Hotels in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Best places to stay in Amsterdam

In the beautiful metropolis of Amsterdam, ancient architecture dominates the skyline, and narrow streets wind along the historic canals and picturesque bridges. The city is a haven for museum and art lovers, and proudly showcases its vibrant al-fresco dining culture. Its neighbourhoods welcome all types of travellers, and cater to a wide range of moods and preferences.

Centrum

The most popular neighbourhood among tourists, Centrum is the oldest part of Amsterdam. Most of the popular sites and attractions are in this area. It’s also home to the Red Light District and the Kalverstraat shopping street. Stay in trendy, modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows in the stylish 4-star Hotel V Nesplein, steps away from the famous Dam Square. Just a minute’s walk from the Amsterdam Centraal station, you can look at the art’otel Amsterdam, a modern boutique-style hotel that offers sleek rooms, contemporary décor and original art.

The Jordaan

A charming neighbourhood with quaint streets and canals, The Jordaan has a sassy village-like vibe. It’s also home to the landmark Anne Frank House. In a beautifully restored building in the heart of The Jordaan, you have Hotel Il Fiore that offers tastefully decorated rooms with stunning views of the Lindengracht street and markets. You can also look at the Amsterdam Wiechmann Hotel, a quaint structure set in 2 townhouses overlooking the Prinsengracht canal. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the hotel is a 9-minute walk from the Anne Frank House.

Canal Belt (Grachtengordel) / 9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)

A UNESCO protected area, the Canal Belt has been preserved to look just the way it did almost 400 years ago. This beautiful picture-postcard neighbourhood has a wide choice of designer hotels, boutique shops and cafés. Enjoy the stylish rooms with quirky modern furnishings in The Hoxton, a chic hotel set in storied canal houses on the prestigious Herengracht canal. You can also look at Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam, an elegant upmarket hotel spread over an intricate maze of 25 connecting canal houses, featuring posh, individually decorated rooms.

De Pijp

A lively neighbourhood with a hip vibe, De Pijp gives you a flavour of the local life while being in close proximity to the popular tourist sites and attractions. The area is densely packed with several small shops, cool cafés and bars. It’s home to the Albert Cuypmarkt street market which specializes in Dutch produce and cuisine. On this street, you have the Sir Albert hotel set in a 19th-century former diamond factory with contemporary rooms featuring award-winning designer interiors. For luxury accommodation, consider the Hotel Okura Amsterdam which offers stylish and refined rooms overlooking the romantic streets along the 16th – 18th century canals in the heart of De Pijp.

Museum Quarter

This is a posh neighbourhood home to world class museums, luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, and the leafy and sprawling Vondelpark. Consider the upscale Hilton Amsterdam that features chic, Dutch-style rooms and suites. This hotel is steeped in history, as it is the privileged location where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their first ‘Bed-in for Peace’ in 1969. For a mid-range budget option, check out The Neighbour’s Magnolia Hotel, a family-run boutique-style B&B with modern rooms styled in soft pastel colours. The hotel is just a 6-minute walk from Vondelpark.

Cheap hotels in Amsterdam

There are several reasonably priced and affordable boutique hotels in every neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Most of them offer an excellent location amid the shops and restaurants in that area. Check out Hotel CC, a modern hotel that offers clean, cozy rooms, and is surrounded by restaurants, cafés and bars in the heart of Centrum. In the Amsterdam Canal Belt area, consider the 1813-dated Hotel Prisenhof, a modest hotel with spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, set in an elegant, 19th-century canal-side building. Enjoy the simple rooms with wood floors and furnishings in Mr. Jordaan Hotel, located on a quiet tree-lined street along the 17th-century Bloemgracht canal. Another reasonably-priced accommodation in the Canal Belt area is Hotel Sebastian’s, set in a chic townhouse on the beautiful Keizersgracht.