Hotels and places to stay in Amsterdam

On FaceTraveler you will find 561 places to stay in Amsterdam, with many guesthouses and 3- and 4-star hotels. Most are in the centre, inside the canal ring, although outside it there are also good options well connected by tram or metro.

Where to stay in Amsterdam

• Centre (Centrum). This is by far the area with the most places to stay. It includes the 17th-century canal ring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010, Centraal Station and the Anne Frank House. A good fit if you want to get around on foot. Bear in mind that it is the area with the most visitors and that some streets are lively until late.
• Oud-Zuid. The second area with the most choice. The Museumplein is here, with the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Concertgebouw. It is quieter at night and bus 397 links it directly with the airport.
• Oud-West. West of the centre, near the Vondelpark. A residential neighbourhood with a tram to the centre, practical if you prefer a neighbourhood feel.
• Noord. On the other side of the IJ bay. You get there on the ferries that leave from behind Centraal Station or on the north-south metro line, opened in 2018.
• Surroundings. In neighbouring municipalities such as Diemen, Ouder-Amstel or Amstelveen you will also find places to stay. They suit you if you do not mind taking public transport every day to reach the centre.

Getting there and around

Schiphol Airport is about 9 km south-west of Amsterdam and has the railway station right under the terminal. The train reaches Centraal Station in about 14–17 minutes, with around eight departures an hour, and stops earlier at Lelylaan and Sloterdijk.

If your hotel is in the museum area, bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express) runs without changes to the Museumplein and the Leidseplein. Some Intercity Direct trains also reach Amsterdam Zuid, where you can take the metro.

Within the city, the centre can be covered on foot, and the tram and metro cover the rest. Before booking, check on the listing whether there is a tram stop nearby.

When to go

Amsterdam has an oceanic climate, with frequent rain all year round. The average in January is around 3.8 °C and in July 18 °C. Bring rain clothing whatever the month.

Types of accommodation in Amsterdam

• 130 guesthouses, the largest group.
• 143 3-star hotels and 30 2-star hotels.
• 136 4-star hotels and 26 5-star hotels.
• 42 hostels, if you want a bed in a shared room.
• And 54 more places to stay of other types.

Amsterdam is in North Holland. If you want to compare with other destinations, see the hotels in the Netherlands.