Arrive in Amsterdam and without any problems find a place in the hotel - especially in the "high season" from March to October - almost utopia. For risky tourists, there is likely to be only a temporary shelter, not very similar to a hotel, so it's better not to risk and book ahead of time.

Expert Reviews of Amsterdam Hotels

Editorial Tonkostey

Hotels Amsterdam

The most popular hotels in Amsterdam are centered around Dam Square, nightlife lovers are more likely to prefer the hotels located on the Red Light Street, as well as on the Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein, but for families with children and "museum" regulars to advise hotels around Vondelpark.

In addition, Amsterdam has a number of "cultural heritage" hotels that stand out among the other hotels in the city. Among them there are old "honorable" hotels, such as Krasnapolsky and Amstel Hotel, and modern international hotels such as Amsterdam Hilton and Okura Amsterdam.

Perhaps the most popular hotel in Amsterdam is Estheréa, combining the true Dutch spirit, hospitality , excellent service, good location and quite democratic prices. The hotel Seven Bridges is also a good choice - especially since its name is not so much at the ear, which means that you can save a little while saving here, without depriving yourself of any comfort.

For business tourists, the successful choice of the hotel will be NH Barbizon Palace: modern, luxurious, elegant and very well located: opposite the railway station. Centraal Station and the full range of business centers

Historical and Boutique Hotels

There are several boutique hotels in Amsterdam of different styles and price ranges . Many of them are truly unique and offer their guests originality along with real comfort .The stylish, cozy and modern College is located in the elegant district of southern Amsterdam within walking distance of the city's main museums . The Dylan Amsterdam is located on Kaisersgracht (Imperial Canal) in a unique 17th century building . Lloyd Hotel characterizes the variety in the decoration of rooms, Patou - ebony used in the interior, and Seven One Seven - numbers named by artists and composers .

If you want to learn more about the true way of life of local people and to plunge into Holland with a head - you should pay attention to the so-called traditional hotels - the example of the latter will be Die Port van Cleve. This is one of the oldest hotels in Amsterdam, essentially renovated: that is, staying here means living in the interiors of the 17th century, taking advantage of the conveniences of the century 21.

However, this is not the only example of a historic hotel: in Amsterdam, small hotels on canals located in houses are really good 17-18 centuries. It cultivates the atmosphere gezellig: home comfort, which is so appreciated by the Dutch. The only thing is, do not count on room in the rooms - even if there are four stars on the sign of the establishment, the room can be frankly cramped.

Family hotels

There are also spacious and quiet hotels in Amsterdam suitable for families with kids. Banks Mansion - one of the best in the city - although not a family hotel as such, but simply a luxury four-star hotel in the Old Town, offers toys for small guests, additional furniture and other services. Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera is a relatively new hotel with good service, and most importantly - children under 12 years stay free of charge. Hotel Estherea is a four-star family hotel located in the center of the Old Town, quiet and cozy.

Holiday Inn Amsterdam is quite good for living with children - one child under the age of 18 is accommodated free of charge (in a room with parents), and children up to 12 years do not pay for breakfast. Hotel van Onna is an impeccable clean budget family hotel, located in a picturesque location. Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark is famous for its excellent combination of a democratic price, enough space to accommodate even a fairly large family, a lot of small things that make life easier for travelers with children, as well as a pleasant proximity of Vondelpark for leisurely walks.

Hotels on the water

In addition, for a family stay and at the same time an unforgettable experience of living in a real houseboat, you can recommend the hotel Amstel Botel, as well as its bizarre floating neighbors - Soviet attack sub, Greenpeace warrior of the seas and Pancake Boat.

For those who travel a large company and It makes sense to rent an apartment instead of a few rooms in the hotel. Or even better - a real Dutch house-boat. Each such houseboat (landing stage) is equipped with a kitchen, there is a TV and Internet access, there are wicker furniture on the deck

Hotels at the airport

Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam offers a number of hotels located near the terminal or in its immediate vicinity . There are also five-star hotels such as Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and SAS Radisson, and four-star Dorint, Novotel and Van der Valk, as well as a number of less expensive three-star hotels - for example, two Ibis hotels located on the terminal territory and an excellent budget hotel CitizenM.

Hotels near the station

Several hotels of different class and price are located at the Central Station, which is ideal for those who came to Amsterdam for a short time. The large and slightly outdated Victoria Hotel is located opposite the main entrance. The small Black Tulip Hotel is located just a couple of steps from the station, and its unique rooms are decorated with black leather. And directly at the train station is the Amsterdam Ibis Center.

Amsterdam Hostels

Thanks to the reputation of the capital of debauchery, Amsterdam attracts many young travelers for whom the hostel industry is established in the city. Almost all establishments of this kind offer clean linen and a bed in a common room, designed for both four and 20 people. As a rule, they are housed separately from women.

However, such restrictions are not available in every hostel: where individual rooms are offered, you can settle for large families and noisy companies, which will save the budget significantly.

Perhaps the most popular offers among Amsterdam hostels are the International Budget Hostel Amsterdam, which is located in the heart of the city is just a short walk from Leidseplein, Bob's Youth Hostel - 7 minutes walk from the central railway station, and Stayokay Hostel Vondelpark - close to good restaurants and clubs.

The Flying Pig Palace Hostel is popular his unconstrained friendly atmosphere, but the Bulldog Hostel Amsterdam is positioning itself as the first five-star luxury hostel and so is a bit more expensive compared to the rest.

Cheap hotels best deals environments budget hotels Museumzicht is considered. Despite the fact that the concept of "cheap hotel" in Holland leaves much to be desired, there are true "pearls" in this line: a neat and rather cozy hotel opposite the famous Royal Museum (Rijksmuseum)

Accommodation conditions

In old Amsterdam hotels , as a rule, there are no lifts, and the stairs are incredibly narrow and steep: if this can be problematic for you or your family members - make inquiries in advance.

Also you need to ask about the parking lot if you are traveling by car. The fact is that in Amsterdam there are serious parking problems, and in most hotels you can only offer a place on the street for a fee. Either they will be advised to leave the car in a not expensive public garage, which can also be located quite far from the hotel.

Smoking is prohibited in the Netherlands in public places, to which hotels (hotel lobbies, restaurants and bars) are counted. . An exception may be to become specialized places for smoking, however, few hotels arrange something similar on their territory . In addition, each hotel is allowed to decide independently whether it is allowed to smoke in the rooms . So about 90% of Dutch hotels have carried out a complete ban on smoking in their territory . Violating the ban can be brought to fines, or additional fees for cleaning and airing the rooms .

Cost of placement

The hotel is likely to become the main expense item in Amsterdam: less than € 80 a decent number for two is very difficult to find. Prices are slightly lower from November to March, except for New Year holidays. In hotels outside the Old Center, there are often additional discounts for attracting customers.

However, if you only come for a weekend, accommodation can be more expensive.

Most of the hostels in Amsterdam are located in the city center, and the prices for accommodation vary from € 17 to € 30 per person.

The price of the room almost always includes breakfast: Dutch (orange juice, egg, toast and coffee) or English (omelette, bek he and tea). If it is paid separately, be prepared to pay between € 5 and € 25, depending on the hotel category and type of breakfast.