The budget 42-room Hotel Central Park is slightly outside the city center, located in a quiet, mostly residential neighborhood around the corner from the lovely Vondelpark. Rooms are small and simple, though clean, pleasant, and filled with natural light, with flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities. Sparse amenities include a small and basic breakfast room where free tea and coffee are available throughout the day (though breakfast comes with an additional fee), as well as bike rentals and a computer available for use in the lobby. Though not within walking distance of the main tourist sights, the hotel is a few blocks away from supermarkets, restaurants, and a bus line that leads directly downtown.
The budget 42-room Hotel Central Park is slightly outside the city center, located in a quiet, mostly residential neighborhood around the corner from the lovely Vondelpark. Rooms are small and simple, though clean, pleasant, and filled with natural light, with flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities. Sparse amenities include a small and basic breakfast room where free tea and coffee are available throughout the day (though breakfast comes with an additional fee), as well as bike rentals and a computer available for use in the lobby. Though not within walking distance of the main tourist sights, the hotel is a few blocks away from supermarkets, restaurants, and a bus line that leads directly downtown.
The 14-room family-run Clemens Hotel is a charming boutique mid-range property housed in a late 19th-century building in the heart of Amsterdam's downtown area, a short walk to a number of the main tourist attractions. Though the hotel has sparse amenities, there is a sunlit, stylish lobby with lovely balcony and outside seating, as well as an inviting breakfast room where a free continental breakfast is served daily. Rooms are snug, but comfortable and light-filled, and some with beautiful private balconies. A central location and friendly atmosphere makes this a solid choice for tourists, but for something of a similar nature and larger rooms, the Conscious Hotel Museum Square is worth checking out.
The 14-room family-run Clemens Hotel is a charming boutique mid-range property housed in a late 19th-century building in the heart of Amsterdam's downtown area, a short walk to a number of the main tourist attractions. Though the hotel has sparse amenities, there is a sunlit, stylish lobby with lovely balcony and outside seating, as well as an inviting breakfast room where a free continental breakfast is served daily. Rooms are snug, but comfortable and light-filled, and some with beautiful private balconies. A central location and friendly atmosphere makes this a solid choice for tourists, but for something of a similar nature and larger rooms, the Conscious Hotel Museum Square is worth checking out.
The Exchange is a boutique concept hotel, where all 61 rooms have been decorated by different young fashion designers from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute. As such, the rooms at this mid-range property vary widely in decor. Tiny spaces reminiscent of dorm rooms at an art school offer travelers a place to sleep at budget rates, while pricier top-tier rooms provide a more transformative design experience that includes Nespresso machines and better views. The public spaces double as art galleries, and the quirky Cafe Stock, where breakfast is served all day, is a place to unwind.
The Exchange is a boutique concept hotel, where all 61 rooms have been decorated by different young fashion designers from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute. As such, the rooms at this mid-range property vary widely in decor. Tiny spaces reminiscent of dorm rooms at an art school offer travelers a place to sleep at budget rates, while pricier top-tier rooms provide a more transformative design experience that includes Nespresso machines and better views. The public spaces double as art galleries, and the quirky Cafe Stock, where breakfast is served all day, is a place to unwind.
Boogaard's Bed and Breakfast is a two-and-a-half pearl, two-room B&B, which despite its hectic central location, offers a little haven of peace. Though it's a relatively humble 18th-century home, the owner provides top-notch service. The rooms are individually decorated with cozy sitting areas around a fireplace, flat-screen TVs, laptops, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. A fine breakfast, homemade deserts, and other treats are included, along with access to two stocked wet bars. It's geared toward couples looking for an exclusive setting, and a little morning chit chat with a personable host.
Boogaard's Bed and Breakfast is a two-and-a-half pearl, two-room B&B, which despite its hectic central location, offers a little haven of peace. Though it's a relatively humble 18th-century home, the owner provides top-notch service. The rooms are individually decorated with cozy sitting areas around a fireplace, flat-screen TVs, laptops, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. A fine breakfast, homemade deserts, and other treats are included, along with access to two stocked wet bars. It's geared toward couples looking for an exclusive setting, and a little morning chit chat with a personable host.
