These are the best boutique and luxury hotels in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for design lovers

From Auckland to Tokyo, we’re on a never-ending mission to find the world’s most beautiful accommodations. A popular destination for those in Europe, the Netherlands offers stunning scenery, friendly locals, and colourful architecture that is sure to delight. Be sure to stay at the best boutique and luxury hotels in Amsterdam if you’re visiting the nation’s capital.

If you’re travelling from London, you might also be interested in reading our review of taking the Eurostar between London and Amsterdam in both the Standard and Plus cabins.

The best boutique and luxury hotels in Amsterdam

1. Hotel Estherea | City Centre

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Hotel: Hotel Estherea
Location: Singel Canal (City Centre)
Style: Classic, maximalist boutique in 17th-century buildings
Rooms: 91 rooms, 2 suites
Price: Starting from £180 per night
Best for: Couples, romantic stays, central location
Standout features: Rich interiors with chandeliers and velvet fabrics, family-run heritage, canal views

Subtle? Hotel Estherea has never heard of it. We’re talking bold patterns, clashing colours and contrasting textures, but somehow it works perfectly. This impressive hotel is in the trendy Negen Straatjes district and has been family-owned for three generations. In the almost 100 rooms, you’d be hard-pressed to find two the same. You might get floral bedspreads or butterfly wallpaper, or perhaps a giant chandelier and flamingoes on your pillows. Whichever you choose, expect add-ons like L’Occitane toiletries and canal views in select rooms.

Amenities are few but done well, such as the homely library, lounge with canal views, and 24hr bar, small gym and naturally, bicycle rentals so you can join the locals on a daily ride. There’s also no restaurant per se, but breakfast is a full continental spread, and you can get your hands on delicious Dutch bites and cocktails at Maria’s Bar. 

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2. SWEETS Hotel | Various locations across the city

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Hotel: SWEETS Hotel
Location: Across canal bridge houses (citywide)
Style: Unique micro-boutique suites
Rooms: 28 bridge houses
Price: Starting from £110 per night
Best for: Unique stays, couples
Standout features: Converted canal bridge houses, self-contained suites, canal views

SWEETS is the most unusual and stylish hotel in the city, comprising twenty-eight bridge houses, which were left unused on the canals, but have now been transformed into functional and elegant hotel suites. 

These suites are spread across the city, meaning there is no centralised reception or facilities, but you’ll find everything you need in your room. Each one, designed by Space&Matter, has classic canal views, warm lighting and homely touches such as bookshelves and furnished kitchenettes. You’ll also find a comfy bed, a tablet with information about the city and Netflix on the TV. With all your amenities under one roof, it’s the ideal place to watch the world go by with a coffee, or order a meal after a late night exploring central Amsterdam. 

Sweets Hotel is also featured on our list of best hotels in heritage buildings.

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3. 2 House Boat Suites | The Jordaan

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Hotel: 2 House Boat Suites
Location: Amsterdam canals (residential waterways)
Style: Floating boutique accommodation
Rooms: 2 private suites
Price: Starting from £200 per night
Best for: Unique stays, couples, repeat visitors
Standout features: Fully private houseboat suites, canal living experience, panoramic water views

We’re not sure there’s a cooler place to stay in Amsterdam than on an actual houseboat, and there’s so much we love about this floating property. Located in the Jordaan area, the expansive houseboat comprises two suites: Van Gogh and Rembrandt, of which you can book one or both together for total exclusivity. Each has its own private entrance with (naturally) direct water views through huge windows, along with a spacious bathroom, fridge and small dining area. 

You won’t be contending with noisy hotel guests, and thanks to being in Prinsengracht, all of the city’s best shops, sights and restaurants are quite literally on the doorstep – it doesn’t get more Dutch than this. 

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4. Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam | City Centre

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Hotel: Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
Location: Dam Square (City Centre)
Style: Grand heritage luxury
Rooms: Large-scale luxury hotel
Price: Starting from £300 per night
Best for: First-time visitors, central location
Standout features: Wintergarden breakfast, landmark setting, historic building

A heritage hotel that promises oodles of splendour, Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam was previously a coffee house. Now, from its centrally-located Dam Square location, it’s a five-star hotel blending its history with equal parts modernity.

