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.
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.
Hotel name | Why stay here? | Distance from Amsterdam Centraal | Booking.com score | TripAdvisor rating |
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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 |
Nearest
Address:
Damrak 1 – 5, Amsterdam City Centre, 1012 LG Amsterdam, Netherlands
Notes on Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam:
One of the nearest; historic building
Address:
Prins Hendrikkade 59-72, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Notes on NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace:
Highest rated
Address:
Prins Hendrikkade 93, Amsterdam City Centre, 1012 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Notes on PH93 Amsterdam Central:
Entire villa
Address:
4 Geldersekade, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Notes on Red Light’s Historic B&B:
Highly rated canal house
Address:
Geldersekade 16, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Notes on Mauro Mansion:
Cheapest; highly rated
Address:
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 10, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 GD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Notes on Velvet Amsterdam:
Aesthetics; reasonable price
Address:
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 RC Amsterdam, Netherlands
Notes on Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam:
Highest rated
Address:
Lange Niezel 12/1, Amsterdam City Center, 1012 GT Amsterdam, Netherlands
Notes on City Break Amsterdam B&B:
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.