Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and is a popular weekend break destination for many Europeans. Attractions such as its nightlife, Red Light District and softer drug laws make it a popular choice with the young. As you would expect there is plenty of cheap hotels and accommodation to choose from, whether you are planning on single occupancy or shared accommodation.
This canal house hotel in the center of Amsterdam benefits from its proximity to tourist sights like the Rijks Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Amsterdam Hermitage and the Concerthebouw, which is Amsterdam's concert hall. The hotel features 10 guestrooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom, TV, hairdryer, coffee-maker and mini-fridge. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available on request and city excursions can be booked for guests by the hotel's reception. Rates as of 2010 were available from €70 a night.
Waterfront Hotel
Singel 458
1017 AW
Amsterdam
Netherlands
+31 20 421 66 21
hotelwaterfront.nl
Located on the banks of the Singel Canal, the Hotel Liberty is close to Amsterdam's central station and subways and within walking distance of plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants. The hotel has a range of room types from singles to triples and four-bed guestrooms. All rooms have shared bathrooms, Wi-Fi internet, TVs, hairdryer and heating. The hotel also has a TV lounge and a main safe. A breakfast is also included in the price. Rates as of 2010 were €45 per person for a single room and €30 per person for a double or twin room.
Hotel Liberty
Singel 5
1012VC
Amsterdam
Netherlands
hotelliberty.nl
Brian Hotel is a budget hotel located in the heart of Amsterdam close to Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Anne Frank's House. Close by, visitors will find plenty of great cafes, clubs, and restaurants. Rooms vary from singles up to five beds. Prices include breakfast, and as of 2010 were €35 for singles and €25 per person for all other rooms. Guests can watch satellite TV in the hotel's TV lounge, or make use of the free internet access. There is also a fully beer-stocked drinks machine.
Hotel Brian
Singel 69
1012VE
Amsterdam
Netherlands
+3120-6244661
hotelbrian.com
This is a one-star hotel that is located in the very heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District in a typically Dutch-style house. The hotel's 13 rooms come with TVs and washbasins with shared toilets and showers. The hotel's reception is situated in the Hotel De Koopermoolen next door, and this is where guest will find the hotel's internet facilities and breakfast in the morning. As of 2010 guestroom rates were €50 for a single room, €75 for a double and €100 for a triple.
Hotel de Mallemoolen
Warmoesstraat 7
1012 HT
Amsterdam
Netherlands
