Travelling to the Netherlands? Discover our selection of the best boutique hotels in Amsterdam, the beautiful and surprising Dutch capital!
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is an exceptional destination for a weekend or a week. Nicknamed the « Dutch Venice », this beautiful city is world-famous for its hip, multicultural spirit. Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, it has everything to seduce you!
In this charming capital, you can enjoy a pleasant bike ride along the canals that criss-cross the city. Arts and culture enthusiasts will appreciate its museums, such as the famous Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum. With friends or as a romantic getaway, you can explore the city’s bars and famous coffee shops, discover its unique gastronomy and enjoy its unique nightlife. As you can see, you’ll never get bored! So, to help you make the most of your stay, we’ve selected the 7 best boutique hotels in Amsterdam.
1. Hotel Estheréa
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Benefits & features: refined lounge, gym, friendly bar and free snacks
Address: Singel 303-309, 1012 WJ Amsterdam
Budget: €€€€
Service: 4 stars
Facing the Singel Canal, this elegant and refined Amsterdam boutique hotel is housed in a 17th-century townhouse. Hotel Estheréa is located in the heart of Amsterdam’s city center. In just a few steps, you can easily reach a host of museums, as well as the main shopping districts and nightlife hotspots. Many cafés and restaurants also await you in the vicinity.
Comfortable and romantic, the rooms are well-equipped. Some even offer a view of the canal!
2. Canal House
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Benefits & features: a magnificent garden, a private bar and a copious and delicious breakfast served every morning.
Address: Keizersgracht 148, 1015 CX Amsterdam
Budget: €€€
Benefit: 4 stars
Overlooking the Keizersgracht canal, this charming boutique hotel occupies former 17th-century merchant houses. It’s ideally located in the center of Amsterdam, in the heart of the Jordaan cultural district. From here, you can easily visit the Dutch capital, including the nearby Anne Frank House.
As for the rooms, they are luxuriously and originally decorated, with unique works of art adorning the walls and beautiful exposed wooden beams.
3. Kien Bed & Breakfast Studio’s
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Benefits & advantages: a delicious, healthy breakfast delivered to your fridge every morning!
Address: Tweede Weteringdwarsstraat 65, 1017 SV Amsterdam
Budget: €€€
Service: 3 stars
Nestled in the charming and quiet Spiegelkwartier district, this small boutique hotel is perfect for a comfortable and pleasant stay in the Dutch capital. Just a short stroll will take you to Amsterdam’s main museums: the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. In the surrounding area, you’ll also find a host of restaurants, trendy bars and charming cafés.
Spacious and bright, the open-plan studios feature modern decor with pleasant Dutch touches.
4. Pillows Anna Van den Vondel
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Benefits & features: location in an exceptional part of Amsterdam combined with top-of-the-range comfort
Address: Anna van Den Vondelstraat 6, 1054 GZ Amsterdam
Budget: €€€€
Benefit: 4 stars
Housed in magnificent 19th-century buildings overlooking the famous Vondelpark, the Pillow Anna Van den Vondel is a chic, upscale boutique hotel in Amsterdam. Located in the dynamic Oud-West district, it’s just a ten-minute walk from the city’s main museums, as well as the De Hallen cultural center. The latter is home to small craft markets and a food court, Foodhallen, where several stalls offer gourmet street food.
Decorated with care, the thirty rooms of this elegant hotel are also very bright thanks to their large windows overlooking the park.
5. Morgan & Mees
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Benefits & features: its restaurant and terrace, as well as its unique atmosphere and friendly staff!
Address: Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat 2-6, 1052 LC Amsterdam
Budget: €€
Service: 3 stars
Located in the western part of Amsterdam, the Morgan & Mees boasts a contemporary decor, as do its nine comfortable, well-equipped rooms.
Just a few steps away from this boutique hotel, you’ll find several streetcar stops that take you to all the capital’s attractions in less than twenty minutes. What’s more, it’s right on the border of Jordaan, Amsterdam’s vintage and arty district. The De Hallen cultural center and its food court are also just a 15-minute walk away!
6. The Dylan Amsterdam
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Benefits & features: exceptional services and facilities, including a lounge bar, garden terrace and Michelin-starred restaurant.
Address: Keizersgracht 384, 1016 GB Amsterdam
Budget: €€€€€
Benefits: 5 stars
Nestled in a handsome 17th-century stone building, this sophisticated 5-star hotel overlooks the Keizersgracht canal. Its rooms and suites are meticulously decorated. Some have even been specially designed by the famous Dutch designer, Remy Meijers! Each room is also equipped with a luxurious bathroom. The hotel is also famous for its Michelin-starred Vinkeles restaurant. Housed in an 18th-century bakery overlooking the garden, it offers refined French and gourmet cuisine, accompanied by wines from the hotel’s own cellar.
From this exceptional boutique hotel, you can also easily reach the lively and charming Jordaan district, the museum district or Amsterdam’s historic center. It’s the ideal place for a chic, romantic stay!
7. Hotel V Nesplein
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Benefits & advantages: an ideal location in the heart of the city and a beautiful terrace
Address: Nes 49, 1012 KD Amsterdam
Budget: €€€€
Service: 3 stars
Located in the heart of the De Wallen district, in the center of the capital, this upscale Amsterdam boutique hotel is ideal for visiting the city, its Red Light District and its many monuments. The nearby streetcar stop at Place du Dam offers connections throughout the city. All rooms are decorated in a rustic yet elegant style.
Quiet and comfortable, this boutique hotel even has a restaurant, The Lobby, for lunch and dinner. All around, you’ll find numerous restaurants, bars and cafés to discover during your stay!