Amsterdam
NetherlandsAmsterdam has a wide variety of hotels of different categories and price ranges. Since everyone has different priorities we have divided the hotel market into different categories; Family, Business, Couples, Budget and Luxury. We then did some thorough research to find out what different types of travelers value when it comes to their hotel accommodations. Our editorial team has come up with a selection of the best places for each category.
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Asterisk Hotel
Den Texstraat 16- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Popular hotel with modern, spacious rooms. The hotel housed in a restored 1800's building with lots of character. Good location near The Heineken Experience, Muntplein and the Van Gogh Museum. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle and taxi service. Close to the tram stop with good connections to popular attractions.
Plus- Pleasant hotel
- Older classic building
- Quiet and pleasant location
- Spacious, comfortable rooms
- Close to the tram
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Park Mansion Centre
Vossiusstraat 15- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Popular hotel overlooking the beautiful Vondelpark. Unique apartment accommodation decorated in period style with antique furniture, chandeliers and a fireplace. There are also well-equipped kitchenettes and personal service. Close to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Amsterdam's upscale shopping at PC Hooftstraat.
Plus- Exclusive apartment hotels
- Overlooking Vondelpark
- Beautiful, antique furniture
- Luxurious, relaxing atmosphere
- Close to PC Hooftstraat
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Morgan & Mees
2e hugo de grootstraat 2-6- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
Modern boutique hotel with beautiful rooms and suites. The rooms are comfortably furnished and have a bath or shower and sofa. The hotel has a nice restaurant, bar and terrace. Close to the Anne Frank House, Amsterdam's Royal Palace and Leidseplein. Many couples find that the hotel has a lovely atmosphere.
Plus- Popular boutique hotel
- Nicely situated near the Leidseplein
- Beautiful rooms and suites
- Restaurant, bar and terrace
- Close to the Anne Frank house
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Budget Hotel Tourist Inn
Spuistraat 52- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
An affordable hotel with a good location, near the Anne Frank House. It offers simple, fresh rooms with private or shared bathrooms. The hotel also has larger dorm rooms. Easy walking distance to Central Station and Dam Square. From the square, there are good tram connections to Museum Square and the famous Van Gogh Museum.
Plus- Nice budget hotel
- Close to Anne Frank's house
- Simple rooms and dorms
- Some rooms with private bath
- Close to the central station
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Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht
Prinsengracht 587- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Exclusive boutique hotel in the heart of Amsterdam. Elegant, well appointed rooms with tasteful design and interesting details. The hotel restaurant uses only seasonal and local produce. It has a spa with various health/beauty treatments and excellent service. Close to the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House.
Plus- Luxury boutique hotel
- In the heart of Amsterdam
- Near Leidseplein
- Elegant, well-designed rooms
- Fine restaurant and spa
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Hotel Parklane Amsterdam
Plantage Parklaan 16- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Pleasant family hotel with a very good location, near the Artis Zoo and the Maritime Museum. The hotel is located in an older building that has uniquely decorated rooms. All rooms have a refrigerator and a private bathroom. Walking distance to the big Waterloopein flea market. Many families feel comfortable here because the hotel is quiet and has a good location.
Plus- Pleasant family hotel
- Good location near Artis Zoo
- Older, renovated building
- Quiet and comfortable atmosphere
- Nice, comfortable rooms
- No elevator
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Crowne Plaza Amsterdam – South
George Gershwinlaan 101- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Stylish business hotel with a great location in the south of Amsterdam's business district. Modern, comfortable rooms with spacious bathrooms and seating area. The hotel has great conference facilities, a restaurant and a pleasant lounge bar. Close to the Schiphol airport, and the RAI convention center with easy access to the historic center of Amsterdam.
Plus- Popular business hotel
- Nicely situated in the business area
- In southern Amsterdam
- Very comfortable
- Near the RAI Congress Centre
- Some distance to the center
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Hotel Internationaal
Warmoesstraat 1-3- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
A nice hotel with modern, affordable rooms. This accommodation had been a hangout for sailors in the past but is now a hotel. Close to Amsterdam Central Station and Dam Square. Easy walking distance to the Museum Square and the Van Gogh Museum. Near the red light district. Many couples appreciate the hotel for its cozy atmosphere.
Plus- Pleasant hotel
- Modern, affordable rooms
- Close to the central station
- Relaxing atmosphere
- Close to the Museumplein
- Street noise
- Shared bathrooms
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Meininger Hotel Berlin Mitte
Orlyplein 1-67- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Budget hotel with a great location at the Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station. It offers modern rooms with bright décor and private bathrooms. Good connections to the center of Amsterdam with all of its attractions. In the hotel's common area there is a kitchen that guests may use.
Plus- Hotel in great location
- At Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station
- Modern rooms with bathrooms
- Possible to use kitchen facilities
- Good connections to the center
- Some distance to the city center
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Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Herengracht 542-556- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Magnificent luxury hotel with a prime location right in the canal belt. The hotel consists of six historic canal palaces, which gives it a very exclusive atmosphere. The rooms are beautiful, spacious, comfortable and have views over the canal or the hotel's lush garden. There is also an award-winning restaurant and spa.
