything, we take care of the rest. Door closed, done.

I am here earlier, what now?

Just call, our host will let you in. Put your luggage in a locker in the basement and head into the city. You will receive a message once your room is ready. The lockers are available for a fee.

Can I still store my suitcases for a while after check-out?

Absolutely. Lockers in the basement, so you can still have a relaxed lunch or stroll through the city before you leave.

Discover Leeuwarden

What can I do in Leeuwarden?

More than you think. Climb the leaning Oldehove for a view over the city. Get lost in the Fries Museum for art and Frisian history. Discover the Blokhuispoort, a former prison that is now a creative hotspot with shops, studios, and catering. Sail with a sloop or SUP through the canals. Rent an e-chopper or bike and explore the surroundings. For families, AquaZoo Friesland, Monkey Town, and various petting zoos are nearby. And everywhere, nice terraces, coffee bars, and restaurants. Check out the City Guide page for all our favorite spots.

What events are there in Leeuwarden?

Leeuwarden has a full event calendar. Into the Grave for metal enthusiasts, the Fries Street Festival with theater and street acts, LUNA with light art throughout the city center, Live in the Park with free concerts in the Prinsentuin, Explore the North. For foodies, the Wine Food Walk is an annual highlight. Business events and conferences in the Elfstedenhal and the center. The Stallion Inspection, Caravana. Ask our host what there is to do during your visit.

Is Hotel Vie Via convenient for a festival?

Absolutely. Central location, walking distance from most festival locations, and with digital check-in, you can still enter your room at 3 AM. No reception that's already closed, no queue. Just swipe & sleep. The next morning, sleep in and get a yogurt bowl at your own pace. With a group? Make a separate booking for each person so everyone gets their own digital key.

Long stay

I need to be in Leeuwarden for a few weeks or months.

Perfect! Our apartments are made for longer stays. Double apartment with private kitchenette including fridge and mini-stove, private TV, bathroom with rain shower, super-fast WiFi, and parking space included. You live centrally in Leeuwarden, manage everything yourself, and keep your own rhythm. No rental contract needed. Just swipe & sleep!

For whom are the apartments suitable?

Expats still looking for a permanent place in Friesland. Project employees and consultants with a temporary assignment. Professionals working in Leeuwarden for a few months. The independent nature of Hotel Vie Via, with digital access and without mandatory hotel services, fits perfectly with this way of temporary living.

Do you have special rates for long stay?

Yes. The longer you stay, the more interesting the price. Email hello@hotelvievia.nl with your wishes and we will make a customized offer.

Hungry?

In the mood for a good breakfast?

Fresh croissants, farm yogurt, and coffee to go every morning. Straight from our own yogurt bar. Create your own yogurt bowl with fresh toppings and fruit. Breakfast is included if you reserve it in advance with your booking. Or have breakfast elsewhere, we know the best spots.

Where can I have lunch?

Go out and enjoy! We know all the hotspots of the city. Ask our host or check the city guide page.

In the mood for a good meal in the evening?

We know all the hotspots of the city. From cozy eateries to culinary restaurants, our host tailors the tips to what you're looking for. Ask our host or check the city guide page.

Nightly migration?

Don't worry. Our honesty shop is open 24/7 to satisfy your late-night cravings. From healthy snacks to wine in a can, local and sustainable products. Grab a snack, scan, pay, and enjoy.

Facilities

What do you offer?

All rooms have a luxury rain shower with Marie Stella Maris products and super-fast WiFi. The living room is a shared space where you can relax, work, watch TV, or play a board game. The honesty shop with local and sustainable products is accessible 24/7. In the basement, there are lockers for luggage storage. You can store bicycles for free in the indoor bicycle storage. The apartments also have their own kitchenette, TV, and parking space.

Is there WiFi?

Superfast WiFi throughout the hotel, included with your stay. Fast enough for streaming and video calls.

Is there someone available if I need help?

