Amsterdam is one of Europe's most dog-friendly cities. Locals take their dogs almost everywhere. Dogs are a familiar sight in cafés and on the trams, and Vondelpark offers wide-open spaces where they can run free.
Bringing your dog shouldn't mean settling for less, and these hotels don't. Our picks range from grand canal-side hotels to stylish design hotels and well-priced favourites. Many sit right on the canals, with walks along the water just outside the door. Several are a short stroll from the Vondelpark, perfect for a morning run. Policies vary, so check size limits and any fees when you book.
This is Amsterdam at its most welcoming, for you and your four-legged companion.
Two 17th-century buildings with bold, playful Dutch design, five minutes from Centraal Station and home to an acclaimed cocktail bar.
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Between Centraal Station & Dam Square
Kimpton De Witt is on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, one of the main streets into the historic centre. Centraal Station is a five-minute walk away, and Dam Square and the Royal Palace are a short walk. To the west lie the Nine Streets and the Jordaan, two of the city's most attractive neighbourhoods for shopping, cafés and canal-side strolls.
Playful Dutch Design
The hotel opened in 2017 as the first Kimpton outside the United States. Designer Jacu Strauss kept the original beamed ceilings of the two 17th-century buildings. He then added bold art, humour and plenty of references to Dutch culture.
Colourful Rooms & Family Options
Most rooms are in the modern wing, decorated in blues and greens inspired by Delft tiles, with playful touches such as bird-shaped reading lamps. Premium rooms include a triple-occupancy category, and a Premium room with two double beds can accommodate families of four. The penthouse has its own rooftop terrace, spiral staircase and fireplace.
Super Lyan & Celia
Super Lyan is the cocktail bar created by acclaimed bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, known as Mr Lyan. It sits in a third historic townhouse and has been ranked among Europe's best bars. Upstairs, Celia serves modern American cooking with a Californian influence.
Marcel Wanders turned this old public library into Amsterdam's most playful hotel, complete with a secret garden and an acclaimed restaurant.
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Prinsengracht, near the Nine Streets & Jordaan
Andaz sits on a quiet stretch of the Prinsengracht, between the Nine Streets and Leidseplein. The Nine Streets are about a two-minute walk. The Jordaan, with its narrow lanes, galleries, and brown cafés, is a short stroll north, and Museumplein is about a 20-minute walk. Trams from nearby Elandsgracht and Leidsestraat connect you with the rest of the city.
Playful Dutch Design
Dutch designer Marcel Wanders created every space in the hotel. His design draws on the building's past as a library and on Amsterdam's history. Delft-blue patterns, giant bell-shaped chandeliers and witty details appear at every turn, and nothing feels ordinary.
Rooms with Canal or Garden Views
Rooms start at 26 square metres and overlook the canal, garden, or atrium. Canal-view rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Prinsengracht. Every room has a seating area and a minibar with complimentary drinks and snacks, and some have a painted Delft-style washbasin. The Prinsengracht Suite has a large private terrace over the canal.
Renvy, Prins & Aap and the Garden Room
Renvy, from Michelin-starred chef Randy Karman, serves seasonal Dutch-inspired dinners from Wednesday to Saturday. Prins & Aap is a canal-side cocktail bar and restaurant with a daily Jenever Hour, free for hotel guests. The Garden Room serves breakfast, and a vintage saloon boat outside offers private dining cruises.
Essence Spa, Sauna & 24-Hour Gym
After a day of museums and canal walks, Essence Spa is a relaxing place to unwind. It has a sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms offering massages and facials, plus a relaxation lounge. A fitness centre completes the line-up.
Step off the train into a hotel full of contemporary art, with an indoor pool and a much-praised Portuguese restaurant.
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Opposite Centraal Station
Step off the train, and you're practically at the door. art'otel fills a grand historic building on Prins Hendrikkade, directly opposite Centraal Station, where trains, trams and the metro fan out across the city. Dam Square is a short walk down Damrak, and the Nine Streets, with their independent boutiques and canal-side cafés, are within easy reach.
A Hotel Built around Contemporary Art
The Rotterdam studio Atelier Van Lieshout created the sculptures, installations and furniture found throughout the hotel. The 5&33 gallery also hosts changing exhibitions by contemporary Dutch artists.
Modern Rooms with Canal Views
The rooms are modern and understated, in shades of grey, white, and black. Each features original laser-cut artwork by Atelier Van Lieshout, mood lighting, and a rain shower. Some rooms offer canal views, while others overlook Centraal Station or the inner courtyard.
ARCA & the 5&33 Bar
ARCA is led by Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa. It serves modern Portuguese cooking with Asian influences and is popular with locals and guests alike. The 5&33 bar hosts a daily aperitivo hour, with DJs from Wednesday to Saturday.
Pool, Sauna & Fitness
Guests can use the indoor pool, sauna, and Technogym fitness centre for free, and massages are available. A pool is a rare find this close to the station.
