We can’t say for sure who born whom: Eindhoven born Phillips Company or Phillips Company made Eindhoven what it is now - the biggest scientific and industrial center of Europe. Indeed, Eindhoven is old enough and has long historical record starting from the 13th century, but the strongest development impulse was given by Phillips fast growing empire. Still, Eindhoven hasn’t become an important destination on tourist maps. Most of visitors are coming for business, scientific research and study, and this fact is imprinted on the city’s appearance: large industrial plants and factories, research centers and educational institutions with campuses make up Eindhoven’s modern look.
Eindhoven hotel industry is developed well to meet the requirements of visitors, the number of which increases from year to year. Most of hotels in Eindhoven are rated as 3 and 4 star hotels, but finding a luxury room in Eindhoven is not a problem. The city will offer you a great number of cheap hotels in Eindhoven and discount hostels in Eindhoven with great and friendly service. As usual for the Netherlands, most of the accommodations in Eindhoven have great flower gardens and terraces, and, of course, there should be at least one hotel in any city of the Netherlands, the name of which would have a “tulip” word. Budget accommodations in Eindhoven are available for those demanding gyms, swimming pools and other health-care facilities like solarium or sauna. Pets are also allowed in many Eindhoven hotels. Most of the Eindhoven apartments are easily accessible by car or public transportation with good parking. Family travelers will find cozy double room and triple room apartments in Eindhoven. Smoking and non-smoking budget apartments in Eindhoven, bed and breakfast guest houses in Eindhoven are available at reasonable prices and discounts.
Even though Eindhoven is rather small town with little more than 200 000 population, the city has the 3rd largest museum in The Netherlands called Van Abbemuseum, exhibiting the works of Picasso, Chagall and other world famous artists. Don’t miss another famous museum of science – Evouon, built by Phillips Company. In this UFO-like building you will discover many interesting facts of science and inventions from the past, present, and maybe future. Take a chance to visit this pretty town!