Driving into Amsterdam is easy enough. Parking is another story. The centre's narrow canal streets have very few spaces, and street parking here is among the most expensive in Europe.
That's why a hotel with its own parking is worth its weight in gold, and we've found the best of them. Our picks range from grand landmarks in the old centre and canal-side boutiques to modern hotels in Noord, Zuid and the Eastern Docklands. Spaces are often limited, so reserve yours when you book.
Arriving on the ferry from Newcastle, or driving over from Belgium or Germany? Once you've parked, leave the car behind; trams, bikes and your own two feet are the best way to explore the city.
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 dinner in your own kitchen, sweat in the sauna, and watch the boats go by, a short ride west of the centre.
Affordable
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Fitness centre
Restaurant
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Houthavens, on the Waterfront
The July – Boat & Co sits right on the water in Houthavens, a new residential district built on Amsterdam's old timber docks. The streets are quiet and modern, with the IJ river just beyond. Westerpark, with its lawns, cafés, and the cultural venues of the Westergasfabriek, is about a 15-minute walk away. The Jordaan and the Anne Frank House are about a 10-minute bike or taxi ride away, and trams connect you to Dam Square and the museums.
Apartments for Proper Living
Studios and apartments start at 34 square metres and are designed for living, not just sleeping. Each has a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and plenty of living space, with large windows and contemporary interiors. Many overlook the water, and the larger apartments sleep up to four.
Vessel Restaurant & Terrace
Vessel, the waterfront restaurant, serves breakfast and coffee through to dinner and drinks, and its large terrace is a lovely spot in warm weather. It gives the hotel a sociable, neighbourhood feel.
Sauna, Steam Room, Gym & Yoga
The wellness area is better than you might expect from an aparthotel. It includes a sauna and steam room for unwinding, a well-equipped gym, and a yoga studio, all a real bonus on a longer stay.
A lively neighbourhood restaurant, rooms for four and direct trains to Schiphol, in a smart hotel outside the centre.
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Nieuw-West, Close to Lelylaan Station
Away from the crowds yet well connected, Nieuw-West shows a local, residential side of Amsterdam. Lelylaan station, about ten minutes on foot, offers direct trains to Schiphol and the centre, putting the Museum Quarter about 15 minutes away by public transport and the historic centre 20 minutes away. Closer to home, the Sloterplas lake and its parkland are perfect for a walk or a run.
Boutique Style at Affordable Prices
The hotel describes its approach as no-nonsense luxury, which sums it up well. The interiors are smart, contemporary and urban, with more personality and polish than most hotels at this price.
Well-Equipped Rooms, Including Space for Four
Rooms come with rain showers, Chromecast, Lavazza coffee machines, and fast Wi-Fi, and some overlook the neighbourhood or the rooftop garden. Family rooms sleep four.
Met Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
Met Restaurant is a relaxed neighbourhood spot popular with locals, serving lunch, small plates and drinks from an open kitchen, with a terrace for sunny days. In the evening, Met Bar pours cocktails, craft beers, and wines until midnight, and the lounge serves drinks and snacks all day.
Fitness & Wellness Nearby
Guests can use the Boutique Gym at HealthHub020, a short walk from the hotel, for free. The wider wellness centre also offers spa treatments, Pilates and other facilities for an extra charge.
A kitchen and living room of your own beside the 1928 Olympic Stadium, in the leafy south of the city.
Affordable
Boutique
Fitness centre
Sustainable
On-site parking
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Beside the Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam Zuid
Set beside the 1928 Olympic Stadium, this green, residential corner of Amsterdam Zuid feels a world away from the tourist trail, yet the city centre is only about 2.5 miles away. Oud-Zuid's shops and cafés are nearby, and Vondelpark is about a 15-minute walk. A tram stop moments away reaches Museumplein in about 15 minutes, and Amsterdam Zuid station is handy for Schiphol.
Apartment Living, Hotel Comfort
This is an aparthotel done properly. Every studio and apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, a living and dining area, and contemporary interiors, with hotel services.
Studios to Two-Bedroom Apartments
Accommodation ranges from studio suites to larger apartments, with two-bedroom apartments suited to families and small groups. A real kitchen and living space make a big difference on a longer stay.
Sauna & Gym
Guests have use of a sauna and a well-equipped gym, a welcome extra after a day exploring the city on foot or by bike.
Swim above the IJ river, eat Indonesian flavours under a subtropical garden and drink cocktails with a panoramic view.
