The 175-room, mid-range Botel, a former river cruise converted into a floating hotel, sits by the industrial NDSM Wharf, a growing outpost of Amsterdam’s underground art scene. Rooms have a strong 1990s-boat-cabin feel -- they’re basic and plain, featuring the bare minimum in terms of amenities, and tiny bathrooms with older showers. Views, however, are different from what you get anywhere else in town, and the experience can be fun for some. A small breakfast buffet with hot and cold options is served in a large room with panoramic river views, and snacks and drinks are available at the bar. There isn’t much else in the way of amenities, but rates are some of the lowest for a non-hostel property, and there is free, 24-hour ferry service to the city center. For a more upscale option nearby, consider the NH Amsterdam Noord.
The 175-room, mid-range Botel, a former river cruise converted into a floating hotel, sits by the industrial NDSM Wharf, a growing outpost of Amsterdam’s underground art scene. Rooms have a strong 1990s-boat-cabin feel -- they’re basic and plain, featuring the bare minimum in terms of amenities, and tiny bathrooms with older showers. Views, however, are different from what you get anywhere else in town, and the experience can be fun for some. A small breakfast buffet with hot and cold options is served in a large room with panoramic river views, and snacks and drinks are available at the bar. There isn’t much else in the way of amenities, but rates are some of the lowest for a non-hostel property, and there is free, 24-hour ferry service to the city center. For a more upscale option nearby, consider the NH Amsterdam Noord.
Housed in two large buildings in a residential neighborhood a 20-minute tram ride from the city center, the 81-room Conscious Hotel Vondelpark is a mid-range hotel that offers good value. Though overall simple, rooms are cheerful and comfortable, with quality beds (but flat pillows), free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and clean bathrooms with walk-in showers. A tasty breakfast made with organic ingredients is served for a fee in a pleasant room off the lobby, and drinks and small bites are available throughout the day at the adjacent cafe. Private parking (fee), and bike rentals are great perks, but there aren’t any major attractions within an easy walk of the hotel, aside from the beautiful Vondelpark. Travelers seeking something even cheaper may want to compare rates at the easyHotel Amsterdam, which is as basic as a hostel but has private, en-suite rooms.
Housed in two large buildings in a residential neighborhood a 20-minute tram ride from the city center, the 81-room Conscious Hotel Vondelpark is a mid-range hotel that offers good value. Though overall simple, rooms are cheerful and comfortable, with quality beds (but flat pillows), free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and clean bathrooms with walk-in showers. A tasty breakfast made with organic ingredients is served for a fee in a pleasant room off the lobby, and drinks and small bites are available throughout the day at the adjacent cafe. Private parking (fee), and bike rentals are great perks, but there aren’t any major attractions within an easy walk of the hotel, aside from the beautiful Vondelpark. Travelers seeking something even cheaper may want to compare rates at the easyHotel Amsterdam, which is as basic as a hostel but has private, en-suite rooms.
Located in the heart of the Old Center, the 274-room Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam is a luxury hotel with stylish, quirky interiors and a lively atmosphere. Though large and part of a well-known hotel group, the property delivers a modern, high-end experience that blends boutique touches such as daily wine receptions and fun decor elements with chain hotel services, including valet parking, a small but well-equipped fitness center, and event planners. Rooms are plush and contemporary, with a wide array of great amenities -- Nespresso machines, Bluetooth speakers, Hypnos beds, and Frette robes -- and modern bathrooms with rainfall showers. The on-site American restaurant is a great spot for evening cocktails or a meal, and the cafe offers great coffee and freshly made beignets to-go. The nearby INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery by Sofitel is a great, cheaper alternative.
Located in the heart of the Old Center, the 274-room Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam is a luxury hotel with stylish, quirky interiors and a lively atmosphere. Though large and part of a well-known hotel group, the property delivers a modern, high-end experience that blends boutique touches such as daily wine receptions and fun decor elements with chain hotel services, including valet parking, a small but well-equipped fitness center, and event planners. Rooms are plush and contemporary, with a wide array of great amenities -- Nespresso machines, Bluetooth speakers, Hypnos beds, and Frette robes -- and modern bathrooms with rainfall showers. The on-site American restaurant is a great spot for evening cocktails or a meal, and the cafe offers great coffee and freshly made beignets to-go. The nearby INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery by Sofitel is a great, cheaper alternative.