Rooms and suites here feature gentle aesthetics in relatively neutral palettes that allow the views of the Dam and neighbouring sites to remain as focal points. Breakfast at the central Wintergarden is a must, with both the food and the setting a total delight.

Read our full review of the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam.

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5. The Dylan | City Centre

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Hotel: The Dylan Amsterdam
Location: Canal Ring (Keizersgracht)
Style: Luxury boutique, historic canal house
Rooms: 40
Price: Starting from £500 per night
Best for: Couples, food lovers
Standout features: Michelin-starred restaurant, courtyard garden

The Dylan was created from the ashes of a stunning 17th-century theatre, which was destroyed by a fire. It reopened as a luxury hotel in 1999 after a full interior upgrade by Studio Linse, who also worked on Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. You’ll find it hidden behind a stone gateway on Keizergraght, complete with a private courtyard, dock and boat service for guests. 

The 40 rooms and suites have four distinct designs ranging from warm and jewel-toned to contemporary and high tech, while the Loft option has old-fashioned tubs, original wooden beams, and feels just like a French farmhouse. All rooms come with queen-sized beds, B&O sound systems, Illy coffee machines, and Aesop toiletries. 

Michelin-star Restaurant Vinkeles serves modern French cuisine with wine pairings, but for an afternoon snack, try the High Wine at Brasserie OCCO, which is the hotel’s sommelier-led take on afternoon tea. 

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6. Sir Albert | De Pijp

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Hotel: Sir Albert Hotel
Location: De Pijp
Style: Contemporary boutique design
Rooms: 90
Price: Starting from £180 per night
Best for: Design lovers
Standout features: High ceilings, industrial heritage building

The Sir Albert Hotel could never be anything but stunning, housed in a converted diamond factory and designed by Alon Baranowitz and Irene Kronenberg. The hotel is filled with curiosities and artwork hailing from both Dutch and Italian designers, and inside it has retained an industrial but warm warehouse feel. 

Rooms at the hotel range from the Sir Boutique to the Sir Deluxe, all of which have thick copper-coloured curtains, bright rugs and a selection of arty books and magazines. You’ll also enjoy 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton linen, Illy espresso machines, and rain showers, plus views of Amsterdam’s famous narrow houses. 

Downstairs, a spacious library slash lobby welcomes you, kitted out with cowhide stools, leather sofas and sparkling whiskey decanters, adjacent to the sleekly designed Izakaya, a tapas-style Japanese restaurant and bar.

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7. Inn on the Lake | Waterland

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Hotel: Inn on the Lake
Location: Waterland (10 mins from Amsterdam)
Style: Rustic countryside boutique
Rooms: 3
Price: Starting from £200 per night
Best for: Quiet escapes, nature lovers
Standout features: Lakeside setting, private boat, spa and sauna

As you might guess, Inn on the Lake is perched on the lake’s edge in the aptly named Waterland, around ten minutes from Amsterdam’s city centre. The building is a 400-year-old vicarage, and the interiors still exude this rustic heritage, featuring wood panelling and oil paintings, as well as the original church as its neighbour. 

A truly boutique hotel, there are only three rooms here: the B&W Room, which has a claw-foot tub, Ralph Lauren furnishings and stocked bookshelves; the Blue Room with its own bedsit, rain shower and dressing cupboard; and finally the Red Room, which has vaulted ceilings, earthy colours and an antique chimney. 

The inn has a private boat which you can take out for excursions, such as horse riding, fishing, canoeing and e-biking. If you’d prefer not to go outside, feast on the buffet breakfast before visiting the in-house sauna and spa for a massage, or sit in the waterfront garden with a newspaper and morning coffee. 

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8. Hotel 717 | City Centre

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Hotel: Hotel 717
Location: Canal Ring
Style: Elegant canal house boutique
Rooms: 23
Price: Starting from £160 per night
Best for: Luxury city stays
Standout features: Butler service, Michelin-level dining, grand interiors

Hotel 717 sits unassumingly in one of Amsterdam’s famous 17th-century canal houses. The interior was designed by Bowie Nijdam Design, and feels more like a stately home despite its small stature, with high ceilings, marble floors and roaring fireplaces. 

