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The 8 Best Hotels Near Amsterdam Centraal (Central Train Station)
Amsterdam Centraal, the central train station in Amsterdam, is often called the real heart of the city. Not only does it receive trains from elsewhere in the Netherlands, it’s also a hub for trains from all over Europe, including London (by Eurostar), Paris, Brussels, Basel, and many of the biggest cities in Austria and Germany. A local train also connects Amsterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Schiphol airport. Visitors to Amsterdam, especially those travelling further to other parts of Europe, will therefore find it extremely convenient to stay in accommodations within easy walking distance of Amsterdam Centraal.
This article has three main sections:
- Quick look – a table summarizing the most important details of each hotel/apartment
- The eight best hotels and apartments within 400 meters of Amsterdam Centraal (CS)
- Our pick – the hotel we are most likely to choose on our next visit to Amsterdam
Note: Accommodations are shortlisted based on their review scores on Booking.com and TripAdvisor, as well as their distance from the train station as determined through Google Maps. We are not connected in any way with any of the properties listed, and the best accommodations are selected based on a combination of reviews, rankings, nearness to the train station, and best value for money. Affiliate links are used in this article; when you book, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, but the price stays the same for you.
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Quick Look
A summary of the best hotels and apartments near Amsterdam Centraal Station
| Hotel name | Why stay here? | Distance from Amsterdam Centraal | Booking.com score | TripAdvisor rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nearest | 0.2 km | 8.4 | 4 | |
One of the nearest; historic building | 0.2 km | 8.5 | 4.5 | |
Highest rated | 0.2 km | 9.6 | 5 | |
Entire villa | 0.3 km | 9.6 | - | |
Highly rated canal house | 0.3 km | 9.2 | 5 | |
Cheapest; highly rated | 0.3 km | 9.0 | 5 | |
Aesthetics; reasonable price | 0.3 km | 8.9 | 4.5 | |
Highest rated | 0.4 km | 9.4 | 5 |
8 Best Accommodations Near Amsterdam Centraal
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Nearest
Address:
Damrak 1 – 5, Amsterdam City Centre, 1012 LG Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 0.2 km from Amsterdam Centraal Station
- Booking.com rating: 8.4 / 10
- TripAdvisor rating: 4 / 5
Why stay at this hotel?
- The Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is only 170 m away from Amsterdam Centraal and is ranked #148 out of 417 hotels in Amsterdam, according to TripAdvisor.
- The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness center.
- Recent guests loved being able to walk anywhere due to the central location, the friendly staff, and the swimming pool.
Notes on Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam:
- The property welcomes children of all ages and considers those age 13 and above as adults.
- All rooms have mini-bars.
- Some rooms have bath tubs. You may request this upon booking, subject to availability.
- There is a luggage storage room for guests who arrive before check-in time.
- Room types available: Superior Twin Room / Superior King Room / Superior King Room with Iconic View / Executive King Room / Executive King Room with Iconic View / One-Bedroom Suite
NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
One of the nearest; historic building
Address:
Prins Hendrikkade 59-72, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 0.2 km from Amsterdam Centraal Station
- Booking.com rating: 8.5 / 10
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5 / 5
Why stay at this hotel?
- The NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace is ranked #78 out of 417 hotels in Amsterdam, according to TripAdvisor.
- It is housed in a historic building with a 15th-century chapel; some rooms even have high ceilings and 17th-century oak beams.
- Recent guests loved the excellent location, the superb breakfast, the convenience of being able to rent bikes directly from the hotel, as well as the COVID testing facility attached to the hotel.
- One guest noted that the hotel had “none of the stereotypical train station seediness and all the convenience of being able to move around the city and beyond easily.”
Notes on NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace:
- The property welcomes children of all ages and considers those age 12 and above as adults.
- If you would like to have a room with a canal view, the hotel advises booking a superior room and requesting a canal view.
- The hotel has a secure luggage storage room; a bicycle can also be stored depending on space availability.
- Room types available: Superior Single Room / Superior Double or Twin Room / Superior Double or Twin Room with View / Premium Double or Twin Room / Premium Double or Twin Room with View / Junior Suite / Family Room
PH93 Amsterdam Central
Highest rated
Address:
Prins Hendrikkade 93, Amsterdam City Centre, 1012 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 0.2 km from Amsterdam Centraal Station
- Booking.com rating: 9.6 / 10
- TripAdvisor rating: 5 / 5
Why stay at this hotel?
- PH93 Amsterdam Central is ranked #183 out of 396 B&Bs and inns in Amsterdam, according to TripAdvisor.
- The room has a fridge, kettle, coffee machine, private bathroom with hairdryer, and a seating area.
- Recent guests loved the central location, the hospitality of the hosts, the clean, bright and airy room, the blackout curtains, the minibar supplies that are restocked daily, the canal view from the bedroom window, and the view of the sunrise above the Nemo museum.
Notes on PH93 Amsterdam Central:
- Children are not allowed in this property.
- Room types available: Double Room with Private Bathroom
Red Light's Historic B&B
Entire villa
Address:
4 Geldersekade, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 0.3 km from Amsterdam Centraal Station
- Booking.com rating: 9.6 / 10
Why stay at this hotel?
