We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Elegant. Right in the heart of the city overlooking the Royal Palace, the National Monument on Dam Square and the Rokin, you will find Hotel TwentySeven. This newly opened high-end 5-star Suite hotel, offers sixteen individually designed suites along with a diverse range of personalized services and fine dining experiences. In addition, all windows and doors are fully sound proofed and all suites offer a luxury minibar and temperature controlled wine cooler. All suites offer designated views and are individually designed with handmade materials and fabrics, such as oak wooden floors, silk- carpets and sofas. Each spacious suite features exclusive details, climate control and ambiance lighting, a coffee maker, a flat-screen smart TV, and is decorated with art pieces from the Cobra gallery. The modern and marble private bathrooms include a steam shower and bubble bath with ambiance lighting. The on-site restaurant Bougainville, awarded with a Michelin star, provides exquisite gastronomy by Executive Chef Tim Golsteijn. A 24-hours room service menu is also available for guests. The bar of Hotel TwentySeven offers a probiotic cocktail menu, selected exclusively for Hotel TwentySeven by their award-winning bartender. Complimentary high-speed WiFi access is available throughout the entire building. The renowned Royal Palace, is within a 1-minute walk of the hotel and the nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 11 km from Hotel TwentySeven.Show full description
Good breakfast. This 5-star hotel, in the heart of Amsterdam, is set on the edge of the famous Dam Square and opposite the Royal Palace. Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam benefits from a grand cafe and a winter garden on site. Central Station is 15 minutes away on foot. Free WiFi is available. Set in a 19th-century building, the spacious hotel rooms have their own features. All rooms are stylishly furnished with parquet floors, high quality beds and modern facilities. Each has an en suite bathroom and coffee/tea making facilities for extra comfort. At Grand Cafe Krasnapolsky guests can enjoy classical dishes prepared with a modern twist, as well as various types of tea and delights. The White Room restaurant that is awarded with a Michelin Star showcases sophisticated and modern cuisine and offers a delightful culinary experience. Several tram lines stop across the square from Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam. Schiphol Airport is 25 minutes' drive from the hotel.Show full description
Elegant. This 5-starluxury hotel in the heart of Amsterdam offers luxurious rooms in an unique historical ambiance with French elegance. A blend of Dutch history and French luxurious contemporary design. The 52 luxury suites include butler service. From The Grand most important landmarks are within walking distance, including the Van Gogh Museum, P.C Hooftstraat, the Anne Frank House and Amsterdam Central Station. It features a fine dining restaurant, bar and spa with an indoor pool area. The hotel is located in the historical city centre, less than 5 minutes distance from the Nine Streets and Dam Square. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam offers 178 well-kept rooms and suites with modern bathrooms and a rain shower. Dressing gowns and slippers are provided for extra comfort. Free WiFi is available, there is also high speed wireless internet available for an extra charge. Their fine-dining Bridges restaurant focuses on seafood created by Chef de Cuisine Raoul Meuwese. You can complement each dish with quality wines. For an all-day menu with Mediterranean influences you can visit Oriole Garden Bistro. Additionally, you can enjoy a coffee or a cocktail at the lively bar or at the Dutch brown café The Flying Dutchman. In Library ‘Or’ you can enjoy The Grand Afternoon Tea. Besides the excellent food & beverage facilities, The Grand holds several historical meeting- and event facilities and an unwinding Sofitel SPA with heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam and fitness area in which after a busy day you can regain energy. There is also a charming garden and terrace for sunny days. Trams stop at Dam Square and offer easy access to the entire city.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Superb breakfast. Set in Amsterdam, less than 1 km from Royal Palace Amsterdam, Boutique Hotel The Craftsmen features views of the city. The property is around 1.1 km from Anne Frank House, 1.7 km from Flower Market and 3.5 km from Rembrandt House. The accommodation offers free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Boutique Hotel The Craftsmen offers a continental breakfast that can be enjoyed in the room or in the gallery. Basilica of St. Nicholas is 850m from the accommodation, while Dam Square is 550m from the property. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 18 km from Boutique Hotel The Craftsmen.Show full description
This is likely one of the coolest and most CREATIVE boutique hotels in Amsterdam. It also has a highly rated breakfast, very cosy rooms and amazing staff.
