The two-pearl MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West is located outside the city center and offers a cheap place to stay in a hostel-like atmosphere. The 253 bright and cheery guest rooms come with flat-screen TVs and attached bathrooms, and come in single, twin, and multi-bed configurations. There are also mixed Dormitories with up to seven beds, Women's Dormitories with up to six beds, plus Family Rooms with bunk beds. On-site features include a 24-hour bar, breakfast service (for a fee), a shared kitchen, a games room, and an outdoor terrace. Budget travelers could also consider easyHotel Amsterdam for its central location and private rooms at competitive rates.
The two-pearl MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West is located outside the city center and offers a cheap place to stay in a hostel-like atmosphere. The 253 bright and cheery guest rooms come with flat-screen TVs and attached bathrooms, and come in single, twin, and multi-bed configurations. There are also mixed Dormitories with up to seven beds, Women's Dormitories with up to six beds, plus Family Rooms with bunk beds. On-site features include a 24-hour bar, breakfast service (for a fee), a shared kitchen, a games room, and an outdoor terrace. Budget travelers could also consider easyHotel Amsterdam for its central location and private rooms at competitive rates.
The Hotel Vossius is a 40-room budget property overlooking Vondelpark -- it's within easy walking distance of Leidseplein, museumplein, cafes, restaurants, and public transportation. This low-frills choice is a step up from a hostel, with private rooms with huge windows and a smart white-and-gray color scheme. Rooms sleep two to four guests, and have en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and coffeemakers. But they can be tiny, and some show signs of wear and tear. Also, be aware that the hotel is not air-conditioned. Aside from the reception area, public spaces include an outdoor terrace and a breakfast room. (Breakfast is not included in the rate.) Bikes can be rented for a fee. Travelers might want to also consider the Quentin Amsterdam Hotel, another budget option in the same area.
The Hotel Vossius is a 40-room budget property overlooking Vondelpark -- it's within easy walking distance of Leidseplein, museumplein, cafes, restaurants, and public transportation. This low-frills choice is a step up from a hostel, with private rooms with huge windows and a smart white-and-gray color scheme. Rooms sleep two to four guests, and have en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and coffeemakers. But they can be tiny, and some show signs of wear and tear. Also, be aware that the hotel is not air-conditioned. Aside from the reception area, public spaces include an outdoor terrace and a breakfast room. (Breakfast is not included in the rate.) Bikes can be rented for a fee. Travelers might want to also consider the Quentin Amsterdam Hotel, another budget option in the same area.
The upper-middle-range Movenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Center is a business-oriented property on the IJ River, within a 15-minute walk of the historic city center. The wide array of amenities like extensive conference and meeting rooms, a spa, gym, and restaurant attracts business travelers and tourists alike. Guests often mingle at the daily reception hour for free wine and snacks. The 408 rooms are contemporary in design and feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and kettles. Hot breakfast is provided in the morning for a pricey fee and there isn't a pool. As an alternative, the Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam has rooms with free minibars and an indoor pool and hot tub.
The upper-middle-range Movenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Center is a business-oriented property on the IJ River, within a 15-minute walk of the historic city center. The wide array of amenities like extensive conference and meeting rooms, a spa, gym, and restaurant attracts business travelers and tourists alike. Guests often mingle at the daily reception hour for free wine and snacks. The 408 rooms are contemporary in design and feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and kettles. Hot breakfast is provided in the morning for a pricey fee and there isn't a pool. As an alternative, the Grand Hotel Amrath Amsterdam has rooms with free minibars and an indoor pool and hot tub.
The 40-room Hotel Blyss is a decent value pick in residential Vondelpark. The lobby is trendy, featuring a gas fireplace, a bar, damask-style wallpaper, rustic wood floors, and modern furniture, but it sets an expectation for the hotel that the rooms don't live up to. The rooms are quite basic (their only real design element being an accent wallpaper wall), with double beds made up of two single beds pushed together, and small (in some rooms, tiny) flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms appear reasonably cute and modern, but some can have issues, such as shower water flowing across the entire floor, or signs of muck and mold. A nicer part of the hotel is the study area, which features an Apple iMac and sleek black seating. The breakfast room has a retro vibe with a black-and-white checkered floor and red vinyl seating. When the price is right, it's a fine choice for guests who don't mind sacrificing a few frills.
