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How to Book Cheap Hotels in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands has a hip vibe, and attracts both artists and young tourists, neither of whom want to pay a lot for a hotel room. Cheap hostels abound, but if you desire a more private inexpensive hotel, you can easily find that, too. Since the city is so compact, you don't need to worry about transportation costs around the city; you can walk everywhere, and explore Amsterdam's canals and street life. That way, you can save your money to explore Amsterdam's nightlife.

Instructions

Choose a hotel
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  Qbic Hotels is a no frills budget hotel in the city center. Do not expect extras. Qbic Hotel has tiny rooms, called Cubis, with flat screen television and Wi-Fi. The food service is limited to Grab & Go vending machine, which also has toothpaste and toothbrushes. Self-service check-in means you may never see hotel staff.
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  Eat a free breakfast at The Ibis Amsterdam City West. The hotel also has free public parking nearby if you are traveling by car, and air-conditioning.
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  Be willing to share facilities. Hotel Bema has shared bathrooms, offering budget travelers a chance to save money if they don't require a private bathroom. The hotel also offers free breakfast.