Amsterdam Hotels

Overview

Concentrated in the city center, Amsterdam hotels range from posh palaces to cheap-as-chips student hostels. If you're only staying for a few days, the convenient downtown location may pay off, but if time is on your side and you want a more authentic experience, head to the Western Canal Ring or Museum … more Quarter – because of the city's small size, you still won't be very far from the action. Most hotels have taken over 17th-century buildings, and renovations aside, this means hotel rooms tend to be on the small side. Many buildings are historic, so hotels can't install elevators even if they want to; be ready to climb tight, winding staircases! Only the top hotels have air conditioning, but unless you hit one of the rare summer heat waves, this won't pose a problem.