Amsterdam is a dreamy destination that makes the perfect weekend getaway or extended stay. From its masterpiece-packed museums to its dimly-lit canal-side restaurants, it’s all about feeling gezellig (cosy). Luckily, Amsterdam is packed with plenty of gezellig hotel options that are both affordable and attentive for a stress-free stay. Here are our top 10 picks.
The Manor Amsterdam
Linnaeusstraat 89, 1093 EK Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Manor is one of the best 4/5 star hotels in Amsterdam that frequently offers discounted rates (from €46), particularly during shoulder seasons. This stately 19th-century stay is located in Amsterdam’s trendy east end, just moments from Oosterpark and the historic Tropenmuseum. It delivers refined Italian-inspired interiors with a community garden, terraces and modern bathrooms. While not centrally situated for major tourist sites, Sloterdijk metro station is located right on your doorstep.
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Double room at The Manor Amsterdam
Yotel Amsterdam
Asterweg 33, 1031 HM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Yotel is an affordable hotel in Amsterdam with rooms for as little as €36 per night. It’s located in Amsterdam’s quiet Noord area, just a short stroll from leafy Noorderpark and its metro stop. The hotel’s concept is exciting and futuristic, with streamlined rooms boasting pack-away beds like a high-concept first-class plane. While rooms err on the small side, they’re renowned for their cleanliness and sleek bathroom features. Guests can also make use of a relaxing bar and restaurant with canal-view terraces.
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Double room at Yotel Amsterdam
Conscious Hotel Amsterdam City (The Tire Station)
Amstelveenseweg 5, 1054 MB Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Conscious Hotel brand is always a winner for the price (from €28 per night), quality and style, no matter the area. This hotel is located in a former tire station, repurposing many of its original features and items through its rooms. It is ideally situated at the western edge of Vondelpark and is close to metro and bus links. Rooms are modern with eco-conscious furniture and solar-based energy.
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Twin room at Conscious Hotel Amsterdam City
Max Brown Hotel Museum Square
Jan Luijkenstraat 40-46, 1071 CR Amsterdam, Netherlands
It doesn’t get much more central than this hotel in the Museum Quarter priced from €28 per night. Made up of four delightful Dutch townhouses, this boutique stay is perfect for culture vultures. From its stained glass windows to its eclectic and rustic interior design, all elements have been carefully crafted in an airy Netherlands-meets-New England aesthetic. Amsterdam’s top museums are on your doorstep, and you’re also connected to other areas, thanks to the Rijksmuseum metro stop.
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Double room at Max Brown Hotel Museum Square
The Neighbour’s Magnolia
Willemsparkweg 205, 1071 HB Amsterdam, Netherlands
This quiet and cosy little hotel in Amsterdam’s Cultural Quarter is one of the most affordable low-key options in the area with prices from €27 per night. Rooms range from tiny to spacious, so check the sizes when booking. Some rooms come with private balconies that add extra comfort to your city stay. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, if no-frills, with continental breakfasts and coffee machines in the lobby. You can’t beat the hotel’s smart location just moments from Vondelpark.
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Double room at The Neighbour’s Magnolia
Volkshotel
Wibautstraat 150, 1091 GR Amsterdam, Netherlands
Volkshotel in Amsterdam’s Oost was once an office building for the Volkskrant newspaper. Today, it houses 172 hotel rooms ranging from cosy nooks to spacious suites. Some of these come in quirky themes, from bicycle-lover rooms to an indoor treehouse. Perfect for just about any Amsterdam visitor, it’s a well-priced treat (from €80 per night) with a few surprises. These include a city-view roof-top bar, open-air hot tubs and a sauna. While it’s a little removed from the central action, Wibautstraat metro station is right next door.
Room with bunk beds at Volkshotel
Qbic Hotel, Amsterdam WTC
Mathijs Vermeulenpad 1, 1077 XT Amsterdam, Netherlands
This popular business hotel has much to offer in the Zuidas district. With futuristic and colorful cuboid bedrooms and bathrooms, it’s a small but functional 3-star hotel that’s good for lower budgets. Prices start at €86 per night. With a metro stop next door and access to the delightful Beatrixpark, it connects with Schiphol Airport in as little as 18 minutes. Many of its interiors are original and quirky – something largely unseen in similar business offerings in the city.
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Double room at Qbic Hotel WTC Amsterdam
Hotel Dwars
Utrechtsedwarsstraat 79, 1017 WD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel Dwars is a cosy little hotel located down a cobblestone side street. Close to the bustle of Rembrandtplein, you couldn’t ask for a more central yet tranquil hotel. Prices start at €180 per night and rooms feature a mix of mid-century modern, vintage and urban chic, boasting plenty of exposed wood and wooden furniture. For the best comfort, opt for an en-suite room complete with a television and coffee machine. The only downside is a lack of breakfast, but plenty of cafes are in the vicinity.
Double room at Hotel Dwars
Hotel Motel One AmsterdamWaterlooplein
Utrechtsedwarsstraat 79, 1017 WD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Motel One is a reliable, well-designed hotel with interiors and layout courtesy of Piet Hein Eek. Prices start at €150 per night and it’s situated close to Waterlooplein Platz where you’ll discover an alluring flea market and the must-visit Rembrandt House Museum. This central but quiet location makes it ideal for sightseers, thanks to city-wide access via Waterlooplein metro station. Here, you’ll find full-height windows, velvety, plush beds, and bar and lounge areas to unwind in.
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Special One Room at the Motel One Amsterdam-Waterlooplein
The Student Hotel, Amsterdam City
Wibautstraat 129, 1091 GL Amsterdam, Netherlands
Part of the exceptionally priced “Student Hotel” brand, there’s no denying that this is the best area to stay in Amsterdam for students and twenty-somethings. Trendy yet relaxed, the hotel is located just east of the city centre, right next to the Wibautstraat metro station. Prices start at €41 per night and rooms are smart and modern with sleek en-suite bathrooms. The area is far edgier than Amsterdam’s Venice of the North image and is home to some of the best bars and restaurants.
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Standard Room at The Social Hub Amsterdam City
