Where To Stay

Amsterdam Hostel Leidseplein puts you right in the heart of the city’s entertainment district, budget-friendly with a great social atmosphere. The location on Leidseplein means nightlife is on your doorstep — which is either the main selling point or the main drawback depending on how much you value sleep. Dorm beds and private rooms available. […]

Hotel Sint Nicolaas is a 3-star hotel near Centraal Station, popular for its excellent location and good-value rooms. The building is a former mattress factory (they are proud of this) and the rooms are quirky — each one is different. Nothing fancy but the price-to-location ratio is one of the best in central Amsterdam.

Hotel de l’Europe is one of Amsterdam’s grand 5-star hotels, sitting at the junction of the Amstel river and the Kloveniersburgwal since 1896. The building is a city landmark and the rooms match — marble bathrooms, river views, Michelin-starred restaurant. This is the type of hotel where a standard room starts around 400 euros a

The Apollo Museumhotel (formerly Best Western) sits right on the Museumplein, steps from the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. The location is the selling point — you could not be closer to Amsterdam’s three main museums without sleeping in the lobby. Rooms are comfortable if unremarkable, and the breakfast room has views of the square.

Hostelle was Amsterdam’s first female-only hostel in the Zuid-Oost area, offering a safe and social budget option for women travelers. The concept was popular with solo female travelers looking for a comfortable dorm environment without the mixed-gender dynamics of regular hostels. The location in Zuid-Oost is a metro ride from the center but significantly cheaper

The Bridge Hotel overlooks the Amstel river near the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), offering river-view rooms in a prime location between the Canal Ring and De Pijp. The building is modern by Amsterdam standards and the rooms are larger than most canal-house hotels. Good for anyone who wants a view without paying five-star prices.

Hotel Estherea is a family-run 4-star hotel on the Singel canal that has been operating since 1938. The rooms combine classic Amsterdam canal-house charm with modern comfort — the better rooms have canal views and the breakfast is above average for the price point. Well located for walking to Dam Square, the Flower Market, and

The Bicycle Hotel in Amsterdam South is a budget option with an eco-friendly twist — they rent bikes to guests and promote green tourism. The rooms are basic but clean, the bikes are included in some rates, and the De Pijp neighborhood location puts you close to the Albert Cuypmarkt and good Indonesian restaurants. A

The Nadia Hotel sits right on the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam’s Canal Ring, offering boutique rooms in a pair of 17th-century canal houses. The location is hard to beat — right between Leidseplein and the Nine Streets shopping area. Rooms are small (this is Amsterdam, they all are) but well-maintained and the canal views from