Major city · Netherlands
Delft
Give Delft one full day and one night: the centre walks in 10 minutes, the New Church tower is the one paid climb, and it sits 15 min by train from The Hague.
Delft is a compact canal town between The Hague and Rotterdam, small enough to cross on foot in ten minutes and known for its blue-and-white ceramics, its two churches and its Vermeer connection. Most visitors come as a day trip from The Hague or Rotterdam, but one night lets you see the Markt after the day crowds leave. It also works as a quieter base for the region.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep; Apr and Sep for fewer crowds
- avoid Nov–Feb (short, grey days); King's Day and school holidays for crowds
- Airports
- AMS · RTM
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
- Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
- Netherlands ↗The Netherlands is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Dutch sources for your passport.
- Netherlands ↗Red or marked bike lanes are for bikes: do not walk or stand in them, and look for cyclists before crossing.
- Netherlands ↗Amsterdam has local rules on public drinking, cannabis use in some areas and short-term rentals; check the city's current rules and book licensed accommodation.
- Netherlands ↗The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Keukenhof sell timed tickets online only or mostly; book before you arrive rather than queueing.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Delft112 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Delft, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Netherlands-wide
- SIM or eSIMKPN, Vodafone and Odido run the networks; Lebara and Lyca sell cheap prepaid SIMs in supermarkets and at Schiphol.Netherlands-wide
- Tap waterTap water is among the best in Europe; restaurants may charge for it, so ask.Netherlands-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service; tell the server the total when paying by card.Netherlands-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Netherlands-wide
- SafetyDelft is a low-risk town; the real hazards are fast bikes in pedestrian streets, canal edges without rails at night…
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- RestroomsStations charge about €0.70–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something; free urinals (and a few public toilets) in city centres.Netherlands-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance (eu-wide) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums open daily; shops open on Sunday afternoon in cities but close early in villages.Netherlands-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAMS Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Direct train to Delft, about 35–45 min; a prearranged taxi is €60 (≈ US$70)+.).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is pedestrianised and walkable end to end in about 10 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealMain course, mid-range restaurant€16–26 (≈ US$19–35)
- Street or quick mealLunch: sandwich or soup€7–14 (≈ US$9–17)
- Beerdraught / supermarket can€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, hotel or B&B, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedDouble room, hotel or B&B, a night, per room€280 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AMS Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Direct train to Delft, about 35–45 min; a prearranged taxi is €60+.) · RTM Rotterdam The Hague Airport (No direct public transport: bus 33 or metro line E via Meijersplein to Rotterdam Centraal, then train; about 45 min total.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Apr (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Delft: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic centre is pedestrianised and walkable end to end in about 10 minutes. Trams 1 and 19 and regional buses serve the station and the north of the city; the OV-chipkaart or a day pass covers them. Bikes rent at the station (ID plus a deposit; about €7.50 a day for a simple bike). Cars are discouraged: the centre is largely car-free, street parking near it is permit-only and fines run to about €70.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
The Hague
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Direct train from Delft to Den Haag Centraal or Den Haag HS
Mauritshuis and the Binnenhof; tram 1 also links the two centres.
Rotterdam
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Direct train from Delft to Rotterdam Centraal
Architecture, Markthal and the harbour; easy half-day.
Scheveningen
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Tram 1 from Delft through The Hague to the coast
Beach and pier; a full day if you combine it with The Hague.
Schiedam
cautionDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Train to Schiedam Centrum, then walk or local bus
Windmill district and jenever heritage; a half-day at most.
Zoetermeer
skipDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Train or RandstadRail via The Hague
Modern suburbs and a lake; little for a short trip.
Vlaardingen
skipDoor to door: About 40 min
Train towards Rotterdam, then local bus
Working river town; only if you have a specific reason.
Maassluis
cautionDoor to door: About 50–60 min
Train to Maassluis Centrum, then walk to the old harbour
Small historic harbour; pair it with a ferry or a river walk.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Around the Markt and Oude Delft
The postcard centre: churches, canals and restaurants on the doorstep; book early and expect the highest rates.
Near Delft station
Best for a one-night stop with bags: trains, trams and bike rental at the door, 5–10 min walk to the Markt.
Beestenmarkt area
Tree-shaded square of cafés and bars, 2 min from the Markt; lively in the evening, so ask for a room away from the square.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–95 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €95–160 (≈ US$120–190) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, hotel or B&B1 × 1 night × €150 | €150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €110 | €220 |
| Train Schiphol Airport ↔ Delft, both ways2 × €24 · check | €48 |
| Bike rental at the station, one day2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €45 |
| Trip total≈ €250 per person per day, bed included | €499≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Lunch: sandwich or soup | €7–14 (≈ US$9–17) |
| Main course, mid-range restaurant | €16–26 (≈ US$19–35) |
| Beer, draught / supermarket can | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) / €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Train Delft → The Hague or Rotterdam, one way | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| New Church and Old Church combined ticket | €8.50 (≈ US$10) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–20 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bikes have priority and ride fast in the pedestrian streets; step aside rather than stopping dead in the lane.
- A floor tile showing only a 'P' can mean permit-holders-only parking: read the sign or you risk a fine.
- Taxis are allowed in pedestrian streets and can drive quickly at night.
- The New Church tower climb is the only tower you can ascend; the Old Church tower is not open to climbers.
- Church and museum hours change by season and close on Sundays: check before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
Embassy
No embassies in Delft; most are in The Hague, about 15 min by train.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Schiphol Airport → Delft, train: about €12–13 (≈ US$14–16), 35–45 min
- Delft → The Hague Centraal, train: about €4–5 (≈ US$5–6), 15–20 min
- Tram 1, Delft → The Hague centre: about 30 min with OV-chipkaart or day pass
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (HAH-loh)
- Dank je wel — Thank you (dahnk yuh vel)
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (par-DON)
- Spreekt u Engels? — Do you speak English? (spraykt oo ENG-uls)
- Hoeveel kost het? — How much is it? (hoo-VAYL kost ut)
- Kan ik met de kaart betalen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ik met duh kart buh-TAH-lun)
112 works from any phone in the EU, free and in English.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Delft. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep; Apr and Sep for fewer crowds · avoid Nov–Feb (short, grey days); King's Day and school holidays for crowds · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for AMS and RTM: last-train times, taxi fallback and an overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Markt, Oude Delft, Beestenmarkt and the station quarter.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Nieuwe Kerk, Oude Kerk, Prinsenhof, Royal Delft) and eat pages with last orders.
- Rain and crowd fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVVV Delft tourist information
- officialGemeente Delft (municipality)
- officialNS (Dutch Railways)
- officialNieuwe Kerk Delft
- officialOude Kerk Delft
- secondaryWikivoyage: Delft, revision 5328726 (CC BY-SA 4.0)