The most stylish boutique hotels in Amsterdam
From chintzy townhouse hotels to antique-laden canal houses, these places burst with charm and character
Amsterdam’s streets burst with character, everywhere you look there’s a mish-mash of styles and historical architecture. Finding the right boutique hotel doesn’t have to be a chore, the city is full of small and stylish boltholes that offer personality and great service in spades.
If you’re looking for somewhere with history to boot, Hotel Arena is a charming spot in a building that was once home to a Catholic orphanage ─ original features like the wood beams in the loft rooms and wrought-iron stairways remain against soft, bright colours like pale sage-greens and dusky pinks, and hardwood flooring. The Dylan used to be a theatre ─ Vivaldi conducted an orchestra there ─ and you pass through its old arch and gateway when you enter.
Then there are essentially what feel like living museums. The Ambassade Hotel pays homage to literature with bookcases stuffed with works, some of which are signed by authors who have stayed, and The Craftsmen is a temple to the trades with antiques and curios at every turn. Read our full pick of boutique hotels in Amsterdam to find an intimate spot that’s just right for you.
Staying at The Craftsmen, a small bolthole on the Singel Canal, is a unique experience indeed. The hotel is a living temple to the trades, with rooms named after different industries ─ The Boat Builder, The Clockmaker, The Woodworker, The Blacksmith, and so on ─ plus antiques and curios at every turn.
Despite its antiquated interiors, the hotel remains decidedly comfortable with plumped-up beds and wholesome Dutch food. For great views, go for a stay in The Miller which has two oak chairs dating back to the 1950s, millstones that have been crafted into bedside tables, an old mill wheel suspended from the rafters.
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