The Hotel Nicolaas Witsen Amsterdam is a 3-star hotel on a residential street south of the canal ring, between the Rijksmuseum and the Albert Cuyp market. It has rooms with a desk and a continental breakfast in its bar. It is a good fit if you want to sleep slightly away from the bustle and walk to the museums.
Location and getting around
Nicolaas Witsenstraat 4 is about 10 minutes on foot from the Rijksmuseum. Rembrandtplein, the Van Gogh Museum and the Bloemenmarkt flower market are about 15 minutes’ walk, and Leidseplein about 20. Dam Square is about 25 minutes away on foot. According to the hotel, the Heineken Experience is about five minutes away and the Albert Cuyp market about ten.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a desk and a full private bathroom. Continental breakfast is served in the hotel bar, where drinks are also available during the day.
- Desk in the room.
- Continental breakfast.
- Bar in the hotel.
Who it suits
- Couples who want the museums a short walk away.
- Visitors who like shopping or eating at the Albert Cuyp market.
- Travellers who do some work on the trip and need a desk.
Good to know
You can arrive between 14:00 and midnight. To check in you need photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is at 11:00 at the latest. A lift is not listed. If you are comparing hotels at the same level, see the 3-star hotels.









