Staying in an Amsterdam hotel
in the city centre offers easy access to most of the city’s main tourist sights, as well as Central Station, which is the Netherlands’ busiest transport hub.
For grandiose surroundings, visitors may want to consider one of the numerous hotels situated around the bustling Dam Square, one of the most popular areas of Amsterdam.
One of Amsterdam’s most luxurious hotels is the 5-star Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam, which is situated in the heart of the city. This hotel is great for celebrity spotting, with film stars and royalty often staying here. It is also well located for visiting some of Amsterdam’s best theatres, museums, restaurants and clubs.
Those looking to avoid the chaos of the city centre could opt for a hotel around Leidseplein square. The square comes to life in the summer with street performers and busy cafes and restaurants doing a great trade, but without the big-city feel of other parts of the city. The 4-star Dikker en Thijs Fenice Hotel can be found here, located by the pretty Prinsengracht canal, 50 metres from the square. Set in a renovated 17th century building, this hotel is ideally placed for canal trips, which are available a block away.
Culture vultures visiting Amsterdam may want to stay around the Museumkwartier area, which is home to many of Amsterdam’s best museums. Budget travellers, meanwhile, may consider the infamous Red Light distinct, where a large number of low-end accommodation options can be found, including the 3-star Koopermoolen. Despite its insalubrious reputation, this is a perfectly safe place to stay, and boasts a fascinating history as well as pretty cobbled streets that can be enjoyed by day and night.
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