In a nutshell
- You want to travel to Amsterdam, but you’ve been blindsided when you saw the hotel prices?
- We know the problem. But finding a cheap hotel in Amsterdam is not impossible!
- We show you where to stay for cheap in Amsterdam and 13 recommended cheap hotels in Amsterdam.
- No time to read everything? Our favorites are the Volkshotel, the WestCord and the Inntel Hotel.
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Cheap Hotels in Amsterdam: What You Need to Know
Yes, the hotel prices in Amsterdam knock our socks off too. The good news: You can still experience Amsterdam without having to pay exorbitant prices. We show you how!
How do you find a good and affordable hotel in Amsterdam?
#1 Book early! Early booking discounts make a lot of difference.
#2 Travel in low season. Amsterdam is cheapest from October to February.
#3 Book a hotel outside the city. They are often cheaper, but still well-connected with public transport to the center of Amsterdam.
#4 Hostels are a great alternative. They may not always be too pretty, but they are cheap. And there are really good hostels with private rooms and breakfast.
Where to stay in Amsterdam for cheap: Our recommendation
Amsterdam is not like London. In Amsterdam, it’s perfectly okay to stay overnight outside the city center.
You can get to the city center quickly and cheaply by train or with a transport service such as Uber or Bolt.
That’s what we do now to save a few euros on accommodation.
We can highly recommend the Olympic Hotel and the Volkshotel from our own experience. Both hotels are great value for money and have excellent public transport connections to the city center.
Cheap Hotels in Amsterdam City Centre
If you are just for a short time in Amsterdam, it’s better to look for a hotel in the city center. We have found some great, cheap hotels near Amsterdam Central Station and the Red Light District. From here, you can reach most attractions in Amsterdam on foot.
However, you’ll need a lot of luck to find hotels for under 200 euros a night. We’ll show you central, cheap hotels that convinced us.
Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark

The hotel is super modern, with an industrial touch and affordable despite its perfect location and fantastic view.
In low season, you pay less than 200 euros for an overnight stay. And even in high season, the prices are totally reasonable.
However, the hotel is also booked out very quickly. That’s why you should always book early at Inntel.
We are most impressed by the Panorama City double room. In this room, you have plenty of space and a wonderful panoramic view of the harbor without having to pay extra for the luxury.
In addition to a good breakfast, the Inntel Hotel also has its own restaurant, bar and indoor pool.
Hotel CC Amsterdam

At Hotel CC, you stay right in the middle of the action. In the oldest quarter of Amsterdam – De Wallen.
The hotel is a beautiful, historic canal house and is located near the Red Light District.
Both the central station and the harbor as well as all the sights are within walking distance. From here you can enjoy all Amsterdam activities stress-free.
In the period from August to February, you pay less than 200 euros for an overnight stay at the Hotel CC. And watch out now: In January and February, there are even rooms for less than 100 euros! In high season, accommodation is comparatively expensive.
The rooms vary greatly in size. Our favorites are, of course, the rooms with a canal view. And on average, you only pay around 10 euros more than for a room without a beautiful view.
There is also a good breakfast menu and coffee and tea in all rooms.
ibis Amsterdam Centre

The ibis Amsterdam Centre offers consistently fair prices all year round. As in most cases, you pay a little more in high season than in low season.
On average, the price for an overnight stay is around 200 euros.
Otherwise, the hotel naturally impresses with the typical, good ibis concept of a cozy atmosphere, good breakfast, in-house restaurant and bar and modern design.
The location at the central station is perfect for a short trip to Amsterdam. The ibis is really only a stone’s throw away from Amsterdam Centraal. And you can also easily reach all the sights on foot.
THIS HO(S)TEL

Another good and cheap hotel in Amsterdam is the This Ho(s)tel. It’s a cool mix of hotel and hostel.
You can choose between a normal but very small room and a capsule. Depending on your choice, the price will vary accordingly. You pay around 20 euros more for a room than for a capsule.
On average, you pay 150 euros per night at This Ho(s)tel. In low season it is 100 euros.
In addition to affordable accommodation, This Ho(s)tel also offers a good breakfast, a modern shared bathroom, a bar and a terrace.
But the highlight is definitely the location. You are only a 7-minute walk from the main train station and a 10-minute walk from the central Dam Square.
ClinkNOORD Hostel

A great budget accommodation for young people in Amsterdam is the ClinkNOORD Hostel.
The hostel offers private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, mixed dorms and female dorms.
You pay an average of 200 euros per night for a private double room. The cheapest option is a bed in a large dormitory for around 60 euros.
We really like the fact that the hostel offers workspaces as well as an optional breakfast buffet. For example, an atrium, a lounge area, a café and a library.
It is located in the north of Amsterdam and very close to the Central Station. However, you need to take the ferry (free of charge) to get to the city center.
Cheap Hotels Outside the City Center of Amsterdam
Where to stay in Amsterdam for cheap? If you really want it cheap, outside the city center is your answer!
Outside the city center, Amsterdam is pleasantly quiet and, above all, hotels are more affordable than in the center. Here you don’t have to make any compromises to be able to stay well and cheaply.
Volkshotel Amsterdam