There are 23 rooms with names like Little Jewel and Grand Merchant, each decorated with huge gilded mirrors, silk wallpaper and solid marble sinks. Guests will have access to a 24-hour butler service, walk-in rain showers and a comfy queen-sized bed, plus you can book in-room massages. 

The signature restaurant, The Livingroom, is a combination of co-working space and eatery, where they serve three meals a day crafted by 3-Michelin star chef Jacob Jan Boerma, including a sumptuous all-you-can-eat breakfast. 

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9. Canal House, Amsterdam | City Centre

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Hotel: Canal House Amsterdam
Location: Keizersgracht (Canal Ring)
Style: Dark, romantic heritage boutique
Rooms: 23
Price: Starting from £250 per night
Best for: Couples
Standout features: Garden, ballroom, restored merchant houses

Another hotel celebrating the Golden Age of Amsterdam, Canal House is located on Keizersgracht, the city’s biggest canal. Made up of three 17th Century merchant’s houses, it contains its own ballroom, garden and teahouse. 

The owner, Jessica Frankopan, spent three years lovingly restoring the grand interiors, in which 18th century Old Masters hang between contemporary pieces by renowned Dutch artist Marcel Wanders. The 23 bedrooms are dark but opulent, laced with velvet, silk wallpaper and soft purple touches. Inside are iPhone docking stations, rain showers and Green & Spring toiletries, plus a little kit containing items you may have forgotten in your eagerness to arrive. The hotel has no restaurant, but you can enjoy a continental breakfast each morning in the Great Room and a selection of wines in the bar. 

Outside, the Summer House fits two people and is perfect, come rain or shine, for curling up with coffee and a good book. 

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10. Hotel V Nesplein | City Centre

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Hotel: Hotel V Nesplein
Location: City Centre
Style: Industrial, modern boutique
Rooms: 43
Price: Starting from £180 per night
Best for: Urban explorers
Standout features: Central location, restaurant and bar, spacious rooms

Sitting just 850m from Amsterdam’s Central Station, Hotel V Nesplein is a funky, hip and minimalist hotel with cool black and white posters on the walls, bare leather chairs and industrial style bulb lighting. The rooms are spacious, with parquet floors and feature walls, black metal sinks and walk-in rain showers. All rooms come with vintage furniture, Etika toiletries, Bluetooth speakers and a king-sized bed.

Although you can order room service, The Lobby bar and restaurant serve a hearty à la carte breakfast of French pastries, American pancakes, meats and cheeses, plus international cuisine for lunch and dinner. The staff on the 24-hour front desk are happy to provide local knowledge if you plan to explore, and the cosy library and airy terrace are both ideal for relaxing when you return. 

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11. Hotel Dwars | City Centre

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Hotel: Hotel Dwars
Location: City Centre (Utrechtsestraat)
Style: Eclectic boutique townhouse
Rooms: 9
Price: Starting from £120 per night
Best for: Budget boutique stays
Standout features: Home-like feel, local recommendations, vintage interiors

Home to just nine rooms, Hotel Dwars is a truly boutique hotel located in a former house just steps away from the bustling Utrechtsestraat.  Guests can expect real home-away-from-home vibes here, with an eclectic mix of vintage and modern furnishings layered together. A really comfortable bed with a powerful rain shower and an in-room coffee machine are some of the perks here.

While there’s no restaurant on site, you’re close enough to countless cafes and restaurants, plus the owner leaves an updated list of favourite haunts on the noticeboard for guests to explore. This is a wonderful option for travellers looking for a traditional Dutch narrow house experience without the hefty price tag.

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12. Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Leidse Square | Oud-West

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Hotel: Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Leidse Square
Location: Oud-West
Style: Modern
Rooms: 71
Price: Starting from £100 per night
Best for: Value stays, city explorers
Standout features: Close to museums, colourful design, relaxed vibe

Smack-bang in the heart of the city, recently opened Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Leidse Square is a laid-back option for the modern traveller. Museum Quarter, Vondelpark, and Hallenkwartier are all located close by, making it a wonderful base for exploration.