Plus- Magnificent luxury
- Beautiful palace buildings
- Superb location by the canal
- Spacious rooms and suites
- Spa and fine restaurant
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Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
Kattengat 1- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Popular hotel with nice family rooms available. Very good, central location near Dam Square and Amsterdam Central Station. Modernly furnished, spacious rooms with a seating area. The hotel has a nice restaurant and lounge bar. Close to the Maartelaarsgracht tram stop.
Plus- Popular hotel
- Excellent, central location
- Nice rooms and family rooms
- Restaurant and lounge bar
- Close to Madame Tussauds
- Fee for wireless Internet
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Holiday Inn Amsterdam
De Boelelaan 2- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Popular business hotel with modern, spacious rooms. Nice location near the Amstelpark, the RAI convention center and the railway station. There is a café and restaurant, and fine conference facilities. The hotel is near a tram stop with good connections. Quick access to Schiphol International airport by train.
Plus- Finely business hotel
- Modern, spacious rooms
- Nice conference
- Good location near the Amstelpark
- Close to the RAI convention center
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Amistad Hotel
Kerkstraat 42- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
This popular hotel is near the city's famous clubs and Leidseplein. It offers newly renovated, clean rooms with good amenities. Many couples enjoy this hotel because it has such a good location near the city's attractions as well as a friendly, cozy atmosphere. Close to the tram stop.
Plus- Guest Friendly Hotels
- Near Leidseplein
- Newly renovated, fresh rooms
- Cozy atmosphere
- Close to tram stop
- No elevator
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Lloyd Hotel and Cultural Embassy
Oostelijke Handelskade 34- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Hotel with unique rooms, and a cultural center with free events. The hotel offers everything from simple, budget rooms with shared bathrooms to 5-star suites with all the amenities. Modern decor with Dutch designer furniture. Close to the tram stop with good connections to the city center.
Plus- Hotel in Zeeburg
- Uniquely decorated rooms
- Contemporary Dutch design
- Interesting cultural concept
- Close to tram stop
- Some distance to the center
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The Dylan Amsterdam
Keizersgracht 384- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Luxury boutique hotel in a palatial building with excellent location right next to the Keizersgracht canal. Close to Dam Square. It offers well-designed rooms and suites with many amenities. Some of the larger suites have several rooms in duplex with beautiful views. At the hotel's award winning restaurant, garden and terrace.
Plus- Luxury boutique hotel
- In a palatial building
- Beautiful location by the canal
- Exquisite rooms and suites
- Garden and terrace
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Amsterdam Canal Hotel
Weteringschans 251- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Nice family hotel with very comfortable rooms. It offers spacious deluxe rooms with many beds and views of the canal. The hotel has good location near the Albert Cuyp market and the Museumplein. Close to the tram stop. Many families appreciate this hotel because it has such a nice tranquil atmosphere.
Plus- Nice family hotel
- Very comfortable
- Nice view of the canal
- Calm and pleasant atmosphere
- Close to tram stop
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Amadi Panorama Hotel
Ijburglaan 539- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Business hotel with great views over the IJ and the Amsterdam city center. Modern rooms and suites with great amenities. The hotel has a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Good location near tram stop and the ring road A10. Conveniently close to Heineken Music Hall, Ziggo Dome and the Amsterdam Arena.
Plus- Hotel with great views
- Modern rooms and suites
- Relaxing atmosphere
- Close to tram stop
- Close to the A10 ring road
- Some distance to the city center
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Synopsis Boutique Hotel
Nieuwe Keizersgracht 22-A- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
Boutique hotel with large, lush gardens and fine location near Waterloo Square and the Hermitage Museum. Each room has a computer with wireless Internet access. The hotel is housed in a historic canal house with lots of character. The rooms are decorated with a mix of old and new, creating a lovely atmosphere.
Plus- Nice boutique hotel
- Large, shady garden
- Older canal house with character
- Close to Waterloo Square
- Nice rooms in a cozy style
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Hotel Royal Taste
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 47- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
A unique budget hotel with great location along one of Amsterdam's picturesque canals. The rooms are decorated in a 1970s-inspired retro style with well equipped rooms with both private and shared bathrooms. The hotel is located in the Red Light District, with close proximity to many of the city's bars and other interesting venues.
Plus- Retro style budget hotel
- In the Red Light District
- Good location along a canal
- Rooms with lots of character
- Close to many attractions
- Lively area - can be noisy
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De L'Europe Amsterdam
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2 - 14- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Exclusive luxury hotel with an excellent location by the Amstel river. The hotel has large, comfortable rooms and suites. There is a multiple award-winning restaurant with superb banqueting facilities. The hotel has a spa with various health/beauty treatments, and a well-known bar. Many previous guests feel that this hotel has excellent service and concierge.
Plus- Fine luxury
- At the Amstel river
- Spacious rooms and suites
- Award-winning restaurant
- Well-known, trendy bar
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Popular Hotels is a dynamic website that is largely based on feedback from our users. We have done our homework using reviews and experiences from previous guests in making our choices. This means that the selection is constantly updated to provide a current picture of the situation.