Elegant. Friendly staff. Set along the UNESCO World Heritage listed Herengracht, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam consists of 6 monumental 17th century canal palaces. This 5-star hotel is located in the heart of the city, only 150 m from the vibrant Rembrandtplein and 1.5 km from shopping street PC Hooftstraat. Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam features the luxury Guerlain spa with access to the indoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness centre and three treatment rooms for relaxing and massages. Every accommodation features luxurious modern amenities, authentic Dutch inspired design and historic details, and spacious bathrooms. The elegant, bright and uniquely decorated guest rooms, lofts and suites offer views of the canal and courtyard garden. Free WiFi is offered. Enjoy a gastronomic experience Spectrum restaurant, iconic Peacock Alley or intimate Vault Bar. On-site complementary bike rental is available. Hermitage Museum is 600 m from Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, while the Museum Quarter is 1.5 km. Schiphol Airport is only 20 km away from the hotel.Show full description
Highly elegant. Nice style. Boutique hotel The Dylan is set along the Keizersgracht canal, in the heart of Amsterdam. Dam Square is a short walk away. All have luxurious bathrooms, a bathrobe and slippers. The on-site restaurant Vinkeles, located in an 18th century bakery, has Two Michelin stars, and there is the more casual dining establishment, Bar Brasserie OCCO, on-site as well. The Dylan offers different rooms and suites, some of them specially designed by Studio Linse and Remy Meijers, a well-known Dutch designer. There is free Wi-Fi. The Dylan has a fitness centre, a massage service and a garden with terrace. There is a lounge and bar to relax. The Nine Streets shopping area can be found around the corner for guests who enjoy boutique shopping. All major sights are within walking distance. Trams, buses and metro stops are only minutes away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in Amsterdam.
Cool. Comfortable beds. Great restaurant. This 4-star design hotel is located in the historic centre of Amsterdam. V Nesplein offers stylish rooms with free WiFi and a restaurant. Central Station is 850 metres away. Each central controlled air-conditioned room is decorated in a rustic décor. They feature a flat-screen TV, desk and safety deposit box. The modern bathrooms are fitted with a bath or shower. Restaurant The Lobby is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an à la carte menu. In the bar you can enjoy a drink. There is a wide variety of cafes and restaurants in the direct surroundings of Hotel V Nesplein. A 24-hour front desk and room service is provided. You can relax on the terrace with a newspaper offered by Nesplein. A library is featured as well at the hotel. Dam Square and the Royal Palace are 160 metres from V Nesplein. The Anne Frank House is 1 km away. From Dam Square tram stop you have direct links throughout Amsterdam.Show full description
Central. Very clean. Great location. Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam is set in the heart of Amsterdam, 300 metres from Central Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar. Private parking is available on site. Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam features 274 guest rooms including 15 rooms in original Renaissance-era buildings, as well as free WiFi and free use of bikes (subject to availability). In the rooms, guests can find yoga mats and in the lobby there is a Tea Station for complimentary tea. You will find a 24-hour front desk in the middle of the hotel. Business guests benefit from 8 meeting- and event spaces with a total of 602 square meters. Basilica of St. Nicholas is 400 metres from Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, while Royal Palace Amsterdam is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 20 km from the property.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great location. Located on Amsterdam’s famous Dam Square just 10 minutes’ walk from Centraal Station, Swissôtel Amsterdam offers a fitness centre. Swissôtel Amsterdam’s rooms include large windows, soundproofing and a spacious bathroom with free Swiss bath products. All rooms include a Nespresso machine, and some overlook Dam Square. Breakfast is offered seven days per week and room service is available. Guests can schedule an in-room massage, or ask staff at the 24-hour concierge desk to arrange bicycle rental or restaurant reservations. The hotel offers free WiFi throughout the whole building The Magna Plaza shopping centre and the Royal Palace are within 5 minutes’ walk. The Dam Square Tram Stop is in front of the hotel, and can be used to reach the Rijksmuseum, a 15-minute ride away.Show full description
Great views. Founded on the remains of a late medieval fortress, De L'Europe Amsterdam offers luxurious accommodation along the Amstel River, in the heart of the city. This 5-star hotel includes a fitness area, spa and wellness facilities and a waterside terrace. In addition, a luxurious wellness center, Le Spa by Skins Institute compliments the hotel. Luxurious body treatments and sublime skincare are offered using only organic ingredients under the care of professional therapists. Valet parking is available at an additional charge. The guest rooms and suites blend a classic design, including a Carrara marble bathroom, with contemporary amenities such as Apple TV, A Bose surround sound system and motion detecting floor lighting. A nespresso machine and international adapters are also featured. Some rooms and suites offer a balcony overlooking the Amstel and historic centre of Amsterdam. Dutch Masters replicas are displayed in each room in partnership with the Rijksmuseum. De L’Europe includes the fine-dining restaurant Flore with 2 Michelin Stars and a Green Star and a brasserie named Marie which serves French cuisine. The iconic Freddy's Bar offers cocktails and gourmet snacks accompanied by live piano music. Both restaurants and the bar overlook the Amstel and the city centre of Amsterdam. The wellness centre boasts saunas, a swimming pool and a fitness studio with 'technogym' cardiovascular and resistance equipment. Dam Square is less than a 10-minute walk away. The Flowermarket is only 200 metres away and Foam is 500 metres. The nearby Spui tram stop gives easy access to Amsterdam Central Railway Station and Museum Square.Show full description
