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The Amsterdam Canal Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a bar, 6-minute walk to Heineken Experience

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room
Lounge
Exterior detail
Studio Suite | Living area | LCD TV
Reception
The Amsterdam Canal Hotel, steps from the Rijksmuseum, offers a quiet escape with a garden and welcoming bar. Enjoy the outdoor terrace, walk to nearby Leidseplein, or use in-room WiFi. The hotel's luggage storage service adds practical convenience for travelers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Canal View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Canal View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Canal View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Canal View | Mini-refrigerator

Deluxe Triple Room, Canal View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Club Lounge
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Souterrain) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Souterrain)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Canal View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Canal View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Weteringschans 253, Amsterdam, 1017 XJ

What's nearby

  • Heineken Experience - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rijksmuseum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Leidseplein - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Van Gogh Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dam Square - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Frederiksplein Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rokin Station - 16 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪De Carrousel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The School of Life - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Kale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪De Baron - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Oosterling - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Amsterdam Canal Hotel

Hotel near Rijksmuseum
Van Gogh Museum and Dam Square are located near The Amsterdam Canal Hotel, which provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and limited housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 17.50 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 17.50 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Amsterdam Canal Hotel
Canal Hotel
The Amsterdam Canal
The Amsterdam Canal Hotel Hotel
The Amsterdam Canal Hotel Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Canal Hotel Hotel Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions

Is The Amsterdam Canal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Amsterdam Canal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Amsterdam Canal Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Amsterdam Canal Hotel located?

Located in Amsterdam City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Keizersgracht, Heineken Experience, and Rembrandt Square. Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are also within 15 minutes. Frederiksplein Stop and Weteringcircuit Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Amsterdam Canal Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 777 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent stay for the week I was there. Staff was friendly, room was always cleaned and prepared after a long day. Near the metro and tram stops which was very helpful and things to do around the hotel was walking distance!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a beautiful view of the canal. Our room was spacious for 3 people and the bathroom was quite large. We didn't mind walking up the stairs. The staff were amazing and always available to help us. The lounge offered drinks and snacks from 4-6 that made our stay enjoyable. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this property, including the 62 steps up to our room. The property was quaint and historical. It was so charming and absolutely beautiful. Everything was walkable or easily accessible via the nearby train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, cleanliness, helpful front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The happy hour from 4-6 was lovely! Also the terrace was the place to be!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Janick

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's in a traditional Amsterdam building, so it's tall and thin with steep stairs. The staff were able to get us the ground floor room we needed and were kind throughout. There is a nice view of the canal from the terrace at the back. Staff were helpful. Area is really good for trams and walkable to the Van Gogh museum
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

christine hoffman.

Our room was at the very top of the stairs. Three flights up and down. Managing a suitcase was treacherous. It was not mentioned until almost check in. The area was good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to explore Amsterdam. The hotel is located near Grand Place and easily accessible to everything worthwhile.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service for the price… fabulous staff…quick walk to Meteo and very close to Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh museum! Cute rooms and lovely breakfast available… nice daily happy hour downstairs
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was incredible. The hotel was great. Would not hesitate to stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherill-lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I like how it is conveniently located close to the Van Gogh museum, the Heineken experience and the boat tour that we signed up for. All other tourist spots are 1-2 train stops away. Room is clean and has the essentials. Will book this hotel on our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful view of the canal from our window. The breakfast in the morning was very handy and the eggs cooked to order were good. There was a rare heat wave (high of 87 F) and the air conditioning was fantastic. The room was cramped for 2 people ( sit on bed to use laptop) and the bed a bit lumpy and hard. Overall very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very convenient being walking distance to the grocery store, restaurants and the metro. Staff was very helpful too. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Johanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Charming hotel but not for everyone

The Amsterdam Canal Hotel boasts a fantastic location and beautiful historical charm. The staff were genuinely nice, which was a definite plus. However, our stay was significantly impacted by a broken air conditioning unit, leaving the room uncomfortably hot with no effective solution offered beyond opening windows. The bed also wasn't the most comfortable. While the building's historical aspect is lovely, the overall decor felt quite outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adriano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They are renoveting (may 2025). The hotel is a beautifull old building and is on a good spot in town. You can easy walk to every major spot and there is a tramstation near by as well. Its clean. Importante to know if you never been to amsterdam, classic old buildings have steep and nerrow stairways. All in all for a city trip 3-5 days its a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Arleen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice . Didnt get out tea and coffe to our rooms wen cleaned or when we first came to the hotel stairs steep apart from that was nice and good location 15 mins walk from square.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Antony John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, easy to access all areas of the city either on foot or using the public transport system. Room was clean and tidy, however it was located in the basement which fronted the main road. Access to the room was right next to the breakfast area. It was called a deluxe room. Unfortunately that was not an accurate description at all. Two single b ds pushed together with a mattress topper finishing off the ensemble. Evertime we left the room we would literally bump into someone grabbing food. Not ideal at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

timothy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. There were bed bugs in the room and we had to leave in the middle of the night. We were bit and our bags were effected. They would not refund us for it. The room had a broken ac unit that was leaking onto the floor and the open window left the room noisy and let more bugs in. We lasted roughly 3 hours in the hotel before leaving. Do not stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is the glue of this property. They made our stay extremely pleasant and enjoyable, thank you! Honest review is that hotel needs renovation. The property is very run down. Not the cleanest and the cherry on top is the paper thin walls. Unless you like listening to other guests walking around, talk and others, sure. Unfortunately this hotel is not for me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hik

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This a charming place, close to everything. If you are looking for a luxury hotel, this is not that. If you want quaint this is your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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