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Amsterdam has over 400 registered hotels of varying standards from budget tourist to some of the most expensive hotels in the world. Note that it is generally illegal for owners of private apartments to rent them to tourists, only it starts to be legal in case someone rents the apartment for 2 weeks or longer. (They need permission to convert them to a hotel first, usually with extra fire precautions). Borough councils have increased their inspections of illegal hotels in 2006.
Amsterdam has around the 400 hotels and hostels scattered throughout the entire city, representing all classes, styles and levels. Hotels in Amsterdam are mostly congregated at the following areas: downtown, along the main street Damra, RembrandtPlein and Leidseplein.
Amsterdam hostels are mostly around the Centrum, around the Warmoesstraat and Red light district. It is always highly advised to book Amsterdam accommodation in advance, especially for weekends and holidays due to the high volume of visitors.
Prices: a bed in hostel is around 15 Euros in weekday winter time and might be up to 30 Euros in summer weekend. A twin room in a budget hotel, 1-2 stars might cost around the 40 Euros in winter time on weekdays and up till about a 100 Euros in summer weekend. In a three and four stars hotels the prices would range between 100 to 200, depending on season and five stars hotels can be selling anywhere between 150 Euros and 400 Euros a night. Since the introduction of the Euro coin in the Netherlands in 2001, Amsterdam became much more expensive especially for travelers coming from outside the EEC.
Budget
- The White Tulip, Warmoesstraat 87 Phone +31 (0)20 6255974 (Fax +31 (0)20 4201299. About 5 minute walk from the main station. Dorms and a few rooms right in the middle of things. Really a basic crash-pad, but quiet and relaxed due to their 'No large groups' policy. From 20 per person.
- Hans Brinker Hostel, Kerkstraat 136-138, tram number 1. Phone: +31 (0)20 - 622 06 87. No frills, nice bar inside. From US$32.10/24.00/£17.09 per person.
- Flying Pig, there are two Flying Pigs, Vossiusstraat 46 (The Uptown) and Nieuwendijk 100 (Downtown). Lots of students/young adults stay here. Wide range of prices and accommodations, from 13,90 for a dorm bed to 70 for a private room. The Uptown is supposed to be the nicer (and cleaner) compared to the Downtown location. Do not stay in a 32 bedroom dormatory.
- Stayokay Vondelpark, Zandpad 5, Phone +31 (0)20 589 89 96. Fairly large youth hostel, very clean and professional. Next to the pleasant Vondelpark, puts you on the southern side of downtown and just a few blocks from the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. The breakfast is filling and has a social atmosphere. This location is popular with school groups. Bring a padlock for your locker, or purchase one at the desk.
- Stayokay Stadsdoelen, Kloveniersburgwal 97, Phone +31 (0)20 624 68 32. Stayokay operates a network of 30 hostels in the Netherlands, this hostel is the Amsterdam city centre location. A little smaller than Stayokay Vondelpark, this location does not take groups.
- The Shelter, Barndesteeg 21 and Bloemstraat 179, Phone +31 (0) 20 - 62 44 717. Two alcohol & drug free Christian youth hostels in the heart of Amsterdam, the city-centre hostel has a curfew. Great value for money. Single-sex dormitories (including breakfast, bed linen) from 17, 19 in July and August.
- Bulldog, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 220, Phone +31 20 620 38 22. Friendly, cheap hostel right in the heart of the red light district. Breakfast, sheets, shower and a locker starting at 22 Euros. The Bulldog Coffeshop is conveniently located on the ground floor (also where you get your breakfast).
- Hotel Tamara, N.Z Voorburgwal 144, Cheap "hotel" in a great location. Very close to the center, basic but clean rooms (single/double/triple/quad/dorm). From 23 shared, 49 private.
- Hotel ABBA, Overtoom 118-122, Cheap hotel
- Hotel Ben,Beurstraat 21, Basic hotel
- Hotel de Stern,Utrechtsestraat 18, One star hotel
- Oranje Tulp Budget Hotel On Amsterdam's maine street, between CS and Dam Square. Cheap & functional.
- Amsterdam budget hotel the Crown between Red Light District and CS. Nice bar to hang out. Cheap & clean.
Mid-Range
- Amsterdam Houseboat / Apartment. The houseboat is located at Nicolaas Witsenkade 17G, 1017 ZS, Amsterdam. Furnished houseboat and rental apartments with 2 bedrooms near city centre. From 40 per night. Efren Quintana, phone +31(0)6-543-68910 or by email pdbooking@yahoo.com.
- Amsterdam Hotel de Paris is a 3-star hotel situated in the centre of Amsterdam, near the Leidseplein.