Creative. Stylish. Great value. Hotel Estheréa is set along the Singel canal in the centre of Amsterdam, only 300 metres from Dam Square. This hotel is in a quiet area and benefits from classically-styled decor with wooden paneling. Free WiFi access is available. Each of the stylish rooms are romantically decorated and have a private bathroom. Some rooms have a canal view. Breakfast at the hotel features an extensive range of choices including bread, toppings, juices and fresh fruit. There are also warm dishes including scrambled eggs, boiled or fried eggs, sausages and bacon. The hotel serves coffee, tea or hot chocolate free of charge in the lounge with canal view. Furthermore, you can make free use of the wired internet in the lobby, visit the small library and get colouring books for children. Hotel Estheréa is situated in the heart of the city centre within walking distance of museums, the main shopping area and night life. You will find plenty of cafés and restaurants in the area.Show full description
Super central. Great value. Very clean. The Hotel Apartments in the Center of Amsterdam provides accommodation located 200 metres from the centre of Amsterdam and offers a terrace and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Certain units in the aparthotel have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some of the units include a cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. At the aparthotel, some units are allergy-free and soundproof. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star aparthotel. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at the aparthotel. Popular points of interest near The Hotel Apartments in the Center of Amsterdam include Dam Square, Rembrandt House and Beurs van Berlage. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The most CENTRAL central luxury hotel in Amsterdam. It also has a central location.
Great breakfast. Great views. Built in the 17th century and therefore the oldest hotel of Amsterdam, the 5-star Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel is a boutique style hotel located along the Amstel River. The renovated hotel offers luxury rooms and free WiFi. Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel is centrally located being only 15 minutes’ walk from Leidseplein, Museumplein and Amsterdam Central Railway Station. Dam Square is a 10-minute walk away. All 81 rooms are stylishly furnished with modern amenities, including air conditioning. Guests can enjoy a drink from the minibar or make a cup of coffee or tea. Each room is also provided with a work desk and cable TV. The hotel benefits from an on-site restaurant that serves breakfast. Guests can relax in the lounge or enjoy refreshments at the on-site bar. Valet parking is also available. Extras include luggage storage. The Guest Relations is at your disposal to assist with entrance tickets and other requests like private limousine pick-up or diamond tours. Popular for shopping, the Kalverstraat can be found at 500 metres distance.Show full description
Very central. Trendy. Very clean. INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery Collection is housed in an historic building which was formerly the headquarters of the newspaper "De Tijd". This award winning 4-star hotel offers a courtyard and is only a 5-minute walk from Dam Square and Amsterdam Central Station. Amsterdam Central Station is 550 metres away and offers tram, bus and metro connections all over the city. Free WiFi access is available. A 40-inch LCD TV, a minibar and a safety deposit box are provided in the rooms at INK Hotel Amsterdam - MGallery Collection. The private bathrooms come with bathrobes, a hairdryer and Molton Brown amenities. Guests can enjoy cocktails in the hotel's bar pressroom. The Library Lounge offers a fireplace and couches where guests can have a drink. In addition, the hotel offers a fitness centre that is open 24/7. The hotel's restaurant is available daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is opened from 7AM to 10PM. Room service will be available 24/7. Nieuwezijds Kolk Tram Stop is only 120 metres from the hotel. The Anne Frank House is 10-minute walk away, while the Nieuwe Kerk and the Magna Plaza shopping mall can be reached within a 5-minute walk.Show full description
Popular among business travellers. Situated in the characteristic canal district, Luxury Suites Amsterdam only offers spacious 5-star suites with bathrooms of 10 to 20 square metres. Guests can enjoy the hotel bar, 24-hours reception and free high-speed WiFi. Hooftstraat with its luxury shops is 2,5 km away. Royal Palace Amsterdam is 700 metres from Luxury Suites Amsterdam, while Rembrandt House Museum is a 3-minute walk. The suites are 50 to 90 square metres large and come with a fully equipped kitchen with King size bedding. Guests benefit from a seating area to relax in after a busy day and 1 or 2 large flat-screen TVs with international channels and internet. Air conditioning and coffee/tea facilities are available. The spacious bathrooms feature free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Off-site public parking is possible at a 2-minute walk or secured valet parking is available for a surcharge. The 9 Streets shopping area is 1,5 km away and P.C. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 12 km from Luxury Suites Amsterdam and accessible by taxi or public transport. Central Station is 1 tram stop away.Show full description
