The Best Hotels with Canal Views in Amsterdam
As an architectural and cultural expression of the Dutch Golden Age, Amsterdam’s 17th-century Canal Ring is considered so unique in the world that it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010. To stay in a guest room with canal views is to have a finger on the living pulse of Amsterdam, which is why we’ve included hotels in every price category, from luxurious “canal palaces”and hipster-proof hotels to “basic at its best”.
Ambassade Hotel
Why it made the list
This independent hotel offers authentic allure, awesome art, award-winning service, and charming canal views, too. Situated in a peaceful part of the world-famous Canal Belt, most of the 56 individually decorated rooms in 10 converted canal houses offer views of the Herengracht. Some are done up in rich, sumptuous fabrics, while others feature bright colors, florals and leopard print, but most have at least some CoBrA works and striking details, such as wood-beam ceilings, antique Louis XV and XVI furniture and elegant chandeliers.
The Toren
Why it made the list
A baroque vibe prevails in these two 17th-century canal-side buildings on Keizersgracht, with jewel-toned and gold color schemes, lots of velvety fabrics and chandeliers, and lights that can be changed to different colors for different moods. With its decadent décor, which includes ceiling paintings by students of Rembrandt, as well as canal-facing rooms with glitzy wallpaper, jacuzzi tubs and fringed four-poster beds, it’s the perfect place for passion-filled getaways with your partner. The convenient location in the Western Canal District puts you near the 9 Straatjes shopping district and Jordaan, but you’re also within walking distance of Centraal Station.
Pulitzer Amsterdam
Why it made the list
Overlooking the picturesque Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals are 25 interconnected canal houses recently restored to create a stunning whole that is sophisticated yet contemporary (think Dutch Golden Age meets Tom Dixon). One of Amsterdam’s largest historic monuments, there are many rooms with canal views (some better than others) and with its excellent location in the heart of the Western Canal District, you can easily walk to all the major sights. Tip: Book a 75-minute guided tour on the hotel’s classic salon boat (€38 per person) to see the canals in style.
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