The Amsterdam Canal Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior detail
Lounge
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | View from room
Studio Suite | Living area | LCD TV
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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Weteringschans 253, Amsterdam, 1017 XJ
  • Place, Rembrandt Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Flower Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Leidseplein
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Canal View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Canal View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Triple Room, Canal View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Souterrain)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Canal View

  • 30 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Amsterdam Canal Hotel

Hotel with a bar, 6-minute walk to Heineken Experience
Along with a bar/lounge, this hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Amsterdam Canal Hotel offers 16 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Amsterdam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Amsterdam Canal Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Heineken Experience. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Heineken Experience and Rembrandt Square
As a guest of The Amsterdam Canal Hotel, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Amsterdam Canal Hotel also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Amsterdam hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 for adults and EUR 14.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and from EUR 14.50 for children
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Amsterdam Canal Hotel
Canal Hotel
The Amsterdam Canal
The Amsterdam Canal Hotel Hotel
The Amsterdam Canal Hotel Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Canal Hotel Hotel Amsterdam

The Amsterdam Canal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 806 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 806 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 806 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 806 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 806 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It would have been worth upgrading to a canal view room as my room faced the Main Street which was very noisy. There is no lift and very narrow stairs make heavy suitcases difficult. There is no aircon so my room was very hot.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a beautiful view of the canal. Our room was spacious for 3 people and the bathroom was quite large. We didn't mind walking up the stairs. The staff were amazing and always available to help us. The lounge offered drinks and snacks from 4-6 that made our stay enjoyable. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent stay for the week I was there. Staff was friendly, room was always cleaned and prepared after a long day. Near the metro and tram stops which was very helpful and things to do around the hotel was walking distance!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location near museums
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wi-Fi in the room we were in did not work very well at all to the point it was not usable that was in room 110. The price point we thought was quite exorbent for the hotel room and the breakfast option. It should be noted about the stairs if anybody has a mobility problem it would be an issue for them to get up to the floors they could be worded better in the description of the hotel of how steep they are.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Breanna, Whittier

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this property, including the 62 steps up to our room. The property was quaint and historical. It was so charming and absolutely beautiful. Everything was walkable or easily accessible via the nearby train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stairs were super steep with no lift! Very nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our canal view terrace, and the outdoor seating. Definitely worth the upgrade. The staff was very helpful with area tips and solving our charger problem. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's in a traditional Amsterdam building, so it's tall and thin with steep stairs. The staff were able to get us the ground floor room we needed and were kind throughout. There is a nice view of the canal from the terrace at the back. Staff were helpful. Area is really good for trams and walkable to the Van Gogh museum
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

christine hoffman.

Our room was at the very top of the stairs. Three flights up and down. Managing a suitcase was treacherous. It was not mentioned until almost check in. The area was good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Good breakfast and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nataliia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Kesiah

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. We enjoyed our stay and amazing tub. Just the neighbors are too loud and wakes us up in the middle of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Very cute tiny hotel with super welcoming and kind staff. I will say that there are a few big downsides - the main one being that the toilet in our room had a clear glass door, which was uncomfortable. The fixtures in our room were a bit worn out and some parts of the room felt like they could’ve been a bit cleaner. That being said, the hospitality at this hotel is amazing. The staff were so kind and welcoming, and there is a free happy hour and a cute little terrace outside that is open all hours. The staff let us stay on the terrace even after we had checked out, and they let us check out late for free because my friend had been sick the night before and wasn’t able to get much sleep. Really the main thing that stopped this from being a four star review is that the price is the bathroom door situation - we basically ended up using the downstairs bathroom the entire time, which can only be accessed by going outside and was kind of inconvenient. In the grand scheme of things it’s not a huge deal, but it feels like such an easy thing to fix by adding a privacy screen or something. I don’t take points off for things outside of the hotel’s control (ie, outside noise etc) but this is something that is definitely within the hotel’s control and I think having some more privacy would’ve made our stay more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good location, but property a little tired.

Very friendly staff in a good location. Staff were attentive and fixed problems quickly. Nice view of the canals. The free bar and snacks each afternoon was very handy! However, the air conditioning did not work properly, so they provided us with a portable air conditioning unit. This didn’t work very well which meant we needed to sleep with windows open, therefore letting noise and mosquitoes in to room. The bathroom is also not very private, as the partition is made up of privacy glass. We stayed with our older teenage children. We all stayed in the same room which had 2 double beds. The smaller double was squeezed into a very small room which meant the second person had to climb over the first to get in and out of bed. Just not very convenient. This room would probably work for three people, but not 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunate air condition was broken. The staff was excellent at providing a day refund and free breakfast to compensate. We also received a portable air conditioning unit which helped.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were welcomed four hours early and told our room was ready before time, which we found delightful after a long journey from London. The area around the hotel was very quiet, interjected by noise from neighbouring students who were welcoming in the new term!!l Breakfast was tasty but minimal hot food available. A lovely hotel, recommended for good local transport links and a supermarket within 5 minute walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Could have been so much better with little effort

Lovely hotel, let down by broken air conditioning. With substitute noisy portable unit that was inadequate for the room size and so noisy it affected sleep. When we asked when it was to be fixed the response was “we have been waiting six months”. No opportunity to move. Great location walking distance to centre. Room was nice but not serviced unless asked. Outside of AC would have been great but very pricey for what is offered.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Concessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my 3 night stay here. Extremely clean facilities and helpful staff. I also opted to have breakfast during my stay., something that I traditionally would not do; however, it was totally worth it. As a female solo traveler., I would stay there again in a heartbeat as it’s close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is full of contradictions . The staff is very helpful ,great customer focus and nice, the building is not in good shape, the hallways look old and a the carpet is dirty. The bathrooms are fairly new and in good shape but the beds are like a cot with a top mattress the pillows extremely high and uncomfortable, we had a bad night. Also I was surprised that one day before we checked in I got an email informing me that the hotel did not have elevator nor air conditioner. We had to carry large heavy bags in a tight staircase to our rooms and in the summer Amsterdam is hot, which is expected but learning about these two things a day before check in instead of when booking was dissapointed. I think Expedia should have the information when booking and not afterwards.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025