Cheap hotels in Amsterdam: the 5 best hotels to stay on a budget
Amsterdam is relatively cheap compared to other popular European destinations. However, a city can still steal your bank account if you are not prepared. Right after the cost of airfare, the cost of accommodation is always a large part of your travel budget. In Amsterdam, you are in luck. The city is full of cheap hotels and hostels, the only difficulty is choosing from a wide range of options.
Hostels in Amsterdam are generally cheaper than hotels. However, in some cases, a one or two star hotel may charge the same price as a nearby hostel. Hostels, which are mostly popular with young people and partygoers, might not be a right choice for seniors or people who love privacy. Some hostels in Amsterdam are pretty decent, they even have laundry facilities, internet access, and other services. If you plan to stay in a hostel just to save money on accommodation in Amsterdam, but don’t like to socialize for 24 hours, there are excellent relatively cheap hotels to choose from. You can save money and still enjoy your privacy. Here is my selection of one and two star hotels for budget travelers to Amsterdam.
* Hotel Hegra It occupies the 17th century merchant house located on the most beautiful canal in Amsterdam: the Herengracht Canal (Gentlemen’s Canal). Located near Dam Square, within walking distance of the main museums, popular bars and restaurants, in a historic neighborhood of “9 streets”, this small and cozy family hotel is the perfect choice for travelers who appreciate local charm. and they want to enjoy the real Amsterdam. experience. The “9 streets” district, as well as the Herengracht Canal, was built in the first half of the 17th century and was dominated by commerce and culture. The names of the streets remind us of the ancient artisans who worked with all kinds of skins for the leather industry. To further explore the history of the area, you can rent a bicycle from the hotel. Or take a boat trip that starts right in front of the hotel, along the incredible Herengracht canal through the Amstel towards the countryside with windmills and boat locks.
* Hotel La Boheme Situated just 200 meters from Leidseplein, it is a small, cozy well-renovated hotel with a homely atmosphere. Leidseplein, the liveliest square in Amsterdam, is the center of Amsterdam’s nightlife. Here you will find charming cafes and restaurants, theaters and nightclubs, cafes and bars. The famous Melkweg and Paradiso clubs are just one minute from the hotel. Right next to Leidseplein is Restaurant Row, filled with countless Thai, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch and Indian restaurants. So if a night out in Amsterdam is on your itinerary, this hotel is a very good option. For museum lovers, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum are within walking distance of the hotel. The hotel reception is also a bar where you can always have a drink or chat. The experienced and smart hotel staff will always help you with recommendations on where to go and what to do and even non-touristy things. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and offers a babysitting service for those traveling with children.
* Bicycle hotel Located near the RAI, the Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt at the Rijksmuseum and the City Museum of Modern Art, it offers not only cheap and comfortable rooms, but also the convenience of being able to rent bicycles. Cycling in the Netherlands is a sociable business: in the country of 16 million people there are 11 million bicycles and 400,000 of them are in Amsterdam. Despite the fact that the city has very convenient public transportation, the best way to see and experience Amsterdam is by bike. Why not take the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the local culture and feel like a true Amsterdammer? The hotel staff will provide you with city maps and recommendations on alternative routes to get around the city by bike. The hotel also has parking for bicycles and paid parking for cars.
* Hotel Wilhelmina is a charming family-run hotel, located in the cultural heart of Amsterdam, next to the sprawling Vondelpark. Vondelpark is a lively city park and a favorite place for free summer concerts. The park is extremely popular with the locals and you can also have a little beer picnic here on a sunny afternoon, if you are tired of partying and the madness of the city. The museum square with the famous Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh museum is just around the corner. In addition, the window shops on the elegant PC Hoofstraat shopping street are available nearby. The hotel has recently renovated rooms with good taste, all with private bath, direct telephone and cable television.
* Hotel De Korenaer It is located right on Amsterdam’s main street, Damrak, just a 3-minute walk from Central Station. The Damrak is always full of tourists and full of attractions, restaurants and shops. The hotel is located in a 300-year-old historic canal house, so it inherited the authentic features of the typical canal house, such as small hallways, large doors, and small windows. All rooms have new beds and furniture, as well as private baths, cable TV, private electronic safe, and Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel has an excellent restaurant “Dutch Steak-house” located on the ground floor. The Royal Palace, Anne Frank Huis, Madame Tussaud’s and the famous Amsterdam canal boats are all within walking distance of the hotel.
