Old Amsterdam travel guides, from the heyday of the city, they compare this to an outwardly inconspicuous warehouse - simple, functional, with a dark interior, but filled to capacity with unprecedented, forbidden, outlandish, frightening and attractive things. In the largest financial and shopping mall, in its golden times, full ships loaded with exotic goods from India, China, Ceylon, and Japan came to the port of Amsterdam. Chests, bags and trunks of real treasures for those centuries were kept here, and a feeling of mysteries and overseas wonders hung in the air.
Everyone who came here several centuries ago noted that there was a certain secret in the city. Which is difficult to solve, no matter how much you research it . And that all these canals, bridges and neat houses are just scenery, behind which a completely different life is hidden from prying eyes. "Real" life in Amsterdam. Full of luxury, vice, freedom and crazy passions. More than 400 years have passed since then, those mysterious overseas warehouses are no longer there, instead there are apartments and offices, the feeling of a “double bottom” does not leave tourists to this day.
Compared to other European cities, Amsterdam is inexpensive. In neighboring Brussels, for example, prices are much higher. People like to come here for shopping, everything is high quality, solid and very affordable. Everything is the same as in other European countries, but cheaper. Although Amsterdam is considered expensive by locals. In neighboring cities, they give an example, coffee costs 20 cents less. Only hotels can be called expensive for a traveler. A decent room for two will cost at least 80 euros. Although, again, compared to other popular tourist cities, this is acceptable. According to tradition, the most expensive hotels located in the center - this is on Dam Square and in the Valen area. The disadvantages of the local center are not much different from the rest - crowds of tourists scurrying here and there, pickpockets, noise. The epicenter of noise and dirt is Station Square; a huge number of tourists and migrants come here every day, so this is hardly surprising. It is better to choose a hotel in places further away from here. In addition, Amsterdam is rich in beautiful and interesting areas, so there is plenty to choose from.
Amsterdam canal area
The very center of Amsterdam is an area called the Old Side (Oude zijde). In addition to the main attractions, the area is home to the famous red light district. In an amazing way, everyday life coexists here with relaxed night life. How ordinary citizens who live on the upper floors of houses, where below there are shop windows with prostitutes of all stripes, manage to get along is completely unclear. But the fact remains a fact. At night, the lights come on, music plays, and girls invite men to come to them, and in the morning, along these same streets, Amsterdam residents rush to work and take their children to school. Moreover, in the very center of the quarter there is the oldest church, the Oude Kerk, which, of course, looks unexpected. There's a lot here historical monuments, this is one of the first areas where the life of the city began, and the routes in many guidebooks to Amsterdam begin.
On Zeedijk Street there is a small Chinatown. Chinatown has its own temple, porcelain shops, souvenir shops, and oriental eateries. Other attractions here: the Amstelkring Museum, a Gothic chapel from 1470, the Museum of Hashish and Marijuana, the arched gate of Oudemanheuspoort, the “House on Three Canals”, Amsterdam Broadway - Nes Street, where there are four fashionable avant-garde theaters.
Interestingly, another district of Amsterdam - the New Side (Nieuwe zijde) is older than the Old Side. It got its name not based on age - the New Cathedral was built here in the 15th century. The area is notable for its many historical monuments, medieval narrow streets, and small shops constantly crowded with tourists. You can see here: Speu Square and the Old Lutheran Church, the Nieuwe Kerk Church, the building of the De Telegraaf newspaper, historical Museum, the most asymmetrical house of Maekelaars-Comptoir, the oldest almost black house in the city of Houten Heus, the shelter for the Begeynhof sisters, the pedestrian street Kalverstraat.
Another district of Amsterdam is the Necklace of Canals (Grechen gorde) - the same Holland that is depicted on postcards - palaces, romantic bridges and canals. The area continues beyond the Amstel River, but has the prefix “Nieuw”. There are completely different types here, but the prices are completely different.
