The Best Hotels in De Wallen
Everyday life rubs shoulders with Amsterdam's less-than-glamorous side in De Wallen, heart of the city's oldest neighbourhood, Oude Zijde. Stay in one of the best hotels in De Wallen and Oude Zijde to experience Amsterdam at its most raffish – especially after dark – but also to be close to cultural attractions like the graceful Zuiderkerk, the Oude Kerk, and the medieval Montelbaanstoren (one of Rembrandt's favourite subjects).
Home to the fleshpots of Amsterdam's notorious Rosse Buurt red-light district, De Wallen is also a residential district where neighbourhood stores and cafés rub shoulders with tattoo parlours, strip joints and sex shops. In a bid to improve the area's reputation Amsterdam's city council has clamped down on guided tours that let visitors gawp at scantily-clad sex workers who pose in brothel windows.
There's great ethnic dining in Amsterdam's Chinatown, along Zeedijk. Centraal Station and all the sights of the historic centre are within easy walking distance of the best hotels in De Wallen and Oude Zijde, and the sights of the Jewish Quarter are a stone's throw away, across the water of Oudeschans.
The best hotels in De Wallen
FOR PERIOD STYLE
- MISC is a delightful canalside house filled with bright, individual rooms with views of the water or the hotel's gardens.
FOR LUXURY LIVING
- Suites at Sofitel Legend Amsterdam The Grand pamper guests with butler service and classic elegance. Plus there's a Michelin-starred restaurant and lavish spa.
- Hotel de l'Europe is opulent to the point of decadence: gleaming brass, marble and and mahogany are keynotes. Its Michelin-starred Bord'Eau restaurant and indoor pool make this one of Amsterdam's most luxurious places to stay.
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Misc Amsterdam 6 rooms from CA$328
Local exploring - Located right in the city centre, this is perfect for access the city's best restaurants, cafes, museums, design, & shoppingLively - Located in the buzzy Red Light District, there are plenty of bars and nightclubs to choose fromShort break - Centraal Station is just over ten minutes’ walk away, perfect for those on a quick tripBoutique - Friendly owners, eclectic design, and limited rooms make this an idyllic boutique stay
Recommended by - I EscapeCheck AvailabilityA renovated 17th-century canal house in the heart of Amsterdam. Personally-styled rooms - bright, modern decor and canal or garden views. On the doorstep of the city's cultural and fashion districts - hire a bicycle from reception and explore the city at ease. See More
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Sofitel Legend Amsterdam the Grand Amsterdam 177 rooms from CA$635
5* Luxury - With chic contemporary design, a butler service, a spa, and even a horse-drawn carriage — you'll wish for nothing hereFamilies - Infant beds and cots are free and there is a babysitting and childcare service making this an easy choice for familiesHistoric - The hotel is housed in an erstwhile Admiralty building (dating from the 17th century)Local exploring - Right in the heart of town, on the edge of the Red Light District
Recommended by - Tablet, Fodors, Frommers, Kiwi CollectionCheck AvailabilityA grand five-star hotel located in the heart of the city. Despite being set in a 17th -century building, interiors are modern and stylish. Spacious rooms and suites have plenty of light, retro furniture, and most have bathtubs. With fine dining, a spa, and butler service - this is luxury defined. See More
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Hotel de L'Europe Amsterdam 111 rooms from CA$869
Luxury - For serious luxury pick one of the Dutch Masters suites, luxury artists’ lofts with replicas of paintings from the RijksmuseumFoodies - Four restaurants serve up something for everyone, from Bord’Eau's two Michelin stars to Freddy’s BarLocal exploring - It’s hard to get more central than the De L’Europe Amsterdam, on the banks of the AmstelGood wine list - Bord'Eau has an impressive wine collection with over 850 bottlesRecommended by - Tablet, Kiwi CollectionCheck AvailabilityA five-star hotel set on Amstel's banks with Michelin-starred restaurants and a state-of-the-art spa. Decadent traditional living areas lead up to opulent rooms and suites. Rich wallpapers, marble bathrooms, mahogany furniture, and Old Master replicas. Undeniably one of the city's grand dames. See More
Written by Robin Gauldie
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