Amsterdam hotels

Top tips for finding perfect Amsterdam hotel deals

• If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Amsterdam, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Amsterdam in January and November.
• Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Amsterdam if you stay on a Saturday. The opposite is true for, Monday, which is usually the most expensive day.
• Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Amsterdam accommodation.
• The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Amsterdam found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $61, while the most expensive was $129.
• How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Amsterdam for 3 days.
• At the doorstep of the Centraal train station, Amsterdam’s busy city center, the Binnenstad features a range of hotels for all budgets. Everything from simple hostels to 5-star luxury hotels are on offer.
• Business travellers may prefer to stay in Amsterdam’s Zuidas district. Known as the city’s “Financial Mile,” the region is located between the city centre and Schiphol Airport and features a range of business hotels near the RAI Convention Centre.
• Posh boutique hotels join 5-star accommodation in the Grachtengordel canal district, which is home to the city’s four main canals. Dating from the 17th century, this historic region is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Budget accommodation can be found just a short walk away from the city centre. Leafy Oud-West, which borders Vondelpark, or vibrant De Pijp are desirable neighbourhoods, which offer a variety of comfortable hotels.
• Across the canal from the Anne Frank House, Jordaan is a chic neighbourhood featuring small hotels and B&Bs. It lies directly west of the city centre.
• Backpackers looking to spend the night in a cheap, friendly hostel will find themselves welcome at The Flying Pig, with two hostels slap bang in the city centre – one downtown (next to Amsterdam Central Station) and the other uptown. For ethical accommodation with an artsy twist, get with the cultural programme at WOW Hostel, west of the city centre.