19 Best Hotels in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Friday's book market on nearby Spui Square lends a literary ambience to these 15 connected, stylishly decorated 17th- and 18th-century houses, where charming guest rooms are decked out in rich fabrics and colors, with striking details (wood-beam ceilings, elegant chandeliers) and modern 20th-century paintings. Canalside rooms are spacious, with large floor-to-ceiling windows, and service is attentive and friendly. Public spaces are also beautifully decorated with Oriental rugs, chandeliers, clocks, paintings, and antiques. Restaurant Ambassade offers French cuisine in a setting filled with colorful Dutch paintings from the CoBrA movement, while the Library Bar serves up cocktails surrounded by thousands of books, all signed by authors who have stayed at the hotel.

Glorious from the outside, with stone and brick decoration, the hotel's public spaces and guest quarters retain the distinctive style and warm colors of the Amsterdam School, a Dutch version of Art Nouveau. A stay at this former office of the major Dutch shipping companies ensures quiet luxury in the city center. Original sculptures, wood paneling, and stained-glass art remain in lounges and the lovely breakfast room, while the spacious, high-ceilinged guest rooms retain some original details along with modern amenities, including double sinks, soaking tubs (in some), and complimentary minibars. Another perk: a basement spa with small swimming pool, saunas, steam room, Jacuzzi, and compact gym. The staff are friendly and professional.

Located inside Oosterpark, this former 19th-century orphanage is an open, accessible space, which seamlessly merges the landmark’s historic character with contemporary glass, greenery, and gentle earthy hues to suit its surroundings. Following the original architect’s uncompleted floor plans, there’s a new wing with 16 spacious rooms, a park-facing restaurant, and meeting spaces. Events and cultural activities in the restored historic chapel make it an ideal meeting place for creatives.

This stylish trio of quaint 19th-century town houses offers a peaceful sanctuary with friendly service and a warm design with quirky touches and hints of Art Nouveau that successfully creates that "home away from home" feel. Help yourself to snacks and drinks, just like you would at home in the kitchen. Enjoy it in the private garden or the lovely library, which is equipped with velvety apricot armchairs, a bookcase brimming with travel literature, magazines and artsy coffee table books focused on the nearby museums. Rooms have large, comfy beds and black-and-white bathrooms with CODAGE amenities (and tiny tubs). There is also a garden-facing gym equipped with premium NOHrD handmade wooden fitness equipment and cork walls. The Museumplein and fashionable shopping streets are just steps away, as is the Concertgebouw, if you fancy hearing some classical music in a suitably grand setting. There are also free bikes if you fancy exploring a bit further away.

This charming, family-run hotel is composed of a maze of hallways weaving through three canalside buildings. Offering guest rooms of wildly varying sizes, they are plainly decorated but enlivened by quilted bedspreads, floral drapes, and lovely views of the Prinsengracht. Delightful personal touches include a teapot collection, Delft-blue tiles, fresh flowers everywhere, and complimentary breakfast served in a corner room with wonderful views of the canal. The gold record displayed in the lobby recalls the hotel's time in the 1970s as Boddy's Music Inn, which hosted the likes of the Sex Pistols and Emmylou Harris.

The cliché that “beauty comes from the inside” certainly rings true at this modern hotel that seems to float on the waters of the five canals that converge nearby, a spectacle enjoyed from many rooms as well as the waterside terraces. Architect Will Erens' exuberant decor include a rich use of patterns and materials like velvet, leather, and marble. The surrounding Apollolaan district is within walking distance of the major museums and other attractions, but guests who wish to stay put can enjoy a waterside meal at the Harbour Club Zuid or at The Living Room, by Bodon, which serves French brasserie fare in an over-the-top setting with an original Parisian Patisserie bar and intimate sofas and tables.

This unique and stylish 1895 landmark, which once housed a school, is a training ground for students of the country's top hotel-management programs, which accounts for the fresh-faced staff and eager though sometimes hit-or-miss service. Individually designed rooms are modern with warm colors, if a bit on the dark side. The location in the ominous-sounding Duivelseiland ("Devil's Island") neighborhood between Zuid and De Pijp is convenient to the Big Three museums, the Eastern Canal District, and the eclectic De Pijp neighborhood, with its shops and restaurants and a busy daily market on Albert Cuypstraat, is also within easy walking distance.

This 1895 landmark with a regal address on the Prinsengracht has spacious rooms, some of which retain gables, beams, skylights, and other stunning details. The busy location—luckily, all the majestic windows are double-glazed—is convenient to the major shopping areas and one block from nightlife-rich Leidseplein.

A stay at the former office of the major Dutch shipping companies ensures a surprisingly quiet stay in the city center: glorious from the outside, with stone and brick decoration, the hotel's public spaces and guest quarters retain the distinctive style and warm colors of the Amsterdam School, a Dutch version of Art Nouveau. Original sculptures, wood paneling, and stained-glass art remain in lounges and the lovely breakfast room. Recently, the hotel has lost some of its "grand" allure, and some rooms and areas could do with a refurb.

