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Canal House

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Amsterdam with a 24-hour front desk

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Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Signature Suite | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Bicycling
Superior Double Room | Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 21 per person)
Canal House, between Dam Square and Leidseplein, offers a quiet escape in bustling Amsterdam. Guests enjoy amenities like in-room WiFi and dry cleaning, plus a charming terrace and garden for relaxation. Bike rentals make it easy to explore the city like a local.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room, Canal View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Luxury Double Room, Canal View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Keizersgracht 148, Amsterdam, 1015 CX

What's nearby

  • Anne Frank House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The 9 Streets - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dam Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Leidseplein - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Van Gogh Museum - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Westermarkt Stop - 4 min walk
  • Rokin Station - 13 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Wester - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pancake Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Brandon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café De Prins - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Twee Prinsen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Canal House

Luxury upscale hotel near Dam Square
Located close to The 9 Streets and Amsterdam Museum, Canal House provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Canal House boast comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 15-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 21 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 95.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 21 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 95.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Canal House Hotel
Canal House Amsterdam
Canal Hotel Amsterdam
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Canal House Hotel Amsterdam
Canal House Hotel Amsterdam
Canal House Hotel
Canal House Amsterdam
Canal House Hotel Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Canal House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Canal House?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Canal House located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Keizersgracht, Dam Square, and The 9 Streets. Amsterdam Museum and Rembrandt Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Westermarkt Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Canal House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 581 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Staff was very friendly beginning to end. We got great local recommendations. Room was clean, bed comfortable and loved the dark vibe. In a quieter area but walking distance to everything. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very charming and historic building which I happen to love. The modern decor is a wonderful complement to the old features. The staff was great -. Esp Melanie who did dinner reservations for me, booked taxis, and even made a to go breakfast bag for me when I had to leave very early for the airport. I had a room facing the garden and you can hear church bells — it didn’t bother me but some people may not like. Easy walking to most of the major tourist spots. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. The staff greeted us at the door, opening the door like we were visiting someone’s home. Our room was fantastic. Great hotel & service. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful unique hotel, with wonderful staff, in an amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael Yoshiaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well maintained property in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone working here are very nice. They helped us find places to eat. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meiling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feel like a star

lovely decor, helpful staffs, very romantic and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Canal house hotel was gorgeous the room, location and staff absolutely brilliant. Already planning to go back. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and centrally located hote.

The hotel staff is great. Nice greeting and very helpful. The room was clean and they have nice fluffy towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Accomodations Amazing Staff

The hotel was clean, comfortable with great walk-ability for activities. The check in was Amazing with refreshments and cold towel. The desk people booked reservations to museums for us etc. fantastic service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Canal house

Great location and great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Canal House is amazing! Rooms are huge, beautiful decor, and perfect location on a quiet street. I loved the garden and garden house. Lots of communal areas to use. All the staff I’d super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Canal House was beautiful, spacious, and had an incredibly friendly and helpful staff. We were able to easily walk to everything in central Amsterdam and generally loved our time there. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hotel with excellent staff and the best breakfast rolls ever. Unfortunately there was no option for two single beds, which I did not know in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful building but no sound-proofing. Didn't like having the bath in the bedroom or having to use my phone as the room key. Fantastic reception and bar staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Dorothea

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a quaint European hotel in the heart of town. Convenient for walking and seeing the views. However, the air conditioner did not work efficiently in my room. After i spoke with management, i was given a ton of excuses that were not true. Then i was given a small fan. Management never checked with me again, nor offered any other assistance or help.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a historic, 17th century building so that gave the hotel extra charm. The place was clean, the room was large, and the location was fabulous. Two gripes: 1) no warm breakfast options (e.g., omelletes), and 2) I booked a room with a canal view but upon arrival, was told that type of room was subject to availability and none was available for me. The room we received was nice with a garden view but a canal view would’ve been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Canal House! We visited Amsterdam during our honeymoon and were greeted by the kindest staff who offered us complimentary welcome drinks and a room upgrade. They gave us a tour of the property and helped us with our luggage. The hotel was beautiful and conveniently located near Jordaan, which offers tons of restaurants and charm. It’s only a 12 minute walk to Dam Square where you can easily take a tram to other neighborhoods. It’s also steps from the Flagship canal cruise, which was perfect for a sunset ride!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Geir

Disliked: Room comfort
Great staff, air conditioning did not work. They knew about the issue but acted like it was new to them. Except this issue a cozy nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay and perfect after 36 hours of travelling from NZ: flying 26.5 but airport waits and some train transfers etc!! Staff were so friendly and helpful. A minuscule comment please can you get the local maps in colour so one can easily distinguish the canals when planning travel. We picked up a free one from a museum which was so much easier. Highly recommend the Canal Museum just along from teh Hotel heading south to the Van Gogh Museum. Enjoy, you won’t regret it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deepti

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Would have been 5-star but they overbooked and put me in The Toren. Room was great with canal view, but bathroom was not clean, sink was not draining and windows very old that could hear people talking on street loudly late night. Service and staff are very friendly and helpful - free coffee and drinks provided at restaurant, to make up, and also left me personalized note.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura

The property and room were very pretty, but the air conditioner was not working and it was very hot in the room. Also when I booked this room the cost was $385. for one night and when I checked my credit card they charged me $427.76! What the heck!! For this reason I cannot recommend this place to anyone. BUYER BEWARE!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The hotel was very nice and the location was perfect. Extra thanks to Arty and the staff for their help and kindness!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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