We are planning a trip to Africa with a stop in April in Amsterdam. Any suggestions on where to stay for 3-4 nights in or around; Don’t mind taking transit into old town. We would be there during Kings Day…Any suggestions appreciated!!
Posted by
Calgary
1736 posts
We stayed at 2 different Sweets Hotel locations. Each location is different, as each one is a former tiny home once occupied by bridge operators. We loved the experience, which we felt was unique, as well as comfortable and private.
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Tucson, Arizona
497 posts
I've mentioned it before in prior posts, but I have stayed at the XO Hotel Amsterdam Park West twice, with my latest stay in April, 2024. It has great transit connections with the tram that stops in front of the lobby that will take you to the central part of Amsterdam in about 15-20 minutes or is one stop away from Sloterdijk Train Station, which can be great for day trips. It is also very easy to get to/from the airport using the train & tram. I would definitely consider staying there again if I ever go back to Amsterdam.
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Bellingham, WA
393 posts
If the Sweets works for you, do that. I'm going in March with a friend I don't want to share a bed with, so we're booked at the Nadia, which was recommended on the forum. Great location, great price. A little bit of an old-school booking process (email exchange).
Posted by
Eastern Iowa, USA
8003 posts
If cost is not a big issue, then within the first few canal belts, or the museum area are nice, but things will be busy the weekend of Kings day, so reserve early and be willing to pay.
A bit more kind to the budget would be staying further out, but near a tram line or train station. I have stayed a number of times near the Sloterdijk Train Station. Only about 10-15minutes from the airport, and 5 into Centraal Station. Several chain hotels plus some B&B type places near there, I usually just stay at the Holiday Inn Express.
Staying in a nearby town is also popular Leiden works well, Haarlem has long been recommended, Utrecht works, but a bit further, for that matter Den Hague and even Delft are manageable. Most all those towns are worth time on their own, have a great choice of restaurants, and some things to see.
I like Booking.com, it shows a range of options, from hotels (small and large), to Hostels, to apartments.