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Java Island, Eastern Docklands
At the tip of Java Island, Hotel Jakarta sits surrounded by water, bold modern architecture, and the waterfront walks of the Eastern Docklands, once the city's busy harbour. It feels like a world apart, yet Centraal Station is just two tram stops away, and the nearest stop is a five-minute walk away. Dam Square is about 20 minutes by public transport, and the Museum Quarter about 25.
A Tribute to Amsterdam's Link with Indonesia
Ships once sailed from this spot to Jakarta, and the hotel celebrates that history. Bamboo interiors and Indonesian-inspired design run throughout. The showpiece is a soaring atrium filled with a subtropical garden.
Spacious Rooms with Water Views
Rooms start at a generous 30 square metres, with warm wood and bamboo interiors. Most have a balcony and views over the IJ river. Some rooms sleep three, and the suites at the building's glass end offer 180-degree views.
Indonesian Flavours & Cocktails with a View
Café Jakarta blends Indonesian and Western flavours, and Westers Bakery serves pastries and coffee. At the top of the building, Malabar skybar pairs Asian-inspired bites and cocktails with panoramic views over Amsterdam and the IJ river.
WellCome Wellness & Pool
Swimming lengths while boats pass outside is something most city hotels can't offer. Alongside the pool are a sauna, a fitness centre, and treatment rooms for massages and beauty treatments.
Enjoy breakfast under a 19th-century glass roof with views of the Royal Palace, plus a Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa, and suites with private rooftop terraces.
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Overlooking Dam Square
The hotel sits on Dam Square, the city's historic heart, opposite the National Monument. Busy shopping streets such as Kalverstraat lead off the square. The Nine Streets, with their independent boutiques and canal-side cafés, are about a six-minute walk away, and the Flower Market is under ten. Trams stop right outside, and Centraal Station is about a 15-minute walk.
From Coffee House to Grand Hotel
Krasnapolsky began in 1856 as a coffee house opened by Adolph Wilhelm Krasnapolsky, a Polish tailor. It grew into one of Amsterdam's best-known hotels. The Wintergarden, with its high glass roof, is still its most impressive space, and Anantara has added warmer, more residential touches.
Rooms, Rooftop Terraces & Suites
Rooms start at 26 square metres and include Nespresso machines, soundproofing, and air conditioning. Premium rooms offer more space, can accommodate up to 4 guests, and some overlook Dam Square directly. Executive rooms on the rooftop have their own private terrace, and the Royal Dam View Suite overlooks the palace.
Dining with a Sense of Occasion
The White Room, dating from 1885, holds a Michelin star. Grand Café Krasnapolsky overlooks Dam Square, and breakfast is served beneath the Wintergarden's glass roof. The Tailor is a stylish evening cocktail bar.
Spa & Fitness
The Anantara Spa has a sauna, steam room, treatment rooms, and relaxation areas that open onto the Summer Garden. The Technogym fitness centre also has a climbing wall.
Canal views, antique furniture and a bar open around the clock, in a family-run hotel five minutes from Dam Square.
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On the Singel, near Dam Square
Just 300 metres from Dam Square, Hotel Estheréa overlooks the Singel, Amsterdam's innermost ring canal. The Nine Streets are a short walk away, a charming grid of small streets full of independent boutiques, vintage shops and cafés. The Flower Market and the Anne Frank House are nearby. Rokin metro station is about five minutes on foot.
A Family-Run Hotel since the 1940s
Maria Flieger-Gruyters opened a small guesthouse here and named it after her daughters, Esther, Elly and Ria. The same family still runs the hotel today. It now spans several neighbouring canal houses but has kept its warm, personal style of hospitality.
Traditional, Individually Decorated Rooms
Every room is decorated differently. Expect crystal chandeliers, wood panelling and richly patterned fabrics. Several rooms overlook the canal.
Maria's Bar & Lounge
Named after the founder, Maria's Bar is open to guests around the clock. It serves cocktails with bitterballen and Dutch cheese. During the day, the canal-view lounge offers free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate, and serves breakfast each morning.
Bold design, generous rooms and a two-level gym in Amsterdam Noord, five minutes by metro from Centraal Station.
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Amsterdam Noord, Minutes from the Centre
TRIBE is about a three-minute walk from Noord metro station, in a district that has become one of the city's most interesting. Former shipyards now house a film museum, food halls and waterside bars, and free ferries cross the IJ river around the clock. The historic centre is a short metro ride away, and the Museum Quarter is easy to reach.
Design Without the Fuss
TRIBE takes a playful approach to the four-star hotel. Bold designer furniture, industrial details and dramatic interiors set the tone. At its heart is a communal hub, open around the clock, where guests work, eat, meet or simply pass the time.
