Kimkim allowed us to design a trip that fit o...
The Netherlands | Jul 30 - Aug 7, 2026

Dawn
Dawn A.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2026

Kimkim allowed us to design a trip that fit our personalities and needs - guidance on what to see as well as reservations for key museums and bike rentals. It felt like a trip that we designed rather than a large group tour, but was much better than I could have done on my own without some knowledge of the country. During the planning phase, Bas was great at responding to our requested changes and questions.

We had a few glitches as we arrived, but the team (either Bas or Meike) responded very promptly and helped us to get back on track.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel de Hallen
Amsterdam

Rooms were very nice, and since it's August, we appreciated the air-conditioning. Staff were helpful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Location was central enough to be within walking distance of museums and restaurants by foot.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
B&B Hotel Malts
Haarlem

Henk and Anne-Marie are amazing hosts. They helped orient us to the city, find some places to eat, and shared information about events taking place. The breakfasts were simple and delicious. We were traveling as a family, and we were able to have a space in our room to play boardgames and wind down for the evening.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Heerlijkheid Bergen
Bergen

The location was great in the city, but our room was very small and musty with little air circulation. We were there during some hot days in August and there didn't seem to be any fans or solutions available even when we asked. Luckily, our party had two rooms, and the other room had a fan that they shared with us. The staff were kind, but didn't have the English skills needed to assist our basic knowledge of Dutch; this led to a few instances of miscommunication that left us all frustrated.

Authenticity & Character
The building is very quirky with doors that you have to open and close to move between sections of the building and shut off access (momentarily) to others moving through the building. There was a sign that actually said Heerlijkheid Bergen, so we had some questions if we were in the right place. .
Location
Close to public transportation, shops and local attractions.
Staff
We had a hard time communicating with some of the staff and felt scolded when we had questions.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room just smelled moldy, and didn't have any way to move air through to make it better. There was a nice sitting area where we could hang out, but it was small and not always available.
Local specialist: Bas Naus