Set in a former tram depot built in 1902, the 55-room Hotel De Hallen is an upscale boutique hotel that combines a mid-century modern aesthetic with a dose of industrial-chic courtesy of the cavernous interiors of this warehouse-like space. Common spaces are filled with Scandinavian furniture, modern art installations, and an abundance of fresh plants and flowers, and there are plenty of chic lounge areas to relax in, including the lobby bar and the hip Remise47 restaurant. Rooms are comfortable and stylish, though many don't get a lot of natural light as windows overlook interior corridors. Bathrooms, though modern and chic, might pose privacy issues as they have glass doors. Though a bit removed from Amsterdam's city center, this residential area is full of restaurants and cafes and the building itself is also home to the adjoining De Hallen complex, which includes a large food market, movie theater, and a library. For something of a similar nature, but more central location, travelers should consider some of the other properties from the Vondel Hotels chain, such as Hotel Roemer.
Set in a former tram depot built in 1902, the 55-room Hotel De Hallen is an upscale boutique hotel that combines a mid-century modern aesthetic with a dose of industrial-chic courtesy of the cavernous interiors of this warehouse-like space. Common spaces are filled with Scandinavian furniture, modern art installations, and an abundance of fresh plants and flowers, and there are plenty of chic lounge areas to relax in, including the lobby bar and the hip Remise47 restaurant. Rooms are comfortable and stylish, though many don't get a lot of natural light as windows overlook interior corridors. Bathrooms, though modern and chic, might pose privacy issues as they have glass doors. Though a bit removed from Amsterdam's city center, this residential area is full of restaurants and cafes and the building itself is also home to the adjoining De Hallen complex, which includes a large food market, movie theater, and a library. For something of a similar nature, but more central location, travelers should consider some of the other properties from the Vondel Hotels chain, such as Hotel Roemer.
The mid-range Hotel Espresso is situated just outside of Amsterdam's canal district and within walking distance of several top sights. Its 68 rooms are fairly basic and small, but clean and pleasantly outfitted in the namesake coffee hues, with lovely, modern bathrooms. Though the hotel's amenities are limited to free Wi-Fi and breakfast that is available at an additional fee, the sunlit lobby is full of seating and overlooks the busy Overtoom street, with free coffee and tea available all day. The convenient location that's surrounded by restaurants and shops and is well-serviced by several tram lines is a big draw for tourists, though for a hotel that offers a bit more, travelers might want to consider the nearby Hotel Vondel, which is more stylish and has a restaurant.
The mid-range Hotel Espresso is situated just outside of Amsterdam's canal district and within walking distance of several top sights. Its 68 rooms are fairly basic and small, but clean and pleasantly outfitted in the namesake coffee hues, with lovely, modern bathrooms. Though the hotel's amenities are limited to free Wi-Fi and breakfast that is available at an additional fee, the sunlit lobby is full of seating and overlooks the busy Overtoom street, with free coffee and tea available all day. The convenient location that's surrounded by restaurants and shops and is well-serviced by several tram lines is a big draw for tourists, though for a hotel that offers a bit more, travelers might want to consider the nearby Hotel Vondel, which is more stylish and has a restaurant.
The 122-room boutique Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht is a hip, luxe, "art hotel" with design by Dutch art director Marcel Wanders. The hotel sits in a quiet area between the picturesque Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals, and brings Dutch history and culture inside with its design and architectural choices. Guests are not nickel-and-dimed but benefit from free happy hour and minibar offerings in awesome modern surroundings. Add in the gourmet Bluespoon restaurant, and the Andaz Amsterdam is a destination in itself.
The 122-room boutique Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht is a hip, luxe, "art hotel" with design by Dutch art director Marcel Wanders. The hotel sits in a quiet area between the picturesque Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals, and brings Dutch history and culture inside with its design and architectural choices. Guests are not nickel-and-dimed but benefit from free happy hour and minibar offerings in awesome modern surroundings. Add in the gourmet Bluespoon restaurant, and the Andaz Amsterdam is a destination in itself.