Located right across a canal from Amsterdam’s main train station, the 274-room NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace is a contemporary, luxury hotel that still feels fresh from the 2016 renovations. Rooms are decked out in a stylish black-and-white palette and come with great amenities, such as Nespresso machines, LED TVs, free Wi-Fi, and pillow menus. Many have expansive city views (and a few have a French balcony), but some overlook a courtyard. On-site Michelin-starred Vermeer is a staple of fine dining in Amsterdam, while Mar-Dique Bar draws locals with a great cocktail menu and a selection of small bites. Spacious meeting rooms are well-equipped, but the highlight is the 15th-century chapel, which can be rented out for corporate events and weddings. Consider the Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam, which is a tad cheaper and has a spa and indoor pool.
Located right across a canal from Amsterdam’s main train station, the 274-room NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace is a contemporary, luxury hotel that still feels fresh from the 2016 renovations. Rooms are decked out in a stylish black-and-white palette and come with great amenities, such as Nespresso machines, LED TVs, free Wi-Fi, and pillow menus. Many have expansive city views (and a few have a French balcony), but some overlook a courtyard. On-site Michelin-starred Vermeer is a staple of fine dining in Amsterdam, while Mar-Dique Bar draws locals with a great cocktail menu and a selection of small bites. Spacious meeting rooms are well-equipped, but the highlight is the 15th-century chapel, which can be rented out for corporate events and weddings. Consider the Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam, which is a tad cheaper and has a spa and indoor pool.
Located within the World Trade Center complex in Amsterdam's business district, this stylish but basic budget hotel relies on a design concept centered around a simple pod-style room system. Each small room at the Qbic Hotel Amsterdam WTC is built around a modular living space called a Cubi that consists of a bed and bathroom with adjustable mood lighting. Amenities such as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi give the hotel a clear edge against the much more spartan easyHotel Amsterdam, and it has cheaper rates than the nearby citizenM Amsterdam City. Like its competitors, the hotel has few features to offer guests -- there aren't even room phones to call the front desk -- but it's a stylish low-cost option for a short business trip to Amsterdam.
Located within the World Trade Center complex in Amsterdam's business district, this stylish but basic budget hotel relies on a design concept centered around a simple pod-style room system. Each small room at the Qbic Hotel Amsterdam WTC is built around a modular living space called a Cubi that consists of a bed and bathroom with adjustable mood lighting. Amenities such as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi give the hotel a clear edge against the much more spartan easyHotel Amsterdam, and it has cheaper rates than the nearby citizenM Amsterdam City. Like its competitors, the hotel has few features to offer guests -- there aren't even room phones to call the front desk -- but it's a stylish low-cost option for a short business trip to Amsterdam.
A 500-bed hostel, the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, as it's name suggests, is a budget property that provides travelers with a place to sleep (usually after a night of partying) mainly in dorm-style bunk beds in a room with a shared bathroom. It’s cheap and gritty but located within walking distance of Amsterdam's main entertainment hot spots.
A 500-bed hostel, the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel, as it's name suggests, is a budget property that provides travelers with a place to sleep (usually after a night of partying) mainly in dorm-style bunk beds in a room with a shared bathroom. It’s cheap and gritty but located within walking distance of Amsterdam's main entertainment hot spots.
The 172-room Volkshotel is a cool, trendy mid-range hotel with a youthful atmosphere and a stylish interior design. With two nightclubs, yoga classes, a rooftop spa with panoramic city views, and tons of meeting space, the property is a great pick for those who want to mix work and play. Clean, hip rooms have industrial decor and glass-walled bathrooms, plus flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and safes. Entry-level rooms, though, are tiny. The rooftop restaurant is a popular spot for dinner and drinks, while the cafe (which doubles as coworking space) is always buzzing with young professionals sharing long desks. Its location a 15-minute metro ride from the Old Center is not the most ideal for exploring the city’s top sights. Travelers seeking something more traditional in this price range may prefer Hotel Nadia.
The 172-room Volkshotel is a cool, trendy mid-range hotel with a youthful atmosphere and a stylish interior design. With two nightclubs, yoga classes, a rooftop spa with panoramic city views, and tons of meeting space, the property is a great pick for those who want to mix work and play. Clean, hip rooms have industrial decor and glass-walled bathrooms, plus flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and safes. Entry-level rooms, though, are tiny. The rooftop restaurant is a popular spot for dinner and drinks, while the cafe (which doubles as coworking space) is always buzzing with young professionals sharing long desks. Its location a 15-minute metro ride from the Old Center is not the most ideal for exploring the city’s top sights. Travelers seeking something more traditional in this price range may prefer Hotel Nadia.
