4 Best Hotels in Leidseplein, Amsterdam

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.

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.

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.

Guest rooms in this intimate 19th-century house are named for different composers and writers, and reflect the eye of a discerning designer, filled with nicely framed art, flowers, and antiques. Overstuffed armchairs and sofas furnish the plush library and the Stravinsky Room, where coffee, cakes, and wine are available by request throughout the day and evening; there's also a pretty back patio. If you're not a fan of steep, narrow stairs, ask for a room on a lower floor, as the inn has no elevator.