The Plantage area is quiet, calm, built up with villas. It got its name from the Botanical Garden with exotic plants established in the 17th century. The rich people liked the place so much that they began to build up the area around the park with their country houses. It’s interesting to see how the owners of diamond factories live - come for a walk. In addition, children will find it interesting here; the Amsterdam Zoo is located here. Between the Kloveniersburgwal and Nieuwe Herengracht canals and the Amstel River is the Jewish Quarter (Jodenbuurt). During World War II, the Jewish diaspora living here was practically destroyed. And Jodenburt for a long time remained only a grim reminder of the Holocaust. Mostly homeless people lived here. The government's improvement strategy affected these places in the 90s, old houses were demolished, a metro was built, but the area still cannot be called a cozy place to stay. Among the attractions: Gassan Diamonds - the luxurious home of the diamond company, Jodenbrestraat - the main street of the Jewish Quarter with the Rembrandt House Museum and the building of the International Theater School, the Waterlouplein market square, where a flea market and an incomprehensible hybrid of the city hall and the opera house coexist, the Meister-Wisserplein square, the Museum Jewish history and much more. Overall, a good place to live, but you need to be careful about specific neighborhoods.
The famous Magere Brug bridge
An interesting place to live is the Jordaan area. It has become very prestigious in Lately, although it was originally a middle-class development. Today, businessmen, yuppies, creative youth, and retirees live here. It’s even nice to get lost in the narrow, intricate streets of these neighborhoods and just look at everyday city life. Adjacent to the Jordaan district is the Old West district. It also used to be a place with cheap housing, where students, emigrants, dissidents and petty criminals settled. However, recently, due to its location, the area has attracted the attention of the authorities. On the site of former factories there are expensive restaurants and nightclubs, and residential slums are being rebuilt into low-rise luxury housing. The most prestigious places are considered to be the quarters of the Old South (Oud zuid). Here are the main museums of Amsterdam, the street of the most expensive boutiques Hooftstraat, a park with a wonderful system of lakes - Vondelpark. There are mostly expensive villas here. Everything is orderly and noble. You can see here: Museumplein, the Rijksmuseum art museum, the Concerthebouw Conservatory,
Van Gogh Museum, Steidelic Museum, go to the iconic bar “Cobra Cafe”.
A large group of young people will love the Pijp district. Simple, cheerful, relaxed, with a touch of the former bohemian life. Initially, it was given over to the construction of houses for peasants who came to the city to earn money, so no one thought of any special frills. The houses are densely packed, the apartments are tiny, the streets are narrow. To save money, workers rented out corners to artists, designers, students, and prostitutes. So the area began to acquire a touch of bohemian and easy life. There are many noisy bars, cheap eateries, and small restaurants. The whole life of the area revolves around the gigantic Albert-Kaupmarkt market, it’s definitely worth a visit. You can also see the Beer Museum, the House with Dwarves, and the small park Sarfatipark.
The New South (Nieuwe zuid) district is considered to be far from the center, but quite calm and nice. There are interesting houses here, with stained glass instead of windows, and mostly pensioners live.
You should carefully choose hotels in East Park(Oosterpark) Amsterdam. Workers and migrant workers live here. You can only look at Arc de Triomphe, through which Napoleon entered the city in 1811 and the Museum of the Peoples of the World.
Booking a place in a hostel dormitory is a good way to stay cheap in Amsterdam. The cheapest hostel costs only 8 euros per night, but more or less decent options start from 20 euros.
Let's choose the best hostel in Amsterdam:
- Shared bedrooms: from 22 euros
- Separate room: from 100 euros
Generator Amsterdam is a new, designer hostel in Amsterdam. It's hidden from the bustle big city in a quiet park surrounded by greenery. Each room is soundproofed, air conditioned and has its own shower. The café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner for 7 euros.
At the hostel you can rent a bike and have a great time, saving on transport. The only negative is the location on the outskirts of the city (Pijp district, De Pijp), but the Dappermarkt market with local delicacies is also nearby. We really like this accommodation option.
ClinkNOORD Hostel
- Shared bedrooms: from 23 euros
- Separate room: from 66 euros
ClinkNOORD Hostel is one of the most sincere hostels in the capital. The windows offer a gorgeous view - mountains, river, parks. The space is large and bright. It has its own kitchen, atrium and library. Many pleasant features await guests in the CatalystCAFE hostel cafe.
