Amsterdam
Family-owned Aalders has an old-fashioned, stuck-in-time charm. It's nothing fancy, but it's homey and well placed for the museums. The 33 rooms are…
Must-see hotels in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Located in a former timber factory, this hotel features original wooden beams in its smart and comfortable rooms, along with Nespresso machine, rainfall…
Western Canal Ring
A large, leafy, sofa-strewn garden is an unexpected find behind these adjoining 17th-century canal houses. Inside, the 23 rooms – in categories ranging…
Amsterdam
Well located near Vondelpark, this hotel is a little old-fashioned but rooms are bright and quiet, and staff are warm and welcoming. The owl figurines in…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Owned by the University of Amsterdam, Hotel Résidence Le Coin has 42 high-class (albeit small) apartments spread over seven historical buildings, all…
Southern Canal Ring
In a prime canal-side location, the Freeland has 15 simple, nicely old-fashioned rooms with tiled walls; each has a floral theme (tulips, roses and…
Amsterdam
This two-bedroom boutique B&B houseboat, dating from 1929, is moored on the easternmost tip of Zeeburg. The homely place has beautifully decorated white…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
A pleasant surprise, this smart little number offers some of the best value for money in the thick of the Red Light District. Its 47 rooms are small but…
Southern Canal Ring
In a 19th-century building with an old-fashioned feel, this boutique hotel boasts a good location and courteous, LGBT-friendly owners. There are steep…
Southern Canal Ring
Beautifully set on one of Amsterdam's loveliest canals, the Seven Bridges will immerse you in aristocratic opulence. Rooms are sumptuously decorated with…
Southern Canal Ring
In a canal house just across from the Hermitage Museum, this little family-owned hotel has lots of comforting old-fashioned charm. Steep steps lead to 10…
De Pijp
With solar panels on the roof providing power, Marjolein and Clemens' green-minded hotel has rooms that are comfy and familiar. It also hires bikes (per…
Amsterdam
In a great location near Museum Quarter, this two-room B&B has a friendly owner, creatively decorated rooms (complete with a bike hanging on the wall of…
De Pijp
Run by the owners of bakery Taart van m'n Tante, this quirky B&B above the cafe (no lift) has sunlit, soundproofed rooms decorated with plates, and a…
Amsterdam
Overlooking the Vondelpark's fine old arbour, this dapper, friendly hotel offers smartly renovated contemporary rooms in shades of grey, white and beige –…
Amsterdam
This hotel, spread across four houses, is in a leafy location a couple of blocks from the museums, and has hip, if small, rooms, each with its own…
Southern Canal Ring
Hotel La Boheme's rooms are clean, simple and in demand thanks to its central location; booking well in advance is a must. On weekends, a minimum stay of…
Xaviera Hollander's Happy House
Amsterdam
Xaviera Hollander was once a sex worker, later a brothel owner, and wrote about her eventful life in her autobiography The Happy Hooker. She now welcomes…
Southern Canal Ring
The view from this canal-side hotel resembles a 17th-century painting; make sure you get one of the rooms facing the Amstel river and the gabled houses…
Amsterdam
Yotel's Japanese-style capsule hotel at Schiphol Airport is a blessing for weary travellers. Prices for the standard 7-sq-metre cabins are time-based …
Amsterdam
A favourite with tourists and business travellers, this swish, large hotel is on a relatively busy road, but in close proximity to the Vondelpark and…
Amsterdam
The clue is in the name: this is a few paces from the Van Gogh Museum, and every room has a Van Gogh mural covering the entire wall behind the bedhead…
Western Canal Ring
In a near-everything location, the Clemens has 14 rooms with rain showers, air-conditioning and speedy wi-fi. If you don't score a room with a private…
Southern Canal Ring
There's an atmosphere of mayhem at this no-fuss, noisy, sociable hostel. Boisterous backpackers and groups pack the bright, happy bar, the pulsating…
Amsterdam
Facing the botanical garden, this small budget hotel has spartan, simple rooms, but the leafy, peaceful location is fantastic, and you can snare some good…
Amsterdam Noord
Botel is a mid-sized cruise ship permanently moored off NDSM-werf. Inside, it has an unintentional-seeming 1970s vibe, with basic, small and uninspiring…
Southern Canal Ring
Some of the singles at this old-school family-owned 42-room hotel are pretty cramped, and you're looking at function rather than atmosphere, but the beds…
Southern Canal Ring
In a lovely canal-side location, this 18th-century house has a sunny breakfast room and great views over the water. The staff is affable and the rooms are…
Southern Canal Ring
A minimalist design of blue and white walls and white linens in the rooms give this small gay-friendly hotel a modern feel, but you'll need to book well…
Amsterdam
With a somewhat dated feel, and lots of scarlet curtains and lipstick-red headboards, this hotel is comfortable and within walking distance of the…
Jordaan & the West
This hostel with eight- to 10-bed dorms is a bit grungy, but upsides include its canal-side location in a former warehouse and proximity to Leidseplein…
