Amsterdam Hotels

Amsterdam has over 400 hotels, from budget hostels to some of the most luxurious hotels in Europe.  Amsterdam hotels fill up quickly, especially for weekends and holidays.  Advance booking is recommended.  Amsterdam hotels sell out every weekend, all year long, even in the off season.  If you arrive late on Friday or Saturday night without a reservation, you will not be able to find a room.

Where to Stay:  Most Amsterdam hotels and hostels can be found in Amsterdam Centrum, notably around Central Station, and in the South around the Museum Quarter. Charming boutique accommodation can be found in the wealthy, residential Canal Belt area.  The Jordaan is another area for hip boutique accommodations, slightly upmarket, but still for mid-range prices. Cheaper hostels can also be found in the Red Light District.  If you are sensitive to noise you will want to avoid the Rembrantplein and Leidseplein as well as the red light district where partying can last late into the night.

Amsterdam Hotel Prices:  A bed in a hostel dormitory starts at around €15 on weekdays in the winter and up to €40 on a weekend in the summer. A twin room in a budget hotel might cost around €40 on weekdays in the winter and up to €100 on summer weekends. In a three and four star hotel, the prices could range from €100 to €200, depending on season, and five stars hotels can cost between €150 and €400 a night.

What to Expect from Amsterdam Hotels:  Do not expect a lot of amenities from cheaper hostels and hotels. Most budget hotels and hostels do not have elevators and have very steep staircases; if you aren’t comfortable with steep stairs, get an assurance that you will be getting a first or second floor room or book a hotel that has an elevator.  Many hotels in Amsterdam are in renovated or repurposed buildings.  If you are used to newer cookie cutter hotel rooms and chain hotels you may find that many of the budget and boutique hotel rooms are – as unique as the city itself.