If a guest pre-orders breakfast, they will receive a 15% discount. Here you can enjoy sweet pastries, drink freshly brewed coffee, try hamburgers and local delicacies.
There will be no time to be bored: you will find a bunch of board games, and the hostel staff even conduct yoga on Mondays.
Train Lodge Amsterdam
- Shared bedrooms: from 17 euros
- Separate room: from 87 euros
Train Lodge Amsterdam is a unique hostel, “disguised” as a colorful railway train. The interior is a copy of electric trains, only twice as cozy and comfortable - European business class standard.
There are two showers and two toilets in one carriage, everything is clean. The rooms have heating and air conditioning. The hostel has its own terrace with sun loungers, where you can relax and chat with friends.
- Shared bedrooms: COCOMAMA
- Separate room: from 39 euros
, bicycle rental, assistance in purchasing excursions and tickets.
- Shared bedrooms: from 22 euros
- Separate room: MEININGER Amsterdam City West
MEININGER Amsterdam City West is a modern hotel-hostel with an emphasis on bright colors and wooden floors. Each room has its own bathroom, TV with satellite channels and air conditioning. For guests there is an excellent bar, a kitchen that is filled with a variety of food, and a spacious lobby. Located 5 minutes from the station. The transport interchange is excellent - you can get anywhere. There is inexpensive parking available at the hotel.
The Flying Pig Uptown
- Shared bedrooms: from 38 euros
The Flying Pig Uptown – Most rooms have bunk beds, but there are a few private rooms. There are enough showers and toilets, so you won’t have to wait long to wash yourself. One of the nice bonuses is free breakfast " Buffet» . Food is provided every day of your stay. On the floor below there is a cozy bar offering a varied selection of drinks reasonable prices. The staff cleans the premises daily.
The Flying Pig Downtown
- Shared bedrooms: from 38 euros
The Flying Pig Downtown – the hostel is located in the center of Amsterdam, but at the same time pleases with its prices. The rooms are furnished with bunk beds and shared showers; just one separate room with TV, refrigerator and private bathroom. Breakfast is served every morning. There is a bar with a long bar counter, great drinks and delicious pizza. The train station is 5 minutes from the hostel, which is important.
White Tulip
- Shared bedrooms: from 20 euros
- Separate room: from 80 euros
White Tulip – located next to the Red Light District. An excellent choice for lovers of fun and active rest: There are many bars and coffee shops around. On the ground floor of the building there is an Irish pub with a summer terrace, the feature of which is its authentic atmosphere.
If you show your room card, you receive a 25% discount on all meals. Breakfast is served here until 22:00. The pub chef can prepare separate meals for guests requiring special diets.
- Shared bedrooms: from 17 euros
Hostelle
Hostell is the cheapest hostel in our review, but it is only for women. Located next to Amsterdam Arena, clean comfortable rooms. We recommend it to girls.
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Amsterdam, beloved by tourists, is a city of contrasts that combines a variety of manifestations of urban culture. Despite the fact that it is a relatively small capital (only 850 thousand people), the districts of Amsterdam are incredibly different from each other in their atmosphere. Let's try to describe the main areas of Amsterdam so that tourists can decide for themselves where it is better to live during their trip.
The official Amsterdam website has a simple 11-question test that will help you determine which areas of Amsterdam you're likely to enjoy the most. The questions are intuitive, so you can pass it without knowing English.
For the most transparent comparison, we will look at prices everywhere for February – the traditional low-season.
The old center in Amsterdam is the most beautiful part of the city with well-kept cobblestone streets, old houses, straight and tall, tightly lined up like pieces of cake. It is here that a canal will be visible around every corner of the street, in some places you can find quiet courtyards hidden from prying eyes, and here most of the noisy attractions are concentrated, around which there are always a lot of tourists.
As you can see from the map, the center includes such areas of Amsterdam as Old city with Dam Square, the Red Light District, Grachtengordel (Canal Belt) with the Anne Frank Museum and many small museums, Nieuwmarkt en Lastage with a flea market and the Gassan Diamonds factory, etc.
