cheap hotels in amsterdam

So how easy is it to book cheap hotels in Amsterdam? Here at Cities Direct our expertise in putting together cheap city breaks has been built on experience gained in the premier destinations like Amsterdam. The golden rule is to plan ahead, especially at popular times of year such as during the bulbfields season and of course school holidays. But the best bargains are undoubtedly to be had out of season, especially in the winter months of January and February when the city is quieter but can be equally attractive with frosted canals and no queues. Really cheap hotels in Amsterdam tend to be those located some way outside the centre. These hotels are usually decent 3 star ‘business’ style hotels with excellent access to Amsterdam centre by tram or train and are cheapest at weekends. Good examples include the Tulip Inn City West and the hotels operated by the Bastion group which are functional, clean and reliable.

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There are also good cheap hotels in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport quarter from where there’s a non stop train service to central station. The 3 star Ibis Amsterdam Airport hotel is a good bet for cheap accommodation. Its just 7 minutes from the airport by free shuttle bus and in around 20 minutes you’re in the heart of Amsterdam so its ideal for those on late arriving or early departing low cost flights. At Cities Direct we have also negotiated fantastic deals at some of the excellent 4 star hotels in this area, including the Dorint, the Novotel and the Mercure – so you can see that cheap hotels in Amsterdam don’t necessarily have to be small, poky and grubby!!!

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Another area where Cities Direct can offer a range of cheap hotels in Amsterdam is the group of properties clustered around the Vondelpark and the Museum quarter. This is a pleasant part of the city which, as its name suggests, is ideal for visiting museums like the Van Gogh, Modern Art and Rijksmuseums. Dam Square is walkable in 20-30 minutes and all the very centre is only a short hop by tram. One of the really cheap hotels in this part of Amsterdam is the very simple King which has 2 star rating but where sharing facilities keeps the price right down. Nearby are other 2 stars such as the Trianon and PC hotels close to the lively Leidseplein and the Wilhelmina, a small family run hotel near the Vondelpark with clean well maintained rooms. Another good choice in this area is the Best Western Museum hotel – a 3 star property proving that not all the cheap hotels in Amsterdam’s more central zones are 2 star!

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Cheap hotels in Amsterdam’s very centre around Dam Square and the central canals are in short supply but years of Cities Direct experience does enable us to offer some excellent deals right in the heart of the city. The 3 star Hotel Terminus is a good example located just across from the central station where airport shuttles arrive and only 5 minutes stroll from Damrak, the canal boats and all the bars and shops you could wish for. Standard rooms here offer the best deal. The Avenue is not the cheapest hotel in Amsterdam but considering its perfect central location and upper 3 star rating it does offer superb value, and the Citadel and Rembrandt Residence also offer great value in very central locations. This has always been a city of surprises and few people would expect to be able to book cheap hotels in Amsterdam with a five star rating, but there are certain times of the year when Cities Direct can arrange 5 star hotels in central Amsterdam at some amazingly low prices.

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