The 40-room Hotel Blyss is a decent value pick in residential Vondelpark. The lobby is trendy, featuring a gas fireplace, a bar, damask-style wallpaper, rustic wood floors, and modern furniture, but it sets an expectation for the hotel that the rooms don't live up to. The rooms are quite basic (their only real design element being an accent wallpaper wall), with double beds made up of two single beds pushed together, and small (in some rooms, tiny) flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms appear reasonably cute and modern, but some can have issues, such as shower water flowing across the entire floor, or signs of muck and mold. A nicer part of the hotel is the study area, which features an Apple iMac and sleek black seating. The breakfast room has a retro vibe with a black-and-white checkered floor and red vinyl seating. When the price is right, it's a fine choice for guests who don't mind sacrificing a few frills.
The Ibis Amsterdam Centre is adjacent to the city's Centraal Station, and has prime access to trains, trams, and buses, making it a convenient choice for those stopping by for a quick layover. Although the building itself feels more industrial, the lobby is fresh, stylish, and inviting; it even has a food station with a coffeemaker and snacks. The hotel also features a contemporary lounge -- Bar Rendez-vous -- as well as a quaint breakfast buffet. Stairways offer great views of the train station through expansive glass windows, and a glass bridge connects the two buildings that house the 363 guest rooms. The rooms are simple, clean, and functional, but lack basic amenities such as coffeemakers and mini-fridges. Beds are comfy with fluffy white bedding, but they do, unfortunately, take up the majority of the rooms' space. Rooms are quite small, and triple rooms seem like they'd hardly accommodate that many people and luggage. Noise from the trains could also be a downside for light sleepers.
The Ibis Amsterdam Centre is adjacent to the city's Centraal Station, and has prime access to trains, trams, and buses, making it a convenient choice for those stopping by for a quick layover. Although the building itself feels more industrial, the lobby is fresh, stylish, and inviting; it even has a food station with a coffeemaker and snacks. The hotel also features a contemporary lounge -- Bar Rendez-vous -- as well as a quaint breakfast buffet. Stairways offer great views of the train station through expansive glass windows, and a glass bridge connects the two buildings that house the 363 guest rooms. The rooms are simple, clean, and functional, but lack basic amenities such as coffeemakers and mini-fridges. Beds are comfy with fluffy white bedding, but they do, unfortunately, take up the majority of the rooms' space. Rooms are quite small, and triple rooms seem like they'd hardly accommodate that many people and luggage. Noise from the trains could also be a downside for light sleepers.
Swissotel may be a chain name, but this particular property in the heart of Amsterdam, across from Dam Square, feels more like a boutique hotel. With 109 rooms and suites donned in contemporary decor, it is a friendly option in a popular setting -- though it's a bit more upscale, and consequently more expensive, than some of the nearby hotels. Overall, it's simply decorated with neutral tones and minimalistic, contemporary furniture (though standard rooms feel more generic than the suites). Rooms include amenities such as a pillow menu, iPod/iPad docks, and spacious bathrooms -- of course, the glass-walled bathrooms in the suites seriously lack privacy. The main floor has a small lobby, business center, and bright fitness center, but the narrow setting lacks communal areas and dining options. There is a restaurant, Dam Plaza, in the same building, that is not officially part of the hotel, though it does offer a breakfast buffet. The red rental bikes strategically placed in front make the Swissotel easy to spot on the busy street, and they also offer a great way to tour around "the Venice of the North" -- a top priority for guests who typically stay here.
Swissotel may be a chain name, but this particular property in the heart of Amsterdam, across from Dam Square, feels more like a boutique hotel. With 109 rooms and suites donned in contemporary decor, it is a friendly option in a popular setting -- though it's a bit more upscale, and consequently more expensive, than some of the nearby hotels. Overall, it's simply decorated with neutral tones and minimalistic, contemporary furniture (though standard rooms feel more generic than the suites). Rooms include amenities such as a pillow menu, iPod/iPad docks, and spacious bathrooms -- of course, the glass-walled bathrooms in the suites seriously lack privacy. The main floor has a small lobby, business center, and bright fitness center, but the narrow setting lacks communal areas and dining options. There is a restaurant, Dam Plaza, in the same building, that is not officially part of the hotel, though it does offer a breakfast buffet. The red rental bikes strategically placed in front make the Swissotel easy to spot on the busy street, and they also offer a great way to tour around "the Venice of the North" -- a top priority for guests who typically stay here.