You can dwell on each of them separately, but we won’t: the city center just seems immense - you can walk around it in a day, and you won’t notice any differences in the cost of housing. It will be expensive everywhere.
How much does housing cost?
The most inexpensive, unpretentious accommodation in the center of the Old Town will cost at least 50 € for two. This seems inexpensive, but it is worth remembering that in the center housing is incredibly “compact”, and for this money you will get a room of 14-15 m2 at best. Beds in hostels cost either the same or more. Larger rooms will cost 70-80€.
If speak about comfortable living in spacious apartments, where at least there is somewhere to put large suitcases, prices range from 115 € per night in a full-fledged apartment of 50-70 m2 with a kitchen and a separate bedroom to 500 € for a deluxe apartment.
Prices in luxury 5-star hotels - in Krasnopolsky or in Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam on Dam Square - start from 320 € per night for two.
What to see
The first thing that comes to mind is the most photogenic area of Amsterdam called “9 shopping streets"(De 9 Straatjes).
This shopping area is a paradise for those who are tired of chain stores that are the same in every country. It's full of small, unique shops that sell the most unexpected things - from hundreds of types of toothbrushes and toothpastes to Mexican jewelry and Spanish ceramics.
There is even a store that specializes exclusively in Italian men's socks.
From this shopper's paradise, you can walk to the Bloemenmarkt flower market, then take a free tour of the Gassan Diamonds B.V. diamond factory. (and at the same time shop for jewelry). You can end the day at the Artiz Zoo, the Shipping Museum or the NEMO Science Museum.
If you walk from the area of 9 streets not against, but clockwise along the canals, then you can enjoy songs of the bells of the Westerkerk church, visit the House-Museum of the world-famous Jewish girl Anne Frank (if you have the patience to stand in a kilometer-long line), and then, passing by Royal Palace, go to, and then visit the exhibition The Body World s.
And in the heart of the old city, of course, you can stroll through the Red Light District and take home a couple of naughty souvenirs from adult stores.
It’s not bad to have all these attractions within walking distance, right?
Oud-Zuid (Southwest)
The southwest of Amsterdam is perhaps the most tourist area after the center, but life here is calmer and more measured.
This includes:
- De Pijp – a former working-class quarter, now a melting pot of different cultures, a vibrant Bohemian quarter, one of the most vibrant and colorful in Amsterdam
- The Museum Quarter (Museumkwartier) is a must go for any self-respecting tourist. Here, one after another, all the main museums of the city are located - the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk. Well, where would we be without a selfie with Amsterdam in the background?;
- Willemspark. Both the MuseumsQuartier and Willemspark each include half of the city's largest and most famous park, Vondelpark. If the part that is included in the MuseumsQuarter is always full of tourists, then a little to the west, already in Willemspark, there are much fewer of them, the streets are much quieter, and housing - just imagine - is cheaper. But all the attractions are still within walking distance or transport accessibility.
How much does housing cost?
A little bit cheaper. 2 beds in a hostel (Flying Pig Uptown, for example, it is the most famous here) will cost 37 € per night, a 2-bed private room in a budget hotel - 50-60 €.
You can find an apartment on Booking for €100, but on CityMundo or AirBnb you can rent an apartment or room from locals for much less.
A room in a 5-star Conservatorium Hotel or Hilton Amsterdam will cost from 280-300 €.
What to see
There are almost more interesting places here than in the center.
Let's start with De Peep. If you live here, you are guaranteed a great mood every day from the very morning - there is a market nearby! Albert Cuypmarkt is the most big market Amsterdam, where you can buy the freshest fruits, vegetables and fish; and for divine waffles in the Wally’s Waffles tent there is a line already in the morning.
If after a walk through the bustling market you want a little peace, you can go to Sarfatipark, which is literally around the corner from the market, and then continue your tourist journey to the Heineken Experience Museum - the old brewery of the national Dutch beer.
Any tourist's cultural program should include at least one of the museums in the Museum Quarter - believe me, the Dutch know how to organize a monotonous art exhibition so that everyone is interested.
