OUR PURPOSE

& WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

At The Hospitality Hostel, our purpose is rooted in genuine hospitality. We aim to create a place where people feel welcomed, understood, and cared for—without hurry, without pressure, and without pretense.

A place shaped by warmth and thoughtful design, where comfort is intentional and connection is natural. Where every guest is invited to feel at home, to breathe out, and to simply be.

This is the spirit behind everything we do.

 
 

BEYOND BELIEFS

A New Chapter in Boutique Hostelling

We believe that travel is more than movement — it’s connection.
Connection to people, to place, and to ourselves.

Our purpose is to create a slow, thoughtful, and warm stay experience,
where design supports calm, community feels natural,
and every guest is cared for with sincerity.

 

This is a hostel shaped by values, not trends.

Why We Exist

Crafting hospitality with intention,
warmth, and community.

Because staying somewhere
should feel like belonging somewhere.

HOW WE APPROACH HOSPITALITY

Heartfelt. Harmonious. Human.  

We design spaces that encourage slowing down. We curate experiences that encourage presence. We prioritize rest, comfort, and human connection. In a world that moves quickly, we intentionally move differently.

Our approach is rooted in care, intention, and sincerity — creating a feeling of ease from the moment you arrive. Every detail, from light to layout, is shaped to support balance, belonging, and a sense of gentle welcome.

what we stand for

A three-pillar philosophy

A WORD FROM THE FOUNDER
A LETTER TO OUR GUESTS

 

“I have always believed hospitality is a human art.
It’s how you make people feel — not what you sell them.

The Hospitality Hostel was created from a simple idea:
that comfort, warmth, and sincerity are more meaningful than extravagance.

Our goal is to offer every guest a calm, authentic, and memorable stay,
rooted in care, intention, and a genuine love for people.”

Leendert Oomen
Founder & HOST

OUR  COMMITMENT
&  GUEST  PROMISE
A safe & welcoming stay for all
THE FUTURE
beholds more than a place to sleep.
 
We are building a community & culture
A movement in modern hostelling
Where people feel
held,
seen,
 
and welcomed,
as they are.

 

WHY GOUDA
why here


Warm, historic, intimate, walkable, human-sized.
A city with character — perfectly suited for slow travel.
 

STAY WITH US
A calm, intentional home for your journey.

 

BOOK YOUR STAY