Amsterdam is one of the most enchanting cities in Europe, and there’s no shortage of unique and charming hotels to stay in during your visit. Whether you’re looking for a cozy boutique hotel with a touch of old-world elegance or a trendy design hotel with contemporary flair, Amsterdam has it all. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most charming hotels in Amsterdam that will make your stay in the city truly unforgettable. From canal-side hotels to hidden gems tucked away on quiet streets, these hotels are sure to leave a lasting impression on any traveler.
- Hotels Amsterdam Central Station
- Hotels Amsterdam City Dam
- Hotels Centrum Leidse square/Canal Belt
- Hotels Red Light District
- Hotels Amsterdam Oud West
- Hotels Amsterdam Oud Zuid
- Hotels Amsterdam Oost
Amsterdam Central Station
Sometimes it’s still difficult to find a nice accommodation in Amsterdam that meets your needs. There are plenty of hostels and hotels in Amsterdam. Think about what you want to do in Amsterdam first, so you can find a good location for your hotel. Do you want to visit many places of interest or do you just want to go and see what you’re going to do at your destination? If you’re staying near Amsterdam Central Station, you’re always in the right place. From here you can take the tram, metro, bus and train to different parts of Amsterdam. Public transport is very good in Amsterdam, so if you don’t like walking large distances, this is the ideal place to stay. You’re close to the city center with nice shopping, nightlife, restaurants, attractions and much more. You can think it’s crazy and you’ll find it in Amsterdam.
Below are 3 accommodations near the central station of Amsterdam. They differ from a hostel and hotels. The prices of the accommodations also differ so I’m sure there’s an accommodation in your price range.
1. The Flying Pig Downtown (hostel)
De Flying Pig Downtown is located on the shopping street Nieuwendijk in the city centre. Within 3 minutes you walk to the central station and within 5 minutes you are on Dam Square. Here you sleep in a dormitory and share the shower and toilet facilities. You can also choose for a private room with a private bathroom. In the morning a delicious continental breakfast buffet is waiting for you.
2. Royal Plaza hotel Amsterdam
Royal Plaza hotel Amsterdam is located in the heart of Amsterdam near the central station. Popular sights in the neighbourhood are the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam and the Anne Frank House. The rooms are equipped with a TV, a bar, free Wi-Fi and a communal lounge.
3. Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is a 4-star hotel located in a historic building opposite Central Station. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, sauna facilities and a brasserie that focuses on quality Dutch food. The rooms have large windows with warm tones. Rooms offer air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
Amsterdam City Centre: Dam
The dam is the historic heart of the city and the location for many events of national significance. On the Dam are the Royal Palace, the New Church, and the National Monument where the annual National Remembrance of the Dead is held. From the Dam Square it will take you about 10 minutes to walk to Central Station. There is also a tram stop where several trams stop to take you to other parts of Amsterdam.
Below are 3 accommodations near or on the Dam. These are top locations to stay!
1. Hotel Mevlana
Hotel Mevlana is a simple low budget hotel. The simple rooms of Hotel Mevlana have a shared or private bathroom. You also sleep with several people in one room. In the café-restaurant you can order various western meals. The Anne Frank House is a 5-minute walk from the hotel and the Dam/Raadhuisstraat tram stop is a 1-minute walk away. From here you can discover Amsterdam with different trams.
2. Swissôtel Amsterdam
The Swissôtel Amsterdam is located on Amsterdam’s famous Dam Square, just 10 minutes from Central Station. The bright and modern rooms are soundproofed and have large windows and a spacious bathroom. Rooms include a Nespresso coffee machine and some overlook Dam Square. For the shop a holic, this hotel is absolutely perfect. The Magna Plaza shopping centre is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
3. Hotel TwentySeven
Hotel TwentySeven is a 5-star hotel in the heart of the city overlooking the Royal Palace, the National Monument on Dam Square and the Rokin. You will stay in a suite with a unique view. The room is decorated with handmade materials and fabrics. The marble bathroom is modern and equipped with a steam shower and a whirlpool bath with mood lighting. There is also a minibar and a wine cooler in the room. After a wonderful day in Amsterdam you can enjoy a glass of wine here.
Centrum Leidse square/ Canal Belt
The ring of canals is the part of the Amsterdam city centre that lies along the four main canals the Singel, the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht and the Prinsengracht. These canals were built during the Golden Age (1600-1700) to facilitate trade. Over the centuries, Amsterdam’s ring of canals grew into one of the most unique places in the world. It is even on the UNESCO World Heritage List! Many tourists visit the beautiful canals. Many pictures are taken. The beautiful and authentic canal houses give you a real Amsterdam feeling. It is great fun to do a canal cruise. This is the most famous and fun way to discover the ring of canals and the surroundings!
