Hotels in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Best places to stay in Amsterdam

A charming city with a deep appreciation for history, culture and architecture, Amsterdam attracts a wide range of travelers including happy cyclists, laidback beer aficionados, romantic canal-life lovers, and museum and art enthusiasts. The city has several small neighborhoods that extend to the north and south of River IJ. Here are a few popular areas that are close to tourist attractions, and promise a quintessential Amsterdam experience.

Centrum

Centrum is the central part of the city and includes Oude Zijds (Old Side), Nieuwezijds (New Side), and the Red Light District. This area is home to several popular attractions, including the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Museum, and Amsterdam’s oldest building called Oude Kerk (Old Church). A minute’s walk from Amsterdam Centraal station, stay in the sleek contemporary rooms centered around individual artwork in the Art’otel hotel. A 5-minute walk from the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, and next door to the Red Light District, you have the Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel, a ritzy hotel that offers spacious rooms, luxurious amenities, and a beautiful garden terrace.

De Pijp

A hip neighborhood in the southern part of Amsterdam, De Pijp is home to the interactive Heineken Experience museum. You will also find plenty of pubs and cafés along the chic Ferdinand Bolstraat, a huge variety of Dutch produce at the Albert Cuyp Market, and a host of ethnic restaurants all over this area. Enjoy boutique-style accommodation in Volkshotel, which is a hotel, club, exhibition space, and restaurant, all rolled into one. Amid the shops and cafés of the vibrant Ferdinand Bolstraat, check out the chic rooms and suites in the luxurious Hotel Okura Amsterdam.

The Jordaan

This is a charming neighborhood that stretches along the canals in the northern side of the city, with a quaint, medieval vibe. Its cobbled streets are filled with galleries, boutiques, cafés, restaurants, and historical homes. This area is also home to the bustling Lindengracht Market, one of the best food markets in the city, with over 250 stalls and market stands. In the heart of The Jordaan, overlooking the Keizersgracht canal, you have Canal House, a boutique hotel that promises glamorous rooms, and a comfortable stay. You can check out the individually designed suites named after famous figures in the art and literary worlds at the award-winning hotel Seven One Seven on Prinsengracht canal.

Canal Belt

A picturesque neighborhood, Canal Belt features a series of tree and lamp-lined canals that wrap around the city center. This area also includes attractions such as the Anne Frank House, and Negen Straatjes (9 little streets). On the prestigious Herengracht canal, set in a row of 10 Golden-Age canal houses, you have the Ambassade Hotel, a luxurious boutique hotel with lavishly decorated rooms offering exclusive canal views. On the same canal, check out Banks Mansion hotel that offers warm, Art-Deco styled rooms, and several complimentary extras.

Museum Quarter