The 8 Best Hotels in Amsterdam (Updated in 2023)

Posted: 12/15/23 | December 15th, 2023

One of my favorite cities in the world, Amsterdam will always hold a particularly special place in my heart. It’s one of the places I visited on my first European backpacking trip in 2006, and since then, I’ve been back countless times, exploring all the nooks and crannies of this beautiful multicultural city.

While it may be best known as a place in which to indulge in all manners of hedonism, the city is so much more than that. With fantastic parks, wonderful cafes, world-class art museums, charming canals, and a rich history, there are tons of things to see and do here.

But no matter what you come to see or do, your choice of hotel can make or break your visit. All located great neighborhoods to stay in, these are my recommended choices as the best hotels in Amsterdam:
 

1. Hotel Rho

Hotel Rho is located right on Dam Square at the very edge the neighborhood De Wallen, home to Amsterdam’s oldest church, a cool craft brewery, plenty of cool cafés and restaurants, and, of course, the famous Red Light District. This hotel offers simple but comfortable rooms in a gorgeous former Art Deco-style theater. There’s a substantial breakfast buffet available and free coffee and tea in the lobby too. You can’t beat its central location and price point.

2. Park Plaza Victoria

Located in the Centraal/Centrum district (right across the street from Centraal Station), this hotel set in a 19th-century neo-Classical building has excellent views of the city. There’s an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and gym, and the rooms all have Egyptian linens, walk-in showers, and in-room coffee and tea. Downstairs, there’s a stylishly-designed restaurant serving Dutch and international cuisine. I love staying here. It’s great value for your money.

3. Max Brown Museum Square

Max Brown kicks it up a notch for a mid-range hotel in Amsterdam’s Museum District. Rooms here have lots of natural wood tones, tons of light, comfortable beds and cozy sheets, desks, and the showers have good water pressure. Bike rentals are available for convenient exploring of this incredibly cycle-friendly city and the hotel’s beautifully designed café has daily bread delivery from local bakeries. There’s a hotel bar open 24/7 too.

4. Hotel La Bohème

Located in Leidseplein, I like this area because it’s right across from the massive Vondelpark. There’s a lot to do here but the area doesn’t have…