10 Best Hotels in Amsterdam City Center

Amsterdam’s city centre is where you’ll find the city’s charming Golden Age canal system and its rich historical sites. While there are plenty of hidden gems in and around this grand city, nothing beats the privilege of being located right bang in the centre. Here are our top hotels in Amsterdam city centre for enjoying the best of this Dutch city.

The Hoxton, Amsterdam

Herengracht 255, 1016 BJ Amsterdam, Netherlands

The hip Dutch outlet of the famed British hotelier and the first not to be based in London, The Hoxton is suitably trendy with plush contemporary-meets-retro décor. With an iconic and bustling lounge-bar area, the hotel benefits from an exceptional location along Herengracht Canal. You’re just a short stroll from the stylish Negen Straatjes shopping quarter and a longer, pleasurable walk from central highlights like the Rijksmuseum.

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Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, 1012 EX Amsterdam, Netherlands

This legendary 5-star hotel in the heart of Amsterdam’s old centre exudes historical ambience. This is among the most attractive parts of Amsterdam, and you are surrounded by 17th-century glamour upon arrival. The hotel itself was once Amsterdam’s City Hall, and treasured Art Deco features are still found throughout. Enjoy sensational dining, swimming and a genteel bar in its highly-awarded (and storied) grounds.

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Hotel Estheréa

Singel 303-309, 1012 WJ Amsterdam, Netherlands

Located right in the heart of the canal district and the shopping paradise of Negen Straatjes, this eccentric yet classical hotel is the perfect central escape. You’re close to Amsterdam’s showstopping Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk and Van Gogh Museum, among a wealth of extraordinary historical sites. The hotel itself is a sumptuous dream of Dutch Golden Age fabrics and bubbly retro appeal. This continues through the lounge and lobby, where you’ll discover antique curios and glittering chandeliers.

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NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen

Nieuwe Doelenstraat 26, 1012 CP Amsterdam, Netherlands

NH Collection’s 17th-century hotel holds an imposing presence across the Amstel River. This is among the most centrally-placed hotels in Amsterdam City Centre, putting you in easy reach of Rembrandthuis, Rembrandtplein and other such sites. The hotel even has a personal connection to Rembrandt’s famed painting, The Night Watch. Inside, the hotel boasts a pleasing blend of grand 19th-century common areas and crisply modern bedrooms.

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Ambassade Hotel

Herengracht 341, 1016 AZ Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Ambassade is a storied hotel with links to Dutch literary figures, publishers and artists who have left signed copies of their work in the hotel’s library. Spread across two resplendent traditional canal houses, it’s located on the delightful Herengracht close to the historic centre and Museum Quarter. Each of its 56 rooms delivers a personal touch with boutique-antique furniture and an upscale feel. The dining is also exceptional, from the cheese-laden breakfasts to a delightful French brasserie.

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Hotel The Exchange

Damrak 50, 1012 LL Amsterdam, Netherlands

One of the best cheap central Amsterdam hotels, The Exchange is a 3-star, fashion-forward stay in the heart of the bustling Damrak avenue. A stone’s throw from Dam Square and the medieval Oude Kerk, you’re also just a short walk from the city’s beautiful canal zone. The interiors range from zany to funky as the hotel enlisted the Amsterdam Fashion Institute to design and dress each room uniquely as if they were models.

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Room Mate Aitana

IJdok 6, 1013 MM Amsterdam, Netherlands

Near the edges of Amsterdam Centrum in the city’s trendy new IJdok marina, Room Mate Aitana provides exceptional waterfront views. Surrounded by exceptional restaurants, you’re still within easy reach of the city’s most exciting areas, like trendy Jordaan. A resplendent boutique hotel of glass and wide open spaces, the interior design is funky with bold splashes of colour and sleek, functional bathrooms.

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Hotel The Craftsmen

Singel 83, 1012 VE Amsterdam, Netherlands

This stunning 17th-century canal-side boutique hotel is blessed with a fine central location and sumptuous interior design. In just 10 minutes, you can walk to Anne Frank House or take a tram to the Museum Quarter. Rooms are fun with nautical and mercantile themes drawn from the Dutch Golden Age. Practically all of the rooms have fine canal views, and the common areas exude a warmly, inn-like ambience.

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Grand Hotel Amrâth

Prins Hendrikkade 108, 1011 AK Amsterdam, Netherlands

Uniquely located in Amsterdam’s historic port district in an old shipping house, here, you’re just a short five-minute stroll from Central Station and the Maritime Museum. Perfect for those seeking out Amsterdam’s rich nautical past, rooms overlook the Eastern Docks and a quiet canal. The interiors are a delight of period décor, featuring everything from original carved marble to wrought iron and stained glass. Fine facilities include a spa, steam room, restaurant and bar.

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Hotel No. 377 House

Nassaukade 377, 1054 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands

On the outer reaches of the city centre yet still excellent placed for sightseeing, No. 377 House is one of the top central Amsterdam hotels for mid-range budgets. This boutique offering is just moments from Leidseplein and overlooks the Singelgracht. It boasts inviting boutique interiors that are sleek, modern and sedated. Minimalist Asian themes are tastefully blended with modern furnishings throughout. Service is friendly, and breakfasts are delicious with plenty of high-quality coffee.

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