The Best Hotels Europe
The historic center of Amsterdam is characterized by beautiful canals and canal houses and the cosy Jordaan district. The best value accommodation is located slightly outside the center, such as in Amsterdam West, the Museum Quarter and Amsterdam East. Amsterdam is actually not that big and has a good public transport system (metro and tram), making everything easy to reach. Near Amsterdam there are also nice towns with affordable accommodation, such as Haarlem or on the beach in Zandvoort.
Amsterdam
Hotel Arena
's-Gravesandestraat 55, Amsterdam Oost, 1092 AA Amsterdam
2 nights for 310 Euros. Beautifully styled hotel in Amsterdam East in a monumental building that was once an orphanage and nursing home. All uniquely decorated rooms with high ceilings and lots of light. With cafe and restaurant and a nice terrace. It is a place where many cultural events are organized and where Amsterdam residents come together. You can rent bicycles there. The hotel borders the Oosterpark, and you can walk to the center in 10 minutes, otherwise a tram stops nearby.
Outside Inn
Ellermanstraat 31, 1114 AK Amsterdam
From 80 Euros. Especially for people who like to camp, but guaranteed dry, warm and comfortable. In Amsterdam Southeast, an old industrial hall has been transformed into a camping site. You can sleep in a vintage caravan from the sixties or in a chalet. With towels, linen, clean sanitary facilities and there is a separate activity room. With the metro you are in the center of Amsterdam in no time and by bike you are at the Amstel river in 10 minutes, where you can make beautiful bike rides.
De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel
Jacob Obrechtstraat 69, 1071 KJ Amsterdam
From 130 Euros. Hotel in an authentic house near the Museum Square (Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum) and the Vondelpark. From modern to classically furnished rooms, also family rooms and apartments. With shared lounge and patio/interior garden.
Motel One Amsterdam-Waterlooplein
Valkenburgerstraat 72-106, 1011 LZ Amsterdam
190 Euros. Design hotel in the center of Amsterdam, near the Waterlooplein, known for the second-hand/flea market. With the Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek, second-hand objects have been used for a stylish new design and upcycling, such as wall coverings with old windows, doors and cupboards. Comfortable rooms, also for three people, and there is a bar with a beautiful lounge designed in the style of Rembrandt's paintings.
No. 377 House
Nassaukade 377, Amsterdam Oud-West, 1054 AC Amsterdam
320 Euro for 2 nights. Boutique hotel in an authentic building on a quay in the center of the city, a 1-minute walk from the Leidseplein. Modern, sleekly decorated rooms, from small to larger rooms. Good price/quality ratio. No breakfast is served, but there are plenty of nice breakfast places in the area.
Patrick's Place
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 167-1, 1012 ET Amsterdam
Guest house with two rooms on a canal near the Dam Square. Stylish classically furnished rooms at the back (nice and quiet) of a canal house and with a view of the courtyard. The two rooms have a shared bathroom. No breakfast is served, but since you are in the center there is plenty of good food nearby.
Hotel De Witte Dame - Abcoude
Stationsplein 3, 1391 GS Abcoude
100 - 110 Euro. Ten spacious bright rooms, some with kitchenette, in this former railway station building situated between the picturesque village of Abcoude and the Gein river. Nice walking and cycling in the area. Near the trainstation with a connection to Amsterdam (10 minutes). It is a 10 kilometers cycling to Amsterdam
Boerenhofstede de Overhorn - Weesp
's-Gravelandseweg 50, 1381 HK Weesp
From 90 Euro. Rustically furnished rooms with or without private bathroom in a renovated farmhouse. Also larger apartments for rent. Beautifully located near the river Vecht and the protected nature area Naardermeer. From Station Weesp by bike or by bus and then a fifteen minutes walk.
Haarlem
to Zandvoort - 10 minutes by train, 30 minutes by bike
to Amsterdam - 30 minutes by train
A nice city to stay close to Amsterdam is Haarlem, best known for its old courtyards, the Frans Hals Museum and the St. Bavo Cathedral. The Teylers Museum about arts, science and history is the oldest museum (from 1784) in the Netherlands. The train station of Haarlem (decor for the film Ocean’s Twelve) is a famous example of Dutch Art Nouveau. The Grote Markt with the Town Hall built in 1250 is surrounded by nice and trendy shopping streets.
Bed & Breakfast Het Hart van Haarlem
Gedempte Oude Gracht 65 d, 2011 GM Haarlem
150 Euros. Classically furnished large rooms in this bed and breakfast in the center of Haarlem. With a beautiful garden and a delicious breakfast. Very high ratings especially about the hospitality, the tranquility and the rooms. Close to public transportation.
Bed & Breakfast Hotel Malts
Zijlstraat 56-58, 2011 TP Haarlem, Netherlands
From 130 Euros. Bed and breakfast in a monumental house in a nice shopping street, right in the center of Haarlem. With private bathroom and with rooms for 4 people and rooms with a balcony. Very friendly owners, who are happy to tell you about what to do in the area.
You can rent bicycles through the accommodation. Within walking distance of the train station.
Zandvoort
One of Holland’s most popular beaches and only an half hour by train from Amsterdam. Also called Amsterdam Beach. A broad choice of different types of accommodation in this cosy beachside village.
30 minutes by bus from Amsterdam Central Station, 5 minutes walk
Cute town on the IJsselmeer and of course world famous for the Edam cheese. Sights are the Grote Kerk, the harbor, the Kaaswaag, where you can learn everything about cheese making, and the Edam Museum is about the rich history of the 17th century.
