A house from the early 20th century converted into a hotel, Hotel Washington Amsterdam is on Frans van Mierisstraat, south of Museumplein. It has a garden, bike hire and an optional buffet breakfast. It is a good fit if you want to combine museums and bike rides around the south of the city.
Location and getting around
According to the hotel, the museum square is about 300 m away. The Van Gogh Museum is about a 5-minute walk and the Rijksmuseum about 10. Allow about 15 minutes on foot to Leidseplein and the main entrance to Vondelpark. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.9 km away: better by public transport or by bike. The hotel also mentions the Albert Cuyp Market as a nearby walk.
Rooms and facilities
The decor follows the traditional style of Amsterdam houses. You can choose between a private or shared bathroom.
- Desk and cable TV.
- Hairdryer in all bathrooms.
- Some rooms overlook the garden terrace.
- Bike hire at the hotel.
- Optional continental buffet breakfast.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you want to get around by bike and not have to look for somewhere to hire one.
- A good fit if your plans are the museums of Museumplein and the south of the city.
- Handy if you work from your room and need a desk.
Good to know
You can arrive between 14:00 and midnight, with photo ID and a credit card to hand. Check-out is from 08:00 to 11:00. Check whether the room you choose has its own bathroom. If you are driving, ask the hotel about parking. To see other neighbourhoods, go to where to stay in Amsterdam.