There is little that marks the Memphis EMB Hotel as particularly remarkable beyond, perhaps, its pleasant location in an upmarket neighborhood just south of Vondelpark. Rooms are functional and decor is modern, but many showed signs of wear and even damp, and most of the hotel feels in need of a refresh. In addition to these shortcomings, the hotel lacked many of the frills or facilities you might expect from an advertised four-star property -- the overall package (and price) feels decidedly mid-range. The nearby and similarly priced Conscious Hotel Museum Square is much more appealing.
There is little that marks the Memphis EMB Hotel as particularly remarkable beyond, perhaps, its pleasant location in an upmarket neighborhood just south of Vondelpark. Rooms are functional and decor is modern, but many showed signs of wear and even damp, and most of the hotel feels in need of a refresh. In addition to these shortcomings, the hotel lacked many of the frills or facilities you might expect from an advertised four-star property -- the overall package (and price) feels decidedly mid-range. The nearby and similarly priced Conscious Hotel Museum Square is much more appealing.
The 75-room Hotel CC is located in three historical monument buildings in Amsterdam's lively and racy Red Light District, and features attic-like rooms, narrow, steep stairways, and and a trendy lounge with a snack and drink area. There's no breakfast area, as in other nearby hotels, but it's close enough to cafes and other restaurants. Rooms have black-and-white color palettes, and in most, sleek, white work desks, circular black chairs, and cozy white beds; some have great views of the canal. Some are so small, however, that the beds stretch from wall to wall. The bathrooms are stylish and modern, with a cool gray design and walk-in showers (and in certain rooms, separate soaking tubs). There is free Wi-Fi, and guests have free access to communal computers. All in all, it's one of the best deals in the Old Center.
The 75-room Hotel CC is located in three historical monument buildings in Amsterdam's lively and racy Red Light District, and features attic-like rooms, narrow, steep stairways, and and a trendy lounge with a snack and drink area. There's no breakfast area, as in other nearby hotels, but it's close enough to cafes and other restaurants. Rooms have black-and-white color palettes, and in most, sleek, white work desks, circular black chairs, and cozy white beds; some have great views of the canal. Some are so small, however, that the beds stretch from wall to wall. The bathrooms are stylish and modern, with a cool gray design and walk-in showers (and in certain rooms, separate soaking tubs). There is free Wi-Fi, and guests have free access to communal computers. All in all, it's one of the best deals in the Old Center.
The two-and-a-half-pearl, 42-room Hotel Prins Hendrik offers no-frills accommodation and an excellent central location, just across the street from Amsterdam Centraal Station. Set in an old Dutch townhouse, the property has plenty of authentic character and traditional decor throughout, and rooms will likely suit tourists on a budget. Decor is plain and dated, with simple and sometimes worn furnishings. Basic amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- though safes, minibars, and electric kettles are lacking. The hotel has a traditional Dutch-style bar downstairs, as well as a full-service restaurant serving local and international cuisines. A free breakfast buffet is served daily, with hot and cold options. Travelers preferring a more modern budget hotel should consider the nearby Ibis Amsterdam Centre, which adds a contemporary lounge and bar.
The two-and-a-half-pearl, 42-room Hotel Prins Hendrik offers no-frills accommodation and an excellent central location, just across the street from Amsterdam Centraal Station. Set in an old Dutch townhouse, the property has plenty of authentic character and traditional decor throughout, and rooms will likely suit tourists on a budget. Decor is plain and dated, with simple and sometimes worn furnishings. Basic amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- though safes, minibars, and electric kettles are lacking. The hotel has a traditional Dutch-style bar downstairs, as well as a full-service restaurant serving local and international cuisines. A free breakfast buffet is served daily, with hot and cold options. Travelers preferring a more modern budget hotel should consider the nearby Ibis Amsterdam Centre, which adds a contemporary lounge and bar.