From the museums it is a stone's throw to PC Hooftstraat, where the concentration of high-end fashion in Amsterdam is maximum - Tiffany, Chanel, Hermes, etc.
And from here we can see Vondelpark. As already mentioned, the eastern part is always full of tourists, while in the western part it is almost exclusively locals who ride bicycles, run and do yoga, so the atmosphere here is calmer. It is in the park that we recommend spending the evening after an eventful day.
Are you tired yet? Then you should either go to the Paradiso concert hall or to the Concertgebouw - it depends on what kind of music you are passionate about, modern or classical. Buy concert tickets well in advance!
Amsterdam West
The western, most peaceful part of the city includes Oud-West, which is closer to the canal belt, Westerpark, De Baarsjes and Bos en Lommer - these areas of Amsterdam are exclusively residential or student. There are quite a few attractions here that are interesting to most tourists, but this at the same time makes housing prices as attractive as possible.
Overall, this is one of the safest and quietest areas, and its proximity to the center and abundance of transport make it an ideal option.
How much does housing cost?
Since this includes residential and not tourist areas of Amsterdam, there are very few decent offers for Oud-West on Booking. But on AirBnb or CityMundo (reservation for at least 3 days) there are simply tons of offers from local residents– a studio for two can be rented for 95 €, a room for 60 €. The further from the center to the exclusively residential Nieuw West, the cheaper.
What to see
This is where you should look for home comfort and nice little cafes with inexpensive traditional food. Entertainment cannot be called touristic, but it will also leave warm memories of this city.
You can take some riding lessons at Hollandse Manege right next to Vondelpark. In the northern part of Westerpark there is a ship museum, Museum Het Schip. In the summer, the park of the same name hosts a huge number of music festivals. There are also plenty of inexpensive fitness centers and yoga studios here - keep this in mind if you are coming here for a long time.
Entertainment, yes, is sparse, but the old center is just a stone's throw away.
Noordelijke IJ-oever (Amsterdam North)
This northern region– one of the most little-explored parts of the city by tourists, but in vain.
All areas of Amsterdam are more or less “homogeneous”, but here there is a contrast between modern architecture and a quiet farm life. Unexpected, right?
In one day you can admire the views of the IJ Bay on the panoramic terraces of expensive restaurants, and then ride a bicycle into the seemingly untouched nature just beyond the Ringweg Nord highway. From here it’s a stone’s throw to the Zaandam Mills (40 minutes by bus, an hour by bike)
How much does housing cost?
Accommodation from locals is as inexpensive as possible. A wonderful apartment can be rented on AirBnb from €78 for two. But local curiosities will still take a considerable amount out of your pocket - a room at the Crane Hotel Faralda, located in a former port crane (yes, you heard correctly) will cost 560 € for two.
What to see
The main “city” attractions are the EYE Cinema Museum and the A’DAM Tower with panoramic views of the city. But the main reason why tourists stay here is the quiet life close to nature. We advise you to take a closer look at the housing here if you have already lived in the center of Amsterdam - this way you will better feel the contrast between the noisy city with its cramped tiny apartments and the northern open spaces.
You can shop at the Landmarkt indoor market, and spend the rest of your time cycling around the tiny North Dutch villages. You can also swim in the huge Noorderparkbad swimming pool. And if you want to go to the city, you can cross Hey Bay by ferry in 5 minutes and find yourself in the very center of the old city.
Is it safe in Amsterdam?
The 2016 Living Rankings, which assesses the quality of life in... major cities, paying attention to life safety, the above-mentioned cities were not even included in the Top 20, while Amsterdam proudly flaunts 11th place among all cities in the world or 8th among European cities.
As for our personal tourist observations, it seems that Amsterdam is coping much better with all the difficulties that Europe has had to overcome in the last few years.
In 2016 alone, 5 large prisons in the Netherlands were closed due to a constant lack of prisoners. Interestingly, a similar “shortage” is observed in almost all prisons across the country. The government even regularly “rents” places to prisoners from Norway and other countries.
