🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amrath Hotel
📍 Prins Hendrikkade 108, Amsterdam, 1011 AK
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Your stay — Amrath Hotel
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The Property — Amrath Hotel
The Amrath Hotel occupies a monumental 1907 shipping office, all vaulted brick and stained glass, so you feel like you've stepped into the boardroom of a wealthy maritime empire. The lobby's original oak panelling, towering art deco ironwork and the smell of polished wood give it a serious, old-money grandeur — not a generic glass-box five-star. It suits travellers who want genuine character over slick minimalism, and who appreciate a dramatic, quiet base within walking distance of Centraal Station.
Chronicles of Amsterdam
Amsterdam started in the 13th century as a fishing village around a dam on the Amstel river, before the Dutch Golden Age turned it into a global trading powerhouse. The 17th-century canal ring, built to manage water and move goods, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, lined with the gabled merchant houses that define the city's look. After a 19th-century expansion and heavy wartime damage, the city rebuilt with a pragmatic, progressive spirit — today it's a dense, cycling-first metropolis that balances historic preservation with a famously liberal, creative culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Amsterdam guide →Best months
May and September: warm (15-20°C), long daylight, open-air terraces, but far fewer tourists than July-August. Tulip season spills into early May; September has the start of cultural events.
Peak / festival surge
July is the absolute peak, with schools off across Europe and the city packed. Hotel prices spike by 40-60% from June. Major events include Pride Amsterdam (late July-early Aug) and the Holland Festival (June).
Budget shoulder season
April (cool but tulip-filled) and October (mild, low prices, fewer queues) are the best for discounts. Crowds drop sharply after August, and weather is still workable for walking.
Weather & packing
Amsterdam in July averages 17-22°C but can shift from sun to sudden rain in 20 minutes. Pack a lightweight rain shell or a compact umbrella as a permanent layer, not an afterthought.
Live City Briefing — Amsterdam
- Major renovation on the Rijksmuseum's main entrance is complete, so the queue is now moving faster than the past two years, but book online slots in advance.
- The city's strict new hotel construction ban (2021-27) caps new rooms, so high-demand periods like July see very limited availability; book ASAP.
- Central Station's south entrance is partially closed for escalator replacement until late 2026, so expect minor diversions from the tram-side exit.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Amrath Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the inner courtyard or rear side of the building, away from Prins Hendrikkade. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough to be served quickly by the lift, and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on floor 2 or below, especially those facing Prins Hendrikkade. The street carries heavy tram and taxi traffic, and lower floors get the full brunt of noise. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft, as the lift can be audible from adjacent rooms.
Best views
The best view is from upper-floor corner rooms facing southeast over the Oosterdok, where you can see the NEMO Science Museum and the harbour activity. Front-facing rooms on floors 5-7 offer a dynamic street view with historic architecture but come with more traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are the quietest, offering a buffer from street noise without being near rooftop plant rooms or service areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Prins Hendrikkade is a main thoroughfare with trams running until midnight and starting again around 6am. The front entrance has a taxi drop-off point, so there's constant vehicle movement. The bar on the ground floor can be lively until 11pm, with noise carrying up through the atrium.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, drop luggage at the front then park in the Q-Park Oosterdok Garage (directly behind the hotel, 5 mins walk) – it's cheaper than the hotel's valet service. 2. Request a 'courtyard view' when booking – these rooms are consistently quieter and worth the trade-off in view for light sleepers.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Amrath Hotel
Free basic (15 Mbps) for 2 devices, no login; premium 100 Mbps at €10/day for 5 devices
One original Art Deco lift serves main building floors; annex rooms accessible only via stairs (no lift to top-floor suites in wing)
Free digital PressReader access on lobby iPads; no physical papers; building is a former shipping office with original stained-glass dome and brass mail chutes
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop free; late check-out until 14:00 for €50, after 14:00 charged half night rate
Free for same-day drop; overnight storage €5 per bag
Step-free from street via ramp at side entrance; wheelchair-accessible rooms on ground floor; lift to all floors in main wing; no pool or spa
No on-site parking; valet €55/night at nearby garage; public car park 'De Liefde' at Prins Hendrikkade 133, €35/24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €12.50 per person per night (5-star, mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: Full first night prepaid at booking; €200 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Fo Guang Shan He Hua Tempel (84 m · ~1 min walk)
- Synagogue: The Tabernacle (147 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Waalse kerk (377 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Co-kathedrale Basiliek van Sint Nicolaas (486 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Magna Plaza — 846 m · ~11 min walk
Wertheimpark — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Red Light Secrets — 99 m · ~1 min walk
Amsterdams Marionetten Theater — 232 m · ~3 min walk
Speeltuin De Waag — 423 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Geldmaat — 75 m · ~1 min walk
Apotheek H.W. van der Meulen — 177 m · ~2 min walk
Alexander — 33 m · ~1 min walk
Nieuwmarkt — 285 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATM withdrawals for the best rate; avoid airport and central station exchange bureaux, which charge poor rates and high fees.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are accepted almost everywhere, including supermarkets, trams, and most cafes.
Not mandatory; rounding up the bill by 5-10% for good service in restaurants is polite, and a euro or two for hotel porters is standard.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or takeaway kiosk; approx €2.50.
