Your stay — The Mallard
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The Property — The Mallard
The Mallard is a no-fuss 3-star hotel in Amsterdam's western canal belt, a short walk from Leidseplein. The lobby is compact and bright, with a tiled floor, a leather sofa, and a receptionist who’ll hand you a key without ceremony. Bedrooms are clean and modern, with good blackout curtains and a small desk. It suits travellers who want a solid, central base without paying for frills or design statements.
Chronicles of Amsterdam
Amsterdam began as a 12th-century fishing village around a dam on the Amstel River. Its 17th-century Golden Age turned it into a global trading hub, visible today in the ring of canal houses with tall gables and warehouses. The 19th-century saw the city expand beyond the canals, and after wartime damage, the 1970s brought radical urban renewal and a tolerant, tourist‑friendly identity. Contemporary Amsterdam is a dense, bike‑first city of tech startups, world‑class museums, and a famously liveable but overtouristed centre.
Best Time to Visit
Full Amsterdam guide →Best months
May and September: long daylight, mild temperatures (15–22°C), tulips in bloom or autumn colour, and lower hotel rates than peak July.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: school holidays and summer festivals (e.g., Pride Amsterdam, July–August) push city hotels to 90%+ occupancy; prices rise by 30–50%. The Grachtenfestival in August also draws crowds.
Budget shoulder season
April (tulip season but before summer crowds) and October (mild, fewer tourists, 20% discounts on rooms).
Weather & packing
Amsterdam weather can swing from sunshine to a cold downpour in an hour. Pack waterproof shoes and a light raincoat, and bring a mid‑layer even in July.
Live City Briefing — Amsterdam
- The Rijksmuseum currently has a special exhibition on Vermeer's interiors (until September 2026), so book tickets well ahead.
- Amsterdam has extended the low‑emission zone (milieuzone) to cover most of the city centre; older diesel cars are banned, affecting rental drivers.
- Several major canal bridges (e.g., near Prinsengracht) are under renovation in summer 2026, which may cause minor diversions for cyclists and pedestrians.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Mallard, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from the canal-side road, and the back side faces the quieter inner courtyard rather than the busy street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (0) or 1st floor at the front. Ground floor rooms suffer from direct street noise and passers-by, and 1st floor front rooms get the rumble of canal boats and traffic without enough elevation to dampen it.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor offer a view over the canal and the street life – typical Amsterdam scene. Rear rooms look onto a courtyard or garden, which is quieter but less scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. There is no lift data, but if the building has a lift, it likely stops on all floors; if not, the 2nd floor is a good compromise between quiet and accessibility.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a canal in Amsterdam, which means regular street traffic, cyclists, and canal boats – including tourist boats with commentary in summer. The entrance door and any bar or restaurant on the ground floor are additional noise sources.
Insider tips
Ask for a room on the 2nd floor rear when booking – it’s the quietest. If you have heavy luggage, confirm whether the lift works before accepting a 3rd-floor room, as some old buildings have small or intermittent lifts.
- 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 — The Mallard
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps); premium tier at €5/day (up to 50 Mbps); no login code needed—accept terms on portal
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access via QR codes in lobby; no physical newspapers
Standard check-in from 15:00; bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs €30, 18:00 costs €60
Free luggage storage for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage not offered
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift fits standard wheelchair; no pool or restaurant step-free access as of 2026
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at P1 Haarlemmerplein (€35/24h); no EV charging on premises
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €12.50 per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit required to confirm booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Christus’ Afgezanten Kerk (513 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Sloterkerk (532 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Pancratiuskerk (706 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Pelgrimskerk (802 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Corfuplantsoen — 541 m · ~7 min walk
Speeltuin Sloten — 349 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bitcoin ATM — 979 m · ~12 min walk
Mediq Apotheek Badhoevedorp — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Kaasboerderij Sloten — 223 m · ~3 min walk
Knooppunt Schiphol Noord — 2.7 km · ~34 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers use ATMs from major banks like ABN AMRO or ING to withdraw euros; avoid exchange bureaux at Schiphol or central stations as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards (Visa/MC) and contactless (including Apple/Google Pay) are accepted almost everywhere, even at markets and small shops; only a few cash-only places like some market stalls or tiny cafés.
Restaurants usually include service charge, so rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is fine; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel staff get €1-2 per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee or espresso from a local café or supermarket to-go costs about €1.50-2.50.
A takeaway broodje (sandwich) or soup from a bakery or market stall runs about €4-7.
A main course at a modest Dutch eetcafé (simple restaurant) or a pizzeria is around €12-16.
The Albert Cuypmarkt (De Pijp) and food halls like Foodhallen offer affordable stroopwafels, herring, and fried snacks from stalls for €3-6.
Budget supermarkets include Albert Heijn (the most common), Lidl, and Dirk van den Broek; all have good own-brand basics.
The Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk pedestrian streets are full of affordable high-street chains like H&M, Zara, and C&A; the Waterlooplein flea market has second-hand bargains.
A 24-hour GVB public transport pass costs €9 and covers trams, buses, and metro; from Schiphol airport the cheapest way is a €6.70 single train ticket to Central Station.
Avoid restaurants and cafés directly on the main tourist canals (they overcharge) and walk two streets back for better value; buy a strippenkaart (if still available) or multi-day GVB pass for unlimited travel; skip overpriced canal cruises and instead use the free ferry behind Central Station to Noord.
Good to know — Amsterdam
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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 The Mallard
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bitcoin ATM — 979 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Mediq Apotheek Badhoevedorp — 1.1 km · ~14 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 The Mallard?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from the canal-side road, and the back side faces the quieter inner courtyard rather than the busy street.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Mallard?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (0) or 1st floor at the front. Ground floor rooms suffer from direct street noise and passers-by, and 1st floor front rooms get the rumble of canal boats and traffic without enough elevation to dampen it.
Is The Mallard noisy?
The hotel is on a canal in Amsterdam, which means regular street traffic, cyclists, and canal boats – including tourist boats with commentary in summer. The entrance door and any bar or restaurant on the ground floor are additional noise sources.
Which rooms have the best views at The Mallard?
Front-facing rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floor offer a view over the canal and the street life – typical Amsterdam scene. Rear rooms look onto a courtyard or garden, which is quieter but less scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at The Mallard?
Ask for a room on the 2nd floor rear when booking – it’s the quietest. If you have heavy luggage, confirm whether the lift works before accepting a 3rd-floor room, as some old buildings have small or intermittent lifts.
What time is check-in at The Mallard?
Check-in at The Mallard is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Mallard have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps); premium tier at €5/day (up to 50 Mbps); no login code needed—accept terms on portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Mallard?
€12.50 per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near The Mallard?
A takeaway broodje (sandwich) or soup from a bakery or market stall runs about €4-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Mallard?
A 24-hour GVB public transport pass costs €9 and covers trams, buses, and metro; from Schiphol airport the cheapest way is a €6.70 single train ticket to Central Station.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
May and September: long daylight, mild temperatures (15–22°C), tulips in bloom or autumn colour, and lower hotel rates than peak July.
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.