Cheap Hotels in Amsterdam & Amsterdam Hotel Guide

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.”

I continue publishing letters from travelers to Amsterdam. Today it is a review about Apple Inn Hotel in Amsterdam received from Helen.“While reading reviews and travelers’ impressions of some hotel that we are planning to book on our stay in Paris, I remembered my own experience in Apple Inn Hotel Amsterdam two years ago. I spent a weekend there with my college friends on the cheap.

Apple Inn Hotel is a 2-star cheap Amsterdam hotel in a nice quiet location. It is very easy to reach the hotel from Central Station if you take a tram (it took us approximately 15 minutes). Amsterdam’s cultural spots were within walking distance from Apple Inn Hotel Amsterdam: Vondelpark, Concertgebouw, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum. I guess Apple Inn Hotel is ideally located for city exploration.

As I have already mentioned I traveled with two girlfriends and, in order to save some money, we decided to book a triple room. Now I realize that we should not all have shared one small room. I felt uncomfortable because our room was overcrowded. Of course, that wasn’t the hotel’s fault - that was our decision to live together and spend money on sightseeing rather than on hotel comfort. This time, when we are planning a trip to Paris, I am going to stay in my own room.

Our room in Apple Inn Hotel Amsterdam was equipped with everything necessary for a short stay: a private bathroom, a television, a hair drier and a telephone. Breakfast was included and consisted of cereals, cheese, ham, bread, coffee, tea and juice.

All in all, we were satisfied by our stay in Apple Inn Hotel Amsterdam. I can recommend it for those who travel on budget.”

Here is a letter from three girls who traveled to Amsterdam and stayed at Hotel Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera.“My name is Alice. My cousins and I have just returned from a trip to the capital of the Netherlands. As my parents were familiar with the Ibis chain of hotels and recommended us to stay there, we booked a room in Hotel Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera, a 3-star family style cheap Amsterdam hotel. The neighborhood of the hotel was very quiet and safe and it was not far from the Central Station (about a mile walk). Several tourist attractions, such as the Dam square, the Royal Palace and Madame Tussauds, were easy to reach on foot. I think that the closeness of the city sights is a great advantage of Hotel Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera.

We shared a triple room which faced onto a canal that runs at the back of the hotel. Our room was spacious enough with 3 single comfortable beds, flat screen TV, full length mirror and a wonderful shower room. It seemed like our room had been renovated fairly recently as it looked very modern and fresh. Room was very clean and tidy and housekeeping called daily with fresh towels. There was only one complaint about the room equipment: the lack of tea and coffee making facilities in the room.

Breakfast wasn’t included in our room price, so we had to pay extra EUR 14.00 per person. Continental breakfast included hot and cold items.

We enjoyed our stay in that inexpensive Amsterdam hotel and if we go back to Amsterdam we will book this hotel again.”

Here is a letter about Die Port van Cleve Amsterdam, a 4-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam, received from our reader Alex. Thanks him for providing us with useful information about the hotel.”I booked a room in Die Port van Cleve Amsterdam as I was going to spend several days with my friends in Amsterdam at the end of April, 2008. I had very positive impressions of Die Port van Cleve Amsterdam that’s why I am writing this letter. The location of that luxury Amsterdam hotel was superb within easy walking distance to Dam Square, Anne Frank, Madame Tussuads, Red Light District and shopping area. There was a huge shopping mall and supermarket close to the hotel. Tram stop was also nearby, so there were no problems with getting around the city on the cheap. By the way, I have heard from a hotel guest that he paid about €55 for a taxi from the Central Station to Die Port van Cleve Amsterdam. That is really too much for a short distance from the station to the hotel (it took me about 15 minutes on foot). So, avoid using taxis if you travel on the budget. As I found out later, Die Port van Cleve Amsterdam was also served by the airport shuttle service.

The overall atmosphere of Die Port van Cleve Amsterdam was warm and welcoming. The staff was excellent. My room was on the fifth floor and it was really bright, cosy and big enough for me. I had a safety deposit box, Internet connection, telephone, TV and radio in my hotel room. The bed was very comfy and the bedding was lovely cotton and very comfortable, the bathroom was tidy and it was equipped with a bath/shower, toilet and hairdryer.

I spent very little time in my room as there was so much to see and to do in Amsterdam. I didn’t have breakfast in the hotel, so I can’t comment on the food.

Die Port van Cleve Amsterdam is also convenient for conferences and business meetings. I would recommend this affordable Amsterdam hotel both for leisure and business trips.”