The four-pearl NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen has a storied history, as it's one of the oldest and most well-known hotels in the city -- previous guests have included Queen Victoria and The Beatles. Its great location on the Amstel River means guests are a two-minute walk from Amsterdam’s floating tulip market and five minutes from Dam Square. Renovations in 2016 exchanged dated, old-fashioned style for contemporary elegance throughout. The 81 sophisticated rooms have espresso machines, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, and many of them have great river views, but some can be small. The only meal served is a buffet breakfast in a lovely restaurant with views over the river and buildings. A notable downside is the lack of wellness facilities. Travelers looking for a hotel with a spa might want to try the nearby Ambassade Hotel.
The four-pearl NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen has a storied history, as it's one of the oldest and most well-known hotels in the city -- previous guests have included Queen Victoria and The Beatles. Its great location on the Amstel River means guests are a two-minute walk from Amsterdam’s floating tulip market and five minutes from Dam Square. Renovations in 2016 exchanged dated, old-fashioned style for contemporary elegance throughout. The 81 sophisticated rooms have espresso machines, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, and many of them have great river views, but some can be small. The only meal served is a buffet breakfast in a lovely restaurant with views over the river and buildings. A notable downside is the lack of wellness facilities. Travelers looking for a hotel with a spa might want to try the nearby Ambassade Hotel.
Located in the historic city center, the two-pearl Budget Hotel Tourist Inn attracts young solo travelers and groups of friends with its modern and youthful style. Its 37 private and shared rooms are small, but they offer flat-screen TVs, lockers or safes, and free Wi-Fi, and most have air-conditioning. Some rooms have en-suite bathrooms. The hotel offers a free breakfast as well as snacks and drinks for a fee, public computers, and bike rentals. The central location is within walking distance of most major attractions and public transportation, including Amsterdam's central train station. Another alternative to consider is Hotel Fita, which is near the Van Gogh museum and offers rooms with Nespresso coffeemakers, though rates can be more expensive.
Located in the historic city center, the two-pearl Budget Hotel Tourist Inn attracts young solo travelers and groups of friends with its modern and youthful style. Its 37 private and shared rooms are small, but they offer flat-screen TVs, lockers or safes, and free Wi-Fi, and most have air-conditioning. Some rooms have en-suite bathrooms. The hotel offers a free breakfast as well as snacks and drinks for a fee, public computers, and bike rentals. The central location is within walking distance of most major attractions and public transportation, including Amsterdam's central train station. Another alternative to consider is Hotel Fita, which is near the Van Gogh museum and offers rooms with Nespresso coffeemakers, though rates can be more expensive.
Near Vondelpark, Hotel Europa 92 is a mid-range hotel with a large backyard terrace that opens up from its bar and breakfast room. The 46 rooms, while modern-looking overall, are on the small side and have dated amenities such as tube TVs, but rates are reasonable and include a continental breakfast. A lot of traffic passes by here, with trams and buses stopping around the corner, making it both convenient and a little noisy. For more modern rooms with flat-screen TVs travelers can try the nearby Hotel Espresso.
Near Vondelpark, Hotel Europa 92 is a mid-range hotel with a large backyard terrace that opens up from its bar and breakfast room. The 46 rooms, while modern-looking overall, are on the small side and have dated amenities such as tube TVs, but rates are reasonable and include a continental breakfast. A lot of traffic passes by here, with trams and buses stopping around the corner, making it both convenient and a little noisy. For more modern rooms with flat-screen TVs travelers can try the nearby Hotel Espresso.
A member of the Okura Hotels & Resorts chain, Okura Amsterdam brings a dash of Japanese style to the famous capital of the Netherlands. The property’s interior decor, spa, garden, and two of its restaurants reflect the East Asian theme. At 23 stories tall, Okura is one of the highest buildings in Amsterdam and provides panoramic views from its top-floor bar and many of the rooms. While rooms feel a bit generic compared to those at smaller four-pearl properties such as Hotel Estherea or The Toren, Okura offers far more in the way of features, including two Michelin-starred restaurants, a spa, and an indoor pool.
A member of the Okura Hotels & Resorts chain, Okura Amsterdam brings a dash of Japanese style to the famous capital of the Netherlands. The property’s interior decor, spa, garden, and two of its restaurants reflect the East Asian theme. At 23 stories tall, Okura is one of the highest buildings in Amsterdam and provides panoramic views from its top-floor bar and many of the rooms. While rooms feel a bit generic compared to those at smaller four-pearl properties such as Hotel Estherea or The Toren, Okura offers far more in the way of features, including two Michelin-starred restaurants, a spa, and an indoor pool.