Modern Rooms with Family Options
Rooms are generously sized and well equipped, with comfortable beds, Chromecast and coffee machines. Superior rooms sleep up to three, and Quadruple rooms with a queen bed and two sofa beds suit families or friends travelling together.
Breakfast, Restaurant & Grab & Go
A substantial hot-and-cold breakfast is served each morning, and the relaxed restaurant offers international and Dutch-inspired dishes later in the day. A 24-hour Grab & Go covers drinks and snacks at any hour.
A Gym Worth Using
The two-level gym has modern equipment and far more space than the token fitness rooms found in many city hotels.
A modern, affordable hotel in Amsterdam Noord, with generous rooms, family options and the city centre minutes away.
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Amsterdam Noord, Beside the Metro
Across the IJ from the old centre, Amsterdam Noord has traded its shipyards for studios, street art and waterside bars, and it's now one of the city's most creative corners. The EYE Filmmuseum is close by, and the NDSM wharf a short ride west. Yet the centre is never far: Noord metro station is next door, Centraal is five minutes away, Dam Square is 15 minutes away, and the Museum Quarter is 20 minutes away.
Fresh, Modern & Uncomplicated
The interiors take their cue from nature, with soft colours, botanical touches and clean contemporary design. Everything is modern, comfortable and easy to navigate.
Generous Rooms & Family Options
Rooms are generously sized for the price. Triple and Quadruple rooms are also available, making this a practical choice for families and friends travelling together.
Breakfast & 24-Hour Fitness
A generous buffet breakfast combines hot and cold dishes. A fitness centre, bike rental and on-site parking add to the convenience.
Once a convent, an admiralty, and the city hall, it is now a hotel with a courtyard garden, pool, and hammam.
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Between Two Canals in the Old Centre
Few hotels put you this close to Amsterdam's beginnings. The Grand stands between two canals in the city's oldest quarter, where narrow streets lead to Nieuwmarkt, its medieval Waag and busy café terraces. Dam Square is a few minutes away on foot, the Nine Streets are a pleasant walk through the centre, and Rokin metro station is close by. Yet behind its gates, all is surprisingly calm.
Six Centuries of History
Parts of the building date back to a 15th-century convent. It later served as the Admiralty headquarters and, for most of the 20th century, as Amsterdam's City Hall. Princess Beatrix married Prince Claus here in 1966. Original architectural features sit alongside polished interiors with a French touch.
Spacious Rooms & Suites
Rooms start at a generous 30 square metres, with high ceilings and large windows. The interiors blend modern luxury with art and references to the building's history. Larger rooms and suites add canal views and extra space.
Bridges, Oriole & the Courtyard Garden
Bridges is the hotel's main restaurant, and Oriole offers Mediterranean dishes in a more relaxed setting. In warmer months, the secluded courtyard garden is a lovely place to eat or drink.
Spa, Pool & Hammam
Set over two floors, the Sofitel SPA is a peaceful escape in the heart of the old city. The heated indoor pool features a jet stream, plus a Jacuzzi, sauna, and traditional hammam. Treatments range from facials and body scrubs to Ayurvedic rituals, with couples' rooms. A quiet relaxation room completes the experience, and a fitness centre is on hand for a workout.
Stylish rooms at fair prices directly opposite the RAI, with the Albert Cuyp Market one metro stop away.
Affordable
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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.
A 19th-century town hall on the Amstel, with river-view rooms, an indoor pool and De Pijp's markets behind.
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On the Amstel, beside De Pijp
Pestana stands on the Amsteldijk, along the Amstel. Just behind it is De Pijp, one of Amsterdam's most popular neighbourhoods. Here, the Albert Cuyp Market sells everything from Dutch cheese to fresh stroopwafels, and the side streets are full of cafés, bars and restaurants. The Lutmastraat tram stop is about seven minutes away, with direct trams to Centraal Station.
A Former Town Hall & Archive
The hotel occupies the former Town Hall and Archive of the old Amstel municipality, a pair of neo-Renaissance buildings now protected as a national monument. Modern wings have been added alongside. The lobby, with its high ceilings and arches, makes a fine first impression.
Rooms, Studios & River Views
Rooms are contemporary and calm, in soft, neutral tones, with a pillow menu and 24-hour room service. River-view rooms are worth the upgrade, and some have a bathtub. Studios add a kitchenette, useful for families and longer stays. Book a Triple Studio for larger travel groups.