- Amsterdam Mozart Hotel is located in the heart of Amsterdam, renovated in April 2006. 47 rooms with bathroom.
- Bastion Hotels 70 per night for a double in a comfortable, but soulless "four star" hotel near OverAmstel metro. 10 minutes walk then 10 minutes train ride to Centraal Station. But without pedestrian access to the road - you have to take your chance with the traffic.
- Borgmann Villa Hotel is an old brick villa with large windows, 15 rooms, beside Vondelpark, near museums and Leidseplein. Parking in front (12 per day). Wireless Internet Access.
- Delta Hotel, Damrak 42-43 is close to the central station and Dam square. 65 to 160 per night for a double. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
- Gresham Memphis hotel Amsterdam, De Lairessestraat 87 is near the Museum square and the Vondel Park.
- Hotel Citadel, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 100 is close to the central station and Dam square. 65 to 160 per night for a double. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
- Hotel Nicolaas Witsen Nicolaas Witsenstraat 4-8, Tel: +31 20 6236143 Fax: +31 20 6205113, info@hotelnicolaaswitsen.nl. Tram 4 to Frederiksplein and walk the short distance from there to the hotel. Rooms from 75 Euro.
- Hotel Y Boulevard, Prins Hendrikkade 145. Not a hostel, but a hotel with guests from both vacations and businesses. Nice rooms, classy atmosphere, free breakfast.
- Rembrandtplein Hotel, Amsterdam Groenbrugwal 27. Beautiful but sometimes tiny mid-priced (70-90 Euros) near the flower market. Friendly staff, bar open all night, price includes breakfast.
- RHo Hotel One can have a good time at this hotel on Dam square in the middle of the city. Friendly staff. Although the hotel is in the city center rooms are quiet. Parking available.
- Rokin Hotel, is a nice place in 2 renovated 17th century mansions. Own parking. Very clean and good atmosphere.
- Marnix Hotel, Two stars hotel with dorm beds located on the Marnixstraat, city center.
- Aalborg Hotel, Is a designed beautiful relaxed and centrally located three stars hotel.
- Amsterdam Orange Tulip Hotel, Two stars hotel, cheap and located 3 minutes walk from Central Station.
- Amsterdam Season Star Hotel, Three stars hotel *** . Located 2 minutes walk from Central Station. Free WiFi, Breakfast included, clean & nice. reasonable prices and helpful team.
Splurge
- Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel, Kattengat 1. Phone +31 20 621 22 23. A four star hotel with conference center located just off of Nieuwe Zijds Voorburgwal, the Renaissance also offers wireless internet access in the lobby and cafι.
- Hotel Okura, Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, Phone +31 20 671 23 44. This five star hotel offers excellent rooms and a range of services including Swisscom wireless service in the lobby, bar, and conference rooms. Being Japanese owned and operated the hotel also has an excellent range of Japanese food, clothing, and book shops in the basement. The only drawback is that it's relatively distant from the central station (15 minutes by tram). If work is paying, and you don't mind taking cabs, this joint is worth considering.
- Hotel Ambassade, Herengracht 341. Phone +31 20 555 0 222. Four-star hotel on one of the main canals. Writers that stayed here left a signed copy of their books in the hotel's library.
- Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam, Dam 9 Amsterdam. Somewhat seedy location for a 5-star hotel - the entrance may be on the main square but the hotel backs onto the red-light district, with a view of sex-shops and peepshows.
- Estherea, Singel 303-309. Hotel Estherιa is located on one of the main canals in the centre, only 300 metres from the Dam Square and the Royal Palace. 17th century facade, four star hotel with 75 recently renovated rooms.
- Victoria Hotel Amsterdam, Damrak 1-5. Historic building directly opposite Centraal Station, and at present directly opposite the construction site for the metro.
Apartment rentals
- Amsterdam Apartment, Prinsengracht 195, 1015 DT Amsterdam. Email info@apartments-for-rent.com. Amsterdam Apartment offers several temporary apartments for rent. It offers rental accommodation solutions such as: serviced apartments, temporary apartments, corporate housing, furnished and unfurnished apartments, extended stay apartments, exclusive luxury rental apartments and relocation housing.
- Perfect visit Apartments, Prins Hendrikkade 139. Phone +31 20 524 11 00. The Ultimate Luxury experience at an affordable price.
- BridgeWaterResidences Apartments, Prins Hendrikkade 139. Phone +31 61 836 8152. Our Dutch Masters Luxury Apartments are located in the historic centre of Amsterdam. These nine exclusive residences were originally built in 1687 on the picturesque Keizersgracht canal.
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