A self-confessed “no-frills” property, the 71 rooms here promise simple design with quirky pops of colour. Enjoy a coffee or tea in the stylish lobby and be sure to indulge in local faves at the buffet breakfast to fuel your days in the city.

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13. Mr Jordaan | Jordaan

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Hotel: Mr. Jordaan Hotel
Location: Jordaan (Bloemgracht)
Style: Cosy, local boutique
Rooms: 34
Price: Starting from £170 per night
Best for: Local neighbourhood stays
Standout features: Community feel, free tea/coffee, central but quiet

For something a little off the beaten track, Mr. Jordaan Hotel is definitely one of the best boutique hotels in Amsterdam. Having started out in the sixties when the Founder advertised his couch with a local tourist agency, the trendy property retains its cosy vibes.

Located in Bloemgracht, in the heart of the buzzing Jordaan district, guests can expect stylish rooms with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Mingle in the lobby with our residents and enjoy the free tea and coffee, or set yourself up for the day with the on-site breakfast featuring the best local produce.

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14. Pillows Maurits at the Park | Oost

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Hotel: Pillows Maurits at the Park
Location: Oost (Oosterpark)
Style: Contemporary luxury in a historic university building
Rooms: 88
Price: Starting from £280 per night
Best for: Food lovers, design-conscious travellers
Standout features: Fine dining restaurant, park views, heritage architecture

Located by Oosterpark and recently opened, Pillow Maurits is the brand’s newest European hotel, designed by architecture firm Office Winhov. From the outside, the building doesn’t look dissimilar to Harvard or other historic educational institutes, due to the fact it was once a part of the University of Amsterdam. 

On the inside, designers Studio Linse has retained much of its heritage, with winding tiled staircases and a clean, white colour scheme. The hotel contains 88 rooms and suites, which feature simple panelled walls and gold fixtures, and come with rain showers and complimentary gym access. In the eponymous Pillows Grand Suite, guests also have access to a valet service, sauna and private lounge area. With two restaurants and two bars, Maurits at the Park celebrates gastronomy. VonOost is helmed by Chef Floris van Straalen and offers three different tasting menus and a Chef’s Table, while Spring Café Brasserie serves lunch, dinner and all-day bites.  

Learn more about the opening of Pillows Maurits at the Park.

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15. De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel | Oud Zuid

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Hotel: De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel
Location: Oud Zuid
Style: Classic townhouse boutique
Rooms: 19
Price: Starting from £180 per night
Best for: Quiet upscale stays
Standout features: Canal-side villa, plush interiors, residential feel

Owned by Dutch couple Andre & Tania, who restored this 20th-century canal-side villa to its former glory, De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel is located in the leafy district of Amsterdam-Zuid. Likened to the townhouses of London and New York, the interiors are both cosy and traditional, combining plush velvet furnishings, leather armchairs and fireplaces with exposed brickwork and elegant panelling. 

There are nineteen bedrooms, from the cosy Comfort to the spacious Deluxe, all of which have Illy coffee machines, ‘deep sleep’ mattresses and rain showers. The hotel is refreshingly eco-friendly, using recycled carpets and energy-saving temperature controls. Although there is no on-site restaurant, the organic breakfast featuring cold cuts, smoked salmon, and fresh pastries is delicious. 

The hotel also has its own cosy lounge and honesty bar, stocked with organic wines, craft beer and light snacks, which you can enjoy throughout the day. 

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16. Rosewood Amsterdam | City Centre

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Hotel: Rosewood Amsterdam
Location: Canal Ring (Prinsengracht)
Style: Ultra-luxury heritage hotel in the former Palace of Justice
Rooms: 134 rooms, suites & residences
Price: Starting from £600 per night
Best for: Luxury travellers, design and art lovers
Standout features: Asaya Spa, curated art collection, canal-side setting, multiple dining venues including Eeuwen

If you’re aiming to stay in the grandest hotel in Amsterdam, the newly renovated Rosewood Amsterdam would be a safe bet. The 17th-century property sits at the heart of the city’s Canal Ring, and its history is everywhere you look, from the carefully restored panelling to the sweeping marble staircase.

