Hotels in Amsterdam Near Dam Square

Hotels in Amsterdam Near Dam Square
While it is the perfect gateway to the lush, green Dutch countryside, Amsterdam is also a city of bicycles, flowers and winding 17th century streets. With its many canals for boating, parks for cycling and its close proximity to the beautiful Dutch countryside, Amsterdam is an ideal city destination for travelers. Where's the best place to stay you ask? Why not in Dam Square, directly in the heart of the city, surrounded by all the beauty and excitement of Amsterdam.

Die Port Van Cleve

Located behind the Royal Palace on the Dam Square Die Port Van Cleve is a traditional four-star hotel right in the heart of Amsterdam. By blending history with hospitality and style with comfort, Die Port Van Cleve offers a perfect, relaxing place to stay within walking or bicycling distance of all Amsterdam's major attractions. In addition to having a warm welcoming character all their own, rooms at the Van Cleve each come equipped with Internet, TV, telephone, minibar, coffee and tea, and full bath and shower. The two bridal suites both have their own Jacuzzi. Be sure and visit the hotel's restaurant/bar De Blauwe Pardade to enjoy a glass of jenever (Dutch gin) while you gaze up at the original Delft Blue tile fresco that winds around the bar.

Die Port Van Cleve
Niewezijds Voorburgwal 176-180
1012 SJ Amsterdam
011 (+31) 020 7189013
dieportvancleve.com

Hotel Amsterdam De Roode Leeuw

Located right in the heart of the historic city, a few meters from the Dam Square and the Royal Palace, you'll find the Hotel Amsterdam De Roode Leeuw. Opened in 1911, De Roode Leeuw has comfortable rooms, appointed in clean, minimal Dutch style. A quaint, charming hotel, De Roode Leeuw offers comfort with all modern conveniences at a reasonable price that's also within easy walking distance to Amsterdam's main museums, canals and attractions. Renowned for its regional Dutch specials and Art Deco interior, the Restaurant De Roode Leeuw is another of the hotels outstanding features.

Hotel Amsterdam De Roode Leeuw
Damrak 93-94
1012 LP Amsterdam
The Netherlands
011 (+31) 020 5550666
hotelamsterdam.nl

Hotel Citadel

Hotel Citadel is a modern hotel located on the bustling Niewezijds Voorburgwal, just down the street from Dam Square. The 38 rooms of the Hotel Citadel offer all modern conveniences and comforts. Less traditional than some hotels, the Citadel nonetheless offers a friendly atmosphere and it overlooks one of Amsterdam's most exciting streets. In addition to private bath/shower facilities, rooms at the Citadel are equipped with flat-screen TVs and wireless Internet. A room at the Citadel includes a continental breakfast and although it has no restaurant of its own, the Citadel is within easy walking distance to some of Amsterdam's best restaurants.

Hotel Citadel
Niewezijds Voorburgwal 98-100
1012 SG Amsterdam
The Netherlands
011 (+31) 020 6273882
centrehotels.nl

The Grand Amsterdam Sofitel Demeure

Housed in a restored historic building, overlooking a 17th century canal, the Grand Sofitel offers the epitome of elegance and luxury in the heart of Amsterdam. The Sofitel, a five-star hotel, has 178 stunning rooms available with all modern conveniences and is within walking distance of Dam Square, the Anne Frank House and many other of Amsterdam's major attractions. Many of the Grand Sofitel's comfortable and modern rooms overlook the hotel's inner courtyard and the idyllic 17th century canals that surround it. The hotel has 24-hour room service and the elegant Grand Sofitel restaurant offers classic French and fusion cuisine from around the world.

The Grand Amsterdam Sofitel Demeure
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197
1012 EX Amsterdam
011 (+31) 020 555 3111
sofitel.com

Swissotel Amsterdam

A four-star deluxe hotel, located directly on the Dam Square, the Swissotel Amsterdam is a comfortable boutique hotel that is situated right in the middle of the bustling excitement of Amsterdam's city center. Rooms at the Swissotel are equipped with all modern conveniences including Wi-Fi, spacious bathrooms, minibar, in-room safe and movies on demand. The Swissotel is home to the Dam Plaza, a modern style restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Swissotel also features its own fitness center.

The Swissotel Amsterdam
Damrak 96
1012 LP Amsterdam
011 (+31) 020 5523000
swissotel.com

Article Written By Alex Baker

Alex Baker is a journalist, blogger and copywriter. He's been published in publications like "Resource Magazine" and the "San Francisco Weekly." He's a staff writer for 90:00Soccer.com and contributes to WorldSoccerReader.com and Swagger. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary arts from San Francisco State University.

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