Amsterdam has a wide range of hotel accommodation from top-end luxury to trendy boutique hotels and cheap hostels. Groups and families might prefer self-catering apartments or bed and breakfast to hotel rooms, while younger visitors usually opt for hostels and camp sites.
Perhaps because the city has a small geographical spread, there never seem to be enough hotel rooms in the best tourist locations so it is well worth checking on availability before arrival.
It is always best to book in advance, and particularly so for weekend visits and for Amsterdam festival events. Due to this problem, rather unpleasant and tiny 'cubis' rooms are now being offered at a number of hotels. See TravelSavvy news.
Amsterdam self catering
Amsterdam self-catering apartments are plentiful and normally have a private entrance and fully equipped kitchen. They range from the very simple to luxurious canal apartments in the city centre.
Amsterdam hostels
Hostels are the cheapest Amsterdam option and popular with students and backpackers, who normally share a room or dormitory. Most youth hostels are in the city centre. There are a couple of 'youth' camp sites worth considering and a family site which is better for touring caravans and mobile homes.
Amsterdam B&B
English-style bed and breakfast is starting to catch on in Amsterdam. Some agencies rent apartment houses for bed and breakfast but with Amsterdam full of cafes and breakfast bars, many of the so-called b&bs don't actually serve breakfast; it's provided at the local cafe.
Hotel location
Parents might prefer to avoid the tourist crowds and the Red Light District. The Vondelpark area, with entertainment for children in the park, is ideal. Some of the houseboats in Amsterdam also make good family accommodation. Some were actually built as floating apartments, others have been converted from vessels and are now moored permanently on the city canals.
Amsterdam apartments
Self-catering business apartments are available in Amsterdam centre and are normally equipped with a desk, internet access and telephone. Business apartments can be rented for longer stays. For larger groups of 10 or more, it's worth contacting a specialist travel agent.
Conference hotels
Most of the conferences in Amsterdam are at RAI Amsterdam to the south of the centre, accessible by metro. It's easy to stop in the city centre and use public transport to get to the conference complex. For overnight stays, there are many hotels around Schiphol Airport. For larger groups of 10 or more, it's worth contacting a specialist travel agent. Group reservations are also ideal for sport teams and stag parties.
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