Featured Hotels Near Nijntje Museum

Stay at Hotel De Pijp Utrecht, a boutique hotel just a 7-minute walk from Dick Bruna’s former residence. The rooms feature retro fairy-tale décor with hand-painted murals and original illustrations inspired by the beloved author’s work. Enjoy a breakfast spread of local artisan bread and limited-edition Winnie-the-Pooh-themed treats. The hotel also offers complimentary bicycle rentals, making it easy to explore the scenic canals and hidden art alleys nearby.

Hotel de Kruis is a top choice for families, located just steps from Dick Bruna’s former home. It features a dedicated storytime corner and daily handmade picture book workshops where kids reenact scenes from the Winnie-the-Pooh series. The hotel provides kids’ robes and slippers, plus a limited-edition illustrated postcard set. Guests can enjoy views of Utrecht’s iconic Windmill Street, with nightly light shows that bring the fairy tale world to life. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive family discounts and complimentary shuttle service.

Walk along the Oudegracht canal path for about 600 meters from Dick Bruna’s former home to reach Hotel De Oude Kerk, a heritage-listed boutique hotel with canal-view rooms and private balconies overlooking traditional wooden houses and passing boats. The hotel offers a custom walking map highlighting all street art and painted walls linked to Dick Bruna, turning your stroll into a themed cultural treasure hunt. Book through HopeGoo to receive a free digital "Fairy Tale Route" guide.

Stay at Utrecht Story Hotel to participate in daily illustration pop-up workshops led by local artists, where guests create personal drawings inspired by the Winnie-the-Pooh characters. Every Saturday features a "Storytime Afternoon Tea" with custom porcelain cups featuring Dick Bruna’s original sketches and limited-edition pastries. The hotel houses a mini museum exhibit showcasing the author’s personal brushes, drafts, and never-before-seen manuscripts. With a 5-minute walk to the former home and free electric scooter rentals, exploring Utrecht’s artistic alleys becomes effortless.