While Amsterdam may not be renowned for its coast, its winding waterways give rise to several urban beaches. It’s also a short trip to Amsterdam’s North Sea coast or lake shores like Sloterplas. If you’re craving the water, here are the top beach hotels near Amsterdam.
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam – NDSM Wharf
NDSM-Plein 28, 1033 WB Amsterdam, Netherlands
This well-provisioned and modern waterfront hotel in Noord overlooks Pllek, an urban beach in Amsterdam. While you can’t swim in the IJ, it’s a fine basking spot with beach bars.
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Superior Queen Room with sea view at DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam
Kapitein Anna
NDSM-Pier 6, 1033 RE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Located in a moored 1911 paddle steamer, you can’t get more up-close with water than this. Bedrooms exude chic cabin charm, and the common areas and lounge bar host plenty of seafaring antiques. The hotel is also a short stroll from Pllek urban beach, where you can bask in the sand.
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Twin room at the Kapitein Anna Hotel
Room Mate Aitana
IJdok 6, 1013 MM Amsterdam, Netherlands
This glitzy, glass-panelled marina hotel overlooks the IJ waterway. Rooms are exquisitely decorated and feature high-quality waterfall showers. Aside from quick city centre access, it’s also a stroll to Het Stenen Hoofd, an urban beach with regular events (like Pluk de Nacht) hosted on its sandy, grassy shores.
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Junior Suite at Room Mate Aitana Hotel
Nhow Amsterdam RAI
Europaboulevard 2b, 1078 RV Amsterdam, Netherlands
This striking and contemporary cuboid hotel boasts impeccable upscale rooms close to the RAI convention centre. Transport links get you to the city centre quickly, but its beach appeal relates to its proximity to Stand Zuid. This fun man-made beach overlooks a lake and provides hammocks, loungers and cocktails.
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Lounge at the Nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel
The Student Hotel Amsterdam West
van de Sande Bakhuijzenstraat 4, 1061 AG Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Student Hotel is a smart, budget-friendly option with trendy rooms. It’s one of the closest hotels to Amsterdam’s Sloterplas. This lake is home to one of the city’s best beaches and natural water spots near Amsterdam for swimming.
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Game room at The Student Hotel Amsterdam West
Citiez Hotel Amsterdam
Osdorpplein 372A, 1068 EV Amsterdam, Netherlands
This crisp and contemporary hotel on the corner of Sloterplas boasts excellent transport links into the historic centre. It’s close to a large city beach on Sloterplas’ northern shore, offering ample swimming and basking opportunities at one of the most tranquil lakes near Amsterdam.
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Twin room at Citiez Hotel Amsterdam
Four Elements Hotel Amsterdam
Bert Haanstrakade 1074, 1087 HJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
A cool industrial-chic waterfront hotel on IJmeer, Four Elements benefits from quick access to Blijburg Beach. This is Amsterdam’s most-loved urban beach, boasting swimming areas and plenty of sandy shores to bask on. It’s also just a 17-minute train ride to Centraal.
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Sea view lounge at the Four Elements Hotel Amsterdam
Villa Yburg B&B
Lisdoddelaan 59, 1087 KB Amsterdam, Netherlands
This attractive and cosy B&B in the beachfront IJburg district is close to Artis Zoo. The area is calm, and guests are treated to a waterfront terrace within walking distance of Blijburg Beach. It’s also just 20 minutes from the city centre.
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Villa Yburg B&B terrace
Campanile Hotel & Restaurant
Loosdrechtdreef 3, 1108 AX Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands
This out-of-the-way hotel in Amsterdam’s Zuidoost suburbs overlooks the leafy Gaasperpark but has rail links to Centraal. This lakeside park has its very own beach that’s a favourite with locals and is ideal for summer swimming. Rooms are bright and modern with en-suite bathrooms.
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Bar Lounge at the Campanile Amsterdam Zuidoost
Van der Valk Hotel Almere
Veluwezoom 45, 1327 AK Almere, Netherlands
30-minutes east of Amsterdam City, Almere is a new city with alluring modern architecture. This excellent hotel is within easy reach of Almere’s beaches, including Almere Haven, Stedenwijk and Lumiére.
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Lounge Bar at Van der Valk Hotel Almere
Hotel Faber
Kostverlorenstraat 15, 2042 PA Zandvoort, Netherlands
This charming little family-run hotel is in Zandvoort, a quick 25-minute train ride from Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The hotel boasts tidy rooms and relaxing balconies, all just 8-minutes on foot to Zandvoort Beach. This is Amsterdam’s go-to beach resort on the North Sea coast.
Twin room at the Faber Hotel
Hotel Beachhouse
Boulevard Barnaart 59e, 2041 JA Zandvoort, Netherlands
For coast hotels near Amsterdam, you can’t beat Hotel Beachhouse in Zandvoort. Rooms boast wide windows overlooking the sea and dunes and are tastefully decorated with nautical blues. Some of the rooms even have whirlpool tubs for added luxury.
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Room with sea view in the Beachhouse Hotel
Amsterdam Beach Hotel
Badhuisplein 2-4, 2042 JB Zandvoort, Netherlands
This tasteful centrally-placed hotel in Zandvoort offers access to the town’s popular beach. Rooms are given a beach-club style with whitewashed wood and a spacious bathroom. The Holland Casino is also right next door along the beachfront promenade.
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Double room at the Amsterdam Beach Hotel
Hotel Het Hoge Duin
Rijckert Aertszweg 50, 1949 BD Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands
Sat upon a hill overlooking Wijk aan Zee‘s sand dunes, this upscale hotel is an oasis just 30 km from downtown Amsterdam. Most of the rooms have sumptuous sea views, and the summertime terrace is a dream to lounge in.
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Room with a view of Wijk aan Zee in Hotel Het Hoge Duin
Strandhotel Zoomers
Zeeweg 10, 1901 NZ Castricum, Netherlands
Located in Castricum, a low-key beach hub on the North Sea coast, this modern hotel offers excellent beach views. Its peaceful interiors have a zen-like quality, and there’s a delicious restaurant and bar on-site. There are no public transport links, so you’ll need a car to make the 30-minute journey from Amsterdam.
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Double room at Strandhotel Zoomers
