Cheap Hotels in Amsterdam & Amsterdam Hotel Guide

Here is a letter from one of our readers who has kindly shared his Amsterdam hotel experience.

“We were traveling around Europe this summer, and Die Port van Cleve, a 4-star budget hotel in Amsterdam, was our first stop during our 10 day trip. This affordable Amsterdam hotel was housed in a beautiful historic building in a nice location: close to the Dam Square and the Anne Frank House. For trams and busses there was a stop in front of the hotel.

We were offered a room on the front side of the hotel and there was a wonderful view of the Royal Palace out of our window. The room itself was just average, but clean and comfortable and pretty well equipped with a hairdryer, a safety deposit box, Internet connection, a  telephone, a TV set and radio. The hotel personnel were very attentive and very quick to bring us a trouser press and coffee & tea making facilities when we asked for them. I think that the apartment’s only drawback was that it was noisy at night as the trams run late.

As for food we can’t comment on that because we thought that EUR 17.50 per person for a continental breakfast was too expensive. There were so many nice cafes near Die Port van Cleve that there was no problem to find good food for cheap. The hotel bar was excellent: they specialize in Dutch gin and liquor tasting, as well as serving usual drinks and light meals.

All in all, we found Die Port van Cleve to be a nice cheap 4-star Amsterdam hotel with attentive staff and excellent location. We would recommend this hotel and would stay there again.”

Our reader from Australia, Roberta, has kindly shared of her Amsterdam hotel experience.“Hotel RobertRamon is a 3-star Amsterdam hotel on the luxurious shopping street P.C.Hooftstraat. I stayed there for four nights with my mom and sister and had a great experience. Of course, you shouldn’t expect 5-star service, spacious apartments and tons of amenities at Amsterdam Hotel RobertRamon – it is just a nice mid-range cheap Amsterdam hotel with low prices and central location near bustling Leidseplein, museum area with the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum and famous Vondelpark.
The triple room we stayed in was a little on the small side but it had been renovated recently. The bathroom was impeccably clean, and the room service was extremely suitable and efficient. No outside noise could be heard, but we could hear just about everything that was going on in adjacent rooms – so light sleepers beware. The free Wi-Fi access was excellent.

The hotel personnel were super friendly both at the reception area and the breakfast room. Breakfast wasn’t included and cost EUR 15.00 per person. The food choice included a fine spread of meat, cheese, bread, cereals, juices, fruits, coffee, tea, etc. It was good enough to keep you going until lunch. By the way, there was a great Indonesian restaurant just around the corner.

Overall, we had a great stay at Hotel RobertRamon. We would recommend this cheap Amsterdam hotel for those who need a good basic hotel, which is clean and cheap.”

Here is another Amsterdam hotel experience from Peter. This time it is NH Museum Quarter, a 4-star hotel in the downtown of Amsterdam.

“My wife and I have just returned from a short trip to Amsterdam where we stayed at NH Museum Quarter. Our hotel was near the “Museumkwartier” or the Museum Quarter - as the name suggests. Actually, location was the most important reason for choosing a cheap hotel in Amsterdam, because we did not want to be in the center and we did want to be near the museums - NH Museum Quarter was ideally located at the edge of the historical centre.  There were a lot of places to eat within a 15 minute walk of the hotel in any direction, so you can skip the breakfast and eat out. (Take a chance to try some delicious sweets and pastries in a patisserie which is a few blocks away from the hotel).

We stayed 4 nights in a spacious corner room overlooking the canal. Our room was air conditioned, equipped with fridge, safe, TV and Wi-Fi. Bathroom was just great and everything was changed and replaced daily with absolutely no fuss. No mini-bar was available, but there were vending machines on every floor selling soft drinks and beer. We saw a gym or a fitness club, but we can’t comment on that as we had no time to go and see it.

All in all, NH Museum Quarter suited our needs very well and this comfortable Amsterdam hotel is a good place I would highly recommend.”

Here is a letter from Helen who shares her experience of staying in one of the most luxurious Amsterdam hotels.“NH Barbizon Palace Amsterdam is an excellent hotel choice among luxurious Amsterdam accommodations. This 5-star hotel is located right across from the Central Station. Look left across the square as you come out of the train station and you will see NH Barbizon Palace. That’s an ideal place for a hotel, because you don’t need to pay for taxi or mess around on the tram and there is no chance to get lost. The location of the hotel was incredible, no long train journeys or walks to get to the sights and places of interest, and it also was very close to the Red Light District.

