11 Most Romantic Hotels in Amsterdam [Affordable Options!]

If you’re looking for romantic hotels in Amsterdam, you’ve come to the right place.

Amsterdam is one of the most picturesque cities in Europe and there are plenty of romantic hotels for couples in the city center so you can easily combine sightseeing and quality time with your partner.

I first visited Amsterdam in 2015 and fell in love with its canal houses, cobbled streets, and historic charm. I loved Amsterdam so much that I spent the next three years trying to move here. I met my partner one month after I finally made it!

We know a thing or two about love and staycations (thanks, COVID), so here are our sincere recommendations for the best hotels in Amsterdam for couples!

All of the following romantic hotels in Amsterdam are highly rated by guests and the majority are located in Amsterdam city center.

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Note: Hotels in this list are priced from less than €150 per night to €600+ a night. The price listed is the lowest one I can find and usually occurs in December or January. Prices fluctuate throughout the year.

 

Romantic Hotels in Amsterdam (4-Star)

Hotel Estheréa

• 4-star hotel
• Neighborhood: De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets)
• Google rating: 4.7/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.2/10
• Price per night: From €139

We start off this list of most romantic hotels in Amsterdam with Hotel Estheréa, a boutique hotel in a luxurious 17th century building on the Singel, Amsterdam’s oldest canal.

The location is unbeatable. The hotel is a 5 minute walk to Dam Square, a 10 minute walk to the Anne Frank house, and right across a canal from De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets), a cozy shopping district with boutiques and cafes.

Every room is different. Some have canal views and all are colorfully and lavishly decorated, with perfectly coordinated wallpapers, carpets, pillows, and duvets. The lobby is warm, inviting, and complete with chandeliers, and there’s a private bar for hotel guests.

For a few days in low season, the price can drop to only €139 per night!

Hotel Estheréa: Check rates and availability here.

 

Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam

• 4-star hotel
• Neighborhood: Eastern Docklands
• Google rating: 4.6/5
• Booking.com rating: 8.9/20
• Price per night: €192

Do you want a holiday in Indonesia without flying all the way there? Do you want to stay at the most unique of romantic hotels in Amsterdam?

Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam offers everything you need for a special occasion, and you feel like you’ve made it to Bali as you check in. Even though it’s a 20 minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station, I’ve included this hotel for couples who are looking for something different.

The first thing you notice when you step into Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam is the lush greenery and bamboo walkways that lead to the guestrooms.

There is a beautiful wellness facility that has views of the IJ river on one side and the indoor garden on the other. I come here for a swim and sauna anytime I feel like I need a mini vacation.

And of course, there is a café and restaurant that serves authentic and fusion Indonesia cuisine all day long.

Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam: Check rates and availability here.

 

Hotel V Nesplein

• 4-star hotel
• Neighborhood: Dam Square
• Google rating: 4.5/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.0/10
• Price per night: From €207

You can’t get more central than Hotel V Nesplein. This stylish hotel with a rustic twist (think chandeliers and exposed ceilings) is located in the center of Amsterdam city center, around a corner and down a quiet street from Dam Square and the Royal Palace.

Hotel V Nesplein’s own tagline is that “you get to be an Amsterdammer among Amsterdammers” and I have to say that they’re right.

My Amsterdammer couple friends frequented Hotel V Nesplein for staycations during our COVID-19 lockdowns. The Lobby Nesplein restaurant is a favorite brunch place for locals. I love eggs benedict, and theirs definitely lived up to my expectations. Do make a reservation though. This restaurant can get very busy.

If you’re flying in and/or taking a train to the city, you can easily walk 10 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station to the most central of romantic hotels in Amsterdam.

Hotel V Nesplein: Check rates and availability here.

 

The Pavilions Amsterdam, The Toren

• 4-star hotel
• Neighborhood: Canal District
• Google rating: 4.7/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.0/10
• Price per night: From €226

If you’re looking for romantic hotels in Amsterdam with a jacuzzi, then look no further than The Pavilions Amsterdam.

This hotel is situated just around the corner from the Anne Frank house in the canal rings of Amsterdam. The decor is classic and luxurious with chandeliers and velvet upholstery. Rooms have garden or canal views of the Keizersgracht canal, and many have a private in-room jacuzzi! Look for rooms with “spa bath” when making a reservation on Booking.com.

Enjoy a breakfast buffet or canapes and drinks at the Lounge Bar, or head out to one of the many nearby cafes and restaurants.

The Pavilions Amsterdam, The Toren: Check rates and availability here.

 

Ambassade Hotel

• 4-star hotel
• Neighborhood: De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets)
• Google rating: 4.8/10
• Booking.com rating: 9.2/10
• Price per night: From €286

Located on the Herengracht canal in De 9 Straatjes neighborhood, Ambassade hotel is one of those romantic hotels in Amsterdam that might just include everything you need for a honeymoon suite.

The hotel offers stunning canal views, an art gallery, a literature collection, a wellness center with floatation and massage services, and traditionally luxurious rooms.

Start your day with a champagne breakfast in the private sitting area in your suite, pamper yourselves with BVGARI bath products, rent a Ambassade bike to explore the city, enjoy a fine dinner at the Brasserie Ambassade (you can even sit outside on the canal), and complete the evening with a drink at the cozy Library Bar.

Ambassade Hotel: Check rates and availability here.

 

The Hoxton

• 4-star hotel
• Neighborhood: De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets)
• Google rating: 4.5/5
• Booking.com rating: 8.9/10
• Price per night: From €303

Also on the Herengracht canal in De 9 Straatjes neighborhood, the Hoxton is buzzy and popular with locals. While it might not be one of the traditional romantic hotels in Amsterdam, it’s perfect for trendy, on-the-go couples.