- This historic bed and breakfast has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen with a microwave and a dishwasher, a seating area, and a patio with water views.
- Recent guests loved the convenient location, the traditional Dutch architecture of the property, the roof terrace with lovely views of the city, and the host who went out of his way to be helpful.
Notes on Red Light’s Historic B&B:
- The property welcomes children of all ages.
- Room types available: Superior Villa
Mauro Mansion
Highly rated canal house
Address:
Geldersekade 16, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 0.3 km from Amsterdam Centraal Station
- Booking.com rating: 9.2 / 10
- TripAdvisor rating: 5 / 5
Why stay at this hotel?
- Mauro Mansion is a boutique-style hotel, only a 5-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station, situated in a 16th century canal house. It is ranked #13 out of 417 hotels in Amsterdam, according to TripAdvisor.
- Recent guests loved the central location, proximity to restaurants and museums, and the clean and comfortable rooms.
- One guest adored how they were finally able to find out what it was like to stay in one of those impressive mansions at the Amsterdam canals, while another particularly loved the bed, which they described as “the most comfortable bed we had in Europe.”
Notes on Mauro Mansion:
- The property welcomes children over 12.
- Room types available: Small Double Room / Standard Double Room / Double or Twin Room / Deluxe Double Room / Standard Triple Room / Double Room with Spa Bath / Queen Room with Spa Bath
Velvet Amsterdam
Cheapest; highly rated
Address:
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 10, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 GD Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 0.3 km from Amsterdam Centraal Station
- Booking.com rating: 9.0 / 10
- TripAdvisor rating: 5 / 5
Why stay at this hotel?
- Velvet Amsterdam is a homestay that features a fridge, a kettle, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. It is ranked #67 out of 396 B&Bs and inns in Amsterdam, according to TripAdvisor.
- The homestay is on the first floor of a renovated canal house that is just 5 minutes’ walk from Amsterdam Central Train Station.
- Recent guests loved the canal views, the facilities, the “central but quiet” location that made it easy and quick to get to the central station and everywhere else, and how the property had “everything you might need.”
Notes on Velvet Amsterdam:
- The property welcomes children over 1 year old.
- Room types available: Double Room with Private Bathroom / Double Room with Private Bathroom and Canal View
Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam
Aesthetics; reasonable price
Address:
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 RC Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 0.3 km from Amsterdam Centraal Station
- Booking.com rating: 8.9 / 10
- TripAdvisor rating: 4.5 / 5
Why stay at this hotel?
- Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam is ranked #32 out of 417 hotels in Amsterdam, according to TripAdvisor.
- Recent guests loved the great location, the free bikes, and the excellent and accommodating staff.
- “No request was an inconvenience,” said one guest, while another said that in Kimpton De Witt, “you are not just treated as a client, but also as a friend.”
Notes on Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam:
- The property welcomes children of all ages and considers those age 18 and above as adults.
- Pets are allowed with no extra charges.
- Room types available: Standard Room / Deluxe Room / Standard Double Room / Double Room / Deluxe Double or Twin Room / Queen Room / Executive King Room / Junior King Suite / King Studio Suite with Terrace / Little House / Penthouse
City Break Amsterdam B&B
Highest rated
Address:
Lange Niezel 12/1, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 GT Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 0.4 km from Amsterdam Centraal Station
- Booking.com rating: 9.4 / 10
- TripAdvisor rating: 5 / 5
Why stay at this hotel?
- City Break Amsterdam B&B is only 7-8 minutes’ walk from the central train station and is ranked #1 out of 8 specialty lodging in the Amstelveen area.
- Recent guests could not speak highly enough of the host, Ria. They also loved the B&B’s location in the “heart” of Amsterdam: near the train station and surrounded by restaurants.
Notes on City Break Amsterdam B&B:
- The property welcomes children over 5.
- Room types available: Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Our Picks
You can hardly go wrong with any of these accommodations. In fact, these hotels and apartments make us want to drop everything we’re doing and head straight back to Amsterdam!
In expensive cities like Amsterdam, it’s rare to find accommodations that are both very highly regarded and on the lower end of the price range. Add the fact that it’s in a canal house with great views and is only 5 minutes’ walk from Amsterdam Centraal and Velvet Amsterdam is easily a frontrunner for our choice of accommodations in Amsterdam.
Also in a historic canal house and roughly the same distance from Amsterdam Centraal is the boutique-style Mauro Mansion. There’s a reason it’s among the top-ranked hotels in Amsterdam, and if you want a sure bet, this is it.
Speaking of historic, NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace fits the bill and more. Splurge on a Junior Suite and get spacious, split-level accommodations with beautiful wooden beams and amazing views out the window. To that experience, the 15th century chapel inside the hotel would only be historical icing on the cake.
And for a true splurge, there’s the penthouse at the Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, which comes with its private rooftop lounge on top of all the convenience and amenities the hotel has to offer.
But if you’re after the human element and would like a best friend while you’re staying in Amsterdam, previous guests all agree: Ria of City Break Amsterdam B&B is the homestay host you need.
Whatever your preference and price point, book your accommodations as early as you can to be sure you can stay at your first choice hotel or apartment near Amsterdam Centraal.