Relaxed All-Day Dining
Cotidiano Brunch Club serves relaxed, brunch-style dishes all day, plus breakfast, dinner, and an evening bar.
Spa & Indoor Pool
The spa is one of the hotel's best features. The heated indoor pool is joined by two saunas and a hammam, plus a relaxation area for quiet time afterwards. You can book massages, facials, and body treatments, and use the fully equipped fitness centre.
Thousands of signed books, a serious modern art collection and a spa, in canal houses beside the Nine Streets.
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On the Herengracht, near the Nine Streets
The Ambassade occupies a quiet stretch of the Herengracht, one of Amsterdam's grandest canals. The Nine Streets begin just around the corner, with their independent boutiques, vintage shops and cosy cafés. Dam Square, the Anne Frank House and the Jordaan are all within walking distance. The Spui tram stop is about three minutes away, and Museumplein is a short tram ride away.
A Hotel for Art & Literature
Since the 1980s, the Ambassade has welcomed writers, artists and intellectuals, and this has become central to its identity. Works from the CoBrA movement hang in the public spaces and the rooms. The Library Bar holds more than 5,000 books, each signed by an author who stayed at the hotel.
Classic Rooms, Many with Canal Views
Rooms span a row of historic canal houses and vary in size and layout. They feature classic Louis XV and XVI style, with colourful fabrics, gilt mirrors, and original artworks. Most overlook the canal, and a few have French balconies. Not every room can be reached by lift, so mention it when booking if stairs are a concern.
Brasserie Ambassade & Library Bar
Brasserie Ambassade serves classic French dishes with a modern twist, surrounded by CoBrA oil paintings and views over the Herengracht. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Library Bar is a comfortable spot for drinks and small plates among the books.
Spa & Wellness
The hotel's own spa, Koan Float, is a few doors along the canal. It offers flotation tanks and massages, and hotel guests receive a discount on treatments.
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.
Enjoy drinks on a planted rooftop with views across the east of the city, and rooms that cost far less than in the centre.
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Amsterdam East, near Amstel Station
Amsterdam East is where locals live, and Hotel Casa offers a taste of everyday city life at a price that leaves more for exploring. Amstel Station, about five minutes on foot, offers trains, trams, and the metro to the centre, while the Amstel's riverside paths and Oosterpark are nearby. An underground car park makes life easy if you're arriving by car.
A Hotel with a Student History
Casa was founded in 1957 to provide affordable student accommodation. It still hosts students for part of the year, and every booking helps support student housing. The atmosphere is relaxed and sociable, with bright, contemporary interiors and plenty of space to work or meet.
Roomy, Practical Rooms
Rooms are modern, practical and roomier than the price suggests. The hotel offers doubles, twins, and triple rooms, making it a good option for friends travelling together. Bigger travel groups and families can book interconnecting rooms in the Double and Deluxe Double room categories.
Restaurant EAST & GAPP Rooftop Bar
Restaurant EAST is open all day, serving speciality coffee and breakfast, plus dinner and cocktails. On the eighth floor, GAPP is a green rooftop bar, open on dry days, serving food and drinks with views right across Amsterdam.
Students, locals, and guests share the bar, rooftop, and gym at this sociable hotel in Amsterdam East.
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Wibautstraat, Amsterdam East
The Social Hub stands on Wibautstraat, a busy avenue in Amsterdam East, with Wibautstraat metro station three minutes away. The centre is just a few stops north. A short walk brings you to the Amstel and the Weesperzijde, lined with houseboats and waterside cafés. The markets, parks and cafés of Oost and De Pijp are also easy to reach. It's a smart choice for anyone after real value who doesn't mind hopping on the metro.
A Sociable Place to Stay
Hotel guests share the building with students, locals, and co-working users, creating a lively atmosphere all day. The building includes a library, foosball and table tennis, and regular events ranging from comedy nights to yoga classes.
Modern, Practical Rooms
Rooms are modern and practical, with air conditioning, soundproofing, a desk and plenty of natural light. Signature rooms offer more space, and Deluxe Studios add a kitchenette, useful for longer stays.
Deli Food and a Guests-Only Clubhouse
Mornings start with a generous buffet of warm, crusty bread, thick-cut cheeses, cold cuts, and hot dishes, plus plant-based options. By day, Grandmother serves hot coffee and deli food. After dark, the Clubhouse opens its doors only to members and hotel guests. Expect red velvet booths, a disco ball, DJs on the decks and cocktails first. No laptops allowed.
24-Hour Fitness Centre
The gym is a handy extra, and the hotel offers bikes to hire.
