Best hotels in Amsterdam: From city centre views to cosy hostels

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Best for cozy interiors: Kimpton de Witt Amsterdam Neighbourhood: City centre open image in gallery The hotel incorporates a number of 17th-century buildings Kimpton’s first hotel outside the US can be found on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, just minutes from Centraal Station – it’s a revamp of a dreary Crowne Plaza and opened in 2017. Best for tourist sights: Hotel The Exchange Neighbourhood: City centre open image in gallery The Exchange offers 1 to 5-star rooms all under one roof Travelling with friends and can’t decide on budget? Best for spa: Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam Neighbourhood: City centre open image in gallery Grand Hotel Amrâth is housed in the former Scheepvaarthuis A few minutes' walk east of Centraal Station, Grand Hotel Amrâth occupies the former Scheepvaarthuis, a listed building and example of Amsterdam School architecture. Best for Michelin-starred dining: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam Neighbourhood: City centre open image in gallery Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam has a Michelin-starred restaurant and original features There are almost no hotel conversion opportunities left inside Amsterdam's canal belt, but Waldorf Astoria managed to grab one: you'll find its 93 rooms and suites inside six gorgeous historic buildings on Herengracht.