We stayed four nights at NH Barbizon Palace, Tuesday through Friday. We were offered a corner room overlooking a canal. The room was very spacious compared to the most budget accommodations in Amsterdam. The room was equipped with a comfortable king-size bed, a large TV set, a desk and plenty of storage. Tea and coffee facilities were available and the room was cleaned daily. Marble bathroom was fantastic; the complimentary toiletries were nice too! We didn’t hear much noise during our stay even though Amsterdam and the hotel were very busy.

Breakfast wasn’t included in our package, so we had to pay EUR 25.00 per person. It was delicious, but I still think that EUR 25.00 per person is quite expensive. However, if you prefer to eat outside there are plenty of cafes nearby to eat in.

Overall, we had a nice time in NH Barbizon Palace in Amsterdam and highly recommend it.”

Here is a letter from a student who has recently traveled on a budget to Amsterdam and shares his experience about staying in Amsterdam’s Hotel Citadel.“It was on-the-spot decision to make a trip to Amsterdam that’s why I just had no time to take care of booking a budget hotel in Amsterdam in advance. As a result had no place to stay after my arrival to Amsterdam and I was left wandering the city late at night. I decided to stay in the first budget but not so cheap Amsterdam hotel along my way. 3-star Hotel Citadel Amsterdam, a typical budget downtown Amsterdam hotel, was in a five minute walk from the Central Station and, as I surprisingly found out next morning, the hotel was within easy walking distance of all Central Amsterdam has to offer - Dam Square, canals, shops, several museums and the Red Light district. There was a tram stop across the street, but tram noise didn’t bother me at all. I was greeted by a very helpful receptionist who offered me a room at a good rate including breakfast. I was very grateful for any room at this time of night, as I was very tired.

The room was functional and clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower worked and that was enough for me.
Breakfast was served downstairs and it was very good and enough to start the day off. There were about 10 tables available for breakfast with very fast service and friendly staff. The hotel guests seemed to be a mixture of tourists and business people.

If you are looking for a cheap, but centrally located place to stay in Amsterdam, Hotel Citadel would be the right choice.”

Here is a hotel review about Hotel de Filosoof in Amsterdam which I have recently received.“It was our first trip to Amsterdam that’s why we made a serious research on cheap Amsterdam hotels – we really believe that the RIGHT hotel is a very important element of the journey and that’s why we were quite interested in booking a good Amsterdam hotel with reasonable prices. We chose Hotel de Filosoof even though the hotel’s price seemed a little bit high for us (all hotels in Amsterdam didn’t seem to be any cheaper), but we still could afford it. According to the hotel information, pictures on their website and travelers’ reviews it was a city center Amsterdam hotel and I read the reviews that the rooms were decorated in different philosophical and cultural themes. We liked the idea and booked rooms in Hotel de Filosoof Amsterdam.

We have stayed at this hotel in September 2007 between the dates of 15th-19th. Hotel de Filosoof is in a ten-minute tram journey from the Central Station, the Filosoof is located in a quiet residential area near the Vondelpark. Location was nice, very close to a tram stop and only a few minutes walk from Van Gogh’s Museum and Rijksmuseum.

Our room was situated across the road from the main hotel building. It was really funky in decor, and we had everything we needed for a short stay in Amsterdam. Our room was tidied up every day, it was warm and quiet.

Breakfast was not included and costs EUR 15.00 per person. It was served in a cozy and quiet breakfast room. Breakfast was satisfactory, service was quick and the staff were helpful and friendly.

Our overall impression of Hotel de Filosoof was very positive. Probably, we would stay there again.”

Here is a letter from Steven, a businessman who traveled to Amsterdam on business and stayed in Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, a 4-star luxurious businees hotel in Amsterdam.“I have stayed a few times at Park Plaza Amsterdam for work meetings and conferences, most recently last month. One of the positive points of the hotel is its location. It is a 3 minute walk from the Central Station. It is very important if you travel a lot on business and arrived in Amsterdam after a red-eye flight the previous day.

My room faced away from the Central Station, so it wasn’t noisy at all. It was clean and the size of the room and the bathroom was rather large by European standards. Shower pressure in the bathroom was fantastic. The room was equipped with wireless Internet, direct dial telephone, cable TV, movie channel, mini-bar and a safe. The bed was comfortable and the bed linen was fresh.

The public areas of Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, such as lobby, lounges, hallways, business center, were all very stylish and presentable.

I actually had no time to use hotel’s leisure facilities - indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam bath and solarium, but did go for a quick look and I hope to use them next time (I am sure I will stay there again, because our company often uses it for conferences).

The staff of Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam were very professional, always friendly and very attentive to the guests’ needs.
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is a good business inexpensive Amsterdam hotel which I highly recommend.”