Amsterdam Lodging

Janice, we used Priceline to bid on 2 separate weekends in Amsterdam for this coming December. Both times I chose the "City Centre and Museum Quarter" location Priceline bidding option. On both occasions my winning bids, for $71.00 got me the well located 4 star Nh Amsterdam Centre hotel. With taxes, it came to $83.00 a night, or 61 EUR per night, a great deal for a 4 star in expensive Amsterdam. I suspect that I could have gotten it even cheaper, but was using free Priceline $70 voucher coupons and my minimum bid had to be $1 more than that (and it was accepted on the first try each time). Priceline is a great option if you are staying in large cities and want to enjoy luxury for almost hostel rates.

The Eden Amsterdam American Hotel would be a terrific choice. It's right on the Leidesplein, walking distance to everything...restaurants, pubs, boats, sites, etc. Tram stops right out front too, so it's an easy connection from the train station or airport. Very nice rooms, great experience.

The Hotel Fita is neat... unless you smoke. We also like the Eden American.... really expensive, and the Ambassade, also very expensive.