Book a guided tour with an art historian, who will help explain all the little design details in this National Monument.

Dating back to 1903, this historic building nestled between Stadhouderskade and Leidseplein is a noteworthy UNESCO Heritage site—it underwent a transformative renovation in 2020 that pays homage to its gorgeous Art Deco heritage while tying in modern accents and musical memorabilia from stars like John Lennon, Slash, and Elton John. The rock-star inspired rooms are available in a variety of sizes, from intimate rooms to expansive suites, and now each features the Hard Rock’s signature amenities. Downstairs, the classic Café Americain is a great spot for breakfast, lunch, or a cocktail before hitting the town.

These two 18th-century buildings on leafy Jan Luykenstraat (yes, that’s where the name comes from!) may look traditional, but in the lounges and guest rooms everything is stylishly contemporary, with Dutch art on the walls, colorful wallpaper, and natural fabrics. Among the many amenities are great showers, a courtyard garden, and an honesty bar where guests can help themselves to a drink or snack; all of the well-appointed executive rooms contain Jacuzzis with built-in TVs.

This cozy and contemporary boutique hotel is perfect for guests seeking a charming environment away from the hustle and bustle yet within walking distance to the Jordaan. The striking black-and-white color scheme of the entranceway contrasts with the light-color walls in the sleek guest rooms, some of which are split-level and boast beamed ceilings; all have air-conditioning and bathrooms with showers or tubs. Be prepared to climb lots of stairs, as there's no elevator. Guests will want to hang out in the hip bar downstairs or outside on the spacious terrace of the attached restaurant for some prime people-watching over a glass or two of wine.

Most of the businesslike rooms in this striking glass skyscraper, built on an island within the docks area on the IJ River, offer stunning views of the Amsterdam skyline and beyond; you can't get closer to the river cruise ships if you are planning on taking a cruise. The location is not as remote as it might seem: a complimentary shuttle connects the hotel with Centraal Station; culture vultures can make the most of classical and jazz concerts at the neighboring Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ complex; and the NEMO Science Museum, a must-see for kids, is within walking distance. The hotel is Green Globe–certified for its sustainability policy, which extends to organic coffee, eco-friendly linens, and economic use of water and electricity.

Lovely Art Nouveau style, packed with stained glass, paneling, and wrought iron, distinguishes the premises of this 1912 landmark smack on bustling Rembrandtplein; even the blandly modernized guest rooms are enlivened with colorful paintings by founder Fritz Schiller. Brasserie Schiller hums with espresso machines and a friendly vibe, and the atmospheric next-door Schiller Café is a popular meeting place, though no longer part of the hotel.

Although this stately 18th-century Amsterdam fixture close to lovely Vondelpark has one foot in the past, the other is firmly planted in the here-and-now with modern decor and a cosmopolitan ambience. Downstairs, the Asian fusion restaurant MOMO and elegant Bar Claes are local favorites. The neon lights of Leidseplein are around the corner, and the peaceful environs of Amsterdam's gorgeous Vondelpark are across the road, beckoning you to take an early morning jog (there's an in-house, 24-hour fitness center, too). Major art museums are also within walking distance.

Combining a contemporary decor with the historic remains of a 17th-century church, this centrally located Marriott Bonvoy property has minimalist public areas and vibrant lounges and restaurants as well as a 24-hour fitness center. The erstwhile church serves as a conference center. Top-floor rooms provide panoramic views of the city, and the downstairs Koepelcafé has a pleasant atmosphere and peaceful terrace overlooking charmingly crooked old Amsterdam houses. 

Perched on the IJ River in Westerdok, this large, striking edition in the Spanish hotel chain has well-designed and spacious (if a tad generic) rooms, friendly service, and an international feel. Each of the 12 floors contains rooms with a different color scheme, mod chairs and desks, and basic but sparkling white bathrooms; some rooms have views across the river. Contemporary art, including a bronze ceiling-high sculpture, fills the soaring lobby. The basement gym is small but well equipped.

This industrial-chic hotel on eight floors of the historic A'DAM Tower building, just a three-minute walk from the ferry station, boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the IJ River and EYE Filmmuseum next door, as well as a unique music theme throughout the hotel. Ultracool rooms, a bit on the small side, take the music theme to the next level: each room includes a guitar or DJ set and a Crosley record player as well as music-theme art. Guests also get a selection of records in their rooms upon arrival, and can choose their favorites from the collection in the lobby. Sir Adam attracts young (and young-at-heart) guests who want to see and be seen in the open lobby/co-working space, which includes not only a branch of THE BUTCHER Social Club (specializing in burgers), but also a pool table, video-game machines, and bar.