Son

Travel Guide

Son is a small town in the south of the Netherlands, close to the city of Eindhoven. The village has a few noteworthy monuments and is great for outdoor activities, such as biking and walking. As an important transport hub, Son has great connections to surrounding towns and cities.

Hotels Near Son

There are a few places to spend the night in and around Son, but thanks to its infrastructure and proximity to other towns and cities, you can visit other places in the area easily. If you’re unable to find a place that fits your preferences, see if you can find a hotel in nearby locations like Breugel, Eindhoven or Helmond.

Popular Sights Around Son

Son has a history as important crossroad in the area. The bridge over the River Dommel has traditionally been the passage between surrounding towns like Oirschot, ‘s-Hertogenbosch and De Peel. Used by merchants during the historical Dutch economic boom, and the military during World War II, the bridge was renovated in 2013 to help it deal with modern traffic.

Make sure you don’t miss the town’s top attractions. The Tower of the St. Petrus’ Bandenchurch is located in the centre. This tower is adorned with beautiful ornaments and has 47 bells. The new church is situated next to the tower and was built after the old one burned down - which some consider as hardly unfortunate, as the old one had become too small.

The old town hall is also impressive. It was built in 1782-1783 and has been used as a post office since the new, more modern one was built. Check out the oldest house in Son at Dommelstraat 12 - it was built in the middle of the 17th Century and there is a small clock tower on the roof.

There is a small cemetery in Son, possibly the smallest cemetery in the Netherlands. It was originally used for people who committed suicide, as they could not be buried in the sacred ground. A former army major and his wife are also buried here, since they were Protestants and not Catholics. It is also the resting place of an unnamed homeless person who drowned in the Dommel.

The city of Eindhoven is famous for its architecture, design and industries and is only a 15-minute ride away from Son. Popular activities in this city include shopping in the city centre, enjoying the buzzing nightlife in Stratumseind, visiting museums like the Philips museum or spending time in the green parks.

Just 20 minutes away, Helmond is a bit smaller than Eindhoven, but just as interesting to visit. Helmond has several museums, monuments and churches. On Saturday’s you can visit the farmers market, which is held in the city centre. Here you can buy fresh vegetables, cheese, bread and flowers, but also other things. Helmond also has a 14th century medieval castle, Kasteel Helmond.

Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
4.5 out of 5
Vestdijk 47, Eindhoven
The price is P6,041 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P6,041
P7,184 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Eindhoven. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (994 reviews)
"Location and parking very good, very helpful and friendly staff. Saturday to Sunday night very noisy outdoors - actually too noisy!"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne
Holiday Inn Eindhoven Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Eindhoven Airport by IHG
3.5 out of 5
Flight Forum 650, Eindhoven
The price is P4,821 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P4,821
P5,853 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Eindhoven. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Evoluon and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (174 reviews)
"Great property with pleasant view of the forests in Eindhoven. Excellent buffet breakfast. 10 minute walk or a few minutes drive to the airport. Only problem is no laundry on site, so you will have to either give it to the front desk for next day pick-up or go to a laundromat in the city."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Holiday Inn Eindhoven Airport by IHG
Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven
Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven
3 out of 5
Aalsterweg 322, Eindhoven
The price is P5,675 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P5,675
P6,785 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Eindhoven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (169 reviews)
"Great hotel with a very nice cocktail bar! Easy location and fair pricing!"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven
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The Duke Apartments
The Duke Apartments
4 out of 5
Tweede Straatje van Best 1, 's-Hertogenbosch
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in 's-Hertogenbosch. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (82 reviews)
"The property is good, well maintained and in great condition. Furniture is new and adequate to a rental. Location is perfect. The only downside is that the kitchenware should be more complete in terms of itens offered, and the bedware also is not appropriate - including bed linen (it was not a linen ..."

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2024

The Duke Apartments
limehome Eindhoven Gashouder
limehome Eindhoven Gashouder
3 out of 5
28 Gashouder, Eindhoven, NB
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Eindhoven. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions DAF Museum and De Laak are ...
7.4/10 Good! (9 reviews)
Nice place for those who prefer a flat/bedsit
"Overall it’s a great place if you’re happy to look after yourself and have no need for a reception desk or city central position. The rooms are nice and my stay was relatively quiet, I preferred it to a hotel and it actually cost less"

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2024

limehome Eindhoven Gashouder
Uylenhof Hotel
Uylenhof Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Uilenburg 24, 's-Hertogenbosch
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in 's-Hertogenbosch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Hieronymus Bosch Statue and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Beautiful den Bosch
"The property was in a really good location, close to most things a traveler requires. However, the check-in instructions were sent in Dutch, and when we sent an email indicating that we couldn’t understand them, the response was also in Dutch. Checking in turned out to be OK, however we didn’t see ..."

Reviewed on May 9, 2025

Uylenhof Hotel
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