Hotel Abba
Hotel Abba is in the center of Amsterdam, 5 minutes away from the famous Leidseplein square. It has provided bargain accommodations to visitors for over 20 years, and has 36 rooms. For those on a very tight budget, standard rooms share a shower down the hall. Private rooms (with a bathroom) or a family room (two adjoining bedrooms and bathroom) are available. The city tram stops in front of the hotel, but the building is within walking distance of the Van Gogh Museum, Vondelpark and Rijksmuseum.
Hotel Abba
Overtoom 120
1054 HM Amsterdam, Netherlands
011 +31 20 6183058 (011 is the code for calling internationally from the U.S.; if calling from outside the U.S and Canada, substitute 00)
http://www.hotel-abba.nl/
Eden Hotel
The Eden hotel is the least expensive Eden hotel in the hotel chain, but features the chain's level of service. It has an ideal location overlooking the Amstel River and within walking distance of the Rembrandtplein, the square named after the artist Rembrandt. The square offers many clubs, restaurants, stores and live entertainment stages. All of the Eden's rooms are air conditioned with private bathrooms and are adapted for those who are handicapped. Eden Hotel also has a lounge, French restaurant, 24-hour reception, baggage storage and a lift. Make sure to book in advance.
Eden Hotel
Amstel 144
1017 AE Amsterdam
011 +31 20 683 49 35
www.edenamsterdamcentre.com
Hotel des Arts
This older, small hotel, located in a 1940's style townhouse, is in the center of Amsterdam's life. The main asset to this hotel is the location: minutes from Dam and Rembrandt square, 1 minute from De Munt, 10 minutes from the Red Light District, 15 minutes walking from the Museumplein. Many shopping and dining options are nearby. The staff is very friendly, and the rooms and bathrooms are always clean and stocked with good bedding and towels.
Hotel des Arts
Rokin 154 - 156
1012 LE Amsterdam
011 +31 20 620 15 58
www.hoteldesarts.nl
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