Unsafe areas of Amsterdam
It is most unsafe in those areas where the general level of well-being is lower than in others. This is also true of Amsterdam. But it’s impossible to say for sure that the city has a ghetto, like in Paris - most of the crimes here are associated either with night robberies, or with the theft of bicycles, or with robberies of onlookers in very crowded tourist places.
And yet, the area considered the most unfavorable for living in Amsterdam is Zuidoost, which is quite distant from the center and which you can’t just wander into on foot. Initially, in the 1960s, the area was built to accommodate young families, but now immigrants flock here (of whom, fortunately, there are noticeably fewer of them in the Netherlands than in neighboring Belgium).
But just because an area is considered unsafe doesn't mean there's an intruder lurking around every corner, intent on stealing something from you or killing someone.
The standard of living here is indeed somewhat lower than in the main part of the city, but you can also have a wonderful time here - at AjaxArena, where the famous football team Netherlands Ajax, in concert hall Ziggo Dome or Heineken Music Hall. Just don't walk around here at night - either find some evening entertainment on the Museumplein, or only get around Zuidoost by taxi.
Unsafe areas of Amsterdam include the unfortunate Red Light District in the heart of the old center. Those who have been to this area will confirm that during the daytime it is the safest area, which differs from others only in the larger number of tourists and a special “thematic focus”. At night, a rather unassuming audience flocks around the moths, interested in pickpocketing and the sale of illegal substances - you understand what we’re talking about. If you still want to stay here, just don't walk the streets late at night.
Otherwise, life in Amsterdam, both for tourists and expats, is as safe as possible, and the features of each area - transport accessibility, the number of tourists - only affect the overall level of comfort.
I wish that a few years ago, by the time of our first trip to the Netherlands, someone had already written such a review article about which area of Amsterdam is best for a tourist to stay in... I hope this material will help travelers not only choose the ideal areas of Amsterdam for living , but also take a deeper look into the unique culture of each district of the city.
Amsterdam is a beautiful ancient city, created on water and unique in almost everything: its architecture, its morals and laws. A trip to Amsterdam becomes for many a journey for the air of freedom - human vices are legalized here and neatly marked with price tags in Dutch style.
Project "Our Amsterdam"
Our project will help you understand this a little beautiful city regardless of whether you are planning to move to Amsterdam or just visit here. If you don’t know where to go and what to see in Amsterdam, at your service is a map of Amsterdam in Russian, articles about coffee shops in Amsterdam, as well as smart shops and grow shops, a fun Cannabis cup festival and the Red Light District, as well as a lot of information about Amsterdam museums and exhibitions , posters and announcements of cultural and other events in the life of the capital of Holland.
We will tell you where to go in Amsterdam if you want to see unusual sights; what to do in Amsterdam with children, what to see in Amsterdam and which museums in Amsterdam deserve you to visit first.
Expats and those who are about to emigrate to the Netherlands will be interested in learning about Dutch medicine, the Dutch educational system and taxation; about how to buy or rent an apartment in Amsterdam and which school is best to send your child to.
Where to stay in Amsterdam
While in Amsterdam, you can stay in different places. Hotels in Amsterdam are not bad, but sometimes too expensive and inaccessible. A good alternative to Amsterdam hotels are apartments and (for exotic lovers) residential boats, which you will not find in any other European capital.
Shopping in Amsterdam
On our website you will find a lot of materials about shopping in Amsterdam: a list of shopping streets, information on prices, tax refunds and opening hours of local stores. The wonderful Amsterdam second-hand shops deserve special mention.
Russian-speaking guide in Amsterdam
We offer you entertaining and unusual excursions around Amsterdam:
- A sightseeing tour will introduce you to history ancient city and main attractions.
- The “Amsterdam and Cats” tour will tell you about the attitude of Amsterdam residents towards furry friends and show you the most interesting places in the city related to cats.
- "Psychedelic Amsterdam" will demonstrate best places and methods of changing consciousness; While walking through the Red Light District, you will admire Amsterdam's sex workers and learn a lot about the history of prostitution in Holland.
- The “Shopping in Amsterdam” tour is the development of your personal shopping route.
