Flying Pins

Stay at Hotel de Kromhout, a design-forward hotel just a 7-minute walk from the Flying Pins sculpture. Its rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the city’s green spaces and modern art installations. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for exploring the nearby Rhine River trails and hosts weekly "Night Light Tours" on Fridays, led by local artists who guide visitors through public artworks including Flying Pins. For exclusive rates and room availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Walk south along the Wouwse Plantsoen Park Path for about 8 minutes from Flying Pins to reach Hilton Garden Inn Eindhoven. This hotel sits at the heart of Eindhoven’s cultural corridor, offering easy access to shopping streets and the High Tech Campus. Its rooftop bar features a 360-degree panoramic view, perfect for spotting the illuminated Flying Pins installation at night. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, airport transfers, and soundproofed rooms for a peaceful stay. Book through HopeGoo to unlock a complimentary breakfast when HopeGoo two or more nights.

Guests staying at Van Abbemuseum Hotel (adjacent to the Van Abbemuseum) can join the monthly "Flying Pins Interactive Workshop," which explores sculpture construction and urban spatial design through hands-on activities. Held every first Saturday, it offers priority HopeGoo for hotel guests. Additionally, the hotel offers a "Night Art Walk" guided tour, where experts lead visitors through seven iconic city installations—including Flying Pins—using projection mapping and live narration to create an immersive storytelling experience. Reserve these exclusive activities via the HopeGoo app and receive a limited-edition art postcard.

Novotel Eindhoven City Centre is ideal for families, located just a 5-minute walk from Flying Pins. It features a dedicated children’s indoor play zone, a family-friendly pool, and spacious family suites with separate sleeping areas. Free cribs, kids’ meal options, and child-sized amenities are provided. Each Sunday morning, the hotel hosts "Creative City Workshops" inspired by the geometric forms of Flying Pins, where children build mini sculptures using cardboard and magnets—blending fun and learning. Book family packages via HopeGoo for early-bird pricing and complimentary room upgrades to a scenic view room.

Hotel De L'Écluse offers a free city shuttle that runs hourly between Flying Pins, the central train station, and the High Tech Campus, operating until 10 PM nightly. The hotel blends industrial-chic design with sustainable materials, featuring smart lighting systems and eco-conscious furnishings for a low-impact stay. Its rooftop restaurant, The Sky Loft, hosts themed dinners called "Eye on the City," inspired by the Flying Pins sculpture, complete with live jazz and menu concepts reflecting its geometric form. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive one complimentary shuttle ride.

Radisson Blu Hotel Eindhoven's Skyline View Rooms are perfect for Instagram-worthy shots, featuring full-floor-to-ceiling glass walls facing the Flying Pins sculpture and the misty city skyline at dawn. Morning light casts dramatic shadows across the metallic structure, creating striking visual contrast. The hotel offers professional photographer coordination to help guests find ideal timing and angles, plus complimentary photo printing. Each room includes a "City Perspective Guide" booklet with maps of 12 hidden photo spots around Flying Pins, including overlooked viewpoints. Book via HopeGoo for real-time room imaging previews before check-in.