Bold 1970s design and spacious rooms, between Museumplein's great galleries and the markets and restaurants of De Pijp.
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Between the Museum Quarter & De Pijp
Avani overlooks the canal on Hobbemakade. The Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk are all within 500 metres. Across the water lies De Pijp, one of Amsterdam's liveliest neighbourhoods. The Albert Cuyp Market fills its main street six days a week, and the side streets are packed with cafés and restaurants. De Pijp metro station is five minutes away. This is an excellent location if visiting the museums is your priority,
Retro 1970s Design
Rather than hiding its 1970s architecture, the hotel embraces it, with bold geometric shapes, warm colours and retro-inspired interiors. It is a refreshing change from the canal-house style found across much of the city.
Spacious Rooms with Canal Views
Rooms are larger than the Amsterdam average, and some on the upper floors have wide views over the canal. Triple and family rooms are also available.
The Pantry
The Pantry is open 24 hours for drinks, snacks and light meals. Its courtyard terrace is a pleasant spot for coffee or a drink on a nice day.
Amsterdam's former Palace of Justice, reborn in 2025, with more than 1,000 artworks, a Piet Oudolf garden and an exceptional spa.
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Prinsengracht, between the Nine Streets & Leidseplein
Housed in the former Palace of Justice on the Prinsengracht, Rosewood is one of the last hotels permitted to open in the UNESCO-listed canal district, and it makes the most of its prime address. The Nine Streets, with their boutiques and cafés, are a short walk north; Leidseplein's theatres and live music are close by to the south, and Museumplein is an easy 15-minute stroll.
A Courthouse Reimagined
Studio Piet Boon designed the interiors, pairing the grand architecture with warm, custom-made furniture. More than 1,000 artworks run through the hotel, including pieces by Maarten Baas and Frank Stella. Behind the building lies De Tuin, a garden by the celebrated Dutch landscape architect Piet Oudolf.
Spacious Rooms & Signature Houses
Rooms start at a generous 31 square metres, with views over the canals, courtyards, or rooftops. Natural stone, fine furniture and a calm palette of greys and blues set the tone. The five signature Houses sit beneath the building's traditional sloping beams, each with its own butler.
Dutch Flavours, Beautifully Presented
Eeuwen celebrates seasonal Dutch produce at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bright, airy Court is the hotel's heart, serving all-day dishes and afternoon tea. Advocatuur, named for the building's legal past, pours cocktails made with house-distilled jenever alongside Indian dishes from the tandoor.
Asaya Spa & Indoor Pool
Asaya is one of the city's most complete spas. Designed by Studio Piet Boon around the elements of wood, water, wind, and fire, it features a 12-metre indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. Treatments draw on Ayurveda and modern therapies, with skincare by Dr Barbara Sturm and a couples' suite. A gym and a Pilates studio complete the facilities.
Sleep inside a twisting Rem Koolhaas tower, with the whole city below and dinner served on the 24th floor.
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Next to the RAI in Amsterdam Zuid
Business-like by day and buzzing on event nights, the area around the RAI convention centre offers easy connections. Europaplein metro station is a few minutes' walk away, and De Pijp, with its busy market, cafés and restaurants, is just one stop north. The canals and museums are a 15- to 20-minute metro ride away, while Beatrixpark and Amstelpark offer nearby green space.
A Landmark by Rem Koolhaas
OMA, the practice of architect Rem Koolhaas, designed the hotel. Its three stacked, twisting blocks make it one of Amsterdam's most recognisable modern buildings. Inside, bright colours and playful details continue the bold design.
Modern Rooms with City Views
Rooms are modern and comfortable, with large beds. On the higher floors, the views stretch across the city to the flat countryside beyond.
Rooftop Restaurant & Bars
Selva, the rooftop restaurant on the 24th floor, serves Latin American cuisine with skyline views. The Moana and Sonora bars are popular spots for a sunset drink.
Cook your own breakfast, work from the rooftop and live like a local, minutes from the Skinny Bridge.
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Weesperstraat, near the Skinny Bridge
Calm, green and still central, this is one of the city's most underrated corners. Zoku sits on Weesperstraat at the edge of the Plantage, a peaceful neighbourhood of wide streets home to the Hortus Botanicus and ARTIS, the city zoo. The Skinny Bridge is a few minutes' walk away, the canal belt lies just across the Amstel, and the Weesperplein metro is around the corner.
A Hotel Designed for Longer Stays
Zoku combines hotel comfort with apartment practicality. It was designed for longer stays. Guests staying two weeks or more meet a community manager and are invited to regular community dinners. The hotel is also B Corp certified.
Loft-Style Rooms with Kitchens
The standard Loft has a full kitchen, a sofa and a four-seat table for dining or working. The bed folds away to create more space during the day. The Loft XXL adds a separate bedroom and sleeps three, while the smaller Zoku Room suits shorter stays.