A broodje (sandwich) from a supermarket or bakery; approx €5.
A main course at a casual eetcafe or Surinamese roti shop; approx €15-18.
Albert Cuypmarkt and other daily markets for fresh stroopwafels, kibbeling, and herring at €4-6 per portion.
Albert Heijn and Dirk are the main budget supermarkets in this area.
Waterlooplein flea market for second-hand finds and cheap basics; the Kalverstraat chain stores for budget new clothing.
A single GVB tram/bus/metro ticket is €3.40; a 24-hour day pass is €9.00 for unlimited travel. From Schiphol, buy a single train ticket to Amsterdam Centraal (€5.50) or use the cheaper bus 397 (€4.70).
Eat your main meal at lunch when many restaurants offer cheaper dagmenu deals (€10-15 for two courses). Buy a refillable bottle and use free public water taps. Avoid canal cruise ticket booths — book online or use the free ferry behind Centraal Station instead.
Good to know — Amsterdam
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
AmsterdamFor police non-emergencies, call 0900-8844. General non-emergency medical assistance: 088 123 1234 (GP service). Tourist help line: +31 20 551 3366 (Amsterdam Tourist Information).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Amsterdam, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Amrath Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Geldmaat — 75 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheek H.W. van der Meulen — 177 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Direct bus service (route 397). Requires advance booking online for best rates. Luggage space guaranteed, good for groups.
nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel → City center / Amsterdam attractions
💡 Buy day pass (GVB €8.50/24hrs) for unlimited trams/buses. Hotel is on direct Tram 4 line to Dam Square. Skip taxis in city center; trams are faster and cheaper.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Most economical option. Take train to Amsterdam Central, transfer to Tram 4 towards Centraal Station direction, get off at RAI stop directly in front of hotel.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel
💡 Book in advance via Uber app for fixed pricing. Avoid peak hours 8-10am and 4-6pm when traffic is heavy on A4 motorway.
About Amsterdam
Wikipedia ↗
Amsterdam (Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm] ; lit. 'Dam in the Amstel') is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amst...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Amrath Hotel?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the inner courtyard or rear side of the building, away from Prins Hendrikkade. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough to be served quickly by the lift, and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Amrath Hotel?
Avoid any room on floor 2 or below, especially those facing Prins Hendrikkade. The street carries heavy tram and taxi traffic, and lower floors get the full brunt of noise. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft, as the lift can be audible from adjacent rooms.
Is Amrath Hotel noisy?
Prins Hendrikkade is a main thoroughfare with trams running until midnight and starting again around 6am. The front entrance has a taxi drop-off point, so there's constant vehicle movement. The bar on the ground floor can be lively until 11pm, with noise carrying up through the atrium.
Which rooms have the best views at Amrath Hotel?
The best view is from upper-floor corner rooms facing southeast over the Oosterdok, where you can see the NEMO Science Museum and the harbour activity. Front-facing rooms on floors 5-7 offer a dynamic street view with historic architecture but come with more traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Amrath Hotel?
1. If you arrive by car, drop luggage at the front then park in the Q-Park Oosterdok Garage (directly behind the hotel, 5 mins walk) – it's cheaper than the hotel's valet service. 2. Request a 'courtyard view' when booking – these rooms are consistently quieter and worth the trade-off in view for light sleepers.
What time is check-in at Amrath Hotel?
Check-in at Amrath Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Amrath Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic (15 Mbps) for 2 devices, no login; premium 100 Mbps at €10/day for 5 devices
Is there a city or tourist tax at Amrath Hotel?
€12.50 per person per night (5-star, mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Amrath Hotel?
A broodje (sandwich) from a supermarket or bakery; approx €5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Amrath Hotel?
A single GVB tram/bus/metro ticket is €3.40; a 24-hour day pass is €9.00 for unlimited travel. From Schiphol, buy a single train ticket to Amsterdam Centraal (€5.50) or use the cheaper bus 397 (€4.70).
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
May and September: warm (15-20°C), long daylight, open-air terraces, but far fewer tourists than July-August. Tulip season spills into early May; September has the start of cultural events.
Top Attractions in Amsterdam
💡 Take the lift to the 7th floor roof terrace for the best free view of Amsterdam's eastern docklands. Open to everyone, no library card needed.
💡 Go early (before 10am) to avoid crowds. The English Reformed Church inside opens at 11am for a quick look.
💡 Silence is requested—no loud talking or photos of residents. Entry via the gate on Spui, not the church side.
💡 Take the lift to the top floor café—coffee is cheap (€1.50) and the terrace overlooks the IJ river, a great free alternative to expensive rooftop bars.
💡 Enter through the arch on Spui—be respectful, as people still live here. No loud groups or bicycles allowed. Visit the chapel's wooden ship models hanging from the ceiling.
💡 Silence is required. No photography inside the courtyard. Go early morning to avoid tour groups – they start arriving around 10am.
💡 Respect the residents — no photos inside the courtyard, and keep your voice down. The English Reformed Church inside has free entry on Saturdays.
💡 Keep your voice down and don't take photos of residents. The hidden Catholic church (Houten Huys) at number 34 is one of Amsterdam's oldest surviving wooden buildings.