The best hotels in Amsterdam embody all the multi-faceted charm of, “the Venice of the North,” whether they lay claim to balcony views that show off the city’s spider’s web of canals or locales mere steps away from charming quarters and quirky corners. If you’re hunting for an abode away from home that embraces the spirit of Old Europe, this is just the place to forgo your starter-pack urban concept hotels and go for the grand dames with a storied past: converted canalside mansions, fomer schoolhouses, retired almshouses, and more. With our varied selection of the best hotels in Amsterdam, find rooms that come in all shapes and sizes, interiors that span the spectrum from hip to the headily luxurious, and all manner of decor, from the ultra-minimal to maximalism-meets-peak antique.
Which part of Amsterdam is best to stay?
If you wish to absolutely live and breathe Amsterdam life during your travels, a hotel in the historic central Canal District, happening De Pijp, museum-filled Zuid, or ever-endearing Jordaan is a must, but there are also great places to be found in quarters west and east of the center and across the water behind Amsterdam Centraal Station.
What are the best cheap hotels in Amsterdam?
One of our favorite affordable places to stay in Amsterdam is The Weavery, a cozy two-room B&B within walking distance of the Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum for modern art, and Rijksmuseum.
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How we choose the best hotels in Amsterdam
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.