The building was once home to the mayor in the 17th century – Amsterdam’s Golden Age. Today, the hotel has a mid-century modern feel, rooms with canal views, brass chandeliers, and hardwood herringbone floors.

Lotti’s Restaurant downstairs is a great place for brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee, and cocktails! It’s chic, attracts all of the locals, and has outdoor seating on the canals. I’ve been there myself for everything from coffee breaks to business meetings to girls brunches.

With the first ever Hoxton in Shoreditch, London, and the first US Hoxton in Williamsburg, New York, it’s easy to understand the vibe and appeal. Couples who love the big city will love it here.

The Hoxton: Check rates and availability here.

 

Romantic Hotels in Amsterdam (5-Star)

Hotel Okura Amsterdam

• 5-star hotel
• Neighborhood: De Pijp
• Google rating: 4.6/5
• Booking.com rating: 8.8/10
• Price per night: From €282

Hotel Okura Amsterdam is one of the most romantic hotels in Amsterdam with everything you and your loved one needs. The rooms are airy but cozy, and there is a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, tea lounge, Japanese stone garden, and spa.

The hotel also has four award-winning Michelin restaurants, including 2-Star Michelin restaurant Ciel Blue and 1-Star Michelin restaurant Yamazato. I was at the hotel once for a business conference. I don’t think I’ve ever had such a delicious lunch ever, never mind at a conference!

This is one of the few hotels on my list of most romantic hotels in Amsterdam not in Amsterdam city center. Hotel Okura Amsterdam is instead a short distance away in the neighborhood of De Pijp.

As a local, I can share that all of the expats in Amsterdam who move here for work want to live in De Pijp. It has it the most expensive area in the city to rent, and is filled with cafes, bars, and restaurants with outdoor seating. There is no shortage of things to do in the area!

Hotel Okura Amsterdam: Check rates and availability here.

 

Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam

• 5-star hotel
• Neighborhood: De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets)/Jordaan
• Google rating: 4.6/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.0/10
• Price per night: From €392

The Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam is situated on the Prisengracht canal between the boutiques and cafes of De 9 Straatjes and picturesque Jordaan district.

Here’s one of the romantic hotels in Amsterdam that offers “quintessential Dutch elegance” – set within canal houses that housed aristocrats during the Golden Age. The rooms are intimate with beautiful views and complete with flat screen TVs and free wi-fi – perfect for a romantic getaway.

The hotel offers the tranquil Pulitzer Garden for breakfast or drinks, all-day dining at Januz restaurant, and the famous Pulitzer Bar – a favorite with tourists and locals alike.

Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam: Check rates and availability here.

 

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

• 5-star hotel
• Neighborhood: De Wallen
• Google rating: 4.7/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.1/10
• Price per night: From €400

Of the luxury hotel brands in the world, Sofitel Hotels are perhaps one of the most luxurious, making it one of the most romantic hotels in Amsterdam.

The Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam is no exception, combining French elegance with Dutch design. You feel the grandeur from the moment you step into the lobby.

The hotel offers butler service, the restaurant Bridges which is on the Michelin guide, a Mediterranean garden bistro, an inner garden terrace, a whiskey bar, heated pool, sauna, and spa services.

Though a 5 minute walk from Dam Square on the edge of the De Wallen district, the Sofitel Legend Amsterdam is on a quiet canal so you can truly unwind.

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam: Check rates and availability here.

 

Luxury Suites Amsterdam

• 5-star hotel
• Neighborhood: Old Jewish Quarter
• Google rating: 4.8/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.1/10
• Price per night: From €460

Luxury Suites Amsterdam is one of those romantic hotels in Amsterdam that feels like home. This boutique hotel is located in the former Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam, a 12 minute walk to Dam Square, and a 7 minute walk from Nieuwmarkt Square, which is lined with outdoor patios and has a farmers market on Saturdays.

The hotel offers complimentary airport transfers or valet parking for hotel guests. All suites come with canal or neighborhood views, high ceilings, a sitting area, a fully equipped kitchen, king-sized beds, and flat screen TVs.

Want to stay in and order room service? Luxury Suites Amsterdam partners with local restaurants to offer either deluxe Sushi Platters or Mediterranean Pastas and Tapas for an cozy in-room dinner.

Luxury Suites Amsterdam: Check rates and availability here.

 

Waldorf Astoria

• 5-star hotel
• Neighborhood: Canal Belt
• Google rating: 4.8/5
• Booking.com rating: 9.6/10
• Price per night: From €628

If you’re looking for a honeymoon hotel among the romantic hotels in Amsterdam, it doesn’t get more perfect than the Waldorf Astoria. The hotel is located on the Herengracht canal a 3 minute walk from Rembrantplein and a 7 minute walk from the famous Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge).

The Waldorf Astoria is built across six canal palaces from the 17th and 18th centuries and features a luxurious atmosphere, high ceilings, and bright and airy rooms. Unwind in the pool, sauna, and steam room at the Guerlain Spa, or book a relaxing massage.

I’ve been by Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria for afternoon tea with seasonal arrangements, and have only good things to say about the elegance and hospitality. To complete your culinary experience, make a reservation for dinner at Spectrum, a 2-Star Michelin restaurant.

Waldorf Astoria: Check rates and availability here.

 

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I hope this list of best hotels in Amsterdam for couples was helpful, and wish you and your loved one a wonderful and romantic time!

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I live in Amsterdam with my husband and am always sharing where to eat, what to do, where to go. I also share a lot of canal views because they’re just so beautiful (no, I haven’t gotten tired of them yet!)