Location and offerings
In Amsterdam there are plenty of hotels in all categories. Most business travelers choose to stay in the center or the south side of the city near the conference center, exhibition center and airport.
Families usually prefer proximity to the city's attractions, museums and the beautiful Vondelpark so they generally chose a hotel with a central location.
Couples also tend to appreciate a central location, but some find their way to the outskirts of the southern city, close to beautiful green areas or the arenas; Amsterdam ArenA and Ziggo Dome.
There is a wide selection of budget hotels and most have relatively good, central locations. They have basic standards and you can often choose between dormitory or private and private or shared bathrooms.
Most of the popular luxury hotels are located in the inner parts of the city center with attractive locations, close proximity to shopping, attractions and entertainment options. Moreover, they often have an exquisite location overlooking Amsterdam’s famous canals.
When looking for a hotel it is always wise to first decide what you want to do during your stay, and then select the area and price range based on your needs and plans. Many hotels in Amsterdam have no lift and the city is known for its steep stairs - keep that in mind when booking. A tourist tax with a maximum of 5% of the hotel rate and is payable directly to the hotel.
Attractions and sights
There is much to discover in Amsterdam. In addition to the city's unique canals, winding streets and bridges there are many important historic attractions such as the Royal Castle, The Old Church and Anne Frank House.
There are several famous squares and museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Heineken Museum and National Maritime Museum.
Families usually in particular appreciate Madame Tussauds, the Artis Zoo and the Tropical Museum. A canal cruise is almost a must during a visit to this waterfront town.
Many tourists also like to visit the city's red light district, which surprisingly is a rather quaint and beautiful neighborhood. In this area there are also many coffee shops, where it is legal to smoke cannabis. Note that in the Red Light District there is a total ban on photography.
Restaurants, shopping and nightlife
Amsterdam has an impressive selection of fine restaurants; several of the finer luxury hotels have award-winning gourmet cuisine with innovative menus. There are many cafes, but these are not to be confused with "coffee-shops", in which visitors can smoke cannabis.
A long history as a port city has given the city a very liberal climate. In Amsterdam, prostitution is legal and this type of service can be found in the Red Light District. There are also many exciting bars and nightlife.
The city has many beautiful canals and around the quays you can find plenty of pubs. Around the Leidseplein is the liveliest nightlife while Kalverstraat and PC Hooftstraat streets are said to offer the city's best shopping.
There is also the popular Albert Cuypmarkt market. The beautiful Vondelpark is a large, well attended public park and many people choose to picnic here. It has an open air theatre, playground, rose garden and several bar/restaurants.
Amsterdam has a rich cultural life and here you can enjoy a visit to the theater, music and other performances. In the city you can also find many fine galleries and designer shops.
Trade shows and events
Each year in Amsterdam many festivals and major events, such as the Tulip Festival and Amsterdam Marathon are organized. During the high season and during special events the best hotels can be booked up quickly, therefore it is always a good idea to book hotels in advance.
Please make an inquiry about the availability before you book the trip - especially if you have special requests regarding your accommodations or are coming during a popular event.
Travel to and in the city
Amsterdam is a popular weekend destination and most visitors arrive by train or plane. Schiphol International is the Netherlands' largest airport and the fourth largest in Europe. From the airport, there are direct train connections to Antwerp, Brussels, Paris and Berlin. From Schiphol you can easily commute to central Amsterdam via shuttle bus, taxi or train.
Once in the city, there is a well developed public transport system. There are three metro lines, trams and many bus routes. In the city there are also several different boat lines serving the city's canals. But the most common and effective means of transport for shorter distances is definitely the bicycle. Amsterdam is often described as the world's most bicycle friendly city and this is not without reason with it’s flat terrain and many miles of bike only paths.
Driving a car in the central city is not recommended. It is crowded with many one way streets, and many streets are totally blocked off from vehicular traffic. Parking is also very expensive.
A better option is the taxi, which offers affordable and convenient transportation. Taxis are well regulated and are generally found at specified taxi stands because of the limited space in the center. There are also clear provisions concerning tariffs.
Weather and climate
The weather in Amsterdam is relatively stable, without extreme temperatures. The hottest months are June to August when most tourists choose to visit the city. The temperature during this period is usually between 21-26 degrees, which many feel is very comfortable. If you are visiting the city for its famous tulip cultivation the best time to come is in mid-April to mid-May.
Price structure
Amsterdam is a relatively expensive city to live in. There are many shops with designer products at very high prices, but it is also possible to find less expensive shopping options. The cuisine also varies and there is everything from cheap street food to very upscale gourmet restaurants. Many people travel here just to stroll around and discover the beautiful town - which is always completely free.
City pass
The Amsterdam City Card is a great way to save money. Purchase of this card entitles the holder, among other things, to free travel on public transport and free admission to many of the city's museums. Also included are discounts on attractions, concerts, theaters and restaurants.
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