Montenegro Report Pushes Arnhem, Gouda and Kortrijk Over Capitals
WorldHotels says montenegro travelers are increasingly choosing Arnhem, Gouda and Kortrijk over crowded capitals. The report points to a shift away from Amsterdam and Brussels and toward smaller European cities with specific hotels, markets, and historic districts that are easier to navigate.
Arnhem Near the German Border
WorldHotels highlighted Arnhem in the Netherlands as a substitute for Amsterdam, naming De Hoge Veluwe National Park and the Modekwartier in the Klarendal neighborhood as key stops. The shopping district has over 60 small-scale shops and studios open from Thursday to Saturday, while Hotel Haarhuis offers 124 keys, three dining spots, a city spa, and close access to bus and rail stations.
Arnhem sits on the eastern side of the Netherlands near the German border, which makes it different from the usual capital-city itinerary. WorldHotels framed that difference by steering travelers toward a place where the experience centers on smaller districts and easier access rather than the scale of a national capital.
Gouda Between Rotterdam and Utrecht
WorldHotels recommended Gouda as another Dutch alternative, placing it between Rotterdam and Utrecht. The city is more than the birthplace of creamy cheese, the report said, and the Gouda Cheese Market runs between April and August.
City Hotel Gouda sits near the Gouwe River in the historic center, giving travelers a base inside the part of town most closely tied to the city’s identity. For visitors deciding whether to leave bigger Dutch cities behind, the report points to a place built around a market schedule and a compact center rather than a capital’s broader sprawl.
Kortrijk and Hotel Damier
WorldHotels suggested trading Brussels for Kortrijk in Belgium, in the Flemish province of West Flanders. The report singled out the Broel Towers, built from limestone and sandstone in 1385, Chocolatier Vandenbulcke, which has produced confectionery since 1949, and Hotel Damier, which dates back to 1398.
Hotel Damier has 65 keys, is Belgium’s oldest hotel, and ranks as the third oldest in Europe. It stands on the Great Market Square near The Exhibition Centre and the main railway station, giving travelers a central base in a city the report is presenting as an alternative to a far busier national capital.
For travelers, the practical takeaway is simple: WorldHotels is steering attention toward smaller city breaks built around named hotels, markets, and heritage sites rather than the standard capital-city route. The report’s next step is already visible in the places it highlights — Arnhem, Gouda, and Kortrijk are being sold as the kind of destinations where the itinerary itself does the work.