The Volkshotel is our top tip among the cheap hotels in Amsterdam!
If you like a creative and urban lifestyle, this is the place for you.
From the fair price, to the modern concept, to the super cool mix of people in the hotel, everything is just right.
The Volkshotel offers individual rooms from around 100 euros a night or sleeping cabins for under 70 euros. Great prices for an Amsterdam weekend trip.
You can also expect a great rooftop bar with a fantastic view over the city, and you have the option of booking daily breakfast and even wellness offers.
The connection to the city center is at least as great as the hotel. From Wibautstraat, you can be at the central Waterlooplein, in the middle of the canal belt, in under 5 minutes by train.
WestCord Fashion Hotel

The WestCord Fashion Hotel is chic and affordable. Yes, you can actually do that.
In low season, you can even get rooms here for less than 120 euros! That’s otherwise unthinkable in Amsterdam.
There’s a great breakfast in the morning and in the evening you can relax from sightseeing in the spa and wellness area with indoor pool.
The hotel is located in Amsterdam-West, in a pleasantly quiet location next to Rembrandtpark. There are several train stops in the immediate vicinity.
From Surinameplein, you can reach the Rijksmuseum in under 15 minutes. From here, you can easily reach everything on foot.
Olympic Hotel Amsterdam

The Olympic Hotel also impressed us with its fair prices, really chic design and first-class service.
The hotel offers breakfast options, an in-house restaurant, room service, a terrace and a bar. So you don’t have to make any compromises here and can still save money.
We also really like the floor-to-ceiling windows in the rooms and the view over the city. A little dream for the price.
And the connection to the city center is also perfect. From the nearby IJsbaanpad stop, it takes around 25 minutes to get to the Rijksmuseum.
And if you are traveling by car, you not only have parking facilities here, but also a great starting point for day trips from Amsterdam.
Urban Lodge Hotel

The Urban Lodge Hotel also offers great value for money.
At an average of 120 to 250 euros per night, you really can’t complain here.
We really like the rooms with their cute combination of Dutch country house style and modern furnishings. Including white and blue, hand-painted tiles in the bathrooms.
In addition to the beautiful design, the good breakfast and excellent connections to the center of Amsterdam are also impressive. It’s around 15 minutes from the Sloterdijk stop on the Rozengracht, near the Anne Frank House.
MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam

Finding good and affordable family hotels in Amsterdam is a real challenge. However, the Meininger Hotel is a great option in our eyes.
Here you can pay less than 150 euros for an overnight stay, even in high season. In low season, there are even offers for less than 80 euros per night.
The Meininger also offers good breakfast options and extra beds for small children. Dogs are also allowed in the hotel.
The location and connections are impressive. The Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station is right next to the hotel. From here, you can reach the Westermarkt, near the Anne Frank House, in around 25 minutes.
New West Inn Amsterdam

Funnily enough, the New West Inn in Amsterdam-West is the only hotel on our list that is cheaper in high season than in low season.
In spring and summer, you pay an average of 120 euros per night here. In fall and winter, it’s a whole 300 euros.
The façade may look less inviting, but you don’t have to make any compromises inside.
The New West Inn offers spacious rooms, a good breakfast, a bar and even a small fitness center and a solarium.
The nearest train station is Hoekenes. From here it takes about 30 minutes to reach the Rijksmuseum and the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam.
De Bedstee Boutique Capsules

De Bedstee is a super cute capsule hotel in Dutch vintage style.
Capsule hotel means that you don’t sleep in a normal room, but in a capsule. And it basically consists of a bed – single or double – and some space for your belongings. Of course, you can still lock up.
In addition to the private capsules, De Bedstee has a large shared bathroom, a launderette and a good breakfast.
Because the capsule hotel is a hotel in mini format, you also pay about half the normal hotel prices for everything. In high season, an overnight stay costs between 100 and 200 euros. In low season, just under 90 to 100 euros.
In addition to the fair prices, the location is also really great. De Bedstee is close to the Museumplein and the Rijksmuseum. It is therefore not absolutely necessary to use public transport. You can easily reach everything on foot.
Book Bedstee Boutique Capsules
Hostelle - Women Only Hostel

Hostelle is also good, cheap and safe. An Amsterdam hostel for women only.
Here you share a dormitory with 3 to 11 other women and pay between 30 and 100 euros per night.
In addition to the dormitories, the hostel has shared bathrooms, a garden, a library and a laundry service.
There is no breakfast service. However, the hostel provides a fridge, microwave and kettle so that you can cook for yourself.
The location near the Johan Cruijff ArenA offers good connections to the city center. You can reach the Rijksmuseum in 30 minutes by train.
These were our tips for cheap hotels in Amsterdam!
Do you have any tips for cheap accommodation in Amsterdam? Then write us a comment. We look forward to hearing from you!