- A walk through the ghetto of Amsterdam - the Bijlmer district - will tell you about the history of the transformation of an elite area, a “garden city” into a criminal enclave, to save which the authorities built an office and shopping center in the area.
- And, of course, the most pleasant thing you can imagine in the fragrant spring, hot summer or early autumn is a boat ride in Amsterdam, full of strange canals and intricate water labyrinths.
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Where to book a cheap hotel in Amsterdam? The best budget hotels in the city center and other areas of Amsterdam - ranking 2019.
Amsterdam is a popular city at any time of the year. But it becomes especially desirable in the spring, when the tulips bloom in the park and at the end of April the Netherlands is noisily celebrated. Travelers also love Christmas holidays in the capital of Holland. And the only thing that can become an obstacle to your vacation is the prices for hotels in Amsterdam, which often exceed the threshold of 100 euros per night.
For budget-conscious but curious tourists, we have compiled a rating of budget hotels in Amsterdam 2019. They are either in the center or within comfortable transport accessibility from most.
Cheap hotels in the center of Amsterdam
For everyone who plans to visit Amsterdam in the near future, here are the best budget hotels in the city center. Good feedback guests, proximity to the most interesting places And beautiful views we guarantee!
1. Mozart Hotel
2. The Bridge Hotel
Cheap hotels in Amsterdam: The Bridge Hotel
- Location: Amstel 107 - 111, 1018 EM Amsterdam
- Hotel reviews: Booking.com, Hotellook.ru
Another cool hotel in Amsterdam in the area of Rembrandt and Waterloo squares. Named after the bridge over the Amstel River, which is in close proximity. After leaving the hotel, you can immediately start taking photographs, so a nice place! The hotel itself is clean and cozy, with good breakfasts and hospitable staff.
3. Amsterdam Wiechmann Hotel
- Location: Prinsengracht 328 – 332, 1016 HX Amsterdam
- Hotel reviews: Booking.com, Hotellook.ru
An incredibly beautiful and, importantly, budget hotel in Amsterdam near the Anne Frank House. Occupies three whole old buildings, guests are delighted with the designer renovations and antique furniture. The panorama from the windows is standard for the city center: canals, houseboats, bridges and bicycles. If you want to feel Amsterdam from the inside, this is what you are looking for. One of our favorite hotels, which is often cheaper than the first two options.
More budget hotels in the center
Amsterdam doesn't have many quality budget hotels in the central district. But we managed to find something - both guest reviews and low prices please:
- Acostar Hotel 2*- from 5,100 rub.
- Hotel Nes 3*- from 4,400 rub.
- Tulip Inn Amsterdam Center 3*- from 5,400 rub.
Amsterdam - cheap hotels in other areas
Cheap hotels in Amsterdam are usually located either in industrial or residential areas. But the organization of transport in the city is excellent: in addition to the metro, there are trams and buses. There is always the opportunity to rent bicycles. Therefore, by choosing a budget hotel NOT in the center of Amsterdam, you lose almost nothing, but save significantly.
1. Amsterdam Teleport Hotel
- Location: Heathrowstraat 5, Westpoort, 1043 CE Amsterdam
- Hotel reviews: Booking.com, Hotellook.ru
A relatively inexpensive hotel in Amsterdam 450 m from Sloterdijk station - you can go to Keukenhof and travel all over Holland! In addition to wi-fi throughout the entire territory, there is free parking and bicycle rental (there is nowhere in Amsterdam without this). But the main thing is the delightfully decorated rooms, delicious breakfasts and friendly staff.
2. Hotel Mosaic City Center
- Location: Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat 16a, Oud-West, 1054 BR Amsterdam
- Hotel reviews: Booking.com, Hotellook.ru
New building, fresh renovation. If you like walking, then you can get to the center without even using public transport. Better yet, rent a bike! To get to railway station, you need to take the tram (Eerste Constantijn Hygensstraat stop is just 150 m from the hotel) and spend about 15 minutes.
3. Best Western Blue Tower Hotel
- Location: Leeuwendalersweg 21, Bos en Lommer, 1055 JE Amsterdam
- Reviews about the hotel:
