These are the best boutique hotels in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for design lovers
Canals, parks, and lakes abound.
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 hotels in Amsterdam if you’re visiting the nation’s capital.
The best boutique hotels in Amsterdam
1. Pillows Maurits at the Park
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.
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2. SWEETS Hotel
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, 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 also features on our list of best hotels in heritage buildings.
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3. Hotel The Noblemen
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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4. De Ware Jacob Boutique Hotel
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 onsite 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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5. The Dylan
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
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
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
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
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
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 serves a hearty a 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
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 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. The ED Hotel Amsterdam
Smack-bang in the heart of the city, recently-opened The ED Hotel Amsterdam 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 Hotel
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 onsite breakfast featuring the best local produce.
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