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Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Holland’s storybook capital, enchants with its gabled canal houses, gliding bicycles, and shimmering waterways. From the cozy hum of brown cafés to the poetic quiet of bridges at dusk, every winding canal and narrow lane whispers of creativity, freedom, and timeless charm.

Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht
Design-focusedCreative InteriorsCentral Canal Belt

Set along the Prinsengracht canal, Andaz Amsterdam blends bold design with historic character in a former public library. Striking interiors and its central Canal Ring location make it a creative, upscale base for exploring the city.

Canal House Amsterdam
Historic CanalsideIntimate BoutiqueGarden Retreat

A boutique classic on Keizersgracht, Canal House pairs rich, elegant interiors with a warm, intimate vibe just steps from Anne Frank House and local shops. Its cosy bar and garden add relaxed charm to canal-side stays.

Conservatorium Hotel
Museum QuarterSpa & WellnessArchitectural Landmark

In Amsterdam’s Museumplein quarter, Conservatorium blends a landmark building with a light-filled contemporary glass atrium. It offers refined rooms, a standout spa, and easy access to top museums and Vondelpark.

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park
Parkside CalmElegant BoutiqueRefined Dining

Set by leafy Oosterpark in a former university building, this boutique stay offers spacious rooms and calm design just a short tram ride from the centre, a serene, architecturally rich retreat.

Pulitzer Amsterdam
Historic Canal HousesCentral LocaleStylish Interiors

Spanning 25 interconnected canal houses in the heart of the Nine Streets, Pulitzer blends historic charm with contemporary comfort, tranquil gardens, and well-crafted dining steps from Amsterdam’s icons.

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
Timeless LuxuryInner Garden OasisFrench-Elegance

Between two canals near Dam Square, The Grand pairs centuries of history with French-styled luxury, refined dining, a garden terrace and indulgent spa facilities in the city’s heart.

Soho House Amsterdam
Members’ VibeRooftop LoungeCreative Social Spot

Housed in a striking Art-Deco building on the edge of the Singel, Soho House combines stylish bedrooms with a rooftop pool, spa, gym and buzzy restaurant and bar, a creative, social hub by the canals.

The Dylan
Intimate EleganceGarden CourtyardMichelin Dining

Tucked along Keizersgracht in the Nine Streets, The Dylan marries boutique elegance with tailored service, quiet garden moments and refined dining in a beautifully restored canal-side setting.

W Amsterdam
Bold DesignRooftop ViewsCity Pulse

Bold design meets city pulse at W Amsterdam, where contemporary rooms, rooftop lounges, a heated pool and lively dining anchor a stylish base steps from Dam Square and central canals.

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Canal Palace ViewsClassic LuxuryPrivate Garden

Set within six historic canal palaces on Herengracht, Waldorf Astoria delivers classic five-star luxury with Michelin-starred dining, elegant rooms overlooking the water and impeccable service.

Amsterdam
Numbers Behind the Curation
309 properties were gathered for the initial evaluation
215 properties did not meet the criteria in the first evaluation round
92 properties did not meet the criteria in the second evaluation round
The remaining 123 properties were analyzed in greater detail, with 3102 additional data points collected
The 10 Stays Amsterdam collection represents the top 3.2% of all 309 reviewed properties
Read more about our research & evaluation process

Frida. Viva la Vida

An immersive journey through the life and work of Frida Kahlo, with over one hundred animated artworks projected across the walls of Vincent Hall at Amsterdam’s Oosterpark.

Robbie Williams: Pride and Self-Prejudice

The pop icon’s first solo exhibition debuts at Moco Museum Amsterdam, turning years of private creative work into a candid and often funny exploration of mental health, identity, and self-acceptance.

Fairytale Villages Near Amsterdam

From the pastel canals of Broek in Waterland to the star-shaped fortress of Naarden and the working harbour of IJmuiden, eight villages and towns worth a day trip from the city.

The Amsterdam Edit: 5 Restaurants That Earn Their Reputation

Five restaurants in Amsterdam that have earned their reputations. From a minimalist tasting room in the canal belt to a neighbourhood kitchen in De Pijp, our personal guide to where the city’s most thoughtful cooking is happening right now, and why it repays the effort of finding it.

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