Our host is there from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, in the living room or at the yogurt bar. Not a stiff receptionist, but someone who knows all the hidden gems of Leeuwarden and helps you with practical matters. Outside these hours, you can reach us via WhatsApp.

Business

Suitable for a business trip?

Sure. Digital check-in without waiting time, super-fast WiFi, quiet work in the living room. No hassle, just a good room to sleep in after a busy workday. Central location for appointments in Leeuwarden.

Can I get an invoice?

Yes. Provide your invoice details during booking or via WhatsApp and you will receive the invoice by email.

Meeting or with a group?

Hotel Vie Via collaborates with Post-Plaza for meeting rooms and catering. We can also accommodate larger groups. Email hello@hotelvievia.nl for the possibilities.

Practical

Where can I park?

Hotel Vie Via is located in the center. A parking space is included with the apartments and the disabled room, and there is also one separate parking space for rent. Parking garage Zaailand is open 24/7, a five-minute walk, daily rates around €15.

Parking a bicycle?

Own bicycle storage in the hotel, free of charge. Leeuwarden and the surrounding area are perfect to explore by bicycle or e-chopper.

How sustainable is Hotel Vie Via?

We do our best. The yogurt bar has a compact assortment to prevent waste, leftovers go to Too Good To Go. The honesty shop consciously offers local and sustainable products, no standard brands. We are working towards cleaning only on request. More info.

How do you communicate with guests?

Immediately after booking, you will receive a message via WhatsApp with information and a video 'How to Vie Via'. Your digital key will also come via WhatsApp. During your stay, you can ask questions via WhatsApp, our AI assistant and host will assist you further. In the GuestCompass app, you will find tips and activities in Leeuwarden. Afterward, you will receive a thank you with a discount code for your next visit.

Book direct

Why book directly on this website?

Always the lowest price and the cheapest room available. Use code VVFRIENDS for a 10% discount. Manage your booking online for changes or early check-in. Main advantage: you provide the correct details directly for your digital key. On booking sites, we often receive fake email addresses or fake phone numbers, which causes trouble. Changing or canceling is easier without an intermediary.

I want to book multiple rooms. How?

Make each reservation separately so that everyone receives their own digital key on their own phone number. More than ten rooms? Email hello@hotelvievia.nl for a customized quote.

What specials do you have?

Continuously the Vie Via Special and Rock Your Sunday. Kids for Free during school holidays. Winter Special in the dark months. Check hotelvievia.nl/arrangementen for current offers. After your stay, you will receive a discount code for 10% off your next booking.

How do I reach you?

Call: +31 58 203 7133
Email: hello@hotelvievia.nl
WhatsApp: fastest way during your stay

We respond within 24 hours. Feedback, complaint, or tip? Let us know, we take it seriously.

Good to know

What if I arrive in Leeuwarden earlier?

We understand that you want to make the most of the day and arrive early. Good to know: as soon as your room is ready (by 3:00 PM at the latest), you will receive a WhatsApp message with your digital key to access the hotel and your room. So, until your room is ready, you cannot enter independently. Are you in Leeuwarden earlier? Just ring the bell and our host will open the front door for you. You can store your luggage in our lockers and enjoy the city!

 

 

Where can I relax after a day of shopping?

In our epic living room! When you return from your adventures, you just want to rest and relax. The living room is there to share your stories and adventures. Grab a cold drink from our shop, and have a seat.

Need help?

Our Vie Via host is ready to help in the living room from 7:00 to 23:00. He/she is like a concierge, but not as you are used to. Our Vie Via host tells you about all the hidden gems, trendiest parties, and best places, but you can also ask to have a light bulb replaced or to have a coffee made for you in the shop in the morning.

Where can I park?

We are surrounded by various public parking garages. Parking garage Zaailand is open 24/7. Daily rates around € 15.

House rules

Yes, we have some house rules.

I need multiple rooms

Make each reservation separately so that everyone receives their own room key in their mailbox. If you are looking for more than 10 rooms, feel free to email us at hello@hotelvievia.nl and we will be happy to assist you further.