The nine-room Hotel van Onna is a no-frills budget hotel well-located in central Amsterdam, a six-minute walk from the Anne Frank House. While the hotel has no extra property features itself, it shares a charming lobby and breakfast room with its boutique sister hotel next door, Mr. Jordaan. Rooms for one to four guests are extremely basic and show signs of wear-and-tear, but they're clean, all of them include en-suite bathrooms, and some have canal views. Travelers may want to compare rates with the Quentin Arrive Hotel, a slightly bigger property with a few more features.
The nine-room Hotel van Onna is a no-frills budget hotel well-located in central Amsterdam, a six-minute walk from the Anne Frank House. While the hotel has no extra property features itself, it shares a charming lobby and breakfast room with its boutique sister hotel next door, Mr. Jordaan. Rooms for one to four guests are extremely basic and show signs of wear-and-tear, but they're clean, all of them include en-suite bathrooms, and some have canal views. Travelers may want to compare rates with the Quentin Arrive Hotel, a slightly bigger property with a few more features.
The two-and-a-half-pearl XO Hotel Inner offers a good value for its 81 contemporary rooms around the block from Amsterdam's art-packed Museumplein and close to Vondelpark. Thanks to renovations in 2017, interiors are modern and minimalist, but tiny rooms are a drawback. Nevertheless, rooms are well-equipped with desks, safes, kettles, and air-conditioning, but they lack fridges. Noise can be an issue from both outside traffic and people within the hotel. Breakfast is the only meal offered, and also the only real feature, as there are no wellness facilities. Given its excellent location, the hotel mainly attracts tourists. Hotel Aalders has larger rooms, but rates are higher.
The two-and-a-half-pearl XO Hotel Inner offers a good value for its 81 contemporary rooms around the block from Amsterdam's art-packed Museumplein and close to Vondelpark. Thanks to renovations in 2017, interiors are modern and minimalist, but tiny rooms are a drawback. Nevertheless, rooms are well-equipped with desks, safes, kettles, and air-conditioning, but they lack fridges. Noise can be an issue from both outside traffic and people within the hotel. Breakfast is the only meal offered, and also the only real feature, as there are no wellness facilities. Given its excellent location, the hotel mainly attracts tourists. Hotel Aalders has larger rooms, but rates are higher.
Situated at the convergence of five canals in the residential Oud-Zuid (Old South) district, the 223-room Apollo Hotel Amsterdam combines sophisticated design with waterside scenery and upscale amenities. Highlights here are the excellent dining options, which include a brasserie, a sushi and grill restaurant with outdoor seating, and a gorgeous lounge -- all offering panoramic canal views. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with great amenities such as free Wi-Fi, coolers with free water, and coffeemakers. Most were renovated in mid-2017 and have stylish, modern decor, but entry-level rooms are a tad plain. The property also offers concierge service, extensive meeting space, and a small fitness center. Its location a 15-minute walk from RAI Convention Center is better suited for business travelers than tourists. Those wanting to stay closer to the historic city center may want to consider The Albus.
Situated at the convergence of five canals in the residential Oud-Zuid (Old South) district, the 223-room Apollo Hotel Amsterdam combines sophisticated design with waterside scenery and upscale amenities. Highlights here are the excellent dining options, which include a brasserie, a sushi and grill restaurant with outdoor seating, and a gorgeous lounge -- all offering panoramic canal views. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with great amenities such as free Wi-Fi, coolers with free water, and coffeemakers. Most were renovated in mid-2017 and have stylish, modern decor, but entry-level rooms are a tad plain. The property also offers concierge service, extensive meeting space, and a small fitness center. Its location a 15-minute walk from RAI Convention Center is better suited for business travelers than tourists. Those wanting to stay closer to the historic city center may want to consider The Albus.
The Amsterdam Canal Hotel is an upscale, boutique property set in a Dutch townhouse on the outer edge of Amsterdam’s picturesque Canal Ring. The decor at this four-pearl property is one of the highlights -- think: Baroque wallpaper, pendant lighting, and parquet floors. As guests might expect of a 16-room hotel, features are limited; there's only a cozy lounge bar and free breakfast. Beautiful rooms have Nespresso machines and free Wi-Fi, and some overlook the canal. Downsides are minor, but the stairs are steep and there’s no elevator. As of 2017, air-conditioning was being installed. For a sought-after Inner Canal Ring location at similar rates, consider Hotel Sebastian’s, which is situated on one of the most picturesque canals in Amsterdam, though doesn’t include breakfast.
