Determine where you want to stay in Amsterdam. Choose one of the hotels near Dam Square and Centraal station, which are located in the heart of the city near the oldest part of town -- Oude Zijde -- and its famous Red Light District. Find a place to say just outside the Oude Zijde, near the Canal Loop with 17th and 18th century homes among picturesque canals, Dam Platz, museums and the floating Flower Market. Adjacent to the Canal Loop is the Museum Quarter, home to the city's three major museums, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk. To the east of the Centraal station is the lush parkland of Plantage and to the west is the leafy, quiet Jordaan district, which is home to scenic canals, trendy restaurants and the Anne Frank Museum. No matter where you stay, most hotels are connected via public transportation and most sights are within walking distance of central hotels.
Read the Amsterdam Tourist Board's Accommodation Guide. Determine where to stay based on the practical information provided about available options. Discover information about the types of amenities each property offers, as well as the price ranges, to help you determine which options fit your budget.
Prepare a list of preferred hotels based on your research. Base your list on your preferences for location, price and amenities offered. Check the availability of hotels using this list. Visit the Amsterdam Tourist Board website or the site for each hotel.
Visit the Amsterdam Tourist Board's website. Search for available hotels based on the dates you plan to stay in Amsterdam and also by hotel classification -- no-star to five-star accommodations.
Click on the name of the property where you'd like to stay. A new Internet browser window appears with a list of available rooms based on the dates and duration of your stay, as well as the number of people sharing a room. Follow the provided links to third party reservation websites, such as Booking.com and Hotels.nl.
Provide your credit card details. Secure your room with your credit card number and expiration date. Pay a deposit or the full price of your stay in advance if required.
Review your booking. Check the details after making your reservation. Confirm you've booked the dates and room you wanted.
