Downtown Amsterdam hotels: central Amsterdam at your fingertips

Famed for its network of waterways, this city is dubbed the “Venice of the North”, though Amsterdam is much more than just its canals. Thanks to its history, culture, and original attractions, you’ll find that however long your stay in this city, you’ll leave wanting more.
Whether you choose to explore Amsterdam’s past through art at the Rijksmuseum, admire the Royal Palace on Dam Square, or sample the best brews at the Heineken experience, take the hassle out of your vacation by staying at one of our downtown hotels in Amsterdam. In addition to their convenient locations minutes from the sights, you’ll benefit from luxury features like fitness centers, free WiFi, and Michelin-starred dining, as well as our “Lazy Sundays” late check-outs to stretch your vacation out a little longer.

NH Collection Amsterdam Doelen

The city’s first and most famous hotel, the 17th-Century Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam is a beautiful part of its city-center surroundings. Perfectly placed for sightseeing with an ideal location between the iconic Dam Square and Rembrandt Square, we’re just minutes from Amsterdam Museum and Amsterdam Dungeon, as well as the quirky floating flower market and the best shopping streets. What’s more, hotel features such as the 24-hour room service, tea-and-coffee facilities, and our huge buffet-style breakfast are sure to make your stay a memorable one.

NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace

Experience historical Amsterdam at NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, where the spacious rooms are spread across a series of 17th-Century houses. To explore Amsterdam in style, you can board an organized canal-boat tour from just outside the hotel, while thanks to our unbeatable location in the heart of the city, you’ll be just 5 minutes from the Royal Palace and a 10-minute tram ride from the must-see Van Gogh museum, where you can delve into the life and work of this famous artist.

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

Culinary delights abound at this luxury downtown hotel. Choose sophisticated, contemporary cuisine in The White Room, a cocktail by the World’s Best Female Bartender, Tess Posthumus, in Bar the Tailor, or drinks and dining at any time of day as you admire the unrivalled views of Dam Square and the Royal Palace from Grand Café Krasnapolsky. Located in Amsterdam city center, we’re also just 15 minutes from the Museum Quarter and a short stroll from the city center’s most sought-after shops.

NH City Centre Amsterdam

Right in the heart of Amsterdam, beside the Singel Canal, the downtown NH City Centre Amsterdam is just minutes from Anne Frank’s House, the Royal Palace, and the National Monument in the bustling Dam Square, while there’s also a tram stop close by for easy access to the rest of the city. As well as its central location, luxury features like the state-of-the-art fitness center, free WiFi, and Lazy Sundays will complement your stay. For a light meal, head to our trendy dining space, The Patio.

NH Amsterdam Schiller

For art lovers, the downtown NH Amsterdam Schiller is the perfect choice. Once a favorite haunt of writers and artists, it boasts preserved Art Deco interiors and the Schiller Brasserie, adorned with stained glass windows and paintings by Dutch artist Frits Schiller, who once owned the hotel. Its location is also hard to beat: in the center of Amsterdam, on Rembrandt Square, it’s close to all the main attractions and artistic points of interest such as the beautiful Pathé Tuschinski Theater and the Nationale Opera & Ballet.

For example, the bustling Dam Square is a wonderful place to people watch, and is also home to the National Monument and the 17th-century Royal Palace, while attractions such as the Neo-Gothic Nieuwe Kerk and the Catholic Sint-Nicolaaskerk are within walking distance. Don’t miss the historic Oude Kerk, also nearby, where those who choose to climb to the viewing platform will be rewarded with views of Amsterdam’s skyline and most famous monuments.
Art lovers shouldn’t miss the Rijksmuseum, one of the city’s most beautiful structures whose extraordinary collection includes pieces by famous artists such as Rembrandt and Vermeer, or the Van Gogh Museum, where you can explore the life and work of this well-known painter. For history buffs, Anne Frank’s house provides a poignant look back at the past as you walk through the space chronicled in the young girl’s diary.