MrHighland Hotel has a top location in the lively heart of Amsterdam, only steps away from Dam Square and within a short walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Several tram lines stop nearby and provide easy access to the entire city. The rooms are modern and comfortable with a private bathroom and a safe. Breakfast is served in the breakfast room, which can only be accessed by stairs. After a busy day, you can relax or use the free WiFi connection that is available throughout the entire hotel. MrHighland Hotel is surrounded by restaurants and shops, including the pedestrian Kalverstraat and the Magna Plaza shopping mall. Bus excursions can be booked at the hotel and leave a short walk from the hotel. Boat trips are also available down the street.Show full description
Creative. Stylish. Great restaurant. Set within 25 interlinked 17th and 18th century canal houses, the newly restored Pulitzer Amsterdam is a luxury hotel along the famous Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals. Guests can make a boat trip and free WiFi is provided. It provides easy access to the rest of the city and Central Station. Combining traditional and modern Dutch design, the hotel offers 225 unique guest rooms and extraordinary suites. DS & Durga toiletries are provided in the room, as well as a vintage telephone and a bike repair set. A full renovation was completed in 2016. Restaurant Jansz. serves beautifully crafted dishes inspired by modern-Dutch cuisine and reflects a passionate commitment to ingredients that are led to and from the Netherlands. Guests can enjoy modern and classic dishes with a Dutch twist. Lobby and Pulitzer's Garden is a place to recharge with sights on the garden. Pulitzer's Bar is a timeless hotel bar and tells a contemporary tale of cocktail history through a classic menu in an effortlessly elegant atmosphere. Famous attractions such as Anne Frank House, Dam Square and the Jordaan neighborhood are within 15 minutes on foot. Tram stop Westermarkt is 200 metres away.Show full description
Friendly staff. Great restaurant. Situated in Amsterdam, 700 metres from Royal Palace Amsterdam, Ambassade Hotel offers accommodation with a bar and private parking. This 4-star hotel offers a business centre and a concierge service. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Ambassade Hotel the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving French and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near Ambassade Hotel include Anne Frank House, Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 14 km from the hotel.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Rooftop restaurant. W Amsterdam offers guest rooms, suites and a heated wet deck rooftop pool in the city centre of Amsterdam, just off Dam Square. Guests can enjoy the fantastic W lounge rooftop offering stunning view on the city, a multi-awards AWAY Spa and FIT Gym. W Amsterdam is located 1 km away from Central station, 2 km from the P.C. Free WiFi is available throughout. Split across 2 iconic buildings, W Amsterdam is an edgy design spot turning traditional upside down with 238 rooms and suites offering fab view on the Royal palace, Canals and city for some of them. All rooms have a seating area where you can relax. The hotel offers 24-hours room service, 24-hour reception and a concierge. For a bite or a drink, guests can head to 1 of the 4 on-site restaurants: W Lounge, MR PORTER, the Michelin-starred restaurant The Duchess and The Butcher. For inspiring events, business guests benefit from 414 square metres of meeting facilities. W Amsterdam also offers possibilities for weddings, social life celebrations events in others exclusives spaces in the hotel. Hooftstraat and 14 km from Schiphol Airport. Nine Streets shopping area is less than a 5-minute walk away. The popular Rembrandtsquare and Museumsquare are 2.9 km away.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant!
Central. Very clean. Great location. The Highland House is a boutique hotel with luxurious and intimate atmosphere located in Amsterdam, 200 metres from beurs van Berlage. De Jordaan and the Anne Frank House are just around the corner. Amsterdam Central Train Station is a 5-miute walk away and Schiphol Airport is 12 km away. You can walk to Central Station in 10 minutes and there is a tram stop nearby the hotel. Vondelpark and De Pijp is a 25-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms are uniquely themed and named. They are all equipped with a fridge, coffee or tea making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. You will find concierge service at the property. Guests can enjoy breakfast at the property's sister hotel, The Highlander Hotel, at a discounted rate. Royal Palace Amsterdam is 300 metres from The Highland House, while Dam Square is 300 metres from the property. Hotel The Highland House has a practical location. Moreover, you are close to many of Amsterdam's famous sights. There are two nearby parking garages from our hotel: Qpark Amsterdam Centraal and QPark Nieuwendijk. Airport shuttle is available with an extra fee, if you would like to book a taxi transport we can organize it on your behalf. The cost of a regular car (up to 4 people) is approximately €65 with an off-peak transit time of 30 minutes or a mini-van taxi for approximately €85.Show full description
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