Below are 3 top hotels in different price ranges where you can stay near or on the Amsterdam canals.
1. The Times Hotel
Hotel The Times is a 3-star hotel located on the Herengracht in the centre of Amsterdam. The hotel is located in a renovated building from the 17th century. The building still contains beautiful authentic elements that have been given a modern look. Within 10 minutes you are at the central station and you can go in all directions. The Westermarkt and Dam Square tram stops are 500 meters from the hotel. An overnight stay at this hotel is a great choice for travellers interested in nightlife, architecture and hiking.
2. American Hotel Amsterdam
This elegant hotel was built in 1900 and is officially registered as a monument. The hotel combines the atmosphere of the twenties and stylish art deco elements with modern facilities which ensures that you can relax here. The American Hotel Amsterdam is located on the edge of the Leidse square next to DeLaMar Theater. Nearby you will find the lively shopping street, several attractions, nice restaurants and cafés and the Vondelpark is a 5-minute walk away. In short, everything you need is nearby!
3. Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
The 5-star hotel Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam consists of 6 monumental canal houses from the 17th century. You will stay on the Herengracht, just 150 metres from the Rembrandtplein and 1.5 km from the P.C. Hoofdstraat shopping street. The elegant, bright and uniquely decorated rooms, lofts and suites offer views of the canal and the courtyard garden. The rooms are luxurious and modernly furnished with historical details. All nice things are close to nice restaurants and the famous sights of Amsterdam. This promises a lot of good!
Centre (The Red Light District)
The ramparts is the medieval town centre crossed by canals and narrow alleys full of traditional bars. This neighborhood is also called the Red Light District because of the red glow that hangs there at night. The typical red neon lighting of all the brothels atmospherically reflects on Amsterdam’s canal water. The ramparts are one of the oldest and most beautiful parts of Amsterdam. Despite its shady image, you’ll find historic long winding cobbled streets with very characteristic architecture from the 14th century. There are many different sights to see here!
Below are 3 hotels with a perfect location in the Red Light District.
1. Hotel Royal Taste
Het Hotel Royal Taste is located within walking distance of the historic centre, in the heart of the Amsterdam Red Light District. The hotel has a low price per night which is perfect if you don’t want to spend too much money on your accommodation. The hotel rooms have a unique interior, decorated in a retro style from the 70s. After a day in the bustling city you can relax in your comfortable room. There are several restaurants, bars, shops and museums within walking distance of the hotel.
2. Rho Hotel
The Rho Hotel is located on the edge of Dam Square, 950 metres from Central Station. The lobby of this hotel used to be a theatre and has an impressive Art Deco style. All rooms are comfortably furnished and are equipped with a stilt TV and a fridge. They also have a private bathroom and shower. The Kalverstraat shopping centre and Dam tram stop are approximately 160 metres from the hotel. The Anne Frank House and the Rembrandt House are also nearby. Here you are a 10-minute walk away. The hotel has a top location in Amsterdam.
3. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
This luxury 5-star hotel in the centre of Amsterdam offers luxurious rooms in a unique historic ambience with French elegance. You will find a mix of Dutch history and luxurious contemporary French design. The hotel is located in the historic city centre, less than 5 minutes from the Nine Streets and Dam Square. The famous sights such as the Van Gogh Museum, the P.C. Hoofdstraat, the Anne Frank House and the central station are within walking distance of the hotel. Various trams stop at Dam Square and transport you quickly and easily throughout Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Oud-West
Oud-West is one of the most densely populated areas of Amsterdam West and borders directly on the centre of Amsterdam. Oud-West has 6 different neighborhoods where you can find the tastiest restaurants, hippest design shops and nicest cafes. There is a lot to do and experience here, that you want to go there over and over again.
Below are 3 hotels located in Oud-West.
1. Princess Hostel Leids Square
The Princess Hotel Leids Square is located in Amsterdam Oud-West and about a 5-minute walk from the famous Leidse square, the Vondelpark and the Museumplein. It has a shared kitchen with coffee to take away, a fridge, hob and microwave. You can reserve a bed in a dormitory for 4, 6 or 12 people, or a room for yourself. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom on each floor. From the airport you can take bus 397 which goes directly to the Leidse square. You will reach the hostel within a few minutes.
