Family hotels in Amsterdam
Traveling with family is a pleasure on its own. You will experience a reduced amount of nostalgia and all pleasures of sharing your experiences with your kids. Children learn a lot when traveling, visiting Amsterdam historical places and observing different people. Obviously – all Amsterdam nightlife aspects will be not in your family itinerary, but you must also have in mind that staying in crowds, walking on long distances and waiting in line to some museums, might be a little heavy on children, especially small kids. Nevertheless - if you choose the right Amsterdam family hotel, adapt your schedule, make it less crammed and if you foresee the time for kids to play, they will enjoy travel not less than you do.
Here is our choice of the family hotels in Amsterdam. They are all in different price ranges; check our reservation system for the rates.
Banks Mansion Hotel Amsterdam
Herengracht 519-525, 1017 BV Amsterdam
One of the best in town, Carlton Banks Mansion is not a per se Amsterdam family hotel - just a luxurious four star Amsterdam centre hotel at the Herengracht canal. As the hotel has been rebuilt a decade ago from a municipal office building, it is essentially modern inside, although classic in its decoration. The canal view double rooms are the best.
Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera Hotel
Valkenburgerstraat 68, 1011 LZ Amsterdam
This relatively new (built in 2000) hotel has simple, modern, air-conditioned, rather small rooms, and it is established in a short walking distance from all main tourist attractions, including Amsterdam ZOO. Its main values are good service, moderate rates and specifically the Ibis Stopera strict rule; that a child until 12 stays free in the parent’s room which makes it an excelent Amsterdam family hotel. At Ibis it means, that if you rent a 3-beds room, the child stays free and you will be paying only the double room rate.
Hotel Estherea Amsterdam
Singel 303-309, 1017 BV Amsterdam
This four stars Amsterdam family hotel is in the old city centre at the Singel canal. It has been renovated in 2007 but its style remains classic and elegant. Staying at Estherea you will reside in one of the most beautiful parts of the city. A quiet and charming hotel.
Holiday Inn Amsterdam Hotel
De Boelelaan 2, 1083 HJ Amsterdam
This modern, comfortable hotel offers affordable possibilities for a stay with children. Twin bedroom features two big, American style double beds and plenty of space to move around. No pretense, just very good service. One child up to 18 can stay for free with the parents, and children up to 12 do not pay for breakfast. Holiday Inn Amsterdam is near the RAI congress centre, close to Amstelpark – a great place for small kids.
Conscious Hotel Museum Square Amsterdam
De Lairessestraat 7, 1071 NR Amsterdam
Although it’s outside façade is very modest, this Amsterdam family hotel will surprise you with the high level of its service. Its rooms are more spacious than in other Amsterdam hotels, they are fully equipped, and some of them have a bath. There is also space for an extra bed in the room (€ 30). In summer breakfast is served on the terrace in the hotel’s garden.
Inntel Hotel Amsterdam Centre
Nieuwezijdskolk 19, 1012 PV Amsterdam
Not characteristically an Amsterdam family hotel, Inntel Amsterdam Centre is perfectly situated for sightseeing and shopping. It is well connected by tram with the Museum Quarter as well as with Artis ZOO, very close on foot to Anne Frank House and the old district of Jordaan with its ice cream parlors, pancake restaurants and its Monday and Saturday markets. The hotel is also just a step from the city main shopping street and Amsterdam best department stores.
Owl Hotel Amsterdam
Roemer Visscherstraat 1, 1054 EV Amsterdam
This traditional, small Amsterdam family hotel is known for its good service. It is in an old, monumental building near the Vondelpark and the museum quarter. Although its interior may seem dull, it is comfortable and immaculately clean. Children up to 3 stay for free in the room of their parents, while an extra bed is only € 20,-. Owl Hotel has also two triple rooms and one quad room. One of the best hotels in town for a pleasant stay with your family at the moderate charge.
Amsterdam Tropen Hotel
Linnaeusstraat 2, 1092 CK Amsterdam
The high rise hotel building dating from the 1960-ties may seem to you dull at first, but Amsterdam Tropen Hotel offers peace, space and comfort. Children up to 11 are allowed to stay free in the room of their parents which makes it a good Amsterdam family hotel. Based outside the city centre in East Amsterdam, Tropen has an excellent communication links to all places you might need. The fabulous Tropenmuseum (Tropical Museum), great for a visit with kids, is just next to it.
Hotel Marnix Amsterdam City Centre
Marnixstraat 382, 1016 XX Amsterdam
Uncomplicated and reasonably priced, close to Amsterdam's nightlife and tourist hotspots. Housed in a typically Dutch 18th century building, Marnix offers clean, basic cheap Amsterdam hotel.
Art Gallery Hotel Amsterdam
Weteringschans 67, 1017 RX Amsterdam
The Art Gallery Hotel in Amsterdam is a reasonably priced, cosy little 2 star hotel with a nice view of the Rijksmuseum. The hotel was established in 1999, with modern facilities in the bright, airy rooms.