The Amsterdam Canal Hotel is an upscale, boutique property set in a Dutch townhouse on the outer edge of Amsterdam’s picturesque Canal Ring. The decor at this four-pearl property is one of the highlights -- think: Baroque wallpaper, pendant lighting, and parquet floors. As guests might expect of a 16-room hotel, features are limited; there's only a cozy lounge bar and free breakfast. Beautiful rooms have Nespresso machines and free Wi-Fi, and some overlook the canal. Downsides are minor, but the stairs are steep and there’s no elevator. As of 2017, air-conditioning was being installed. For a sought-after Inner Canal Ring location at similar rates, consider Hotel Sebastian’s, which is situated on one of the most picturesque canals in Amsterdam, though doesn’t include breakfast.
A sunny and serviceable mid-range hotel, the Larende provides solid if somewhat generic lodging. Located in the Old West neighborhood, this 14-room hotel is a tram-ride away from major attractions and on a busy street lacking historic details and charm. Rooms are streamlined and bright with touches of blond wood. Double Rooms include small balconies that bring in more natural light. Breakfast is free, but little else is included, and for the rate, the mid-range Hotel Piet Hein has more features and is closer to major attractions.
A sunny and serviceable mid-range hotel, the Larende provides solid if somewhat generic lodging. Located in the Old West neighborhood, this 14-room hotel is a tram-ride away from major attractions and on a busy street lacking historic details and charm. Rooms are streamlined and bright with touches of blond wood. Double Rooms include small balconies that bring in more natural light. Breakfast is free, but little else is included, and for the rate, the mid-range Hotel Piet Hein has more features and is closer to major attractions.
De Bedstee is a stylish budget property offering 30 pod-like sleeping quarters in a location ideal for those wanting to explore Amsterdam’s top museums. Though this type of accommodation is not for everyone, the capsules are comfortable and not too compact. They have plush double or single mattresses, mood lighting, luggage storage, power sockets, USB ports, and hot and cold air vents. Shared bathrooms are spotless, attractive, and spacious, each with several showers and toilet cabins. Property-wide Wi-Fi is free, and guests can borrow personal modems for free city-wide internet access. The bar serves vegan comfort food and filling breakfasts (for a fee) -- all made with ingredients free of GMOs, refined sugar, and glutamate -- in a charming room with lovely outdoor patio seating. Travelers seeking a more traditional hotel room in the same area may prefer Hotel Wilhelmina.
De Bedstee is a stylish budget property offering 30 pod-like sleeping quarters in a location ideal for those wanting to explore Amsterdam’s top museums. Though this type of accommodation is not for everyone, the capsules are comfortable and not too compact. They have plush double or single mattresses, mood lighting, luggage storage, power sockets, USB ports, and hot and cold air vents. Shared bathrooms are spotless, attractive, and spacious, each with several showers and toilet cabins. Property-wide Wi-Fi is free, and guests can borrow personal modems for free city-wide internet access. The bar serves vegan comfort food and filling breakfasts (for a fee) -- all made with ingredients free of GMOs, refined sugar, and glutamate -- in a charming room with lovely outdoor patio seating. Travelers seeking a more traditional hotel room in the same area may prefer Hotel Wilhelmina.
Located in an industrial area in South Amsterdam, this 323-room mid-range hotel is popular with business travelers, but it's not convenient for travelers seeking to be close to tourist attractions, though a nearby metro station offers direct connections to the city center. Rooms are generic, but tidy and large, with such standard amenities as flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, kettles, and roomy showers in the bathrooms. A continental breakfast is included in the rates, and the hotel also has a bar lounge, business center, vending machines, and on-site parking. Guests can also use the facilities of the neighboring Holiday Inn. For something with a more central location and livelier decor, travelers could consider the three-pearl Conscious Hotel Museum Square, which showcases a quirky forest theme.
Located in an industrial area in South Amsterdam, this 323-room mid-range hotel is popular with business travelers, but it's not convenient for travelers seeking to be close to tourist attractions, though a nearby metro station offers direct connections to the city center. Rooms are generic, but tidy and large, with such standard amenities as flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, kettles, and roomy showers in the bathrooms. A continental breakfast is included in the rates, and the hotel also has a bar lounge, business center, vending machines, and on-site parking. Guests can also use the facilities of the neighboring Holiday Inn. For something with a more central location and livelier decor, travelers could consider the three-pearl Conscious Hotel Museum Square, which showcases a quirky forest theme.