Rooftop Restaurant & Terrace
The hotel's social heart is on the top floor. The Living Kitchen serves mostly plant-based Mediterranean dishes for sharing, with a daily fika coffee break. Co-working spaces open onto greenhouses and a large rooftop terrace.
Bikes, breakfast and drinks are all included, in three restored townhouses with a library and garden beside Museumplein.
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Steps from Museumplein
For art lovers, few addresses beat this peaceful, tree-lined street moments from Museumplein, with the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk all nearby. P.C. Hooftstraat, Amsterdam's most exclusive shopping street, is just around the corner, and the Vondelpark is a short walk away for a morning stroll. The canal belt is about ten minutes on foot.
More Townhouse Than Hotel
Spread across three restored townhouses, Jan Luyken feels like a private Amsterdam home. Guests can settle into the library, pour a drink, or find a quiet corner in the secluded garden. The mood is intimate and polished, but refreshingly informal.
Calm, Elegant Rooms
Rooms are calm and elegant, in soft colours with a refined, residential feel. The smallest rooms are compact, so it is worth stepping up a category for more breathing room.
The Little Extras Are Included
Breakfast, self-service snacks, tea, coffee, wine, and beer are included, along with use of the gym, library, and garden. Guests can also borrow bicycles free of charge.
Design-led style at a surprising price, beside the Waterlooplein flea market, the Rembrandt House, and the H'ART Museum.
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Near Waterlooplein & the Rembrandt House
Few corners of Amsterdam pack in as much culture as the old Jewish Quarter around Waterlooplein. Motel One sits on Valkenburgerstraat, minutes from the square's famous flea market, where vintage clothes, records and bric-a-brac fill the stalls six days a week. The Rembrandt House, the H'ART Museum, the Jewish Cultural Quarter, and ARTIS are all close by, and the Waterlooplein metro is less than five minutes away.
Design-Led Style at an Affordable Price
Motel One is known for stylish interiors at affordable prices. This hotel follows the formula well and feels more polished than its price suggests.
Compact, Well-Designed Rooms
Rooms are compact but well planned. They have high-quality beds, good soundproofing and a clean, modern style.
Breakfast & the One Lounge
There is no restaurant, but they serve a good breakfast each morning. The One Lounge is inspired by Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek. It features a chandelier made from flea-market finds and walls fitted with reclaimed windows and cabinets.
Six canal palaces line the Herengracht, with a Guerlain spa and one of the city's largest private gardens.
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On the Herengracht, near Rembrandtplein
Behind a row of 17th-century canal palaces, the Waldorf Astoria lines one of the Herengracht's grandest stretches. Rembrandtplein's cafés and bars are a short walk away, and Utrechtsestraat, a local favourite for independent shops and restaurants, is just around the corner. The Nine Streets and the Museum Quarter are within walking distance, and you can easily reach both Vijzelgracht and Waterlooplein metro stations.
Six Restored Canal Palaces
The hotel spans six adjoining canal palaces, built for wealthy Amsterdam families. Daniel Marot designed the grand entrance and carved staircase, working alongside the court designer for Louis XIV. Decorative ceilings and period details have been carefully preserved. Behind the houses lies a large private garden, filled with tulips in spring.
Refined Rooms, Canal or Garden Views
Rooms are generous, starting at 29 square metres, and overlook either the Herengracht or the garden. Interiors favour fine fabrics, classical panelling and marble bathrooms with double sinks. On arrival, guests can choose a room scent from the Paris candlemaker Cire Trudon. The King Lofts on the top floor keep the building's original wooden beams.
Dining Made for Lingering
Peacock Alley serves all-day dining and a much-loved afternoon tea. The Vault Bar sits in a former bank's original vault, an intimate setting for cocktails.
Guerlain Spa & Indoor Pool
The Guerlain Spa brings the Paris beauty house's expertise to the canals. Its signature treatment is the Fusion Experience, a warm-oil massage created exclusively for this hotel. Afterwards, guests can unwind by the heated indoor pool or in the Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. The spa opens onto the hotel's garden, one of the city's most peaceful spots, and a fitness centre completes the facilities.
Stylish rooms at fair prices directly opposite the RAI, with the Albert Cuyp Market one metro stop away.
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Opposite the RAI in Amsterdam Zuid
If you're in town for an event at the RAI, or simply want good value without being cut off from the centre, this is a clever choice. Motel One stands directly opposite the convention centre, and from Europaplein metro station, a few minutes' walk away, Centraal Station is about ten minutes. One stop north, De Pijp's Albert Cuyp Market and lively cafés await, with Amstelpark and Beatrixpark close by.
Amsterdam-Inspired Design
The interiors draw on Amsterdam for inspiration, giving the hotel more character than most affordable chains. Public areas are bright and modern, with plenty of comfortable seating.
Simple, Comfortable Rooms
Rooms are compact and well-kept, with comfortable beds, rain showers and clean, modern interiors.
The One Lounge
The One Lounge combines a breakfast area, café and bar in one relaxed space. There is no restaurant, but you can get drinks and light snacks throughout the day.
