Canalside Hotels in Amsterdam

Canalside Hotels in Amsterdam
The city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands has more Canals than Venice. In fact, it has almost 1500 kilometers of canals that run rings and pathways throughout the city. You can take boat tours on these famous canals, or rent paddle boats to explore them on your own. Bicycles account for half of the transportation in Amsterdam, according to Amsterdam.info. Bicycling on the paths adjacent to the canals and in the surrounding countryside is a very scenic way to explore this city. Bicycles are allowed on most trains into and out of Amsterdam.

Singel Hotel

The Singel Hotel is located on the Singel Canal in the historic center of Amsterdam, only five minutes' walk from the central train station. The hotel is housed in three adjoining 17th century merchant houses that together offer 32 guest rooms. Rooms at the Singel Hotel come with free Wi-Fi, cable television and a complimentary continental breakfast. There is a small bar located on the ground floor with an outdoor seating area that is a great place to meet fellow travelers and locals. The Singel canal is the most popular canal for tours and there are local companies that can book you one on the spot. Bicycle rental agencies are abundant in this area, and the Singel Hotel makes an excellent base for exploring the countryside via bike and train.

Singel Hotel
Singel 13 HS
1012 VC Amsterdam, Netherlands
011 (+31) 020 6263108
singelhotel.nl

MISC Eatdrinksleep

The MISC Eatdrinksleep is a hotel, restaurant and bar all in one located on the Kloveniersburgwal canal that runs through the central core of Amsterdam. The one time merchant canal house now offers six cozy canal view or garden view rooms with individually styled furnishings, espresso machines, free Wi-Fi and color televisions. The downstairs bar and restaurant are popular with locals and are busy late into the night. The Kloveniersburgwal canal is one of the widest canals in Amsterdam and party boats that cruise the length of the city are a common occurrence. The nearby Hortus Botanicus botanical gardens, which has a medicinal plant walk, is an interesting place to spend the day for nature enthusiasts.

MISC Eatdrinksleep
Kloveniersburgwal 20, 1012 CV
Amsterdam, Netherlands
011 (+31) 020 3306241
hotelmisc.com

Nes Hotel

The Nes Hotel is located on a corner in the city center where the Kloveniersburgwal canal meets the Amstel River. The hotel offers 39 rooms in a 19th century house that has been recently renovated and each comes with color television and Internet access. A street car that runs along the waterway at the hotel's door will take you to Amsterdam Forest, a large park on the outskirts of the city that has miles of trails and a lake with row boats available for rent.

Nes Hotel
Kloveniersburgwal 139, 1011 K
Amsterdam, Netherlands
011 (+31) 020 6244773
hotelnes.nl

Article Written By Vincent Madrone

Based in San Francisco, Vincent Madrone is a professional freelance travel writer and voiceover artist. He has written extensively for online and print publications, including USA Today Travel Tips, A to Z World Travel and Viva Travel Guides. Madrone also writes health-related articles for various online publications.

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