Located on the southern edge of the Canal Ring, the 27-room Euphemia Hotel is a basic, hostel-like property offering a budget stay for those who need little more than a bed and a shower. Rooms range from private double units to 10-person dormitories -- all but three of them with en-suite bathrooms. Linens are provided in all rooms free of charge and towels can be rented for a small fee (they’re free in private rooms) but there’s little else in the way of amenities, and bathrooms and furniture are drab. The pleasant lobby lounge has a couple of vending and coffee machines, and a simple breakfast menu with four options is available for a fee every morning. The nearby Budget Hotel Tourist Inn provides a better value, with free breakfast and towels.
Located on the southern edge of the Canal Ring, the 27-room Euphemia Hotel is a basic, hostel-like property offering a budget stay for those who need little more than a bed and a shower. Rooms range from private double units to 10-person dormitories -- all but three of them with en-suite bathrooms. Linens are provided in all rooms free of charge and towels can be rented for a small fee (they’re free in private rooms) but there’s little else in the way of amenities, and bathrooms and furniture are drab. The pleasant lobby lounge has a couple of vending and coffee machines, and a simple breakfast menu with four options is available for a fee every morning. The nearby Budget Hotel Tourist Inn provides a better value, with free breakfast and towels.
Located a block from the Anne Frank House, the 40-room The Toren is an upscale, romantic boutique that occupies two 17th-century buildings (one of which was used as a safe house during WWII) set along the Keizersgracht canal. Rooms range from small Cozy Single units looking out over a courtyard to more spacious options with jetted tubs and canal views. Though each room is unique, they're all decorated with the same sophisticated The Toren touch combining rich hues, chandeliers, and bold patterns. The lounge offers a solid breakfast (for a fee), a good array of drinks, and small snacks in a gorgeous space with a warm atmosphere. However, there are no full restaurant, gym, or spa on-site. In this price range, the Banks Mansion has a more understated feel and offers tons of outstanding freebies.
Located a block from the Anne Frank House, the 40-room The Toren is an upscale, romantic boutique that occupies two 17th-century buildings (one of which was used as a safe house during WWII) set along the Keizersgracht canal. Rooms range from small Cozy Single units looking out over a courtyard to more spacious options with jetted tubs and canal views. Though each room is unique, they're all decorated with the same sophisticated The Toren touch combining rich hues, chandeliers, and bold patterns. The lounge offers a solid breakfast (for a fee), a good array of drinks, and small snacks in a gorgeous space with a warm atmosphere. However, there are no full restaurant, gym, or spa on-site. In this price range, the Banks Mansion has a more understated feel and offers tons of outstanding freebies.
Located in the Leidseplein area of Amsterdam -- a main tourist area that ultimately leads to Dam Square -- Acostar Hotel is a basic, affordable place that lacks amenities (including an elevator) despite being big on charm. Its stone front facade is aided by the quaint cobblestone street it sits on, and guests can rent bikes to visit the bevy of nearby shops, cafes, and art galleries. The lobby is a great indicator of the size of the rooms, which are smaller than those of a typical American college dorm. Each features a different relaxing color scheme, colorful artwork, and antique- or plastic-looking chairs that are more decorative than functional. Room decor varies by floor, with each espousing a different style and vibe; No two rooms are completely alike. The bathrooms are nice and contemporary with pretty iridescent tiles; some feature shower/tub combos while other have single shower stalls (these aren't closed off, which allows water to travel all over the bathroom). Free Wi-Fi is a nice perk, but overall this 30-room hotel might be best suited for a younger crowd looking for a cute but basic place to crash.
Located in the Leidseplein area of Amsterdam -- a main tourist area that ultimately leads to Dam Square -- Acostar Hotel is a basic, affordable place that lacks amenities (including an elevator) despite being big on charm. Its stone front facade is aided by the quaint cobblestone street it sits on, and guests can rent bikes to visit the bevy of nearby shops, cafes, and art galleries. The lobby is a great indicator of the size of the rooms, which are smaller than those of a typical American college dorm. Each features a different relaxing color scheme, colorful artwork, and antique- or plastic-looking chairs that are more decorative than functional. Room decor varies by floor, with each espousing a different style and vibe; No two rooms are completely alike. The bathrooms are nice and contemporary with pretty iridescent tiles; some feature shower/tub combos while other have single shower stalls (these aren't closed off, which allows water to travel all over the bathroom). Free Wi-Fi is a nice perk, but overall this 30-room hotel might be best suited for a younger crowd looking for a cute but basic place to crash.