Rooms and common spaces feel modern, with contemporary art and chic furnishings that fit perfectly with Amsterdam’s hip vibe. In the 134 rooms and suites, canal views are a given, but you’ll also find a premium minibar, Dyson hairdryers and Votary toiletries.

Asaya Spa is the huge draw, complete with an underground pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and a plethora of treatments. But if wellness isn’t your thing, some of their quirkier experiences include a historical salon boat tour, group sound bathing or a day trip to Durgerdam. The property’s dining spots will be waiting for your return – Eeuwen, for fine seasonal cuisine, modern Indian plates at Advocatuur and The Court, a cosy all-day spot perfect for an afternoon coffee and pastry.

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17. Pulitzer Amsterdam | City Centre

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Location: City Centre (Amstel River)
Style: Historic five-star with classical elegance
Rooms: 81 rooms and suites
Price: Starting from £350 per night
Best for: History lovers, central stays
Standout features: Amsterdam’s oldest hotel, Rembrandt-inspired design, river and canal views

For a truly authentic Amsterdam stay, you have to stay in a traditional canal house – and the Pulitzer is set across 25 of them, with impressive interiors that contrast the narrow exteriors. Each of the rooms and suites celebrates Dutch culture and history. At a minimum, we recommend a suite, which comes furnished with gilded mirrors, pop art and eclectic furniture. But there are also Collector’s and Extraordinary Suites; the former contain collectable artworks and vintage furnishings, and come with a private entrance, while the latter adds soaring ceilings and marble bathtubs. 

Far from being stuffy, the property is framed as family-friendly – think dedicated treasure hunts, bedtime stories and children’s menus. And for the adults? The Beauty House is a salon and spa offering facials, massages, hair styling and more. Rounding off the experience is all-day dining in the sun-dappled Pulitzer Garden, modern Dutch cuisine at Jansz and cocktails lit by candlelight in Pulitzer’s Bar. 

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18. Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel | City Centre

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Hotel: Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel
Location: City Centre
Style: Historic five-star with classical elegance
Rooms: 81 rooms and suites
Price: Starting from £300 per night
Best for: History lovers, central stays
Standout features: Amsterdam’s oldest hotel, Rembrandt-inspired design, river and canal views

Tradition and history run through the heart of Tivoli Doelen, a property in the very centre of the city that dates back to the 19th Century, although the building goes back further. Entering is like stepping back to a grand era of lavish ballrooms and wood panelling, which is interspersed with more modern touches. Many of the hotel’s rooms enjoy stunning views over the canal,s and most are very minimalist, which is why we’d suggest booking the Rembrandt Suite. Rembrandt’s The Night Watch (which you can now visit at the Rijksmuseum) formerly hung on the wall here, and you’ll enjoy access to its replica during your stay, along with a spacious bed, double vanities and a private balcony. 

There is a whole roster of bookable experiences, from a Rembrandt painting workshop to seeing tulip fields in a vintage car. But if you’re staying in, don’t miss their restaurant, Omber, which sits right on the canal and once again celebrates Rembrandt through fine local ingredients turned into (very delicious) artwork on a plate.

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19. Hotel The Noblemen | City Centre

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Hotel: Hotel The Noblemen
Location: City Centre
Style: Historic, opulent boutique
Rooms: 13
Price: Starting from £270 per night
Best for: Romantic stays, history lovers
Standout features: Themed rooms inspired by the Dutch Golden Age, private spa, four-poster beds

Named after figures from the Golden Age in Amsterdam in the 1600s, the unique concept of The Noblemen was designed by Stef Van Der Bijl. Old world charm is a key feature throughout the hotel, which has just thirteen opulent rooms – one for each historical figure – and a spa. 

All rooms have Nelson four-poster beds, timber beamed ceilings, free-standing brass tubs and gilded paintings on each wall. As standard, you’ll enjoy a king-sized bed, Dyson hairdryer, Nespresso machine and complimentary breakfast. 

Our favourite is the Rembrandt room, which has a double rain shower, cognac-toned leather sofa and a painter’s studio, in tribute to the artist himself. Although the spa is currently being renovated, it houses a spacious sauna, Turkish hammam and multi-jet showers and can be booked for private use. 

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