Makkum accommodation from AU$93

For more options, try the Hotel Zeezicht and the Hotel De Stadsherberg. They are 13 kilometres and 17 kilometres respectively from the center. Wotif also suggests the Tulip Inn Franeker and the B&B Oosterpark. The first is 18 kilometres away from the city, while the second is 13 kilometres away.

If you'd like to explore some nearby cities, try Hindeloopen and Sneek. Travel 14 kilometres to the south from Makkum and you'll locate Hindeloopen. Alternatively, Sneek is 18 kilometres to the east. Hotels and apartments in Hindeloopen include the Welgelegen - Caravan Park and B&B Pension Perruque. The Van Der Valk Hotel Sneek and Buitenplaats T Ges are some of the ones in Sneek.

Just because you're travelling, doesn't mean you can't enjoy your passion for sporting events. Abe Lenstra Stadium is to the east of Makkum. Stay right near the action at the Golden Tulip Tjaarda Oranjewoud or the Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Heidehof.

Eelde Airport is 80 kilometres from central downtown Makkum. Should you choose to stay close by, you can book a night at the Fletcher Family Hotel Paterswolde or the Postillion Hotel Haren Groningen.