Located on popular Rembrandt Square, the 23-room Royal Amsterdam is a mid-range hotel with stylish interiors and competitive rates. Rooms are modern and appealing, with smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning, but they’re also some of the smallest we’ve seen in town, sometimes with just enough space for a double bed, a tiny closet, and a pocket-sized (albeit clean) bathroom. The on-site restaurant gets good reviews and is popular with locals, especially when the weather is nice and there are tables out on the sidewalk. There is not much else in the way of amenities, but travelers who just need a bed and a shower may find it a decent value. Travelers wanting more space may prefer the bigger rooms at NH Amsterdam Caransa, located across the street.
Located on popular Rembrandt Square, the 23-room Royal Amsterdam is a mid-range hotel with stylish interiors and competitive rates. Rooms are modern and appealing, with smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning, but they’re also some of the smallest we’ve seen in town, sometimes with just enough space for a double bed, a tiny closet, and a pocket-sized (albeit clean) bathroom. The on-site restaurant gets good reviews and is popular with locals, especially when the weather is nice and there are tables out on the sidewalk. There is not much else in the way of amenities, but travelers who just need a bed and a shower may find it a decent value. Travelers wanting more space may prefer the bigger rooms at NH Amsterdam Caransa, located across the street.
At the confluence of two canals in Amsterdam's Canal Ring, the Hotel Wiechmann has a picturesque and convenient location in walking distance to major attractions. This 37-room boutique hotel has charm to spare, especially for a budget property. The lobby is like a museum of traditional Dutch style, chockfull of antiques and conversation pieces including a suit of armor, a burly grandfather clock, beautifully carved roundabout chairs, even a small cannon. Unfortunately, none of that flair made it to the guest rooms, which are dated, a bit dowdy, and have few amenities, though some have wonderful canal views and large windows. The very steep, narrow stairs and lack of an elevator are also off-putting to some. Those looking for more stylish rooms should consider the Boutique Hotel View, overlooking a quieter canal nearby.
At the confluence of two canals in Amsterdam's Canal Ring, the Hotel Wiechmann has a picturesque and convenient location in walking distance to major attractions. This 37-room boutique hotel has charm to spare, especially for a budget property. The lobby is like a museum of traditional Dutch style, chockfull of antiques and conversation pieces including a suit of armor, a burly grandfather clock, beautifully carved roundabout chairs, even a small cannon. Unfortunately, none of that flair made it to the guest rooms, which are dated, a bit dowdy, and have few amenities, though some have wonderful canal views and large windows. The very steep, narrow stairs and lack of an elevator are also off-putting to some. Those looking for more stylish rooms should consider the Boutique Hotel View, overlooking a quieter canal nearby.
Opened in 2016, this upper-middle-range 160-room hotel -- part of Starwood's eco-oriented Element brand -- promises stylish “green” accommodations adjacent to a mall near the Zuidas business district. Linked to central Amsterdam by public transportation, it offers an added layer of practicality by including fully equipped kitchenettes (picture Nespresso machines, cook tops, microwaves, mini-fridges, and even dishwashers) in every cool, contemporary unit; spa-inspired bathrooms, big flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi are among the other in-room perks. Guests will find the on-site Spanish restaurant, rooftop patio, fitness room and coin-operated laundry convenient too; but if you want brand-name lodgings in the heart of the city, the four-pearl Swissotel on Dam Square is a better bet.
Opened in 2016, this upper-middle-range 160-room hotel -- part of Starwood's eco-oriented Element brand -- promises stylish “green” accommodations adjacent to a mall near the Zuidas business district. Linked to central Amsterdam by public transportation, it offers an added layer of practicality by including fully equipped kitchenettes (picture Nespresso machines, cook tops, microwaves, mini-fridges, and even dishwashers) in every cool, contemporary unit; spa-inspired bathrooms, big flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi are among the other in-room perks. Guests will find the on-site Spanish restaurant, rooftop patio, fitness room and coin-operated laundry convenient too; but if you want brand-name lodgings in the heart of the city, the four-pearl Swissotel on Dam Square is a better bet.