2. The ED Amsterdam
The ED Amsterdam is located in Oud-West, 700 metres from the Rijksmuseum and 1.2 km from the Flower Market. The air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, kettle, shower, hairdryer and work desk. All rooms have a private bathroom. The rooms are simply and neatly furnished. Everything you need is there. There is also a restaurant in the hotel where you can enjoy a delicious meal!
3. Grand Hotel Downtown
This 4-star hotel is a 10-minute walk from Leidse square and Museumplein. It has modern décor and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have a lock with an additional alarm for added security. Some rooms open onto a terrace with panoramic views of the city. There are tram stops near the hotel that take you easily and quickly through the city. The Anne Frank house and the historic Jordaan district are both 3 stops away by tram.
Amsterdam Oud-Zuid
Oud-Zuid is one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful and rich neighbourhoods, with impressive wide avenues, imposing monumental buildings, special boutiques and some of the best museums in the world. From the cultural Museumplein, to the lively Vondelpark and the serene along the Willemsparkweg, the neighborhood shines with all the best there is to be found. You’ll find the well-known P.C. Hoofdstraat with shops like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hugo Boss and Chanel. Furthermore, you can eat out here at nice, trendy tents and luxurious restaurants.
Below are 3 hotels in Oud-Zuid in different price ranges.
1. Hotel Atlantis Amsterdam
Hotel Atlantis is located in a lively area, just around the corner from Amsterdam’s Sarphatipark and the famous Albert Cuyp market with its many local bars. Each room has a flatsceen TV with cable channels. Furthermore, everyone has a private bathroom and there is no need to share. In the morning you can enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet in the lounge. In the vicinity of the hotel you will find several restaurants and cafes. There is also a supermarket nearby. Nearby you will also find the Heineken Experience which is a lot of fun to go around!
2. Hotel Atlas Vondelpark
The Atlas hotel is a 3-star hotel and is just a few minutes from the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. The hotel is located on the edge of the Vondelpark and a 10-minute walk from the Leidse square, where you can enjoy a drink at a café and go out in the evening. The rooms are stylishly decorated and feature modern amenities. In the morning you can also enjoy a continental breakfast buffet with various hot and cold dishes.
3. Bilderberg Garden Hotel
The Bildenberg Garden Hotel is a 5-star hotel in a quiet area of Amsterdam, 1500 meters from the Rijksmuseum, the van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Vondelpark and features an elegant restaurant, a terrace and a lounge with a fireplace. Amsterdam Oud-Zuid is a great place to stay for travellers interested in museums and culture.
Amsterdam Oost
The diverse Amsterdam-East is known for its wide streets with 19th century buildings, the many greenery and the high number of cultural attractions. Furthermore, this part of Amsterdam offers plenty of choice for shopping, eating and drinking. You’ll find trendy clubs, cafes and breeding places, traditional Turkish bakeries, Surinamese supermarkets to Middle Eastern lunchrooms. The highlights of this area are without a doubt the beautiful Oosterpark and the Majestic Tropenmuseum.
Below you will find 3 hotels in Amsterdam-Oost in different price ranges.
1. Amigo Budget Hostel
The Amigo Budget Hostel offers dormitories and private rooms in a lively neighborhood in Amsterdam East. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom. From the hostel you can travel by tram within 15 minutes to the bustling Rembrandtplein and in 20 minutes to the Leidse square. Here you are close to nice shops, restaurants and cafes. The Oosterpark is also nearby. Here you can take long walks and enjoy nature.
2. The Volkshotel
The Volkshotel offers a lively lobby cafe, a nocturnal cocktail bar, workplaces, meeting rooms and is a creative breeding ground with studios for designers and music products. On the 7th floor is a restaurant with a 360-degree view of Amsterdam. You can look out over the city from here. Furthermore, on the roof is a small spa with 3 hot tubs and a sauna. In addition, you can enjoy yoga and sports lessons and numerous cultural events. On weekends, the hotel offers a lively night programme. The atmosphere here is fantastic!
3. QO Amsterdam
The QO hotel is located on the Amstel in Amsterdam East. This hotel combines luxury, technology and sustainability in a living building with design inspired by nature. Here you can enjoy delicious freshly prepared dishes at the hotel’s bar and restaurant. The rooms have room-high windows, a flat-screen TV with AIrPlay and an iPad to control lighting and heating. There is no lack of luxury here. Every aspect of the property has been designed to minimise its environmental impact, from the intelligent windows to the rooftop greenhouse.